Featured Photo
This week's picture was submitted by RVR resident, Cathy Cooney. Pictured left, is a very impressive snowman built by the Carothers family. Good job kids!
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.
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Board Games
Did you know the Ranch House has great board games? Come anytime and enjoy playing games with friends or family in the Great Room!
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February Closure
Mark your calendars! The Ranch House will be closed on Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5. This will allow for necessary repairs, maintenance, and detailed deep cleaning.
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Trash Cans
As a kind reminder, trash pickup is every Tuesday except on holidays. Trash cans must remain inside until 6 a.m. the day of collection. Cans must be put back by 8 p.m. the same day.
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Old Thompson Barn Winter Celebration
Saturday, Jan. 14 | 6 p.m.
Brian & Janis Leasure, Karen Peirson & Aimee Luther invite you to an evening of appreciation for River Valley Ranch homeowners and their guests.
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Whiskey Tasting & Cocktail Making
Saturday, Jan. 21 | 5- 6:30 p.m. | $20/person
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This event is currently full.
Contact Front Desk to be added to the waitlist.
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Artist Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Friday, Feb. 3 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Complimentary
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Bingo Night
Friday, Feb. 10 | 5-8 p.m. | $15/person
Join us for Bingo Night at the Ranch House on Friday, Feb. 10.
5 - 6 p.m. Food & Socialize
6 - 8 p.m. BINGO
Each dish you bring for the potluck = 2 drink tickets. Prizes await our winners! Complimentary movie and crafts upstairs for kids ages 3+. Space is limited.
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Composting at the Ranch House
We are delighted to share that we are now composting at the Ranch House. RVR resident and owner of EverGreen ZeroWaste, Alyssa Reindel, has helped us to create a compostable friendly environment at the facility. We have made changes to paper goods available including silverware, cups and gym wipes. Look for signage near trash containers to help you sort your waste to the correct bin.
We would also like to extend a big thank you to Ali Royer, Director of Programming and Community Engagement, for researching and implementing these changes so we can to do our part to reduce landfill waste!
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Holiday Décor Removal Dates
As a kind reminder, it is almost time to take down your festive holiday decorations! Per the RVR Holiday Lighting policy, "Lighting may be on until January 31. Holiday yard ornaments/décor, visible holiday lights and house icicle lights must be off and removed by January 31. Outdoor tree lights must be turned off after January 31, but homeowners have until March 1 to remove tree lights."
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Green Tip
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average gas powered snow blower creates one pound of carbon monoxide emissions per hour. These small engines emit carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, and nitrogen oxide because they have no emission controls. The exhaust from the gas you burn goes straight into the air that you are breathing. Have you considered an electric snow blower? They don't need gasoline or oil and there is no engine maintenance. They also start instantly with the push of a button and tend to run much quieter than gas models. They’re lighter and easier to handle, too. An even better choice is a manual model! Break out the snow shovels and get a little exercise too.
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RV Parking in RVR
Many of our community members own all sorts of recreation vehicles and other outdoor toys. We have noticed more of these types of vehicles parked in RVR neighborhoods in recent weeks.
The Second Amendment to the RVR Master Declaration, Section 3.16, Vehicle Parking, Storage, Operation, and Repair states: “No boats, trailers, buses, motor homes, campers (on or off supporting vehicles), motorcycles, snowmobiles, recreational vehicles, golf carts, trucks, industrial or commercial vehicles (both cabs or trailers), abandoned or inoperable vehicles, or any other similar vehicles shall be parked or stored in or upon the Master Common Areas or upon a Lot or Unit except for temporary loading and unloading during daylight hours…”
Click here to read the vehicle parking, storage, operation and repair policy adopted by the RVRMA on Jan. 27, 2021.
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Group Fitness Classes
As the budget was being written in 2022, the board and management felt that a nominal fee for fitness classes would help to offset instructor costs, which have been increasing. Beginning on Monday, Jan. 30 there will be a $2 per person charge for group fitness classes.
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Restorative Yoga | Ellen Kaplan
Ellen is a Level 2 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She came to yoga from a gymnastics background and found her truth in the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The systematic journey of exploring one’s embodiment to understand the mind and reveal the soul continues to provide Ellen with a deep sense of purpose and appreciation of life. She began her journey in 1999 under the tutelage of Theresa Rowland of Madison, NJ and was first certified in 2015. Since Theresa’s passing in 2019, Ellen has been studying with Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher Lois Steinberg of Urbana, IL. and attends her Annual Therapy Intensive regularly. Ellen has also traveled to Pune, India for the honor of studying directly with the Iyengar family. In 2022 Ellen relocated to Colorado and continues teaching in the Roaring Fork Valley. Ellen’s attention to detail, compassion, and therapeutic focus allows practitioners of all conditions to find space for growth and knowledge.
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
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 The January 15 class is now full. Click here if you wish to be added to the waitlist.
Click here to rsvp to the January 29 class.
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Click here for a printable version of the schedule.
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Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is hiring for three seasonal positions next year.
Click here to view open positions and job descriptions.
44th Annual Visual Art Show on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10:00 a.m. - Thursday, Feb. 23 5 p.m. at the R2 Gallery
Click here to learn more.
Best Plant Based Whole Foods potluck in the Valley at the Third Street Center on Monday, Jan. 23 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
The New York Philharmonic String Quartet at TACAW on Jan. 26 from 8 - 10 p.m.
Click here for more information.
The Salon: Optimism and Activism at The Launchpad on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
ACES Wild Perspectives Speaker Series- Corsets to Harnesses: A reflection of women’s climbing history from our adventures in Corsica and beyond!On Saturady, Feb 28 at 7 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Green is the New Black Fashion Extravaganza on Thursday, March 9 through Saturday, March 11. at the Carbondale Rec. Center
Click here to learn more.
After-School Classes at Pam Porter’s Third Street Studio for grades K-6 resume after the holidays. *Newly added Tangled MLK Day class on Monday Jan. 16 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
Visit thecreativeflowstudio.com for more info.
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