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Greenwood Village<br />

N EEW S LLE ET TTE ER<br />

MEET YOUR<br />

SROs<br />

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GOVERNMENT<br />

THE MAYOR’S message<br />

MOBILE<br />

CONCERT<br />

SERIES<br />

It was exciting to see the<br />

return of the Greenwood<br />

Village Mobile Concert<br />

Series. The weather,<br />

food, music, and most<br />

importantly seeing many<br />

of you out enjoying<br />

yourselves made<br />

Thursday evenings in<br />

August very special!<br />

Concertgoers enjoyed original jazz from<br />

the Skylark Jazz Quintet, foot-tapping<br />

bluegrass from Elle Michelle and the<br />

Bluegrass Boys, R&B from the Michael<br />

Friedman band, and despite the threat<br />

of rain, attendees rocked out to the ’80s<br />

cover band The Goonies.<br />

George Lantz<br />

glantz@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-486-5741<br />

UPDATE ON THE<br />

HUNTINGTON CALEY<br />

IMPROVEMENTS<br />

I know many of you have seen the<br />

enormous mounds of earth and<br />

earthmovers near Yosemite Street and<br />

Caley Avenue. The final phase of the<br />

Huntington Caley Park<br />

project is progressing.<br />

The project is scheduled<br />

to be completed later<br />

this year. Currently,<br />

crews are finishing the<br />

earthwork,<br />

undergrounding utilities,<br />

installing irrigation lines<br />

and adding new concrete<br />

sidewalks and curbs. The<br />

park includes natural<br />

scenery, walking paths<br />

and a natural play area.<br />

Through public input,<br />

this play area was<br />

PG. 2 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

CITY council<br />

NOT SURE WHO YOUR<br />

ELECTED OFFICIALS ARE?<br />

Obtain a list of your state and national government<br />

representatives at arapahoevotes.com<br />

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4<br />

Dave Bullock<br />

dbullock@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4137<br />

Anne Ingebretsen<br />

aingebretsen@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4135<br />

Libby Barnacle<br />

ebarnacle@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4129<br />

Judith Hilton<br />

jhilton@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4131<br />

Paul Wiesner<br />

pwiesner@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4138<br />

Dave Kerber<br />

dkerber@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4136<br />

Donna Johnston<br />

djohnston@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4128<br />

Tom Stahl<br />

tstahl@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com<br />

303-804-4132<br />

developed to be complimentary to the<br />

explorative nature encouraged in other<br />

areas of the park. The playground’s<br />

features include a non-traditional<br />

configuration of logs, stumps, and<br />

ropes offering many enjoyable play<br />

options. Like you, I am looking<br />

forward to enjoying our newest park<br />

experience.<br />

VILLAGE HERO<br />

I want to congratulate our newest<br />

Village Hero, Coleman Rissmiller, on<br />

completing his Eagle Scout project.<br />

His project was a Water Safety and<br />

Drowning Prevention station at<br />

Cherry Creek Reservoir. Coleman, a<br />

sophomore at Cherry Creek High<br />

School, spearheaded the project to<br />

continued on page 4<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 3


GOVERNMENT<br />

THE MAYOR’S message<br />

continued from page 3<br />

build signage and lifejacket racks to<br />

hold life jackets that may be borrowed<br />

to use on the reservoir and returned.<br />

Coleman worked closely with Cherry<br />

Creek State Park Rangers, Eagle Scout<br />

Coach Timothy DeMars, and his<br />

Scout Troop to build and install the<br />

racks. The life jackets will be donated<br />

by a personal flotation device company<br />

through a partnership with the State<br />

Park. Coleman felt his project was<br />

important to help prevent future<br />

drownings and protect visitors.<br />

Thank you, Coleman, for your<br />

creativity and caring about our<br />

community!<br />

NEW TURN LANE<br />

AT BELLEVIEW<br />

AVENUE AND<br />

QUEBEC STREET<br />

If you have traveled on Belleview<br />

Avenue, you have probably noticed the<br />

construction occurring near the<br />

intersection of Belleview Avenue and<br />

Quebec Street. This project is to<br />

lengthen the right turn lane from<br />

eastbound Belleview Avenue to<br />

southbound Quebec Street. The<br />

existing right turn lane was very short<br />

and was frequently blocked by vehicles<br />

traveling east on Belleview to get to<br />

the southbound I-25 on-ramp. By<br />

lengthening the right turn lane more<br />

vehicles will be able to turn south on<br />

Quebec Street without being delayed<br />

by through traffic. We anticipate<br />

construction will be completed in<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember.<br />

— George<br />

PG. 4 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


VILLAGE CALENDAR<br />

Visit GREENWOODVILLAGE.COM for<br />

information on all public meetings and events.<br />

october<br />

<strong>2022</strong><br />

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

25 26<br />

27 28 29<br />

30 1<br />

2 3<br />

4<br />

5 6<br />

7 8<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facility<br />

Planning &<br />

Zoning<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

9 10 11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

14 15<br />

Parks, Trails<br />

and Recreation<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facility<br />

16 17<br />

18<br />

19 20<br />

21 22<br />

City Council<br />

Study Session<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Meeting<br />

7 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

Planning &<br />

Zoning<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

Arts and<br />

Humanities<br />

Council<br />

Meeting<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Curtis Center<br />

23<br />

30<br />

24<br />

31<br />

25<br />

Parks, Trails<br />

and Recreation<br />

Commission<br />

6 p.m.<br />

Maintenance<br />

Facility<br />

26<br />

Board of<br />

Adjustments<br />

and Appeals<br />

Meeting<br />

6 p.m.<br />

City Hall<br />

27<br />

28 29<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 5


GOVERNMENT<br />

Twitter<br />

twitter.com/greenwoodgov<br />

Facebook<br />

facebook.com/greenwoodgov/<br />

Instagram<br />

instagram.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />

LinkedIn<br />

linkedin.com/cityofgreenwoodvillage<br />

YouTube<br />

YouTube.com/greenwoodvillage<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

DEPARTMENTS<br />

Mayor and City Council 303-486-5745<br />

City Manager’s Office 303-486-5745<br />

Community Outreach/ 303-486-5749<br />

Public Information<br />

City Prosecutor 303-486-1598<br />

Economic Development 303-486-5764<br />

Administrative Services<br />

Liquor Licenses 303-486-5755<br />

Voter Registration 303-486-5752<br />

Municipal Court 303-773-6033<br />

Human Resources 303-486-1579<br />

Employment 303-486-1579<br />

Community Development<br />

Building Permits/ 303-486-5783<br />

Planning and Zoning/<br />

Zoning and Nuisance<br />

Complaints<br />

Finance<br />

Accounts Payable 303-486-1597<br />

Accounts Receivable 303-486-8282<br />

Budget Information 303-486-8290<br />

Tax Assistance 303-486-8299<br />

and Information<br />

Park Planning 303-486-5743<br />

and Development<br />

Park Permits 303-486-5773<br />

Recreation and 303-486-5773<br />

Special Events<br />

Reimbursement Program 303-486-5773<br />

Parks and 303-486-5773<br />

Trail Maintenance<br />

Police Department<br />

Emergency 9-1-1<br />

Animal Control 303-773-2525<br />

Parking 303-773-2525<br />

Police Records 303-773-2525<br />

School Resource Officers 303-773-2525<br />

Traffic Information 303-773-2525<br />

Victim Assistance 303-486-8211<br />

Public Works<br />

Environment 303-708-6100<br />

(Drainage/Water Quality)<br />

Roadways 303-708-6100<br />

Traffic 303-708-6100<br />

Residential Trash 303-708-6100<br />

and Hazardous Waste<br />

Greenwood Village City Hall<br />

6060 South Quebec Street<br />

Greenwood Village, CO 80111<br />

Phone: 303-773-0252<br />

Fax: 303-290-0631<br />

After Hours Phone: 303-773-2525<br />

(for questions or service requests<br />

outside normal business hours)<br />

E-mail: thevillage@greenwoodvillage.com<br />

Website: greenwoodvillage.com<br />

An after-hours drop box is available by<br />

the flagpole in front of City Hall and is<br />

checked Monday through Friday.<br />

The drop box can be used to deliver<br />

customer comment cards, recreation<br />

reimbursement forms, employment<br />

applications, and municipal court fines<br />

and documents.<br />

<strong>GV</strong> Website<br />

Parks, Trails & Recreation<br />

Art Activities 303-797-1779<br />

and Programs<br />

Conservation/Open 303-708-6142<br />

Space Easements<br />

PG. 6 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


ENHANCING OUR<br />

community<br />

PUBLIC<br />

INFORMATION<br />

MEETING<br />

GOLDSMITH GULCH<br />

AT SILO PARK<br />

PROJECT<br />

PUBLIC MEETING<br />

You are invited to a public<br />

information meeting regarding<br />

drainage improvements to<br />

Goldsmith Gulch under<br />

Orchard Road within Silo Park.<br />

The meeting will be held on<br />

Monday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 26, <strong>2022</strong>,<br />

from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Silo<br />

Park barn, 9300 East Orchard<br />

Road.<br />

The project includes the<br />

addition of a 54” diameter<br />

culvert to improve the passage<br />

of stormwater under Orchard<br />

Road. This will require<br />

extensive grading in the native<br />

area of Silo Park to<br />

accommodate necessary<br />

compensatory flood detention.<br />

Additionally, the trail and<br />

retaining walls on the north side<br />

of Orchard Road will be<br />

replaced. Minor grading north<br />

of Orchard Road is necessary to<br />

accommodate this work.<br />

If you are unable to attend this<br />

public meeting and would like<br />

information on the current<br />

design, please visit Village<br />

Voices at greenwoodvillage<br />

voices.com starting August 17<br />

where you can view the design<br />

and provide feedback directly to<br />

Village staff. For more<br />

information, please call<br />

Suzanne Moore, Director of<br />

Parks, Trail and Recreation,<br />

at 303-708-6142 or email<br />

smoore@<br />

greenwoodvillage.com. <strong>GV</strong><br />

GOVERNMENT<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 7


GOVERNMENT<br />

ENSURING A SAFE<br />

community<br />

MEET GREENWOOD VILLAGE’S<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />

PATRICK TAYLOR,<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“I am assigned to Cherry Creek High School, Campus<br />

Middle School, and Belleview Elementary. My office is at<br />

Cherry Creek High School.”<br />

2. Why did you choose to be a School Resource Officer<br />

(SRO)?<br />

“I’ve been a police officer for over two decades, this<br />

assignment is a good change of pace and fun too.”<br />

3. What is your favorite thing about being an SRO?<br />

“My favorite thing about this assignment is being a<br />

positive role model and mentor for the students.”<br />

4. What is your most memorable moment as an SRO?<br />

“This will be my first full school year as an SRO so my<br />

most memorable moment is yet to come.”<br />

5. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer<br />

students?<br />

“My advice to the students would be to master the skill of<br />

critical thinking.”<br />

PG. 8 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

REILEY ALTENBORG,<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“I serve Cherry Creek High School, Campus<br />

Middle School, and Belleview Elementary.”<br />

2. Why did you<br />

choose to be a<br />

School Resource<br />

Officer (SRO)?<br />

“I chose to be an<br />

SRO because I<br />

love working with<br />

kids and I love<br />

police work, so<br />

the combination<br />

of the two is the<br />

perfect fit for me.<br />

It’s also a sweet<br />

gig working on<br />

the CCHS<br />

campus because it<br />

is so large and<br />

there are so many<br />

new people to<br />

meet which makes<br />

my job that much<br />

more enjoyable.”<br />

3. What is your<br />

favorite thing<br />

about being an<br />

SRO?<br />

“My favorite thing about being an SRO is building<br />

rapport with students, faculty, and staff. That allows<br />

us to be involved in lots of different projects and<br />

events on campus, including collaborating with the<br />

school psychologists to present information to special<br />

populations at the school, and supporting the Creek<br />

Community Cupboard which combats food<br />

insecurity for families.”<br />

4. What is your most memorable moment as an<br />

SRO?<br />

“My most memorable moment at Creek was<br />

playing basketball against the Unified Basketball<br />

team. I have never smiled so hard in my life.<br />

During this game, faculty and staff play against the<br />

Unified Basketball team, and the students love it,<br />

too. One of those things you must see to enjoy!”<br />

5. What is one piece of advice you would like to<br />

offer students?<br />

“One piece of advice I’d like to offer students is to<br />

enjoy every second of being a young person, and<br />

trust that everything will be ok in the long run.<br />

It’s hard being a human, and I can’t imagine what<br />

it’s like being a kid right now. So, make sure to<br />

enjoy the small and beautiful things life has to<br />

offer.”<br />

MAX ADDANTE,<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“I serve at Cherry Creek High School, Campus Middle School,<br />

and Belleview Elementary School.”<br />

2. Why did you choose to be a<br />

School Resource Officer<br />

(SRO)?<br />

“When I was in college, I<br />

volunteered with a Youth<br />

Ministry called Denver K-<br />

Life. While I was there, I<br />

discovered a passion for<br />

mentorship in young adults.<br />

When I joined the <strong>GV</strong>PD, I<br />

made it a goal of mine to<br />

become an SRO and<br />

continue to mentor young<br />

students here on campus. I<br />

also am lucky enough to have<br />

attended West Middle School<br />

and Cherry Creek High<br />

School as a student and now<br />

working at Cherry Creek, I<br />

get to work alongside my<br />

favorite teachers and connect<br />

with the students who are<br />

working through some of the<br />

same obstacles I faced as a<br />

student.”<br />

3. What is your favorite thing<br />

about being an SRO?<br />

“I love being out and about on campus, greeting students, and<br />

getting to know them over the course of the year. One of the<br />

biggest compliments I get is when the students call me by my first<br />

name!”<br />

4. What is your most memorable moment as an SRO?<br />

“Over the past several years I have dealt with several difficult<br />

situations related to mental health. During my first year as an<br />

SRO, one student was struggling through a very rough patch in<br />

life, and I was called by school counselors to work with this<br />

student while in crisis. After some conversation, I was able to<br />

connect with the student regarding being adopted. Long story<br />

short, I was able to work with the student over the next two years<br />

alongside my Corporal, Sarah Joswick. Together, we were able to<br />

make such an impact in the student’s life that they would<br />

regularly come by our office to say hi and check in with us. The<br />

student has since graduated and made it a point to come by and<br />

thank us for all the help and guidance we gave. The student<br />

attributed their graduation and school success in part to the SRO<br />

unit. It was awesome!”<br />

5. What is one piece of advice you would like to offer students?<br />

“Wear your Student IDs at Creek and don’t speed near campus!<br />

And please, please stop by the SRO office to say hi – we love to<br />

interact with students.”<br />

continued on page 11<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 9


GOVERNMENT<br />

PG. 10 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


GOVERNMENT<br />

MEET <strong>GV</strong>’S SCHOOL<br />

RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />

continued from page 9<br />

RODNEY VALENZUELA,<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />

OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“I serve at West Middle School.”<br />

2. Why did you choose to be a School<br />

Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />

“I chose to be an SRO because I get<br />

to work with students each day and I<br />

want to make a positive impact on<br />

them. I want them to know police<br />

officers have their best interests at<br />

heart and helping families at all<br />

different levels is very rewarding.”<br />

3. What is your favorite thing about<br />

being an SRO?<br />

“My favorite thing is working with<br />

students and their families, and most<br />

importantly the interaction each day<br />

is so different.”<br />

4. What is your most memorable<br />

moment as an SRO?<br />

“I made a $100 bet with a student<br />

that he would graduate and years later<br />

during his graduation rehearsal, I gave<br />

him the $100 and told him I never<br />

forgot the bet. Neither did he.”<br />

5. What is one piece of advice you<br />

would like to offer students?<br />

“No matter what happens, never allow<br />

the mistakes you have made to define<br />

you. Learn from it, put it behind you,<br />

and never look back.”<br />

SARAH JOSWICK,<br />

POLICE CORPORAL/<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />

OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“As one of the supervisors for the<br />

SRO unit I am responsible for all<br />

5 Cherry Creek School District<br />

schools in Greenwood Village but<br />

primarily serve Cherry Creek<br />

High School.”<br />

2. Why did you choose to be a<br />

School Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />

“One of the reasons I became a<br />

police officer was to make a<br />

difference in the community and<br />

help people in times of need.<br />

Being an SRO means I get to<br />

make a difference and be there for<br />

children, which is as rewarding as<br />

it gets for me. Equally as<br />

important is making sure that kids<br />

have a safe environment to learn<br />

in. There is enough for kids to<br />

worry about these days, making<br />

them feel safe at school can make<br />

things just a little bit easier on<br />

them.”<br />

3. What is your favorite thing<br />

about being an SRO?<br />

“Connecting with the kids is my<br />

favorite part of being an SRO. I<br />

love walking around the school<br />

grounds and interacting with<br />

students in a meaningful way. It is<br />

always fun to see so many<br />

different personalities and really<br />

cool to watch them grow as each<br />

school year progresses. I also have<br />

to say that the team of SROs that<br />

I work with make this the best job<br />

around, they don’t get much<br />

better than the current SRO unit.”<br />

4. What is your most memorable<br />

moment as an SRO?<br />

“This is not an easy question<br />

because so many moments pop<br />

into my head! The simple answer<br />

is every time I can see that I made<br />

difference with a student that<br />

moment becomes memorable. A<br />

hug at the end of the year from a<br />

student who couldn’t look at me<br />

at the beginning of the year or<br />

watching a student graduate who<br />

didn’t believe in themselves but I<br />

knew they could do it, and so<br />

many more!”<br />

5. What is one piece of advice you<br />

would like to offer students?<br />

“SROs are here for you. We want<br />

to make sure you are safe and<br />

happy at school! Please don’t be<br />

afraid to reach out to us if needed<br />

and really don’t be afraid to say<br />

hello to your SRO! We love what<br />

we do and want to make sure you<br />

have a great school year.”<br />

STEVE NELSON,<br />

POLICE SERGEANT/<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE<br />

OFFICER<br />

1. What school(s) do you serve?<br />

“As the SRO supervisor, I work<br />

with all the public schools in<br />

Greenwood Village. I am also a<br />

liaison with the staff of several<br />

private schools on safety and<br />

events.”<br />

2. Why did you choose to be a<br />

School Resource Officer (SRO)?<br />

“I just naturally gravitated towards<br />

it. It is the style of policing and<br />

community engagement I believe<br />

in. In a way, it kind of chose me.”<br />

3. What is your favorite thing<br />

about being an SRO?<br />

“My favorite part of being an<br />

SRO is the relationships you<br />

establish with students, staff, and<br />

parents over the years. As an SRO<br />

you are part of a close community<br />

working for common goals. It can<br />

be very challenging and<br />

rewarding.”<br />

continued on page 13<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 11


GOVERNMENT<br />

OUR NATURAL environment<br />

BOBCATS IN<br />

GREENWOOD<br />

VILLAGE<br />

Greenwood Village Animal Control<br />

has seen a slight uptick in the number<br />

of bobcat sightings in recent months.<br />

Bobcats are not considered a threat to<br />

humans and rarely attack people.<br />

Bobcats can be found in many places<br />

throughout Colorado and are most<br />

abundant in areas with brush and<br />

woodland habitats. They are secretive<br />

and shy animals that are reclusive and<br />

tend to avoid open areas like prairies<br />

and tundra. Bobcats are generally 2-<br />

1/2 to 3 feet long with a short<br />

“bobbed” tail that is only 4-6 inches in<br />

length, and they typically weigh 15-<br />

35 pounds. They also have tufted ears.<br />

Their primary diet consists of rabbits,<br />

but they will also eat rodents and birds<br />

if rabbits are scarce. If given the<br />

opportunity, they may also eat<br />

squirrels, chickens, small fawns, and<br />

free-roaming cats or small dogs that<br />

are left unattended outdoors.<br />

They may be attracted to your yard if<br />

you have small animals such as<br />

rabbits, rodents, or birds, have sources<br />

of water (such as pools, birdbaths,<br />

fountains, pet water dishes, etc.), and<br />

have adequate shelter areas that<br />

would make a good den, including<br />

thick brush, planters, spaces under<br />

decks and patios, rubbish piles, sheds,<br />

etc.). Bird feeders may attract bobcats<br />

as well if the bird seed falls to the<br />

ground attracting other small animals.<br />

It is important to discourage bobcats<br />

from becoming comfortable in your<br />

yard.<br />

WHAT SHOULD I DO<br />

IF I SEE A BOBCAT<br />

IN MY YARD?<br />

Like you would if you are approached<br />

by a coyote, it is important to haze a<br />

bobcat so that you make it<br />

uncomfortable, so it chooses to leave<br />

the area.<br />

• Make noise, yell, shout, use an air<br />

horn, bang pot lids together — be<br />

big and loud!<br />

• Spray it with a garden hose.<br />

• Clear away excess vegetation to<br />

remove secluded hiding spots.<br />

• Remove food attractants from your<br />

property, including pet food or<br />

water dishes; pick up any fallen<br />

fruit from fruit trees and bushes.<br />

• Bird feeders tend to spill bird seed<br />

on the ground which attracts<br />

rodents, rabbits, and squirrels,<br />

which then may attract bobcats.<br />

Consider removing birdfeeders.<br />

HOW CAN I<br />

PROTECT MY PETS?<br />

Here are a few tips to follow when it<br />

comes to keeping small pets safe from<br />

bobcats and other predatory animals,<br />

such as coyotes:<br />

• Thoroughly inspect your outdoor<br />

space to spot potentially dangerous<br />

animals before letting your pet out.<br />

• Accompany your pet while they are<br />

outside.<br />

• Keep your yard clear of hiding<br />

spots where bobcats can hide.<br />

• Don’t let your cats roam free<br />

outdoors.<br />

• Never allow your pets to “play”<br />

with wildlife.<br />

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GOVERNMENT<br />

• Always walk with your dog on a leash.<br />

• If you spot a bobcat, haze it by yelling and<br />

making a loud noise, such as using an air horn.<br />

WHEN SHOULD I CALL<br />

ANIMAL CONTROL?<br />

Call the Greenwood Village Police Department to<br />

report bobcat sightings at 303-773-2525. Do your<br />

best to haze the bobcat by making a loud noise<br />

like using an air horn and spraying it with a<br />

garden hose, attempting to make it uncomfortable<br />

so it chooses to leave. In the rare instance you<br />

encounter a hyper or aggressive bobcat or have<br />

TIP! INSTALLING MOTION-SENSOR<br />

LIGHTS ON YOUR HOUSE WILL HELP<br />

KEEP MOST PREDATORS AWAY<br />

FROM YOUR PROPERTY AND IS A<br />

PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE WILDLIFE<br />

CONTROL METHOD WITH THE<br />

NATURALLY SHY BOBCATS.<br />

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />

continued from page 11<br />

4. What is your<br />

most memorable<br />

moment as an<br />

SRO?<br />

“I always enjoy<br />

when I run into<br />

former students,<br />

who recognize me<br />

from a positive<br />

school encounter<br />

or event. It is<br />

great to know you<br />

had an impact on<br />

them and that<br />

they remember<br />

you for that.”<br />

5. What is one piece<br />

of advice you<br />

would like to<br />

offer students?<br />

“School Resource Officers are in the schools as a resource for them.<br />

Our goal is to keep them safe and be a positive part of their<br />

community. Please know we are approachable and always available to<br />

help.” <strong>GV</strong><br />

been bitten, call 9-1-1 immediately. <strong>GV</strong> SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 13


BUSINESS<br />

BUSINESS<br />

spotlight<br />

Throughout time, people have searched<br />

for holistic methods to rejuvenate the<br />

body and mind and to relieve themselves<br />

from ailments such as stress and pain.<br />

The newest wellness studio in the Village,<br />

Serasana, is committed to helping you<br />

find a successful approach to your specific<br />

healing journey. CEO and Founder of the<br />

national company, Patti McCormick,<br />

states it best, “Our mission is to build a<br />

community of hope and healing. Be<br />

transported to a beautiful sanctuary<br />

SERASANA<br />

8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B<br />

303-228-0081 • www.serasana.com<br />

Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-7 p.m.<br />

where your intentions to realize better<br />

health for body, mind and spirit are fully<br />

supported.”<br />

Kyra and Chris Hooper are the new<br />

owners of the second Serasana location<br />

in Colorado. They opened their first-class<br />

wellness studio on June 29th and are<br />

excited to share their compassionate<br />

care with the Village community and<br />

surrounding areas. Chris enjoys his<br />

profession as a physical education<br />

teacher for kindergarten through 5th<br />

grade. Kyra has an extensive<br />

work history in the outdoor<br />

retail industry. Due to the fastpaced<br />

nature of that type of<br />

work environment, she often felt<br />

overwhelming stress and anxiety<br />

and needed an outlet to release<br />

those feelings.<br />

With professionalism and<br />

compassion, the team at<br />

Serasana purposefully blend the<br />

following services to accomplish<br />

the greatest rewards:<br />

acupuncture, yoga, massage, and<br />

healing teas & remedies. At no<br />

additional cost, their services<br />

may include body cupping,<br />

aromatherapy, and hot stones.<br />

They have several different yoga<br />

offerings to meet their client’s<br />

needs anywhere along their<br />

healing journey. Those include<br />

Gentle, Restorative, Vinyasa,<br />

Yin, and Hatha classes. Clients<br />

also receive a complimentary tea<br />

after their 50- or 80-minute<br />

service.<br />

Their team includes highly<br />

certified Massage Therapists,<br />

Acupuncturists, Yoga Instructors<br />

and Spa Associates who have<br />

confidence in and support the<br />

modalities that they offer their<br />

customers. Serasana offers a wide<br />

variety of pre-paid wellness<br />

packages in addition to<br />

memberships for massage,<br />

acupuncture, and specialty<br />

services. They want yoga to<br />

appeal to everyone and, thus,<br />

offer a wide range of classes for<br />

all levels with introductory rates,<br />

monthly unlimited plans as well<br />

as packages paid in advance.<br />

continued on page 15<br />

PG. 14 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


BUSINESS<br />

NEW <strong>GV</strong><br />

businesses<br />

COFFEE SHOP<br />

Starbucks Coffee #65149<br />

7999 East Arapahoe Road<br />

DENTIST<br />

Lissa Alconcel DDS PLLC<br />

8490 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 370<br />

303-740-9353<br />

FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />

Colorado Wealth Solutions LLC<br />

5350 South Roslyn Street, Suite 360<br />

720-446-5595<br />

Wealth Builders Investments<br />

5600 South Quebec Street, Suite 130 B<br />

972-719-2557<br />

HEALTH AND WELLNESS/<br />

MASSAGE THERAPY<br />

Asian Massage<br />

6535 South Dayton Street, #2850<br />

720-542-8190<br />

Fertile Ground Wellness Center<br />

7355 East Orchard Road, Suite 350<br />

303-248-3481<br />

Serasana<br />

8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B<br />

303-228-0081<br />

INDOOR FITNESS CENTER/<br />

BASKETBALL<br />

Pickup USA Fitness Greenwood Village<br />

7969 East Arapahoe Road, Unit A<br />

720-456-7115<br />

INSURANCE AGENCY<br />

State Farm Beth Bales<br />

6635 South Dayton Street, Unit 320<br />

303-993-2727<br />

INTERIOR DESIGN<br />

Nora Stewart Interiors<br />

4950 South Yosemite Street, Suite F2-508<br />

720-272-2283<br />

IT CONSULTING SERVICES<br />

SDVS Technologies LLC<br />

6399 South Fiddlers Green Circle<br />

508-816-3040<br />

LEGAL SERVICES<br />

Robinson Bailey PC<br />

7100 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 101<br />

303-442-60036<br />

NON-PROFIT MARKETING<br />

Mission By Design Inc.<br />

6160 South Syracuse Way, Suite 220<br />

619-636-4200<br />

OUTPATIENT INFUSION<br />

MEDICAL FACILITY<br />

Infusion For Health<br />

8200 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 505<br />

657-279-1911<br />

RESIDENTIAL LEASING SERVICES<br />

American Homes 4 Rent LP<br />

5990 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Suite 130<br />

310-494-2244<br />

RESTAURANT<br />

Champagne And Charcuterie<br />

6575 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard<br />

720-278-8766<br />

business spotlight<br />

continued from page 14<br />

This location includes a tea bar that serves organic loose-leaf<br />

tea and specialty beverages made in-house as well as a variety<br />

of retail products available to continue your rejuvenation at<br />

home. Serasana has several high-quality, loose-leaf teas<br />

sourced from exotic locations around the world, specialty tea<br />

drinks such as Chai, and two rotating flavors of kombucha<br />

on tap every day. Retail products such as Chinese herbs,<br />

aromatherapy supplies, and tea accoutrements are available to<br />

support the services they offer and assist with your at-home<br />

wellness.<br />

Serasana is open for business Monday through Thursday<br />

9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.,<br />

and Sunday 12 p.m. until 7 p.m. They are located at<br />

8181 East Arapahoe Road, Suite B in the Arapahoe<br />

Entertainment District located off East Arapahoe Road at<br />

Greenwood Plaza Boulevard. Visit their <strong>web</strong>site at<br />

www.serasana.com for more information about their<br />

wonderful wellness studio. They may also be reached by<br />

telephone at 303-228-0081. Please contact them via their<br />

<strong>web</strong>site, mobile app, or telephone to schedule a wellness<br />

appointment.<br />

“Serasana feels very fortunate to be located in the Village<br />

with all of the new restaurants and entertainment<br />

destinations in the community,” states Kyra. The Serasana<br />

team is looking forward to welcoming you to their peaceful<br />

wellness studio and assisting you to reduce stress and<br />

improve your overall health, thus, enhancing your quality of<br />

life. If you are looking for serenity and comfort alongside<br />

exceptional wellness professionals, your journey to better<br />

health is awaiting you at Serasana! <strong>GV</strong><br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 15


GENERAL INTEREST<br />

RECREATION programming<br />

For more information<br />

call the Parks, Trails, and<br />

Recreation Department<br />

at 303-486-5773.<br />

ADULT SPORTS<br />

ADULT 3 VS 3<br />

BASKETBALL REC.<br />

TOURNAMENT<br />

Day: Tuesday, October 25<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Age: 30 and older<br />

Fee: $40/team<br />

Limit: 8 teams of 5 players<br />

Location: Campus Middle School,<br />

4785 South Dayton Street<br />

YOUTH SPORTS<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

PEE WEE SOCCER<br />

Day: Wednesdays,<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember 7, 14, 21, 28<br />

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />

Age: 4 to 6 years old<br />

Fee: $40<br />

Limit: 20 players<br />

Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />

Orchard Road<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

PEE WEE AND YOUTH<br />

FLAG FOOTBALL<br />

Day: Thursdays,<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember 8, 15, 22, 29<br />

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />

Age: 4 to 6 years old, 6 to 8 years old<br />

Fee: $40<br />

Limit: 20 players per age group<br />

Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />

Orchard Road<br />

BOYS & GIRLS PEE WEE<br />

INTRO TO SPORTS<br />

Day: Mondays, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 12, 19, 26,<br />

October 3, 10<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.<br />

Age: 4 to 5 years old<br />

Fee: $50<br />

Limit: 20 players<br />

Location: Belleview Elementary, 4851<br />

South Dayton Street<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

YOUTH BASKETBALL<br />

Day: Tuesdays, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 13, 20, 27<br />

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />

Age: 6 to 9 years old<br />

Fee: $30<br />

Limit: 20 players<br />

Location: Tommy Davis Park, 9200<br />

East Orchard Road<br />

PG. 16 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

RECREATION programming<br />

For more information<br />

call the Parks, Trails, and<br />

Recreation Department<br />

at 303-486-5773.<br />

BOYS & GIRLS YOUTH<br />

NINJA WARRIOR TRAINING<br />

Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 13<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />

Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Fee: $15<br />

Limit: 40 players<br />

Location: Campus Middle School, 4785 South Dayton Street<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

YOUTH DODGEBALL<br />

Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 20<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />

Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Fee: $15<br />

Limit: 40 players<br />

Location: Campus Middle School,<br />

4785 South Dayton Street<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

YOUTH NERF CHAOS<br />

Day: Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 27<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.<br />

Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Fee: $15<br />

Limit: 40 players<br />

Location: Campus Middle School,<br />

4785 South Dayton Street<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

YOUTH ARCHERY<br />

Day: Tuesday and Thursday,<br />

October 11 and 13<br />

Time: 4:15 to 5 p.m.<br />

Age: 7 to 12 years old<br />

Fee: $20<br />

Limit: 12 players<br />

Location: Carson Park,<br />

6060 South Quebec Street<br />

FALL BREAK SPORTS<br />

Day: Monday through Thursday,<br />

October 17, 18, 19 and 20<br />

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />

Age: 6 to 12 years old<br />

Fee: $1 Drop-in<br />

Limit: 40 players<br />

Location: Silo Park, 9300 East<br />

Orchard Road<br />

BOYS & GIRLS<br />

INDOOR PEE WEE BASKETBALL<br />

Day: Mondays, October 24, November 7, 14<br />

Time: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.<br />

Age: 4 to 5 years old<br />

Fee: $30<br />

Limit: 20 players<br />

Location: Belleview Elementary, 4851 South Dayton Street<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 17


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

<strong>2022</strong> MOBILE<br />

CONCERT SERIES<br />

The Greenwood Village Arts and<br />

Humanities Council in partnership with<br />

the Science and Cultural Facilities<br />

District was excited to be able to offer<br />

the Mobile Concert Series for the<br />

second year. Each week residents<br />

enjoyed a different band and type of<br />

music along with feasting on the<br />

wonderful food truck offerings at four<br />

different parks.<br />

The concerts kicked off on August 4 in<br />

Silo Park with the Skylark Jazz Quintet<br />

with a great crowd. The following weeks<br />

included Elle Michelle and the Bluegrass<br />

Boys at Village Greens, Michael<br />

Friedman Band at Westlands Park, and<br />

the series wrapped up on Thursday,<br />

August 25 at the Curtis Center for the<br />

Arts with the Goonies.<br />

We can’t wait to see you next year!<br />

Check future <strong>Newsletter</strong>s for more<br />

information. <strong>GV</strong><br />

PG. 18 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

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ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART<br />

programs<br />

COLLAGE WORKSHOP<br />

When: Saturday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 24<br />

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $75 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

MORE EXPRESSIVE<br />

ART FOR FUN!<br />

When: Sunday, October 2<br />

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $50<br />

Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />

Register online at<br />

greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

For more information call the the Curtis Center for the Arts at 303-797-1779.<br />

ART CLASSES AT THE CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS<br />

Greenwood Village’s cultural arts center offers a variety of art classes for preschoolers, children, teens and adults. Classes are<br />

instructed by professional artists and educators who strive to provide the best art educational experience for all artistic levels. If<br />

you cannot make a class during the week, join us in the evenings or on the weekends.<br />

For a full list of classes and to register go to www.greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

For questions or more information about art classes at the Curtis Center call 303-797-1779.<br />

ADULT ART CLASSES — Ages 16 and older with a 10% senior discount<br />

OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING<br />

When: Tuesdays, October 4<br />

through October 25<br />

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

ABSTRACT<br />

COLORADO<br />

SKETCHING<br />

FOR<br />

BEGINNERS<br />

When: Tuesdays,<br />

October 4<br />

through<br />

October 25<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80 —<br />

All supplies<br />

provided<br />

Instructor:<br />

Christian Dore<br />

ABSTRACT COLORADO<br />

INTERMEDIATE PAINTING<br />

When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />

through October 26<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Christian Dore<br />

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EXPLORE THE VERSATILITY<br />

OF ACRYLICS<br />

When: Tuesdays, October 4<br />

through October 25<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Christa MacFarlane


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

BEGINNING AND<br />

INTERMEDIATE<br />

OIL PAINTING<br />

When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />

through October 26<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Jen Starling<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

TO DRAWING<br />

When: Wednesdays, October 5<br />

through October 26<br />

Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Cliff Austin<br />

FUNDAMENTALS<br />

OF WATERCOLOR<br />

When: Thursdays, October 6<br />

through October 27<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Rick Brogan<br />

ALTERED BOOKS<br />

When: Thursdays, October 6<br />

through October 27<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $80<br />

Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />

WATERCOLOR STUDIO<br />

When: Fridays, October 7<br />

through November 4<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

Instructor: Rick Brogan<br />

INTRODUCTION<br />

TO<br />

ALCOHOL<br />

INKS<br />

When: Saturday,<br />

October 8<br />

Time: 10 a.m.<br />

to 2 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

— All supplies<br />

provided<br />

Instructor:<br />

Candace French<br />

EXPERIMENT AND<br />

EXPAND WITH<br />

ENCAUSTICS<br />

When: Saturday, October 15<br />

and Sunday, October 16<br />

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $200 — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Victoria Eubanks<br />

BATIK<br />

BANNERS<br />

When:<br />

Saturday,<br />

October 22<br />

Time: 9 a.m.<br />

to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $100<br />

— All<br />

supplies<br />

provided<br />

Instructor:<br />

Maggie<br />

Stewart<br />

CERAMICS<br />

When: Mondays, October 31<br />

through December 12<br />

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.<br />

Fee: $170 —<br />

All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Maggie Stewart<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 21


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART programs<br />

YOUTH ART CLASSES<br />

Register online at<br />

greenwoodvillage.com/art<br />

Curtis Center for the Arts | 2349 East Orchard Road | Greenwood Village, CO 80121 | 303-797-1779<br />

PEE WEE ART<br />

When: Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember 14 — Zig Zag Painting<br />

October 12 — Pumpkin Magic<br />

November 16 — Festive Turkey<br />

December 14 — Whimsical Tree<br />

Fee: $25 for each program — All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement: 3 to 6 years old with caregiver<br />

Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />

AFTER SCHOOL ART STUDIO<br />

When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember 20 — This Little Piggy — Ages 6 to 12<br />

<strong>Sept</strong>ember 27 — Aspen Trees — Ages 8 to 14<br />

Fee: $25 for each class — All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />

SPOOKTACULAR ART<br />

When: Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

October 4 — Origami Ceramic Skulls<br />

— Ages 6 to 12<br />

October 11 — Upside Down Witch<br />

— Ages 8 to 14<br />

October 18 — Pumpkin Prints<br />

— Ages 8 to 14<br />

October 25 — Happy Haunting<br />

— Ages 6 to 12<br />

Fee: $25 for each program<br />

— All supplies provided<br />

Instructor: Lauren Brant<br />

PG. 22 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>


ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

WATERCOLOR<br />

LANDSCAPES +<br />

ABSTRACTS<br />

FOR KIDS<br />

When: Thursdays, October 6<br />

through October 27<br />

Time: 4:30 to 6 p.m.<br />

Fee: $50 —<br />

All supplies provided<br />

Age Requirement:<br />

6 to 12 years old<br />

Instructor: Julia Rymer<br />

OBSERVATIONAL<br />

DRAWING FOR KIDS<br />

When: Fridays, October 7<br />

through October 28<br />

Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.<br />

Fee: $45<br />

Age Requirement:<br />

9 to 14 years old<br />

Instructor: Behnaz Ahmadian<br />

SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong> | <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER PG. 23


6060 South Quebec Street<br />

Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111-4591<br />

PRSRT STD<br />

US POSTAGE<br />

PAID<br />

ENGLEWOOD, CO<br />

PERMIT #799<br />

ARTS AND RECREATION<br />

ART events<br />

GALLERY HOURS<br />

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.<br />

Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<br />

CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 2349 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80121 • 303-797-1779<br />

PG. 24 <strong>GV</strong> NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER <strong>2022</strong>

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