Ranch House renovations continue! Visit our website for the latest updates.

Lap Pool: We’re excited to share that members can once again use the indoor steps to enter the lap pool! A few finishing touches are still underway, but the entrance is ready for use. Thank you for your continued patience as we complete this project!

Locker Rooms & Restrooms: Main facilities remain closed. Please use the East Wing family changing rooms and restrooms, where towels are available.

Parking: Renovation work and the leaf dumpster limit parking. Overflow parking is available on River Valley Ranch Drive and at the Old Thompson Barn. Thank you to Brian Leasure for sharing his lot! Contractor spaces may open to members when not needed.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as renovations continue. We’re excited to see these improvements come together!

Fall cleanup is still underway, and the Ranch House leaf dumpster remains available for community use! Last year, we were able to keep it out well into November, and we hope to “leaf” it a little longer again this season. We’ll let the community know in advance when removal is scheduled.

The proposed 2027 Budget was presented at the Board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Board will consider approval at its Wednesday, Nov. 18 meeting.

Following Board approval, the budget will be posted on the RVRMA website. Budget ballots are scheduled to be emailed on Friday, Dec. 4, with final ratification scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Tom’s Door, in partnership with RVR, is celebrating its ninth annual holiday gift drive for Carbondale seniors. Over the last eight years, we have experienced a generous outpouring of contributions. We are working with Aspen Glen this year to provide gift cards to all 81 residents of Carbondale Senior Housing who otherwise might not have a Christmas. These residents are 62 years of age or older, live in Crystal Meadows housing on Social Security and have an income level of less than $39,950 a year. You can give them some hope and cheer and share the magic of the holiday season.

If you wish to get involved, visit the RVR Ranch House beginning Friday, Nov. 6 and choose a key from the wreath on the festive red Tom's Christmas Door. There are several gift card options including City Market, Target, and Walmart. Our suggested donation is $50–$100. We ask that you place your gift card(s) through the door’s mail slot no later than Sunday, Dec. 6. Please feel free to include a personal note if you wish to share a holiday message.

Additional information about Tom's Door is available next to the red door if you are not familiar with this wonderful organization and the outreach and positive impact it has 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!

Join friends and neighbors at The Ranch House this Sunday, Nov. 8, from 4–6 p.m. for a cozy afternoon of fall comfort food and community connection with RVR4Good.

Meet representatives from Lift Up, La Clinica, Stepping Stones, Tom’s Door, and Holiday Baskets and others to learn about their organizations’ needs and holiday giving opportunities. You’ll also be able to select a Holiday Baskets family or a Tom’s Door gift tag at the event to help fulfill a holiday wish.

Food is provided by the RVR4Good Board, and admission is free! Stop by for a quick visit or stay awhile, and bring a canned good for Lift Up’s holiday can drive.

Please RSVP to help us plan food for everyone. The Ranch House Front Desk is always happy to help you RSVP. We’d love to see you there!

Thank you to Chip Chilson and Andrew Aldercotte for helping us get excited for ski season at Wednesday evening’s Ski Spiel! The blustery weather set the scene as they shared tips on preseason preparation and fitness, along with an introduction to the Clendenin Ski Method for smoother, more confident skiing with less effort. Thanks to everyone who joined us—here’s to a great season on the slopes!

Have a follow-up question as you gear up for ski season? Reach out to Chip Chilson at Chip_Chilson@msn.com or (970) 948-1212, or Andrew Aldercotte at andrew@skimethod.com. 

Let the holiday sparkle begin on Thursday, Nov. 19!

RVRMA’s Holiday Decoration and Lighting Policy allows holiday lights, decorations, and yard ornaments beginning seven days before Thanksgiving—Thursday, Nov. 19, this year.

As you decorate, please keep our local wildlife in mind:

A few members of our RVR yoga community shared this smiling snapshot from the Exhale & Find Joy retreat on the Osa Peninsula, led by RVR yoga instructor Shelly Sheppick. They enjoyed yoga, waterfall hikes, mangrove kayaking, and plenty of laughter. Pura Vida!

Have a photo you’d like to see featured? Send your pictures to jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

A reminder for e-bike and e-scooter riders: wear a properly fitted, securely fastened helmet every ride, keep speeds low, and give walkers and pets plenty of room.

Parents, please take a moment to review safe riding habits with your kids and teens. Thanks for helping keep our neighborhood safe for everyone!

For more tips, check out e-bike and e-scooter safety guidance from Children’s Hospital Colorado.

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga | Fridays, 8-9 a.m.

Meet visiting yoga instructor Lauren! A therapist, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and co-founder of On Point Adventures, Lauren brings warmth, authenticity, and a passion for the mind-body connection to her teaching. She encourages others to find balance through movement and mindfulness.

Lauren’s yoga journey began in college and deepened during six months spent traveling and exploring yoga in Nepal. Her love of travel, diverse cultures, and human connection continues to shape her approach. Outside of work, she enjoys trail running, river adventures, and time with family and friends.

970.963.6300  •  www.rvrma.org