Pool Staff Update
The pool will be open, however, the slide will be closed and no lifeguards available on Saturday, Aug. 27 and Sunday, Aug. 28 due to low staff numbers. The Snack Bar will be open on both days.
Thank you for your patience, as most of our staff have returned to school and extracurriculars.
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Featured Photo
Pictured left are RVR residents, Sam and Pete Louras, with their adorable granddaughter, Lola. Sam writes, "Enjoyed our first use of the RVR pool with our grandkids! Great pool options & the slide was soooo much fun!"
Thank you for sharing this picture with us, Sam and Pete, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time at the pool.
Do you have a great photo that was taken in or around RVR or the Roaring Fork Valley? We would love to feature your picture in an upcoming newsletter.
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New Ranch House Hours
Beginning Monday, Sept. 5 the Ranch House will transition to fall hours.
Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Labor Day Specials
The Snack Bar will offer food and beverage specials for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Stop by for a yummy deal!
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Drive Safely
With school back in session, children are traveling through the neighborhood on their way to and from school. We would like to remind all residents to slow down and remain cautious and aware while driving in RVR.
The posted speed limit throughout RVR is 20 mph. Please help our RVR kiddos safe.
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E -Bikes
Electric bikes are very popular and we are seeing more and more of them around the neighborhood. If this is your favorite method of transportation through RVR, we ask that you please exercise caution and follow the rules of the road. There are plenty of opportunities for your electric bike to shine outside of the neighborhood, please keep your speed in check and always follow the posted speed limit.
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Thomas Lakes Group Hike
Tuesday, Aug. 30 | Meet @ Ranch House at 5:45 a.m. for a 6 a.m. departure
Join a group hike to Thomas Lakes! Please RSVP. Limited to 20 hikers. A beautiful hike to two lakes cradled beneath the twin-summits of Mt. Sopris.
Distance: around 8 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1,632-ft to Thomas Lakes
Difficulty: Moderate
Most people average around 4 hours for the full hike. Meet at the Ranch House at 5:45 a.m. for a prompt 6 a.m. departure to the trailhead. Carpool with others or drive separately if you'd like to just do part of the hike. Please bring plenty of water, snacks, layers and sunscreen.
Register by clicking here.
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U.S. Open
Margarita Mixer
Saturday, Sept. 3 | 1 - 4 p.m.
Come and celebrate the last Grand Slam of the year with round robin play, pizza and margaritas. $40 per person.
Click here to register or call the front desk at 970.963.6300.
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"Blue Stripe Landscape" by Dave Durrance
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Dave Durrance Art
Join the community in celebrating RVR's own talented artist, Dave Durrance.
Saturday, Sept. 3 | 5:30 - 6:30p.m.
Complimentary wine, cheese, and crackers.
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Cocktail Tasting Social
Friday, Sept. 9 | 5-7 p.m.
Come to the Ranch House for a Cocktail Tasting Social!
Friday, Sept. 9 | 5-7 p.m. | $12/person
Please RSVP (72-hour cancellation policy.)
Make your way around the Great Room to taste and learn how to make three different cocktails: a Manhattan, Margarita, and The '70 Rose Fizz. Small bites provided.
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Fence Policy
During the August board meeting, a new RVR Fence Policy and Nineteenth Amendment to the Design Guidelines were presented. The Fence Policy and Nineteenth Amendment will be voted on at the September board meeting.
We invite the community to preview the Nineteenth Amendment and the RVR Fence Policy here:
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Take a walk on the wild side|Mountain Lions
By Bob Anderson, Master Naturalist for the Forest Conservancy
In RVR, there are occasional sightings of mountain lions, also known as cougars. Colorado has a very healthy population of cougars. They are most active in the evening and morning. They “see us before we see them”.
Signs of evidence:
1. Tracks are fairly large(3-3 1/2 inches wide with usually no evidence of claw marks (claws are retractable).
2. Partially eaten and partially buried prey.
3. Scat is tubular(1-1 1/2 inches in diameter), segmented like a tootsie roll, pinched off at the ends, and often has remnants (furry) of what it has eaten.
Diet: primarily deer and elk but will enjoy any mammal including domestic animals.
Mountain lions rarely attack people. Below are recommended actions you should take if you are so lucky to encounter a mountain lion (as suggested by the forest service):
Hiking and camping in mountain lion habitat
- Do not hike alone. Go in groups, with adults supervising children.
- Avoid dawn and dusk excursions.
- Keep children close to you. Animals seem especially drawn to children.
- Pick up small children. The mountain lion will see small children as easier prey.
- Do not approach a lion. Most mountain lions will try to avoid confrontation, so give them a way to escape.
- Do not run from a lion. Running may stimulate a mountain lion's instinct to chase.
- Do not crouch down or bend over. A human standing does not resemble a mountain lion's natural prey.
- Do all you can to appear larger. Raise your arms. Open your jacket if you are wearing one. Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice.
- Fight back if attacked. Mountain lions usually try to bite the head or neck; try to remain standing and face the attacking animal.
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Weed Spraying
Please note that weed spraying will take place on Monday, Aug. 29 through Friday, Sept. 2. The second round of fertilization application will begin the week of September 5.
As a reminder, you can visit the landscaping portion of our website for up to date information inclusive of irrigation, weed spraying schedules, mowing schedule and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
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And the Survey Says...
Thank you to the 320 homeowners who participated in the long-range planning survey.
We appreciate your interest and support on this important project for our community. Look for additional communication in upcoming mailings concerning the next steps in the process.
To view the results of the survey click here.
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Old Town Advisory Committee Meeting
The Old Town Advisor Committee will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ranch House Conference and via zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81141596966?pwd=aVZkenJDZnRuUkdNOFVvcE9ZRHZpQT09
Meeting ID: 811 4159 6966
Passcode: 544033
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Settlement Advisory Committee
Homeowners of the Settlement neighborhood are invited to the Settlement Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 31. at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 837 9366 9296
Passcode: 360268
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Green Tip
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:
As reported by the Consumer Price Index, energy costs have risen over 30% from April 2021 to April 2022. One way to keep your home energy costs down is to install motion detectors. We usually think of these just for in home security systems or for our outdoor lights at night. But these sensors can be connected to indoor lights, fans, or any other electrical device. They'll save energy dollars by automatically turning on the device when you enter a room or area of your property and then they'll turn it off when you leave. According to the Department of Energy, you can save up to 30% on your energy bill by installing motion occupancy sensors on the lights in the rooms your family uses the most. So let's get those lights turned off when they aren't needed.
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House Bill 22-1137
As announced in previous board meetings, and reflected in the posted meeting minutes, we are working with legal counsel to amend two key policies, ensuring alignment with new Colorado legislation. HB 22-1137 went into effect on August 9. This new legislation is complex, to ensure that thoughtful drafts are presented for board approval, it is likely that such drafts will be voted on in the September board meeting. In the meantime, board and management are ensuring that we are in full compliance, given that CCIOA law supersedes our governing documents.
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Click here for a printable version of the schedule
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Water Aerobics
There will be no Water Aerobics class on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Class will return to its normal schedule the following week.
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Carbondale Arts Presents Wham Blam, a celebratory gala & fashion pop up, at Craft Coffee House on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Click here for tickets.
Making your Lawn more Draught Resistant presentation at the Carbondale Library (and online) on Thursday, Sept. 22
Click here for more information and to register.
Carbondale Farmer's Market every Wednesday through September 28 at 4th and Main Street in Downtown Carbondale.
carbondalefarmersmarket.com
Barn Concert featuring award winning song writer, Megan Burtt, at Old Thomppson Barn on Wednesday, Sept.14
Click here for more information.
Garden Music Series presented by Carbondale Arts
Click here to learn more.
Boots & Bowties event on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 5p.m. at Old Thompson Barn
Click here for tickets.
A Call to Rewind fundraiser to benefit local artists at 13 Moons Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.
Click here for tickets.
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