WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK IN EE?

Pickleball

Greg Gramstad, our Pickleball Court Master is  leaving for Minnesota next week.  Kevin Welsh has agreed to take over as Assistant Court Master while he's gone.  Please contact Kevin with questions, 520-223-3861.

Get Your Tall Palms Trimmed

Friendly reminder about getting your tall palms trimmed.  As you already know, they are a serious fire hazard, especially during monsoon season.  The deadline in Esperanza Estates to have your palm trees trimmed is June 30 .  Homeowners can hire anyone they desire to do the work.  EE has an agreement with  Monstrosity Tree Service, 520-230-7131 , for $70/tree which they will honor for everyone in EE. Trees untrimmed after June 30 will be trimmed by the HOA, and homeowners will be billed $80/tree.  Please call Cyndie Alto 509-881-7569 with questions.  Thanks to everyone who has already taken care of their palms!

EE CARING CONNECTIONS

We are very sad to report that Dean Hess, longtime Esperanza Estates resident, passed away Sunday morning, June 7, after lengthy illnesses.  Dean died peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife, Mary.  Dean has been very active in the EEHOA, serving as a Director on the EEHOA Board and was in charge of Common Area Maintenance for about 10 years.  He was also very active in his church here in Green Valley and did missionary outreach work in Nogales.  Our most sincere sympathy and condolences to Mary and all of the Hess family.  We will miss Dean, his enthusiasm, his dry humor, and seeing his red golf cart touring the neighborhood.

Greet our new neighbors!  Welcome to Esperanza Estates!

• Mary Gidley and Karen Schutz at 900 Napa
• Gale and Marsha Felmlee at 842 Regalo
• Laura Berchring and Vivian Sanchez at 1100 Excelso
• Valerie Andrews at 861 Napa
• Arthur and Jolene Bruce at 751 Nueva

Caring Connections is where we  share news about EE neighbors who are experiencing serious health issues, a difficult life event , or other information about the neighborhood,  so neighbors can connect and offer a hand or send a message of cheer.   I f   you know of a situation or would like to inform neighbors about your own situation, please contact Judy Hayes at 720-201-9260, jkhayes70@gmail.com, with the information and any special requests or needs.   MMM will follow up with the affected parties to obtain approval to mention it in the newsletter.

GOOD TO KNOW

GVR Facilities Opening

GVR Facilities are opening at a "gradual and considered pace."  Below are facilities currently open.  Check the GVR website for more information.

Desert Hills

Santa Rita Springs (Capacity 29)

West Center (Capacity 27)

East Center

Madera Vista

Pickleball center

EE HISTORY

If you moved to Esperanza Estates after 2006, you might be surprised to learn that our beloved Ramada, which is the social center or our neighborhood, wasn't always there.  In the developer's original plans, a common area gathering place wasn't included.  

Around 2003, discussions began about a common gathering area where get-togethers could be held.  First a horseshoe pit area on the south side of the existing Ramada was covered over with paver bricks.  It was an immediately popular place to gather, but it needed shade.  The Enhancement Committee purchased yellow umbrellas which helped, but it was soon clear that the area needed to be larger.  So, the little used shuffle board courts were covered over with pavers, and the Enhancement Team purchased more tables, chairs, and umbrellas.  

The common gathering area continued to be popular and frequently used, and in 2006 the EEHOA Board, with overwhelmingly positive support from residents, engaged architectural and construction firms to design and build the Ramada for $106,000.  The construction was funded by reserves in the HOA budget, along with loans from two EE residents.  The Ramada was completed in December, 2006.  Then in 2007, the EE residents voted a special assessment to pay off the balance of the construction loans.  

It's notable that virtually every enhancement to the Ramada since construction has been donated, including flooring, electrical service, fans and lighting, the PA system, the shade and wind screens and kitchen area, the tables and chairs, the heaters, the trash area, and the acoustical ceiling.  Funds for these have come from the Enhancement Team, the Hospitality Committee, and private donations.  Our Ramada is unique in Green Valley and we use it for everything.  It's a big amenity for Esperanza Estates.  

To read more information, check out  Tom Cooke's "History of Esperanza Estates' Ramada" on our EE website.  

Source: Stupidity Should Be Painful

Source:  Sweet Molasses

Source: Recipes From Heaven

Source:  A Bohemian Seeking Rhaposdy

Please share your jokes....Judy Hayes at jkhayes70@gmail.com.  

Let's keep Esperanza Estates laughing!!

GOOD EATS

Summer Good Eats

Do you have a favorite "go to" recipe for summer?  Would you share it?  Pl ease call  Judy Hayes, 720-201-9260 or jkhayes70@gmail.com.   We'll love to share your recipe in the MMM and then post it on our EE Website, Favorite Recipes page.  This week, Linda Welsh has shared her recipe for No Knead Bread....yummy!