07.27.2010
This week, 62 children who are dealing with cancer and other
life threatening illnesses will have an experience that's
generally reserved for residents of Rendezvous in Winter Park:
pulling large trout from Mary's Pond, Rendezvous'
private, stocked lake.
The day of fishing at Rendezvous, with gear and guidance
provided by Rendezvous' Director of Development Terry
Stanford, is part of Grand County Summer Adventure by the Shining
Stars Foundation, offering recreational, educational and
social outreach programs to children 8 to 18 years who face
serious illnesses. During their day at Rendezvous the
'Stars' and their families will be treated to a visit to the
Cozens Ranch Museum, a former Pony Express and stagecoach stop
with an incomparable Old West collection from Grand County
history, which had been an inspiration to Koelbel and Company in
designing Rendezvous.
All participants will have a chance to have photographs in
historic costumes provided by the museum and by volunteer
photographer Steve Pisano. According to Cookie Ready,
Director of Outreach Programs for the Shining
Stars Foundation, services are generally provided to families
in need at no expense to the family. As with all Shining
Stars activities, Grand County Summer Adventure relies
extensively on local volunteer support, provided this year by
100 volunteers from Middle Park High School, Grand County area
service clubs, restaurants, businesses, and non-profits.
During the three-day Grand County program, children will also
be treated to alpine slides, hiking, horseback riding, paddle
boats, and whitewater rafting on the Colorado River.
"You couldn't have a better chance of catching large fish than
you'll get from Mary's Pond," said Keith Neale, President of
Colonnade Communities, Rendezvous' homebuilder, who coordinated
Rendezvous' participation. The pond, regularly stocked,
is fed by the trout laden Fraser River that passes through
Rendezvous -- one of a host of amenities, including bike
trails, picnic areas and a free ski shuttle, enjoyed by Rendezvous
residents as part of their ownership package. Neale
added that Rendezvous was proud to make the pond available to an
organization with a reputation for such valuable services to
the community.
Rendezvous also provides community support through The
Rendezvous Foundation, created by developer Koelbel and
Company to aid community-based charities in Grand County. The
Foundation is endowed through continuing sales of Rendezvous'
resort-style cabins, townhomes, custom homes and home sites.
Programs by the Winter Park/Tabernash-based Shining Stars
Foundation are aimed at helping children and young adults gain
self-confidence, physical endurance, independence and
self-determination -- components of a 'will to live' for
youngsters who often see no hope for their future. Experiences are
geared to fostering friendships and creating an ongoing
support network, through shared experiences from leaning on each
other in times of need. Shining Stars Foundation accepts
donations at PO Box 730, Tabernash, CO 80478, or via the web site
at ShiningStarsFoundation.org.
Rendezvous offers moderately priced ProngHorn Townhomes,
MooseHorn Cabins and luxurious BigHorn Cabins, as well as
custom homes and home sites. For more information visit the
Real Estate Discovery Center, on Hwy 40 between Winter Park
and Fraser, across the street from the rec center or call
970-726-8200. www.RendezvousColorado.com
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