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June 2018 Vol. 11 No. 06 • Circulation: 2085 Mission Viejo HOA Board Meeting June 12th, 2018, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Mission Viejo Library continued on page 2 Community Calendar HOA Board Meeting Tuesday, June 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.at Mission Viejo Library MV Neighborhood Garage Sale June 1, 2, and 3 Beautification Project – June 9 National Night Out – August 7 Dumpster Day – October 6 Winter Hayride – Friday, December 14 Mission Viejo NextDoor Did you lose or find a pet? Are you selling or looking for something for your house? Do you have a question or an event to share with the neighborhood? A wonderful resource that might interest you is a neighborhood social networking site called NextDoor. Their aim is to bring back a sense of community within area neighborhoods. To sign up, go to https:// missionviejoco.nextdoor.com/login/ and create your free membership today! June 9 - Volunteers Needed! Chambers Road is going to look great by 2:00 p.m. on June 9! That is because many wonderful volunteers will begin working at 7:30 a.m. to complete the work that was started in 2015. Volunteers began to remove the mulch and replace it with rock in the summer of 2015 in the area between Holy Love and Nassau. In 2017 part of the area between the library and Nassau was completed. The remaining 840 feet needs to be completed on June 9. This area needs to be cleaned up; trench dug along the sidewalk; fabric placed on the area; rocks along the fence placed in the trench; and 50 tons of new rock placed in the area. 50 volunteers can make this possible! 100 volunteers can make it a fun easy project! The lane on Chambers Road next to this area will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be two bobcats to help with the project, but we need wo/manpower to make it happen! This is a great way to meet new people in the neighborhood, get some wonderful exercise, and to help the neighborhood. If you can only help part of the time, please call. If you can work all of the time, please call. Any help will be appreciated. Call Elaine Lay at 720-253-6631. At the same time this group is finishing the work on Chambers, a group of stu- dents and parents from Mission Viejo will be cleaning the rocks and area between Holy Love and Nassau that was completed in 2015. This Mission Viejo Community Service group is led by Renee Tahja and Christy Richardson. Contact them at Mission Viejo Elementary School if you would like to help with this area on June 9. Mission Viejo Community Service Club Winston Churchill’s statement, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give,” was the inspiration for Renee Tahja to start the Community Service Club at Mission Viejo Elementary School. She, with the help of first grade teacher Christy Richardson, have been working with 28 students at the school this year doing a variety of projects that touch not only the Mission Viejo neighborhood but the greater metro area. The students range in age from kindergarten to 5th grade. They meet twice a month and do two projects every month. Throughout this school year, they have reached out to the fire department, the police department, the Cherry Creek nursing home, the teachers, new kids at school, the neighborhood and even relatives of Mission Viejo students who are presently deployed in the military overseas. The project that they do every month is making 100 sack lunches for friends without homes. Some of the students help deliver these lunches each month so

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Page 1: June 2018 Vol. 11 No. 06 • Circulation: 2085 Community

June 2018 Vol. 11 No. 06 • Circulation: 2085

Mission Viejo HOABoard Meeting

June 12th, 2018, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Mission Viejo Library

continued on page 2

Community Calendar

HOA Board MeetingTuesday, June 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m.at

Mission Viejo Library

MV Neighborhood Garage SaleJune 1, 2, and 3

Beautification Project – June 9

National Night Out – August 7

Dumpster Day – October 6

Winter Hayride – Friday, December 14

Mission Viejo NextDoor

Did you lose or find a pet? Are you selling or looking for something for your house? Do you have a question or an event to share with the neighborhood? A wonderful resource that might interest you is a neighborhood social networking site called NextDoor. Their aim is to bring back a sense of community within area neighborhoods. To sign up, go to https://missionviejoco.nextdoor.com/login/ and create your free membership today!

June 9 - Volunteers Needed! Chambers Road is going to look great by 2:00 p.m. on June 9! That is because many wonderful volunteers will begin working at 7:30 a.m. to complete the work that was started in 2015. Volunteers began to remove the mulch and replace it with rock in the summer of 2015 in the area between Holy Love and Nassau. In 2017 part of the area between the library and Nassau was completed. The remaining 840 feet needs to be completed on June 9. This area needs to be cleaned up; trench dug along the sidewalk; fabric placed on the area; rocks along the fence placed in the trench; and 50 tons of new rock placed in the area. 50 volunteers can make this possible! 100 volunteers can make it a fun easy project! The lane on Chambers Road next to this area will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be two bobcats to help with the project, but we need wo/manpower to make it happen! This is a great way to meet new people in the neighborhood, get some wonderful exercise, and to help the neighborhood. If you can only help part of the time, please call. If you can work all of the time, please call. Any help will be appreciated. Call Elaine Lay at 720-253-6631. At the same time this group is finishing the work on Chambers, a group of stu-dents and parents from Mission Viejo will be cleaning the rocks and area between Holy Love and Nassau that was completed in 2015. This Mission Viejo Community Service group is led by Renee Tahja and Christy Richardson. Contact them at Mission Viejo Elementary School if you would like to help with this area on June 9.

Mission Viejo Community Service Club Winston Churchill’s statement, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give,” was the inspiration for Renee Tahja to start the Community Service Club at Mission Viejo Elementary School. She, with the help of first grade teacher Christy Richardson, have been working with 28 students at the school this year doing a variety of projects that touch not only the Mission Viejo neighborhood but the greater metro area. The students range in age from kindergarten to 5th grade. They meet twice a month and do two projects every month. Throughout this school year, they have reached out to the fire department, the police department, the Cherry Creek nursing home, the teachers, new kids at school, the neighborhood and even relatives of Mission Viejo students who are presently deployed in the military overseas. The project that they do every month is making 100 sack lunches for friends without homes. Some of the students help deliver these lunches each month so

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Mission Viejo HOA Board of Directors

Mission Viejo Hotline: 720-443-0HOA (720-443-0462)President – Dave Goss....................................... [email protected] President – Alan Engels .................... [email protected] President – Brenda Tompkins [email protected] Secretary – Barb Ferris [email protected] Treasurer – Fiona Biggs ....................................FionaBiggs@missionviejohoa.org Volunteer Coordinator – Elaine Lay ................ [email protected]

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Welcome CommitteeHeather Tyrell, Connie Bays & Elaine Lay, [email protected]

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The Mission Viejo Homeowners’ Association Inc. is a state non-profit organization. The purpose of the Mission Viejo HOA is to unite the unit owners of the Mission Viejo subdivisions in Aurora, Colorado; to encourage civic improvements within said area, to encourage community activities including, but not by way of limitation, the beau-tification, maintenance, and general appearance of vacant and improved lots, streets, parkways, entrances, open and recreational areas situated within the area and used in common by its residents; enhance the safety of Mission Viejo; facilitate enforcement of any and all building restrictions, protective covenants, and to otherwise act in the inter-ests of the members of the Association. Appearance of an advertisement in this publication does not consti-tute a recommendation or endorsement by the Association of the goods or services offered. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the individual authors and not the Board of your Association. Neither the Board, publisher, nor the authors intend to provide any professional service or opinion through this publication.

News ArticlesThe deadline for news articles is the 15th of the month before the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to Mary at:

[email protected] letters or articles need to include your name and day-time phone number. All articles must be approved by the editor for publication, or as space permits.

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Service Club...,continued from front pagethat they can see the people that they are helping. They meet people who are so grateful for even a simple bottle of water to cool down or even help swallow medication. One hundred sack lunches sometimes doesn’t seem like nearly enough to satisfy a need, but it does make an impact on the receiver as well as the students participating in the project! Twice they have helped the residents at the Cherry Creek nursing home by making Christmas ornaments and Valentine’s Day cards and cookies for them. One of their latest projects was making 39 military care packages for the units of 2 servicemen overseas who are relatives of Mission Viejo students. The Rotary Club paid for the delivery of these packages. The kids and parents picked up trash in the neighborhood and are helping with the cleanup on June 9. One of the objec-tives of the group is to get parents more involved in their neighborhood. If you are interested in supporting this group, they are accepting donations at the school.

Friendly Reminder: Hide Those Trash Cans! The City of Aurora has a zoning code that requires Aurora residential homes to keep their household garbage dumpsters and cans out-of-sight except for during trash pickup days. According to the City of Aurora Zoning Codes brochure found at www.auroragov.org, “It is the responsi-bility of the occupant and/or owner to have trash removed weekly, or more often if necessary. Trash service is required with a registered trash hauler. Trash must be in an approved, secure trash container. Trash containers may be stored in the rear or side yard only, and must be screened from view. Trash containers may not be placed in the front yard or alley prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day before trash pickup, and must be removed within 12 hours after pickup. Trash bags may not be set out until the day of trash pickup.” If you have any questions or concerns regarding this or any other city codes, reach out to Access Aurora by calling 303-739-7000 or make a report online at www.auroragov.org.

Summer, Kids, and The Street While we know that Mission Viejo provides three parks (Mission Viejo Park, La Parquita Park by the tennis courts, and Los Ninos Park near the elementary school) and plenty of greenbelt space and yard space, we also know kids like to play and don’t always consider the safest places to be. Help keep our precious children safe this summer in a few differ-ent ways: • Drive cautiously on our streets, whether on small side

streets or main roads. Kids are on bikes and scooters and don’t always stay on the sidewalks. Keep an eye out for children darting out between parked cars, too!

• Encourage children to play in yards and at the park, and be aware of where they are at all times! It’s easy to send our kids outside and just hope they’re doing fine. Make sure you’re keeping your eyes and ears open for yours and your neighborhood kids’ safety.

• Stay out of West Tollgate Creek that runs through

Mission Viejo Park. It gets hot, and playing in water is a fun thing to do in the summer, but the creek is not the water to be in! It is not sanitary for humans and is home to many ducks, muskrats, and other creatures. Plus, in the event of a storm, the water might be high or rushing, making it very dangerous.

Thank you for your help in watching out for our neighbor-hood children this summer! When our children are safe, the neighborhood becomes an even better place to be.

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Join Active Minds on Saturday, June 23 at 1 p.m. for John Williams & American Film Music. They will examine some of his most recognized film scores including “Jaws”, “Star Wars”, and “Schindler’s List.” Libraries Rock with Bradley Weaver on Wednesday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. when he plays and explains the acoustic guitar, resonator, ukulele, harmonica and autoharp. Traveling Sewing Lab-Capes and Tutus on Friday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. will help you create a cape or a tutu at this special beginner’s sewing lab. On Saturday, June 30, teen volunteers from the Teen Advisory Group will be Face Painting at 2 p.m. These events are just the special events! The recurring pro-grams for storytimes, teen activities and adult programs will also be happening in June! Pick up a schedule of all the events at the library.

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Some very special events are taking place at Mission Viejo library in June! Ducks are hatching on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. on May 29, June 12 and June 19. 4-H are incubating eggs and learning all about the embryology of ducklings. On Saturday, June 9, at 1 p.m. Save Money and Cut the Cord, special guest speaker James Gifford will examine how the world of internet based entertainment can replace your cable and phone service for a fraction of the price and give you more choices. At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, decorate Bad Ties for Dad on paper ties with the craziest patterns you can imagine just in time for Father’s Day! Just Dance Tournament for teens takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. Dance till you drop at this special after-hour event for teens. Permission slips are required to attend. The doors will lock at 6 p.m. so come early.

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Lemonade Days June 2-10. In 2004, Alexandra Scott lost her battle with cancer at age 8. During the last few years of her life, she raised $1 million to fund pediatric cancer research with the help of a lemonade stand. This week families and businesses across the United States will set up lemonade stands to raise money for a cure to childhood cancers. To learn more, go to www.alexslemonade.org.

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Law Enforcement Torch Runfor Special Olympics On June 2, members of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will carry the “Flame of Hope” for Special Olympics Athletes in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Athletes from Special Olympics Colorado will join in the Torch Run events, which begin at 10:00 a.m. on the west steps of the State Capitol in Denver. The “Flame of Hope” will travel more than 1,500 miles through Colorado in advance of the Special Olympics Colorado Summer Games. Jun 10-12 in Grand Junction. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is an active participant in Special Olympics events throughout the year.

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Spring Home Safety Tips When warm weather finally arrives, homeowners look forward to opening up their windows and letting the fresh air replace the staleness of winter. As much as we look forward to this time of year, so do burglars. Now is a great time to take steps to minimize your risk. • Trim shrubs from around windows and doors so bur-

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• Be sure you secure windows and doors at night and when you leave the house – every time!

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Practice Food Safety During Picnics Picnics are part of the fun of summertime, but thousands of people become ill every year from picnic food that’s not safely prepared or stored. Here are some tips for making sure you have a safe picnic in the park: • Always wash your hands thoroughly—before you pre-

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• Try to plan just the right amount of food to take. Then you won’t have to worry about the storage or safety of leftovers.

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• Put leftover foods in the cooler promptly after grilling or serving. Any left outside for more than an hour should be discarded. If there is still ice in the cooler when you get home, the leftovers are OK to eat.

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• Be patient and realistic. Improvements in strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance are goals you achieve gradually and over time. Trying to force results or doing more than you are capable of is a surefire way of developing an injury that will prevent you from maintaining an active lifestyle.

Get Fit for Summer The American Heart Association recommends get-ting 150 minutes of exercise each week. That might sound like a lot if you’ve been stuck in a sedentary rut during the past few months, but it actually works out to 25 minutes of activity over the course of 6 days. Here are a few simple ways you can get active this summer and keep moving throughout the remainder of the year: • Find the time. Not sure where to fit a new fitness prac-

tice into your daily schedule? Think small. Commit to doing 10-minute workouts two or maybe three times a day to get started.

• Just get moving. Walking is something most of us can do find ways to do more of during your day. Park farther away when you go to the mall or grocery store. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator when possible. Take a walk around the block after dinner simply to pass the time.

• Try something new or different. Consider joining a volleyball, softball, or other sort of league. Learn to line dance. Take a hula hoop class. Look for activities that meet weekly over the course of several weeks. You just might end up with a new pastime, but at the very least you will have dedicated a fixed amount of time to your fitness routine.

• Be good to your body. Take the time to warm up before starting any sort of moderate or vigorous physical activ-ity, always work at a reasonable pace, and save a bit of time at the end of your workout for a cool down that will help return your heart rate and breathing to normal. This post-workout period is also a good time to stretch those muscles, but be gentle with yourself.

• Don’t do it alone. Having a workout partner can help you stay motivated and accountable to your plan of doing something every day. Include your spouse and children so the whole family can share in the goal of being more active.

• Find another reason. Walk, bike, or run for a worthy cause. Participating in charity-sponsored fitness events allows you to establish a training routine and help others while helping yourself.

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Listen Up, Mom and Dad! Most of us believe that parenting is all about loving, providing for, teaching, disciplining, and protecting. Researcher and professor Larry Rosen says something different. “Communication is the crux of parenting,” Rosen says. “The ratio of parent listening to parent talk should be at least five to one. Talk one minute and listen for five.” Here are five strategies for becoming a better listener when com-municating with your children: 1. Avoid distractions. Turn off the television, radio, and cell

phone. Get comfortable in a quiet area that will allow you to have direct eye contact with your child (as you would for any important conversation). The next five minutes should be spent actively listening to what your child has to say.

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4. Show empathy. Some childhood experiences are evergreen. Connect with your younger self to offer a sense of understand-ing to your child. Observe their facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language for clues as to how they might be feeling. Then gain clarity by asking.

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