Featured Photo
There is nothing like fall in Colorado. Shades of yellow, orange and red are prominent in trees across the Valley. We would like to thank RVR resident, Wolf Gensch, for submitting the two brilliant pictures featured in this week's mailing. Wolf writes, "This picture was taken on Friday, Oct. 7. It is up on Hay Park 4.2 miles up (this is the view towards Capitol Peak and Mount Daly). It is one of our favorite hikes, we do it twice a year, once in June and then in October after the first snow and with the leaves.
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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Ranch House Hours
Daylight Savings will end on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hour! Beginning Saturday, Nov. 5 weekend hours for the Ranch House will transition to 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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2023 Budget
In last week's View From the Board mailing, the 2023 proposed budget was shared. If you missed it, you can find all budget documents below:
Thank you for all who attended our budget feedback sessions—we appreciate your participation and it will add to our discussion at the upcoming board meeting.
Next steps: The board will be entertaining the proposed 2023 budget in its October session. Should there be any proposed changes, they will be made prior to the November Board meeting where the 2023 Budget will be voted on. If approved, the community will then cast their votes beginning on Friday, Dec. 2. We greatly appreciate everyone’s participation in the process!
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Community Dialogue Session
Please join us for a community dialogue session with RVRMA Board President, Michael Banbury, on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Ranch House. Attendees can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. This forum with the Board President will be the first of many that will take place most Thursdays after the monthly Board of Directors Meeting.
Click here to rsvp (optional).
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Homeowner Questionnaire
RVRMA is updating our homeowner database to ensure that we can communicate important information. We will use this data to cross reference our records, verifying accuracy.
We are also sending this so that we understand any additional needs homeowners might have concerning language preferences and/or designated contacts that might be authorized to communicate on an owner's behalf.
Please feel free to contact our offices with any questions at 970.963.6300. We thank you in advance for taking the time to answer a few important questions.
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Yard Waste Disposal
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 items into the dumpster and take your box or bag with you.
*This service is offered to RVR homeowners only. We ask that you please communicate this to your contractors.
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Carbondale’s annual leaf recycling program will run from Monday, Oct.10 through Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Click here to learn more.
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Tennis Court Closure
Sunday, Oct. 23 will be the last day the clay tennis courts will be open (weather permitting). Courts will officially be closed on Monday, Oct. 24.
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Due to low car participation numbers the Trunk or Treat event has been canceled.
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Halloween Happenings
To celebrate the spooky season, the Ranch House will be handing out goodie bags for kids now through Tuesday, Nov. 1 (while supplies last).
- One goodie bag per child
- Craft, toy, and candy included
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Annual RVR Fall Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov. 5 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Would you like to sell your homemade goods at the Annual RVR Fall Craft Fair?
Click here for vendor registration. Space is limited.
Each vendor gets one six-foot table to display their goods. It is up to the vendor to set pricing. Vendors can decide how to accept payment: cash, Venmo, credit card etc.
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Meet the Artist Happy Hour
Friday, Nov. 11 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Come meet local artist, Seth Gardner and check out his work in the Ranch House throughout the month of November. Here is his website if you'd like more information:https://sethgardnerart.com/.
Complimentary snacks, beer, and wine.
Plus, bring the whole family! We'll have fall crafts, s'mores, and games set out for everyone to enjoy. Click here to rsvp.
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Save the Date
Saturday, Dec. 3 | 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for RVR's Holiday Gathering at the Ranch House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Something for all ages! Please look for more details in upcoming mailings.
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Lost and Found
Please stop by the Ranch House to check if you have left anything behind. We will donate any lost and found items after Monday, Oct. 24.
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Irrigation Blow-Out
RVR crews have completed the irrigation blow-out process.
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Green Tip
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:
Wondering how to reduce your environmental impact this Halloween? Avoid costumes that are mostly cheap plastic that will only be used once and discarded. Plan ahead and visit thrift stores for key elements to make your own costumes. You can also plan costume swaps with friends, to exchange costumes that your kids have become bored with or have outgrown. What about decorations? Nature makes a great line of non-toxic, fully compostable Halloween decorations in the form of pumpkins and other decorative gourds along with hay bales, reeds, and ornamental corn. So let's make Halloween a little less scary for the planet this year.
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Trespassing on Construction Sites
With all of the building happening in RVR, we know many of you are curious about what is going on behind the construction fence. As a kind reminder, these sites are private property and entering without permission is considered trespassing. These construction zones can also be a high risk setting to explore. Please be courteous of your neighbors, respect their property, and do not trespass.
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Click here for a printable version of the fitness schedule.
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Qigong
Now offering Qigong live in the studio with Cari Shurman. Appropriate for all levels.
- Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.
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Who wants to name some ski trails? The Aspen Ski Company has new runs to name, and wants to hear from you. Suggested categories are Greek mythology, local lights, and more. Hades Glades, anyone?
Click here to learn more.
Click here to read, "The Prayer Shawl" by RVR resident, Nancy McAtavey, recently published in the Sopris Sun. Visit Nancy's blog here.
High Country Sinfonia, Cornucopi onSaturday, Oct. 22 at the RVR Old Thomspn Barn.
Click here for complete schedule.
Raising a Reader's First Annual Arts & Literacy Event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Glenwood Springs Branch Library.
Click here to learn more.
Trunk or Treat event at Carbondale Fire Station, 300 Meadow Drive on Friday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Día de los Muertos on Friday, Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Click here to learn more
Winter Fairy Camps at Third Street Studio, Tuesday-Friday mornings, January 3-6, 2023, 9 am to 1 pm for grades 1 through 6.
Click here for more information.
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