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November 2010 • www.upcc.us Join Us For Our Favorite Holiday Tradition Sing And Sleigh Bells At Observatory Park Sunday, December 5, 2010 5-7:30 p.m. On Sunday evening, December 5, between 5 and 7:30 p.m., Observatory Park will transform into a winter wonderland for our annual holiday Sing and Sleigh Bells. Bring your family and friends for this tradition of horse-drawn hay rides, holiday carols, warm drinks, and star gazing at the Chamberlin Observatory. This festive evening is a great way to celebrate the start of the holidays with our neighborhood friends. The UPCC, with the help of volunteers, will make sure that everyone can enjoy hot cider and treats, and live music will be presented by a group from Swallow Hill. Please bring some treats to share with your friends and neighbors. Just a weather caveat: In the event of extreme cold or snow for that evening, check the University Park Web site for weather updates at: www.UPCC.us.
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November 2010 • www.upcc.us
Join Us For Our FavoriteHoliday Tradition
Sing AndSleigh Bells
At Observatory Park
Sunday, December 5, 20105-7:30 p.m.
On Sunday evening, December 5, between 5 and 7:30 p.m., Observatory Park will transforminto a winter wonderland for our annual holiday Sing and Sleigh Bells. Bring your family andfriends for this tradition of horse-drawn hay rides, holiday carols, warm drinks, and stargazing at the Chamberlin Observatory. This festive evening is a great way to celebrate the startof the holidays with our neighborhood friends.
The UPCC, with the help of volunteers, will make sure that everyone can enjoy hot ciderand treats, and live music will bepresented by a group from SwallowHill. Please bring some treats to share with your friends andneighbors.
Just a weather caveat: In the eventof extreme cold or snow for thatevening, check the University ParkWeb site for weather updates at:www.UPCC.us.
UPCC Board Of DirectorsPresident:
Tom Gonnella, 303-658-3777,[email protected]
Vice President:Dana O’Connor, 303-920-0193,[email protected]
Secretary:Traci Samaras, 303-282-7281,[email protected]
Co-treasurers:June Morgan, 303-757-2563,[email protected] Seymour, 303-757-8291,[email protected]
Advisory Committee Chair:Bill Winn, 303-691-8703,[email protected]
Historic Preservation Chair and Legacy Chair:
Rosemary Stoffel, 303-692-9197,[email protected]
Open Space and Parks Chair:Diana Helper, 303-733-4902,[email protected]
Sidewalk Committee Chair:Mary Myers, 303-733-1786,[email protected]
Transportation and Traffic Chair:Ryan Zorn, 303-955-5288,303-957-8177,[email protected]
Zoning Chair:Pat Cashen, 303-759-0650, 303-759-5969, [email protected]
Communications Chair: Paula Smith, 303-587-3410,[email protected]
Membership Chair: Dana Strand O’Connor, 303-920-0193, [email protected]
Safety Chair: Marilyn Bredar, 303-733-5689,[email protected]
Events Chair: Chris Carriere, 303-777-8966, [email protected]
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UPWORDS is published five timeseach year, prior to the fall, winter andspring general meetings, the HolidaySing, and the Fourth of July Parade.
Newsletter Editor:Paula Smith, 303-587-3410,[email protected]
Newsletter Distribution:Cynthia Auer, 303-756-2943Kathi Jensen, 303-777-4905block captain coordinators,[email protected]
Need a ride to a doctor’sappointment, the grocery store, or othererrand? Looking for help with a leakyfaucet, or snow removal from yoursidewalk?
Washington Park Cares (WPC) canhelp. WPC is a non-profit, member-based organization established tosupport our elderly neighbors who mayneed a little help, yet wish to continueliving in the familiarity and comfort oftheir own homes as they age. For lessthan a dollar a day, membership duesare intentionally low, at just $100 peryear for an individual, and $200 peryear for a household. For those oflimited financial needs, there may behelp with the annual dues. Services,such as transportation, yard work, andminor home repairs, are providedmostly by volunteers.
WPC supports elderly residentsliving between Yale to 6th Ave, andBroadway to Colorado Blvd. However,if you or someone you know livesoutside this geographic area call WPC,720-232-9032, as they may still be ableto help you. For jobs that volunteerscannot manage, WPC has a list ofvetted service providers, many ofwhom provide a discount for theirmembers.
In addition to the volunteer services,WPC also provides social andeducational programs and events, suchas a book club, monthly dinners,information on the importance ofmovement, and trips to area attractionssuch as the Denver Botanic Gardens.And with the support of the RotaryClub of Cherry Creek and individualdonations, WPC also sponsors a freeWellness Clinic Tuesday afternoons
from 1-3 p.m. Open to anyone age 55and older, a nurse from the DominicanSisters provides blood pressure checks,diabetes checks, and other healthrelated services.
According to WPC Board PresidentPam Pressel, many healthcare andsenior marketing professionals agree theWPC provides a vital and missing linkfor those people wishing to stay home,and yet feel safe and comfortable.Pressel adds, “I’ve been in healthcaremy entire career and in mature adult-services for over 20. This is the story Ihave always wanted to be able to tell.Intergenerational support keeps us allcurious and passionate about helpingothers and receiving help to stayhome.”
For more information, including howto become a member or volunteer,please call, 720-242-9032, or visit theWeb site,www.washingtonparkcares.org, whereyou can download and print memberand volunteer application forms andwatch the WPC video. Submitted by Elizabeth S. Kelchner, PhD,
Executive Director,Washington Park Cares
Washington Park Cares (WPC) — We Can Help!Need A Ride, Or Help With Household
Fixes, Call WPC For Help
Our Founders
Volunteers Helping Monthly Dinners
UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS
Join Us For The University Park ElementarySchool December Fundraising Event
We want to thank the community for their wonderful support at both the FunRun and the Garden Market in September. We raised $500.
Our next fundraising event will be Monday, December 6, 2010. Please join us fordinner at Tokyo Joe’s on Mississippi and Colorado (next to Barnes & Noble), andthen do some holiday shopping at the Barnes & Noble Book Store! Listen to theschool band, hear a story read by Principal Dana Williams, and enjoy some hotchocolate and cookies. A portion of the sales from both businesses that night will goto University Park Elementary. Be sure to mention our name! For details, [email protected].
Submitted by Tami Patzer and Anne Wall
Why Do You Love Living In UPark?My husband and I were newlyweds
when we decided to buy a 100-year-oldhouse in University Park seven yearsago. It needed some love and attention,but it was a great project for us and wewere engulfed in the challenge ofremoving the roof, knocking downwalls, tearing out floors, and finding ahidden chimney that needed to go! Weput on a second story, new garage anda wonderful backyard that ournewborn twins would someday enjoy.Whew! A lot of sweat and tears, but weknew it was worth it and could callthis place HOME from now on. Thatbeing said...we were certain thatUniversity Park was the place wewanted to raise our kids and enjoy for
many years to come.My husband and I both lived in the
downtown area before moving to“UPark.” We couldn’t believe how quietit was in this neighborhood! No moregrocery carts rattling down the alley atnight. We didn’t have to circle aroundthe block, looking for a parking spotevery time we came home from work.We thought we’d miss the hustle andbustle of downtown. But we quicklylearned that we liked the slower-pacedliving and the crickets chirping outsideour window.
We now have two four-year-olds whoabsolutely love this neighborhood. Theyattend the University Park ElementaryECE4 program, which is a short walkfrom our house. And with ObservatoryPark and Dinosaur Park just minutesaway, we feel like we’ve found theperfect, small town neighborhood fromour youth. Our neighbors are family-oriented and quick to say hello. We alsolove being close to all the greatamenities that Denver has to offer. Addto that the strong feeling of communityinvolvement in this neighborhood, andwe wouldn’t want to be anywhere elseon earth.
Submitted by Jeff and Ann Garfinkel
Going Green —APPS For Low-
Energy Light BulbsWhen buying an energy-saving
bulb, some want to curb their carbonfootprint or save money but mostwant convenience. EcoHatchery hasintroduced a new smart phone app,the Light Bulb Finder, available oniPhones this fall. It helps consumersfigure out the kind of bulb to buyand the payback on utility bills andcarbon dioxide emissions. They canstand in front of their fixtures, inputthe information and see if this is abulb they want to replace.Customers have the option ofemailing a light bulb shopping list tothemselves or buying directly fromEcoHatchery, especially the harderto find bulbs.
As the U.S. starts to phase outincandescent bulbs over the nextfour years, consumers can search formore information at:www.EcoHatchery.com.
Submitted by Pam Adams
Winter General Meeting OfUniversity Park Community Council
(UPCC)Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Just a reminder about the next general UPCC meeting: it will be held at theUniversity Park Elementary School auditorium, with a half hour of socializingstarting at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starting at 7 p.m.
NextStar-Gazing
Event AtChamberlin
The next Star Gazing event atChamberlin Observatory isDecember 11, after dusk. For info,see www.denverastro.org.
Need Help WithSnow Shoveling?
Neil Krauss of DU (303-871-4365)has offered to make arrangements forpeople who need help with shovelingthis upcoming winter. If you are willingto help out a neighborwith snowshovelingor are in need of shoveling,pleasecontact Neil or your BlockCaptain (see PurplePages).
Note from the Editor: We want tohear from you! If you would like toexpress Why You Love Living inUniversity Park, please submit yourthoughts to the following e-mail:[email protected].
Thanks, Recent UPCC Dues Payers!UPCC’s treasury depends on voluntary dues paid by University Park residents. We couldn’t fund the Fourth of July Parade, the
annual Holiday Sing and Sleigh Bells, or many other community projects without your continuing support. Thanks to thefollowing who have submitted their voluntary dues since the last issue of UpWords. If your name is incorrect or missing, pleasecall Ellen VanNess-Seymour at 303-759-2488.
Bryon Gentry, Accelerated Schools Cara and Bernard Chao Carolyn Shaak Cora and Gary La Plante Desmond and Yvonne Sainsbury Diana and Paul Docktor Donnie Dowclen, Accelerated Schools Dr. Thomas and Nancy Murray Dwight Newton Ed and Dee Pugh Elli and Doug Westfall Beck Francis and Tamara Barron
Fredrick and Genevieve White Gary and Kathleen Wussow Gary and Mary Flansburg Jane Queen, Accelerated Schools Jen and Ed Guay Jim and Anne Mack Jim and Cathy Kidder Joan Wells John Klieforth, Accelerated Schools Laura Stanger Lynn Brevard and Matt HaritonMargit and Stalker Henderson
Marianna Bagge, Accelerated Schools Matt Chavkin and Theresa PenaMatthey and Amie Cavarra Melody Feldman and Josh GouldMichael Stretchberry Mike and Karen Ballard Pam Gates Belanger Randy and Sarah Levine Rob and Brooke Bolinske Sam Stott, Accelerated Schools
UPCC Voluntary Dues 2010Please fill out the following form and send it with your check for UPCC dues ($20, $15 seniors) to UPCC co-treasurersJune Morgan, 2100 S. Monroe St., Denver, CO 80210 or David Seymour, at 2140 S. Clayton Street, Denver CO, 80210.Another payment option: Use PayPal to pay your dues online by visiting www.upcc.us/support. During the currenteconomic downturn, the UPCC has received fewer contributions. We encourage those who are able to increasetheir donations to help us compensate for this shortfall. Thank you!
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Correction Notice On TheFour Point Mule Deer Observatory
The September UpWords ran a short piece on a raresighting of a four point deer “buck” in Observatory Park byTom Weaver, owner of Weaver’s Automotive & Conoco,2945 E. Evans. The station was mistakenly referred to as aTexaco; it is actually a Conoco station.
Graffiti Help AvailableResident Dana O’Connor, 2219 South Harrison Street,
continues to offer help with eradicating neighborhoodgraffiti. She has worked with Denver Solid WasteManagement to provide graffiti wipes, dumpster paint,and green paint at no cost. If you have a graffiti problem,you may contact Dana at 303-920-0193.
