Windsor Gardens Life

In This Issue Community Meetings............................................pg 3 In Remembrance...................................................pg 3 Letters.....................................................................pg 3 Snapshots...............................................................pg 4 Board in Motion....................................................pg 5 Proposed Policy Changes...................................pg 5 Up Front with Liz and Tina..................................pg 7 Maintenance Matters...........................................pg 8 Down to Earth (Grounds column).......................pg 9 Don't Ruin a Recycling Load or Slow Down the Recycling Process............................................pg 9 Community Response........................................ pg 10 Cop Shop............................................................ pg 10 Covenant Enforcement: Ban of Retractable Leashes and Limit on Leash Length.......... pg 11 Resident Profile.................................................. pg 13 Library Notes..................................................... pg 13 Thank You Committee Members............. pgs 14-15 Golf Notes.......................................................... pg 16 Windsorettes Awards and New Officers...... pg 16 Volunteer Profiles............................................... pg 17 Back in the Day.................................................. pg 17 Blossoms Events, Buffets and Specials........... pg 18 Classes................................................................. pg 19 Fitness Equipment Instruction...........................pg 19 Entertainment, Events & Trips.................. pgs 20-24 Community Events.............................................. pg 24 Cards & Games Groups ................................. pg 25 Clubs & Groups .......................................pgs 25-26 Meal Programs.................................................. pg 27 Support Groups................................................. pg 27 Faith Communities ............................................. pg 27 Announcements ................................................ pg 28 Health Screenings/Services .............................. pg 28 Writers World .......................................... pgs 29-31 New Residents................................................... pg 32 Cartoon & Puzzles............................................. pg 32 Classifieds .......................................................... pg 33 Service Directory....................................... pgs 34-35 December 2018 Volume 16, Issue 12 PRESIDENT’S PEN Christmas 2018 is just around the corner. What are you expecting Santa Clause to bring you this year? I'm assuming that all of you, like me, have been good little girls and boys this year. As of January 1, 2019, my term on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors will be over. My six years on the board, two as President, have been very interesting and, for the most part, very enjoyable. In looking back, during those six years the board has made numerous accomplishments of which I am very proud to have played a part. Repairing the underground garages, Blossoms restaurant and updating the buildings’ hall redecorating policy are just a few things on a list that goes on and on. However, I think the singlemost important achievement by the board during those six years was, without question, the promotion of Tami Bonner from Business Manager to General Manager. Those of you who are not familiar with the day- to-day, complex operation of Windsor Gardens probably don't realize what an outstanding job Tami does and how fortunate we are to have her overseeing the operation of our community. The first time I ran for the board, we were having a Meet the Candidates meeting, and I was asked what I thought is the single most important responsibility of a Dick Gilmore, Board President PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 8 WINDSOR