SUBJECT: SUNI September 2025 Newsletter - Health & Wellness Festival Sept. 6
Dear Neighbors,
We hope you’re enjoying a wonderful Labor Day weekend. As the unofficial start of fall, it’s the perfect time to dig into our routines and focus on well-being. We are excited to kick off the season with you at the Sunnyside Health & Wellness Festival this coming Saturday!
Join us at Chaffee Park on September 6th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a morning dedicated to celebrating health in all its forms—physical, mental, and community connection.
Celebrating Our Community's Heritage: As we enter this new season, we also look forward to National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), a time to honor the vibrant cultures and immense contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We celebrate this heritage as an essential part of the diversity that profoundly shaped our neighborhood.
A connected Sunnyside starts with you. Becoming a SUNI member is the most direct way to support local events, champion neighborhood causes, and keep our community connected. 👉 Join today and invest in our neighborhood!
Health and Wellness Festival on Sept 6 from 9 am - 12 pm!
Join us at Chaffee Park on September 6th for a morning dedicated to celebrating health in all its forms—physical, mental, and community connection.
🧘♀️ Move Your Body: Live Demo Schedule
Find your flow and get inspired with live demonstrations on the main stage!
9:30 AM: Start your day with a gentle, low-impact movement session led by Tori Renwick.
10:15 AM: Discover powerful wellness strategies in a coaching session with Erin from Fortitude & Flourish.
10:45 AM: Wind down the morning with a refreshing class from our friends at Better Buzz Yoga.
👨👩👧👦 Fun for the Everyone!
Beyond the demos, we have a park full of adventure waiting for you. Get ready for:
A massive 30-foot tall climbing wall for all skill levels.
A fun and educational bike rodeo for the kids.
A special guest appearance by Wilder from Generation Wild!
Awesome prizes and plenty of good times with your neighbors.
🎨 Keep the Community Spirit Going!
After the festival, head over to the Trevista Mural Repainting at 4130 Navajo St. and help bring a neighborhood landmark back to life. If you’d like to grab a brush and help paint, Sign Up Here Using This Link.
🌱 Meet Your Local Wellness Experts
We are thrilled to feature over 20 incredible local vendors and partners. Come meet the amazing people behind these businesses!
SUNI is gearing up for a spooky season in the neighborhood!
Start dusting off your decorations for our annual Halloween Housing Decorating Contest! Registration opens on October 1st and ends at midnight on October 23rd. Voting will close on November 2nd and the top three winners will receive gift cards to their favorite Sunnyside business.
Mark your calendars for a day of Fall festivities on Saturday, October 25th. The fun will begin with pumpkin painting at Cherry Bean from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by a pet costume parade around Chaffee Park, with awards announced at Monkey Barrel. The first 20 furry participants will receive goodie bags with items from local pet businesses!
Stay tuned to the next newsletter for more details.
Next Monthly Meeting via Zoom
Stay Informed, Get Involved!
This is your opportunity to connect, share your thoughts, and make a difference.
Note: We have a new permanent day/time. It is the 1st Wednesday of the month.
📅 Next Meeting: September 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm 📍 Location:Join the Zoom here
Monthly agenda will be updated prior to the meeting.
Are you interested in joining our Land Use committee? Want us to cover any specific topics in the future? We like to hear from you! Send an email to trupti.suthar@sunnysidedenver.org
Residential Quick Permit Update
Effective May 22, 2025 Doing new construction or an addition on a single-family, duplex, or townhome? Your trade Quick Permit now hinges on having the main Residential Construction Permit in hand first. Linking the permits lets contractors pull up shared plans and keeps inspections in sync. More info + tutorial: DenverGov.org/QuickPermits · Questions: planreview@denvergov.org
Don't Forget to Renew Your Membership
At SUNI, we believe an informed neighborhood is a thriving one. By becoming a member, you help us:
Attend government & committee meetings to represent Sunnyside’s voice
Organize community events & fundraisers
Arrange scholarships for local students
Support local businesses & nonprofits
Membership strengthens our neighborhood’s unity, growth, and involvement—all while keeping residents informed.
👉 Join today and be part of the Sunnyside community that makes a difference!
🗣️ Your Voice Matters!
Denver City Council is asking residents to take the Your City, Your Voice survey to help shape the future of neighborhood engagement and Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs). The survey takes just 5 minutes, is available in multiple languages, and will guide how Denver connects with and supports local communities. Make sure our neighborhood is heard—take the survey today: Your City, Your Voice Survey.
🌱 Denver’s Future Landscapes Survey Results
The City Planning Department is exploring updates to Denver’s zoning code to promote climate‑resilient landscaping—yards and green spaces that use less water, thrive during drought, reduce urban heat, and support pollinators.
📍 See the results of an online survey recently conducted.
📍 41st Ave & Navajo 🗓 Sat–Sun, Sept 6–7 (intersection closed 7 AM Sat → 7 PM Sun)
Trevista Falcon Families and artist Anthony Garcia are hosting a weekend of community painting. Detours will be posted, but residents can still reach their homes. Volunteer sign-up and exact schedule coming soon.
Spotlight On... Fortitude & Flourish
At Fortitude & Flourish, I support women navigating big transitions—divorce, coparenting, family court, or entrepreneurial change—and help them transform challenge into clarity, purpose, and power. This is deep, holistic coaching that honors your voice, your truth, and the life you’re ready to build that is aligned with your values and confidence.
You’re invited to join one of my upcoming gatherings:
Divorce Unlocked – A monthly workshop for women seeking peace, perspective, and empowerment through the divorce process
Human Design Social Gathering – A monthly relaxed, soulful exploration of your energetic blueprint in community
Denver-born, Sunnyside-powered. Locally owned, B Corp certified, and built by a team that believes clean energy should be simple, affordable, and accessible.
Why you’ll love them
☀️ Custom solar systems for homes and businesses
🔋 Battery backup and EV charging options
💚 A mission-driven team that puts people and the planet first
Connect with Sunny: Report Neighborhood Issues Online
Damaged sidewalk? Need to report another issue? Denver's Online Services Hub is your one-stop shop! Find your local representative, track snow plows, and access many city services online. https://denvergov.org/Online-Services-Hub
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