HUMOR TO START YOUR DAY

Laughter Helps Us Fight the Coronavirus

"According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter stimulates the body's organs by increasing oxygen intake to the heart, lungs and muscles, and triggers the release of endorphins. It also helps people handle stress by easing tension, relaxing the muscles and lowering blood pressure.   But considering the pandemic that our world is currently facing, the most important thing is that laughter increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving our resistance to disease. So, as weird as it sounds, jokes really can help you to fight the coronavirus."

Source: boredpanda.com

Please send us your jokes....Judy Hayes at jkhayes70@gmail.com.  

Let's keep Esperanza Estates laughing!!

"The Border Patrol just seized 2 tons of toilet paper hidden in cocaine..."

source: anonymous

Most of us in EE remember the classic hilarious Carol Burnett Show.  Here's a great skit on "Toilet Tissue".... click here

"To the people who bought 20 bottles of soap leaving none of the shelves for others, you do realize that to stop getting Coronavirus, you need other people washing their hands too."

source: keeplaughingforever.com

"I went to the bathroom at a restaurant.  I washed my hands, opened the door with my elbow, raised the toilet seat with my foot, switched on the water faucet with a tissue, then opened the bathroom door to leave with my elbow.  Then when I returned to my table I realized....I forgot to pull up my pants!!

Source:  Unknown

EEHOA NOTES

 EE ACTIVITIES 

Pickleball Meeting to Discuss Rules for Guest Use 

EE CARING CONNECTIONS

"The act of social distancing is an act of love"

24-Hour Help Line For Seniors 

Arizona now has a 24 hr. help line for seniors who are unable to access groceries during the COVID-19 crisis :  

Call  602-264-4357

Even if you don't need this assistance, please share this number with someone who may need it.

Helping Our Esperanza Estates Neighbors 

In Esperanza Estates, we are attempting to connect neighbors who have a need for assistance during the COVID-19 crisis with EE folks who are willing to offer help.  

We have heard from a number of EE neighbors offering help....but as yet, have not received any requests for help.  Our h elpers are offering to do shopping, bring food, run errands, and share supplies...even toilet paper!  Also, if you need help walking your dog...we can help!

If you are in need of assistance, 

or know of someone who has need for assistance 

OR

If you are able to offer assistance during the crisis

 Please contact Judy Hayes at 720-201-9260 or jkhayes70@gmail.com

If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 immediately. 

Please share this information with your EE neighbors.  We know there are a number of residents that don't receive the MMM online.  We have placed a box in the Ramada with paper copies of the weekly MMM.  If you can, please take a copy to neighbors.   As we hear from EE neighbors needing assistance, we will contact folks who have offered to help.   As always, individual privacy is respected.  

EE "SHOUT OUT" 

Thanks to the Gardeners

From Cyndie Alto... "Thank you to the Gardeners who planted over 18 plants on Esperanza Blvd to add more plants to that area!  Our HOA is built on volunteers.  We really appreciate you!"

See someone in the neighborhood whom you 

would like to recognize for their contribution and kindness? 

Please send it on over to Judy Hayes at jkhayes70@gmail.com  

EE NEIGHBORS STAYING POSITIVE

How are you staying positive while  observing social isolation? 

Your ideas could help a neighbor weather the Coronavirus crisis. 

Please send your suggestions to Judy Hayes at jkhayes70@gmail.com.

Musicians from around the world are finding creative ways to share their music with us online.  Check it out... click here

One of our neighbors told us about Silver Sneakers online workout videos at  https://www.silversneakers.com/learn/ondemand/.   It's fun and free, you just have to sign in.

Another neighbor is finding the daily prayer services helpful on channels 112 and 113 on the EWTN network.

An especially creative neighbor in EE who has had grandchildren visiting created a golf cart scavenger hunt.  Each team takes a golf cart and drives around the neighborhood taking pictures of the hunt items.  First team to find the items wins.  How fun is that!  Sounds like something the adults could have fun with too and observe social distancing, staying 6 ft apart!  Here's the scavenger hunt list, posted on the EE website under Recent Activities.

NEWS

Trico Electric Coop Annual Meeting Canceled

Trico's Annual Meeting scheduled for April 4, 2020 will no longer be held at Casino del Sol and, instead of an in-person meeting, Trico will conduct the Annual Meeting by telephone conference on May 5, 2020 at 10 a.m.  This change is consistent with advice from health officials that in-person meetings should be limited. For more information about the telephone conference and about voting for Board of Director's open seats go to the Trico website.

Arizona Drivers Licenses Renewal Extension

Renewal of Arizona driver licenses set to expire between March 1 and September 1, 2020 is being extended by six months.  The extension is to ensure residents over the age of 65 do not need to visit Motor Vehicle Division offices during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Cleaning Your Purchases Before You Bring Them In the House

We all know the COVID-19 virus can be everywhere, and who knows what might be on that package of toilet paper before you bought it.  We should wipe everything down before we open it.  Heres a good video with more  information.

Hand Washing

We know that thoroughly washing your hands is at the top of the list of things to do to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Here's a good video on  

how to completely wash your hands.

WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK IN EE?

Monday Morning Memo Submission Deadline

Have an EE organization item that needs to appear in the next MMM? Please submit your information by Friday evening to Judy Hayes, 720-201-9260, jkhayes70@gmail.com. You don't need to write the article, just give us the facts. If an urgent, last-minute situation arises after the deadline, please call to let us know you're sending information.