Deadline to submit your vote is December, 31 2023.

If you have not yet cast a vote for the Fourth Amendment to the RVRMA Master Declaration, we encourage you to do so.  Paper ballots are available at the Ranch House (or via mail) should you prefer that method. We are happy to assist any homeowners seeking assistance, please feel free to reach out. Printed copies of the proposed Fourth Amendment are also available.

The board entertained the proposed 2024 budget at the October 25 Board Meeting.

This will be officially voted on by the board during the November 15 board meeting, authorizing it for a community vote in early December.

You can review the RVRMA proposed budget here. The Old Town and Settlement specific budgets are also available to view. If you live in one of those two communities, click the preceding links to see those details.

Please make note of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday hours at the Ranch House:

Per the RVR Holiday Decoration and Lighting Policy: "Holiday lighting and decorations, including yard ornaments, can be placed on or around your residence seven days before Thanksgiving", which is Thursday, Nov. 16 this year.

As a kind reminder, please keep wildlife safety in mind when hanging lights and decorations this holiday season. Consider wrapping lights and decorations tightly around posts and trees. Hanging lights should be at least 6 feet off the ground and fastened at the ends. It is also helpful to avoid draping lights around bushes or on trees. Thank you for doing your part to keep our local wildlife safe!

Interested in meeting up with other RVR skiers? Join the RVR Ski Club! They’ll meet once a week. You should be able to ski ungroomed blues and easier blacks. Contact club ambassador and RVR resident, Michael Korber: mbkorber@gmail.com, (401) 439-9132. Happy skiing!

RVR Resident, Lisa Dancing Light writes, "I just had to share what I had the privilege to witness driving home." According to Lisa, there were several deer laying in front of the RVR sign but only one stood to pose for the shot. Thank you Lisa, for forwarding this special silhouette photo.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Come to the Ranch House for November's artist reception. Meet artist, Nicole Nagel-Gogolak, and enjoy a gathering of friends and neighbors. 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Drinks and small bites provided. Complimentary.

Artist Bio
Artist Website
Price List

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Join us in the Ranch House Great Room for a Kids' ballet performance on Tuesday, Nov 14 from 5:15 - 5:30 p.m.

All are welcome! No RSVP required.

Newly added Kids' Spring Ballet session at the Ranch House! 

Nov. 16, Dec. 21 & Jan. 18

Come see the Thirty Fingers Band the 3rd Thursday of November, December, and January from 5:30-7 p.m. They will be a fun twist of soft rock to bluegrass. Bring some takeout and enjoy drink specials with friends and neighbors on these lively evenings.

50% off Drinks

Thursday, Nov. 30

Winter is coming!

Presenters: Josh Fogg (Training Director at Aspen SkiCo), Molly Irwin (Physical Therapist, and previous ski pro), Susan Carrese (RVR resident, uphilling enthusiast), Dave Durrance (RVR resident, previous ski racer/coach).

5:30 p.m. Drinks
6 p.m. -7ish Presentations

Free drinks, socialize, learn, and get excited about the upcoming winter.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Join us for the RVR Holiday Celebration! Catered food, drinks, music, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and kids' activities! 5 - 7:30 p.m.
$23/adult (13+ yo)
$12/child (4-12 yo)

Tom's Door, the Family Resource Center and Carbondale Senior Housing, in conjunction with RVR, are again partnering for our 8th annual holiday gift drive for Carbondale Seniors and unaccompanied youth at local high schools to ensure a bright holiday season. Over the last seven years, we have experienced a generous outpouring of contributions. We invited you to participate again in this year's program to share the magic of the holiday season.

If you wish to get involved, visit the RVR Ranch House and choose a key from the wreath on the festive red Tom's Christmas door. Please complete the donor key tag with your contact information and place that tag in the door's mail slot. There are several gift card options including City Market, Target and Wal Mart. Our suggested donation is $50. We ask that you return the gift card's into the door's mail slot no later than Sunday, Dec.10 so that we can distribute them in a timely fashion.

Additional information about Tom's Door and the Family Resource Center is available next to the red door if you are not familiar with these wonderful organizations and the outreach and positive impact they have in our community.

If you have any questions, please contact Sidney Poncelet at 970-309-2393 or sidponcelet@gmail.com. We thank you in advance for your generosity.  

RVR members may now bring their leaves and organic waste to the Ranch House parking lot for disposal. Look for the large dumpster towards the back of the parking lot and please be sure to dump your leaves into the dumpster and take your box or bag with you.

We hope to have the dumpster available through the end of next week (potentiality longer dependent on the weather.)

*This service is offered to RVR homeowners only. We ask that you please communicate this to your contractors. 

Please turn your vehicles off when collecting your mail at the Ranch House. Many local and state governments have adopted legislation that limits vehicle idling to combat increasing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1206, more commonly known as the "puffer" law, allows law enforcement officers across the state to immediately ticket individuals who have left a vehicle running unattended for any period of time. To avoid excess emissions, turn off the ignition! 

Burning candles is one of life's simple pleasures. But the vapors and chemicals released into your home can have potentially harmful effects for you and the planet. Most candles are made with paraffin wax, which is derived from petroleum.  Using fossil fuels to create candles contributes to the already high levels of CO2 in our atmosphere. So look for a candle that says 100% beeswax, soy wax, or coconut wax on the label. And for a scented candle, ensure that the natural fragrance is from sustainably sourced essential oils, and is not a synthetic scent. And finally, when finished with your candle, be sure to re-use or recycle the candle container.

The Long Range Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.

Click here for the agenda.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87041799574?pwd=Sv1BqEVjPfbHaAg8LKWHSkHa6hO3LL.1

Meeting ID: 870 4179 9574
Passcode: 667464

Many youngsters in RVR travel through the neighborhood on E-Bikes and E-Scooters.

Please remember to always encourage your child to wear a helmet regardless of the distance traveled or how experienced they are on the scooter/bike.

Let European Caterers do the cooking! The Roaring Fork Valley's premiere catering company offers a Thanksgiving Day Menu. Four person minimum. Pick up at their shop or have it delivered. Please place orders by Friday, Nov. 17. Limited space available.

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