Sterling Ranch Newsletter

CAB MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | March 2022

"Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is"

Spring in Colorado means snow one day, 60-degree sunshine the next. We are all excited to exit our hibernation and watch bulbs sprout, grasses turn green and flowers bloom. Now is the time to start thinking about yard preparations that will help your yard start off healthy and vibrant. Are there empty areas or areas for improvement in your yard that need some loving care? Do your mulch beds need a refresh with a new layer of mulch or fluff of the existing mulch with a rake?

Spring is a great time to check that your outdoor tools are in good repair. Clean your trimmers with antibacterial spray so you do not inadvertently spread diseases to trees or shrubs. Sharpen any tools that have dulled and put them to good use by pruning dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs, cutting back perennials, and cleaning out plant beds of debris to prepare for spring planting and growth.

It has been a dry winter and watering is important to the health of young trees and plants. As our temperatures start to warm, make sure to give your plants a drink especially when we have a few over 50-degree days in a row. With the warmer temperatures, flowering bulbs will start to push out of the dirt. Make sure to mound mulch over the leaves to protect them when the temperatures drop - we aren’t out of winter yet!

Spending time outside rejuvenates our spirits. Prepare now so that later you can put your feet up and enjoy your beautiful yard!

CAB NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

LANDSCAPE EDUCATION

Join us for an informational meeting on community principles and submittal requirements for side and rear yard landscape design and installation. Rear yards must be installed within 120 DAYS after your house closing date, subject to the winter deferral period. The winter deferral period is from November 1 to April 30 and the completion window begins again on May 1. Please submit your completed landscape applications and design packets to submit@sterlingranchdrc.com for review and get ready to plant in May!

Landscaping Education Class

Wednesday, March 9

6:00 PM

Overlook Clubhouse

In-Person Event

DESIGN REVIEW DOCUMENTS

ENJOYING YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

As we look forward to spring and warmer days, this is the time to think about how you’ll use your outdoor living space. Start by thinking about how you used your patio, porch, or deck last year, and what you’d like to improve upon. Do you need an outdoor dining space? Maybe new seating that lets you better navigate a smaller space. The key to enjoying an outdoor living space is having the pieces that let you do it!

Consider the essentials, including comfortable seating – think comfy chairs or an outdoor sectional – an eating area, whether it’s a bistro set for two or a full, family-size dining suite, and access to sun or shade as needed, such as a flexible, portable patio umbrella. Outdoor area rugs allow you to accessorize and define the space. Because outdoor furniture is exposed to the elements, as well as the usual use, it’s important to select quality pieces that are built to last in our ever-changing Colorado climate.

When adding lighting, be sure that is night sky compliant. Rear yard decorative lighting should be ambient with a warm glow that enhances the use of a rear patio or deck while preserving the community night environment. Design Review Committee approval is required for outdoor decorative lighting if the light or string of lights exceeds five (5) lumens.

REAR PATIO LIGHTING INFORMATION

UPCOMING CAB MEETINGS

Community Standards Committee Meeting - Tuesday, March 1, 5:00 PM. This meeting will be held in person at the Resident Resource Center.

Resident Advisory Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 2, 6:00 PM. This meeting will be in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.

Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 3, 9:00 AM and Thursday, March 17, 9:00 AM. This meeting will be held in person at the Resident Resource Center.

Construction Committee Meeting - Wednesday, March 9, 10:00 AM. This meeting will be held virtually.

Finance Committee Meeting - Thursday, March 10, 10:00 AM. This meeting will be held Virtually.

Sterling Ranch CAB MD 3 Meeting - Thursday, March 10, 4:30 PM. This meeting will be held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.

CAB Board Meeting - Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 PM. This meeting will be held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.

Meet the Candidates - Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 PM. These will be held in person at the Overlook Clubhouse.

New Homeowner Orientation - Thursday, March 24, 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held in person at the Resident Resource Center.

LIFESTYLE EVENTS

MARCH EVENTS

Don't miss out! There's a little bit of something for everyone!

Soccer Shots

Wednesdays & Fridays March 2 - May 20

Times Vary Depending on Age

Providence Park

In-Person Event

Community Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 2,

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Overlook Clubhouse

In-Person

To schedule, an appointment call Vitalant Appointment Center 303.363.2300 or book

online by clicking below and using blood drive code 10141

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT

Karaoke Night

Friday, March 4

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sterling Center

In-Person Event

Storytime with DCL

Monday, March 7

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Sterling Center

In-Person Event

Active Minds - Russia Invades Ukraine

Tuesday, March 8

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Overlook Clubhouse

In-Person Event

Community Leprechaun Hunt

Monday, March 14 - Thursday, March 17

Sterling Ranch Community

MORE INFORMATION

Mario Cart/Smash Bros Tournament

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday

March 14, 15, & 17

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Overlook Clubhouse - In Person

Registration is Required

Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Saturday, March 26

7:00 PM

Ball Arena

In-Person Event

SKYHAWKS SUMMER CAMPS

We are pleased to offer summer camps through Skyhawk this year!

Youth Sports - Skyhawks provides a non-competitive environment to teach sports to kids ages 4 to 14.

Cheerleading Camp - June 6 - June 10

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Ages 5 - 9

Preschool - SuperTots engages kids, ages 2 to 5, in physical activity in a non-competitive environment.

SuperTots Sampler - June 27 - July 1

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM - Ages 2 - 2.5
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM - Ages 2.5 - 3.5
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Ages 3.5 - 4.5

MORE INFORMATION

STATE PARK PASSES AVAILABLE

Each closed home in Sterling Ranch receives one annual state parks pass each year to enjoy the 42 Colorado State Parks, especially our neighbors, Roxborough and Chatfield. To pick up a new parks pass or to replace an expired one, please stop by The Overlook Clubhouse.

Overlook Clubhouse Hours:

Monday-Friday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS HERE!

STERLING RANCH CLUB INFORMATION

The CAB website's community calendar hosts all the latest and greatest event information and registration links. Be sure to sign up for notifications when new events get posted so you can be the first to know and register!

EVENTS HAPPENING NEAR BY

Whether you love art, music, festivals, food, or just people watching, there is something for everyone. We have compiled a list of fun, interesting, and family-friendly events nearby for you to explore:

Camp Backcountry Registration

May 31 - August 5

WEBSITE

Zuma's Rescue Ranch

Volunteer, Equine Courses, Birthday Parties

MORE INFORMATION

Little Shop of Horrors

March 3 - 6

Town Hall Arts Center

WEBSITE

A New Gardener Boot Camp

March 5

Denver Botanical Gardens - York Street

WEBSITE

Junior Ranger/Naturalist Program

Roxborough State Park

WEBSITE

ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK

CHATFIELD STATE PARK

WATERTON CANYON

TECHNOLOGY

HOW TO GET HELP WITH INTERNET ISSUES

While we hope you never experience any internet issues, below are instructions for obtaining help if you do experience problems.

Step 1: Attempt Basic Troubleshooting

If you experience any internet issues, we highly encourage you to attempt initial troubleshooting yourself. Start by unplugging and replugging (power cycling) your CenturyLink modem and any Wi-Fi extenders. If that does not solve the issue, additional troubleshooting steps can be found at: https://lumiere.technology/knowledge-base/category/internet/

Step 2: Contact CenturyLink ON Support

If initial troubleshooting fails, we recommend contacting CenturyLink ON support.

If possible, have your CenturyLink Account Number (PPB Number) ready to provide the agent and let them know you are a CenturyLink ON customer. This will help avoid issues with agents not being able to find your account. You can find your PPB number by signing into your account at centurylink.com/on.

Phone support is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Friday by calling 866-872-0238. Chat support is available 24/7 at ctlchat.com.

Step 3: Contact Lumiere

Lumiere is in direct contact with the team-leading CenturyLink ON Support. To improve their service, CenturyLink is looking for specific examples of interactions where their team missed the mark.

If you have a poor experience with CenturyLink ON Support or you suspect fiber damage (evident by either a red or unlit status light next to the WAN/GPON label on your CenturyLink modem), please submit a ticket via the Lumiere Help website at:

https://lumiere.technology/open-a-ticket/.

In the event of a poor customer support experience, we will send you a form to collect more information that we can pass on to the CenturyLink team. No matter your problem, we will assist you to the best of our ability and escalate if necessary.

Persistent Internet Issues?

Have you been experiencing persistent internet issues? We want to hear more. Please fill out the survey form: Persistent Internet Issues Survey Form

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

Sterling Ranch Technology Team

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS

HELPING YOURSELF AFTER A FALL

As our fire district’s population continues to grow–and age–our collective needs are changing. Over the last year, South Metro Fire Rescue’s Community Risk Reduction Bureau (CRRB) performed a strategic analysis of our services and found we needed to expand our educational outreach for older residents.

In 2020, roughly 40% of SMFR’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls were for patients aged 65 and older. Additionally, falls and lift assists were approximately 20% of the total EMS calls in the fire district.

Nationwide, falls are a leading cause of death for people aged 65 and older, and more than half of patients who suffer a hip fracture never regain their previous level of independence/functioning. Clearly, falls can be devastating, but some falls don’t cause any physical injuries.

You’ve Fallen; Now What?

After a fall, assess your condition. Hopefully, you remember why you fell: maybe you stumbled over the cat, slipped on ice, missed a step, or didn’t see the bump in the sidewalk. Do you feel pain anywhere? Do you see blood? Can you move all your joints?

If you are able, roll onto your side and check your condition again to make sure that movement didn’t expose any injuries.

Roll or scoot to a sturdy piece of furniture and use it to move into a kneeling position. Move into a kneeling position on your hands and knees. Do that self-assessment again. Take your time so your blood pressure can stabilize and you can prevent yourself from fainting.

While kneeling, bring one leg forward and put that foot on the floor. Place your arms on the furniture and push up with your arms and legs so you can sit on the furniture. Self-assess and rest for a moment. Almost done.

Finally, scoot to the edge of the furniture and lean so your nose is over your toes. Use your leg, core, and arm muscles to stand. Self-assess and rest. Congratulations, you self-lifted after a fall.

If you are with someone who falls, you can coach them through that same process. You can watch SMFR’s Captain lift Assist video for tips, too: https://youtu.be/g_N0f3LHA18.

Sometimes 911 is the Best Reaction

Some falls are worse than others. We definitely want you, a loved one, or a caregiver to call 911 if the person who fell meets any of the following conditions: