We understand it’s disappointing when pool plans are disrupted by thunder or lightning closures. Weather conditions can change suddenly, and everyone’s safety is a priority. If lifeguards are on duty, they are trained to follow Red Cross guidelines, which state to leave the water at the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning. This applies to the recreational pool, hot tubs, and lap lanes. These bodies of water will then reopen after 30 minutes of not seeing lightning, or hearing thunder. Depending on the closeness of lightning, you may also be asked to come inside the building, away from tables and umbrellas. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

Did you know the Rifle pool is closed for the season following a suspected lightning strike on July 31? We’re glad patrons and employees are all safe. Read the article here: Rifle Pool Closes following Suspected Lightning Strike

Pictured this week is RVR homeowner Lani Kitching giving commentary on the Carbondale Rural District Firefighter's tug-of-war win over the Carbondale PD alongside the Editor in Chief of the Sopris Sun newspaper at Mountain Fair last weekend. Thank you for sharing the fun with us, Lani!

We'd like to feature your picture in an upcoming newsletter. If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

The Ranch House parking lot is going to be resealed on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and Wednesday, Aug 23. Parking will still be available. 

Please note that we may need to make additional adjustments as we enter the month of August.

As in years past, we will soon say goodbye to many of our summer staff as they return to school in the upcoming weeks. A big thank you for all of their efforts, they did a great job this summer!

Beginning the week of August 14, the pool and snack bar will be staffed on weekends only through the Labor Day holiday. Members may still enjoy the pool during the week. However, the slide will not be operable and there will be no lifeguards on duty during that time. 

The RVR Hiking Club will meet on Monday, Aug 7 to hike along Snowmass Creek. Please meet at the Ranch House at 7:30 a.m. to car pool.

RVR is a special place and there are various details about the community that many may not be aware of, including how community governance works. Did you know that RVRMA is governed by a set of legal documents that regulate how the association operates? As an example, according to Colorado law (CCIOA), 67% of RVR’s 554 property owners would have to vote to change uses to which any lot or unit is restricted. The bar is set intentionally high, to make sure any changes adopted are ones the community really wants. Other voting thresholds are also outlined within RVRMA’s own governing documents.    

You can learn more about the various governing documents and how we make use of them below. There is a legal hierarchy associated with these documents, as an example, CCIOA is set by the state of Colorado. If there is a contradiction between an HOA’s CC&R’s and CCIOA, then CCIOA always supersedes.   

If you've been recycling a long time, you probably feel confident that you know what can and can't be recycled. But recycling technology changes, and the products you buy may also materially change. According to Mountain Waste and Recycling, the material recovery facility that it uses is pretty high tech and allows for items to be recycled that may not be allowed elsewhere. You are now able to recycle plastics #1-7, including plastic clam shells. Clam shells are generally square containers typically containing produce like spinach, cut fruit, or cherry tomatoes. These have traditionally been hard to recycle due to their light weight. You can also recycle beverage bottles with their plastic lids. The lids must be attached to the bottle, as they are too small by themselves for the equipment to manage. Empty aerosol cans that contained things like hairspray or shaving cream can also be recycled. Check out Mountain Waste's website for more information on current do's and don'ts of recycling. There is also a Waste Wizard feature where you can type in a product to see if it is recyclable. Residential Recycling - Mountain Waste & Recycling

For planning purposes we ask that you please register for the session that you plan to attend. Sessions will be in the Great Room of the Ranch House at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. each day.

WEDNESDAY, AUG 9 & THURSDAY, AUG10

Administered by the McMahon Group (an outside consulting firm), along with representatives from the Board/LRP Committee, these sessions are an opportunity to see proposed plans and funding proposals, ask questions and present feedback. 

FRIDAY, AUG 11

Wear your tennis whites and join us for a fun co-ed round robin event with wooden rackets, strawberries and cream, and drinks. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

$45/person 

THURSDAY, AUG 24

Come taste various types of tequila and compare, enjoy and decide which you prefer. 5:30-7:00 p.m.

$25/person 

Thank you to all who attended the Annual Meeting last Wednesday. It was wonderful to see such a great turnout!  A big thanks to Michael Burns, owner of Six Productions, for their assistance with Audio Visual! The meeting was productive and well attended, with a lot of great community updates—let’s do it again next year! Please feel free to watch it on the link below.

Planned restoration and vegetation clearing in the areas of the river access ramp, outdoor classroom space, and trail/boardwalk will be conducted after July 30 to limit impacts to nesting migratory birds. In line with the schedule adjustment, the project team and Redoubt Restoration are conducting an onsite meeting with representatives of the Roaring Fork Audubon Chapter prior to the upland work commencing to discuss methods to minimize disturbances to migratory bird habitat during construction. Read the latest press release and view the project Power Point with more information below.

To avoid excessive junk mail and limit the waste of paper, use dmachoice.org to set mail preferences. Additionally, you can sign up for informed delivery at usps.com to digitally preview your incoming mail. 

Taught by Bonedale Ballet owner, Alexandra Jerkunica, dancers will learn about musicality, body strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, grace, and alignment. The class maximum is 12 students, boys & girls 5-8. Ballet attire is encouraged- leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair pulled back into a bun. Registration is for the entire 10-week session.

Complete this form to start the registration process: Beginning Ballet Forms 

Private and Semi Private Swim lessons available for Ranch House members and their family guests.

Swim lesson scheduling availability:

M,W,F first lesson available at 8 a.m., last lesson available at 10:45 a.m.

T, Th lessons only available for children learning strokes in lap lanes.

Sa, Sun first lesson available at 8 a.m., last lesson available at 10:45 a.m.

Mark your calendars! There will be no Water Aerobics class on Tuesday, Aug. 8.

Water Aerobics is a fun, low impact workout that will help you build strength and enhance your balance and coordination.

Please join JoAnn Scott in the big pool every Tuesday & Thursday at 9 a.m. for class. Her fantastic music and energetic instruction will get you moving!

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org