Ranch House Temporary Closure
The Ranch House will be closed from Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5. This will allow for necessary repairs, maintenance, and detailed deep cleaning.
*If you have a reserved locker rental, please be sure to clear it out by February 26 as they will undergo deep cleaning during the closure.
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Featured Photo
This week's featured photo comes to us from RVR resident, Lesia Rehl. Lesia took this picture of our beloved Mt. Sopris while out for a winter walk with her pup. Thank you Lesia for sharing!
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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Coyotes
Please be aware of the presence of coyotes in the neighborhood and be very careful when you have small pets or children outside.
If you have an encounter with a coyote or an attack occurs, immediately contact the Division of Wildlife at (970) 255-6100.
Click here to learn what Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends if you encounter a coyote.
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Emma, pictured above and her Brownie Troop (based in Carbondale) have a goal to sell 1,000 boxes of cookies this year!
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Girl Scout Cookie Sales
Saturday, Feb. 25 | 2 - 5 p.m
There will be a Girl Scout at the Ranch House on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 2 - 5 p.m.
Does your child want to sell girl scout cookies outside of the Ranch House? Email Ali Royer to schedule a date: ali.royer@rvrma.org.
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Now Hiring Summer Staff!
The Ranch House is now accepting applications for multiple summer positions! Click here to apply for lifeguard, snack bar and slide attendant positions.
Email ali.royer@rvrma.org for more information.
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This event is now full. Call the front desk to be added to the waitlist at 970.963.6300.
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Spring Fling
Save the date for Spring Fling at the Ranch House on Saturday, April 1 from 1 - 4 p.m. Look for details in upcoming mailings.
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Green Tip
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council the average American goes through 28 pounds of toilet paper per year, or 141 rolls. To save our trees, buy toilet paper made from recycled paper or that with the highest post-consumer recycled content. Also look for toilet paper that is unbleached and chlorine free or made from a sustainable alternative like bamboo. Be sure and check the label for the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification, considered the most credible in the industry. The FSC is an organization that works to promote the worldwide practice of sustainable forestry and sets standards and certifications for sustainable forest products. Several national brands are FSC certified so look for it on the label of your favorite brand and save a tree.
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Winter Landscape Maintenance
Click here for simple tips on how winter landscape practices can affect your plants. This article was featured on the website Plant Select, we invite you to check the site for more excellent information for Rocky Mountain region landscapes.
Thank you to RVR resident, Patti Crocket, for sharing the article with us along with (one of her favorite) recommended plant species, pictured left.
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Changing the Lawn Landscape Webinar
Learn how to care for yards that are healthier for people, animals and the environment.
Free webinar on Tuesday, March 7 from 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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Ranch House Hours & Daylight Savings
Mark your Calendars! Daylight Savings will begin on Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. Remember to turn your clocks forward 1 hour!
Beginning Saturday, March 11 the Ranch House will close daily at 8 p.m.
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"You walk in the sunshine when you’re walking with friends."
-unknown
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Monday Winter Golf Course Meet Up!
Want to get out and enjoy everything RVR offers in the winter, especially with all the great snow? Join a group of residents every Monday for an outdoor adventure on the golf course: cross country skiing, snowshoeing, or walking. Meet at the north end of the golf course parking lot at 8:45 a.m. We’ll explore the front nine, back nine, or both! Each nine can be done in about 75 minutes. Come prepared to get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and hopefully meet some new neighbors.
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Social Clubs at RVR – A Call for Ambassadors!
We hope to increase opportunities for those in RVR to enjoy the things they love doing with others in the community, and hopefully meet some new friends in the process!
We are seeking volunteers to serve as ambassadors for special interest groups, or social clubs. At a minimum, the ambassador will serve as a point of contact for connecting members with a similar interest – including new neighbors or others who have yet to establish their own social networks or those looking to take up a new activity. They may also (totally optional) coordinate group activities around the interest, maintain a contact list of interested people, write blurbs for the newsletter about upcoming meet ups, or any number of things that may help our community engage. The club ambassador’s name and contact information will be posted on the website.
Here are some social clubs that we think could be of interest to the community:
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Road Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Book Club
- Crafts
- Bridge
- Mahjong
- Boating
- Walking
- Poker
- Gardening
- Any other ideas welcome!
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Fitness Schedule
Due to the Ranch House temporary closure, there will be no fitness classes
Monday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 5.
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Golf at RVR announces their kids summer programming.
Click here to learn more or visit rvrgolf.com.
Click here for the Garfield & Pitkin County Extension Newsletter featuring pruning and pesticide workshops perfect for those who are interested in continued education and hands on learning in landscape care.
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is hiring for one seasonal position.
Click here to view open positions and job descriptions.
Might you have a spare ADU? Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers (RFOV) is searching for community members to host their hard working seasonal employees during the 2023 field season, April 17-October 15. Seasonal employees undergo a background check and their hosts are welcome to charge market rate. If interested, please reach out to Melissa Daniels, mdaniels@rfov.org.
Palm Tree Music Festival on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25
Click here for tickets and more information.
Puzzle and Pie Night at the Carbondale Rec Center on Sunday, Feb. 26 from 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Audi FIS SKi World Cup at Aspen Mountain on Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5.
Click here for more information.
Snowmass Live Comedy Series presents Noah Gardenswartz on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Collective, Snowmass Co.
Click here for more information.
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.
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