Enriching Lives for Those Rich in Age

The Windsor Senior Recreation Center (WSRC) is a symbol of the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department’s steadfast dedication to enhancing the lives of its senior residents. The WSRC serves as a guiding light for the members of the community who are rich in age.

At the helm of WSRC's operations stand three formidable champions of the Town’s Parks and Recreation staff. Erin Stroud, the Recreation Program Supervisor, has steered the ship for the past eight years, attesting that this role remains the "best job she's ever had the pleasure of doing." Jenni Fleish, the spirited Recreation Coordinator, has devoted the last five years to creating an atmosphere of positivity for the center's members, expressing her love for working "with and for the senior community in Windsor." Meanwhile, Administrative Aide Leanne Khamvongsa joyfully declares, "The seniors make your day feel more exciting!"

The WSRC prides itself on offering a spectrum of services designed to keep its participants healthy, independent, and engaged.            

• As a Fitness Center, WSRC offers classes like Aerobics, Gentle Yoga, Strength Training, Sit and Be Fit, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, Pilates, and a Therapeutic Pool that offers Water Fitness and personal water therapy opportunities that ensure the physical well-being of everyone involved. Also, a Recreation Center, the WSRC hosts lively activities such as Bingo, Ping Pong, Bocce Ball, day trips, special events, and a variety of arts and crafts classes to add a dash of fun to members' lives.
• In its role as an Education Center, the WSRC becomes a hub of learning, offering classes on computer and smartphone help, free seminars, free tax aid, and AARP driving courses. Acting as a Resource Center, it offers essential resources like legal counseling, food assistance, internet support, and valuable information on housing and transportation.
• Lastly, as a Wellness Center, the WSRC opens avenues for volunteer opportunities, offers support for elder abuse, and facilitates support groups, all working to enhance the overall well-being of our vibrant community.

To stay updated on the latest events and opportunities at WSRC, participants can visit www.townofwindsor.com/WSRCCALENDAR to find an overview of the center's offerings.

Don't miss out on the incredible opportunities awaiting you at the Windsor Senior Recreation Center or just come by and have a nice free cup of decaf coffee while reading a book from the library in the brand-new WSRC lobby.

Remember, age is just a number, and at WSRC, it's the number that unlocks a world of fun!

At last night’s Council meeting, Tanya Potter, Councilmember District 4, was unanimously voted in as Windsor’s Vice Mayor through December 2024. Vice Mayor Potter was elected to the Town Council in December 2022, is a long-time Windsor resident, and is committed to listening to the community and continuing to engage community members to participate in local decision-making.

The Town of Windsor was named one of three Bay Area cities with the most “holiday spirit” by Visit California. KRON4 news highlighted the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove as the main event. The Town is honored and appreciates People4Parks who hosts the event, and all the “local businesses, organizations, and families that contribute to the 200 individually lighted and decorated Christmas trees” showcased during the holidays.  

The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove is a magical time of year that takes a “village to make this spectacular event happen”. To volunteer please visit Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove: 2023 Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove Set-Up + Take-Down (signupgenius.com).

Town offices will be closed the week of December 25 through December 29, in observance of the Christmas holiday. 

Town offices will reopen after the New Year on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  

Should you need assistance, please call:

Water or Sewer Emergencies

(707) 838-1000

Windsor Police Department

During office hours (707) 838-1234

After-hours non-emergency (707) 565-2121

Emergency 911 

On November 1, Town staff presented to Town Council a “refreshed” and modernized logo staying true to the existing logo’s roots and history. The goal for the refresh was to keep the Town’s existing values of wisdom, family-friendliness, and sustainability while supporting color and depth by updating the font to express its vitality.  

On December 6, Town Council approved the “refreshed” logo that complements and expands on the existing color palette with green being the primary color. It is anticipated that the new logo will appear on official documents after the first of the year and continue to transition to everyday use that includes envelopes, business cards, building and vehicle markers, and more throughout the year.  

For more information on the Town Council presentation visit November 1, 2023 – Presentation on a Refresh of the Town of Windsor’s Logo.  

Grab your paper, pencils, and crayons and tell Santa what you have been up to this year! Parents and helpers: Please include your child's name in the letter and a self-addressed and stamped return envelope to receive a reply from the North Pole.



We want to thank our elves at the Parks & Recreation Department for helping Santa get all the children’s letters again this year. Santa’s Mailbox will remain open through December with the deadline to "mail" your letter to the North Pole for a reply by Thursday, December 17. 

The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer the Windsor Photo Contest again! Residents can submit their photos now through January 2, 2024, on the Town website at https://www.townofwindsor.com/1397/Art-Under-the-Oaks---Downtown-Photo-Gall.

There are eight categories to submit to: Arts, Culture, Food, Events, Learning/Education, Nature, Parks, and People. Selected photos will be produced and installed in an outdoor gallery in Windsor, similar to the current gallery near Bells Village.

We look forward to seeing your depictions of what makes Windsor a great place to live, work and play!

The installation of a native plant pollinator garden is underway at Hall Park. The pollinator garden is located at the north end of the park in front of Diana Court. This garden will serve as an important habitat for local birds, bees, and butterflies alike. By cultivating a diverse habitat with native plants, we not only support pollinators which play a critical role in the health of our environment, but also promote water conservation and sustainable gardening.

The first round of planting has been completed with the final stage of planting to come in early spring. Please do not disturb the gardens as our wonderful plants are becoming established.

If you would like more information on the progress of the garden or are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities in the garden, please contact sparkhurst@townofwindsor.com.

Collection services scheduled for the week of Christmas and New Year's will be delayed by one day. 

No Collection Services

Monday, December 25

Monday, January 1

What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays? 

Sonoma County Resource Recovery (SCRR) provides 3 options that we hope will assist you in composting your tree. We ask that trees be free from all ornaments, tinsel, and tree stands.

Unfortunately, flocked trees will not be accepted and will need to be disposed of properly at the Healdsburg Transfer station located at 166 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 8AM to 4PM. To contact call (707) 795-1693. 

December 26 – December 30, 2023

Curbside pickup – whole trees less than 6 feet or cut in half placed next to your carts on the scheduled collection day.

December 26 – January 9, 2024

Drop-off at the Town’s Public Works Corporation yard located at 8400 Windsor Road.

Year Round - Composting

Chop up trees by limbing the branches and trunk to fit inside the green organics cart. 

For more information visit Sonoma County Resource Recovery or Zero Waste Sonoma.  

The Town is partnering with Northern Sonoma County CERT to train Windsor residents and countywide community members to prepare for and respond to disasters. 

The Basic CERT Training will take place

on January 27 and 28, at the Windsor Community Center located at 901

Adele Avenue. To participate you will need to complete 12 hours of online

courses and provide proof of completion. 

To get the link to the online

courses or for more information visit https://www.nosococert.org/about/training-and-certification/ or email

gpeters@nosococert.org.

We welcome all members of the county to join us!

On December 2, Nuestra Comunidad (NC) educated Windsor community members in both English and Spanish on the importance of being ready for an emergency and the steps to get there. 

Each participant received valuable information and a “go bag” that included MREs, water packs, a whistle, and a crank flashlight. We appreciate our community members for being Windsor Ready! One presentation at a time. 

The Town of Windsor is looking for talented people.

For information on open positions, click here for the full list. If you have questions about working for the Town, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@townofwindsor.com. 

Join our team! Go here to apply.

Here are some public meetings and workshops we would love for you to participate in. For more information on the agenda, click on the hyperlink to the corresponding meeting of interest. You can always find more meeting information on the calendar on the Town website homepage. 

Council Meetings - first and third Wednesday of each month at 6PM.

• December 20
• January 3 - Cancelled

Planning Commission Meetings - second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM.

• December 12
• December 26 - Cancelled
• January 9

Parks and Recreation Commission - second Wednesday of every month at 6PM.

• December 13
• January 10

Public Art Advisory Commission - fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30PM.

• December 27 - Cancelled

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission - quarterly, on the third Tuesday at 2PM.

• TBD

The Windsor Police Department will be holding the annual Toy Drive on December 7 from 5PM – 8PM on the Town Green during the Tree Lighting Celebration. 

Let’s “Pack the Patrol Car” by bringing an unwrapped toy to be donated to the Salvation Army, R-Hoops, and other local community groups to be handed out at a future date.  

Did you know that coal and ashes can remain hot enough to start a fire for many days after the fire is out?

On November 27^th Sonoma County Fire District, responded to a 2-Alarm structure fire in the Town of Windsor, caused by improper disposal of ashes from a fireplace. Crews were able to extinguish the fire involving 2 homes within minutes of arriving on the scene due to excellent communication and an aggressive fire attack strategy.

As the weather gets colder, we respond to more fires related to the improper disposal of hot coals or ashes from fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, and grills.

To prevent these types of fires, your SCFD Emergency Responders and Fire Prevention Division recommend:

• When possible, allow ashes and coals to cool in place completely before removing.
• When it is time to dispose of the ashes, transfer them to a metal container and wet them down.
• Keep the metal container outside and away from your home and fence.
• Do not place any other combustibles in the metal container or near the metal container.

Wishing all in Windsor a safe Holiday Season from your local Emergency Responders at Sonoma County Fire District.