From the Ranch House

Ice Cream Social
Saturday, Mar. 19 | 1-3 p.m.

Why wait until summer for an ice cream party?! Bring the family to the Ranch House for a sweet treat and and some crafting fun. Complimentary. Ice cream and crafts provided for kiddos, wine and beer provided for adults.
Registration required for this complimentary event. Click here to register.
Ranch House
Covid 19 Protocols

Given the declining infection rates in both Garfield and Pitkin Counties, effective Friday, Mar. 25, the Ranch House will no longer ask for proof of vaccination and will not require masks to be worn indoors. We do encourage guests to continue using masks if it makes them comfortable. We are grateful for everyone’s cooperation through the Omicron variant surge and we are hopeful that a “return to normalcy” will continue for the foreseeable future.
Click here to view the Infectious Disease Control and Environmental Hazard Mitigation Policy. We continue to ask that you refrain from using the facility if experiencing any symptoms and that you follow the “common sense precautions” noted in that document.  Should we face a future scenario of increased risk, we will re-evaluate our rules in line with that policy.

Events

European Caterers
Let European Caterers do the cooking! The Roaring Fork Valley's premiere catering company offers a weekly menu for pick up at the Ranch House.
Place your order by Tuesday, Mar. 22 at 5 p.m. Pick Up at the Ranch House on Thursday, Mar. 24  from 3:30-5 p.m. Two person minimum.
Click here to view the menu.
Call European caterers at 970-920-4262 or email eat@eurocataspen.com to place your order.
FriYay Happy Hour
Friday, Mar. 25 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the weekend with some friends at the Ranch House!

$18/person, includes catered food, wine, and beer.
72-hour reservation and cancellation policy.

Click here to register. 
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, Apr. 17 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Kids should hop on over to the Ranch House for a family friendly celebration on Sunday, Apr. 17 | 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The morning will feature an Easter egg hunt, special craft, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself! The hunt goes quickly so be sure to arrive on time.
Click here to register for this complimentary event.

Reminders & Highlights

Golf Course Updates
As the snow clears, RVR Golf anticipates work on the course to ramp up in the next couple of weeks, including aeration of the fairways and sweeping. Chad's crew will have a lot of machinery out on course during this time and pedestrians should remain off of the golf course. Please use outer neighborhood walkways and sidewalks instead. 
The golf course is expected to open the first week of April. Pedestrian traffic is not permitted on golf course property at any time during the golf season. We appreciate your cooperation and respect of this rule and hope everyone enjoyed off season access to the golf course!
Boundary Board of Directors Meeting
The Boundary Association Board of Directors invite Boundary homeowners to a Board Meeting on Thursday, Apr. 7, 2022, at 5 p.m. Boundary homeowners can attend in person in the Ranch House conference room or via Zoom. Agenda and Zoom Link to follow. 
RVR App Now Available
The RVR Ranch House mobile phone app is now available and ready for download on the Google Play and Apple App store! You can find the apps to download at the links below:
Or, you can search your app store for "River Valley Ranch". The app will use the same login credentials as the member portal. If you have not yet logged into the portal, you can do so by accessing your account here.
With the RVR Ranch House app, you can reserve lap lanes and tennis courts, sign up for fitness classes, register for events, use a barcode to enter the Ranch House, and manage your membership online.
If you have any questions please, reach out to the front desk (970) 963-6300 or frontdesk@rvrma.org.
Green Tip 
Please enjoy the following eco-friendly tidbit brought to you by Friends of the Environment:
Drinking Water (Part 1)
Carbondale's drinking water is tested every year according to federal and state requirements. The test results are reviewed to ensure no contaminant is present above the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the federal and state standards. Historically, these standards have not been exceeded. Our source water and resulting drinking water quality is considered excellent as it requires minimal treatment to meet state and federal regulations. A copy of the latest drinking water test results can be found on the Town of Carbondale's website (CARBONDALE TOWN OF - CO0123167 - 2021 CCR).  
Look for Drinking Water (part 2) in next week's newsletter. If you would like to join the Friends of the Environment mailing list, email courtney.eaton@icloud.com.

RVR Committees

Upcoming Committee Dates
The Long Range Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, Mar. 22 at 1 p.m. Click here to view the agenda
Meeting ID: 892 4728 1409
Passcode: 048151
We have added a new page to the website with information on the Long Range Planning Committee. You can find this page under the "resources" tab on rvrma.org.
Click here to view the Long Range Planning page on the site.

Fitness

Fitness Schedule

Click here for a printable version of the schedule

Qigong For Better Sleep - Workshop
Tuesday, April 5 | 6:30 -7:45 p.m.

The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong (pronounced chee-gong), is a moving meditation that helps you relax, breathe, visualize and fall asleep. During this special workshop, we will learn why we practice different movements in the morning and the evening, depending on whether we are waking up and getting ready to go or slowing down, ready to sleep and refresh the body. We will do some relaxing movements to encourage energy flow and then lie down for a Qigong meditation. After the class, if you would like to receive the audio of the meditation, it can be requested so you can use it at home whenever you need it. Wear loose clothes so that you can relax. Bring a jacket so you are not cold when we lie still. You may even bring your own blanket and pillow if you'd like. All are welcome. No experience necessary. Click here to register.
Master Swim
Thursdays | 5:30 p.m.
Join us in the lap pool for Master Swim with Dave Clark! Master Swim is a low impact structured workout using techniques of interval training in an atmosphere of fitness, fun and friendship. This is a great opportunity to improve your swimming skills while working out! Participants should be able to swim at least two lengths of the lap pool at a minimum.
Click here to learn more about the program.
Space is limited, register on the member portal here.

COVID - 19 Information

Vaccine Opportunities
All Coloradans 5 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. Click HERE for information on where you can receive your COVID 19 vaccine.
Free COVID Testing
Click HERE to schedule a free COVID-19 test.

Community Announcements

For up-to-date RVR Golf events go to rvrgolf.com, visit them on facebook or Instagram. 
Aspen Business Connect Mixer on Thursday, Mar. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Marble Bar Aspen.
Click here to learn more.
KickAspen Night Skiing event on Friday, Mar. 25 & Saturday, Mar. 26
There are limited night skiing tickets available. Click here for Friday tickets. Click here for Saturday tickets.

Carbondale - Elk Mountains Grand Traverse Q&A at Cripple Creek Backcountry on Monday, Mar. 28 at 7 p.m.
Click here to register.

First Friday’s Healing Hoof-It on Friday, Apr. 1 at 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
Two Experiential Exhibitions in the R2 Gallery now through Friday, Apr. 8 
Marilyn Lowey’s “My Birthday Party'' and Simon Klein’s exhibition “I except it. I accept it.”

Comedy Night at The Homestead Bar & Grill on Saturday, Apr. 23 at 6 p.m.
Click here for tickets.
Steve's Guitars presents  Kray Van Kirk on Saturday, Apr. 23 
Click here for tickets.
Drive Chip & Putt for junior golfers at Golf at River Valley Ranch, registration now open for May 3 - Jun. 2, 2022 camp.
Click here to learn more.
Save the Date: 2nd Annual Golden Putter Announced on Friday Jun.17 at 10 a.m. at River Valley Ranch Golf Course.
Click here to learn more.
Mermaid Art Camps 2022 with Pam Porter for Kids Entering Grades 2-6: Enrolling Now!
Register at thecreativeflowstudion.com
970.963.6300www.rvrma.org

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