A HOLIDAY IN ESPERANZA ESTATES!!!

From Robin Lockwood, EE Hospitality Committee Chairperson

OUR FIRST HOSPITALITY EVENT IN 22 MONTHS IS ON THE CALENDAR!!

The Hospitality Committee will move forward from our “Covid” break and host “A Holiday in Esperanza Estates” at the Ramada on Wednesday, December 15^th beginning at 4:30 pm. 

This event will be a “pot luck." We are asking each household that attends to provide a hearty appetizer or salad to feed 12. The Hospitality Committee will provide desserts, wine, beer, soda, water, plates and eating utensils. We will also have our holiday favorite Southern Comfort Punch! There is no charge for this event. 

As we ease into these larger gatherings, we will require masks to be worn, but only while going through the food lines. Hand sanitizer will also be available. We will leave it up to each individual to decide on their own “safety zone” for seating and engaging with others. We know you understand our concerns to move forward with a little precaution, hoping that we can lift all restrictions soon.

We will have a contest for overall Goofy Christmas Attire. Those who wish to participate (NOT required), please entertain us with a goofy hat, sweater, pajamas, etc. with a holiday theme. There will be prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd places!! 

This event has traditionally been a time for us to pass the hat to collect money for a holiday bonus for the hard-working crew of Points West, the landscaping crew that our HOA hires to keep our grounds looking great. This is an opportunity for all of us to show our appreciation to them. 

We also have a tradition of donations to the food shelf at our Hospitality Event. There will be a box at the entrance for you to place non-perishable donations. We know these donations are greatly appreciated, especially during the holiday season.

We look forward to getting back into our monthly events! See you on the 15^th!

NEW!! Gentle Yoga at the Sunset Ramada

Gentle Yoga at the Ramada returns with Valerie Davenport on Mondays. Please join in for an hour long accessible, fun practice for body and breath awareness in a slow, mat style yoga class. We'll meet in the Ramada. The first session will be Monday, December 6, at 11:15. Bring a yoga mat, and other props such as a Mexican style blanket or thick beach towel, yoga blocks and a long strap. Contact Valerie at valeriej3@gmail.com or 360-319-6552 for more information. See you then.

EE Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet on Tuesday, December 7th at 9:00 a.m. at Whigham Wash on Napa. Bring tools for clean up, pruning and weeding at the Park. New gardeners are always welcome.

Crafty Crafters

From Bernie Olson

Crafty Crafters will meet on Thursday, December 9, 1 pm, at the Ramada. This week we can continue work on our fabric wreaths, or start a new project making Dream Catchers. For Dream Catchers, please bring a doily and a wire ring which is a little bigger than the doily (or use an embroidery hoop). Bernie will supply a fabric and yarn. Please call Bernie with questions, 920-254-9277.

Note: Bernie is looking for one of those Esperanza Estates license plates that we see in the neighborhood. Please give her a call if you have an extra.

Happy Hour is This Friday

No-Host Happy Hour is this Friday, December 10, 4 pm, Ramada.

Come on over and chat with your neighbors!

• Bring your own drink
• Bring an appetizer to share (only if you want to)
• Bring your own eating utensils
• Have a good time!

Esperanza Estates Name Tags

As we begin to gather at the Ramada again, some have suggested we wear our EE Name Tags again. We have a number of new people to Esperanza Estates, and the pandemic has gone on so long that we forgot what each other looks like! Leslie Holt handles ordering our name tags. Order forms for the badges can be obtained on the bulletin board at the Ramada or directly from Leslie, 520-339-3547.

Green Valley Council Representative Needed

From Dave Sielken, EEHOA Board President

Our representative to the Green Valley Council Board of Representatives, Larry Kempton, is stepping down after three years of service. We are looking for a volunteer to step into this position.

The duties, beginning in January, are not time consuming:

• One approximately 2 hour meeting per month at the GVC office on La Canada
• Forwarding notes of any highlights or required HOA actions to the EE Board
• Forwarding any announcements to Judy for publishing in the MMM

If you are interested, please contact Dave Sielken at 908-346-1760 or dwsielken@gmail.com

Repainting Your Home

From Kay Bonham, Architectural Control Committee

This is a friendly reminder to all homeowners, new and old, that before repainting your home, you are required to obtain approval from the EE Architectural Control committee. The Repainting Pre-Approval Form is available on the Esperanza Estates website. Please print out and complete the form and submit it to the Architectural Control Committee.

The purpose of this form is to make sure that the correct color for your home is used, and that there are no costly mistakes made that have to be rectified at the cost of the homeowner. Also on the EE website under House Paint Colors you can find your approved house color by the address. Dunn Edwards brand paint is highly recommended by the EEHOA Board, and the type of paint is always FLAT. Feel free to contact Architectural Control if you have any questions.

EE Water Aerobics

From Judy Lang

With cooler mornings and low participation, we are stopping Water Aerobics at the Ramada pool until the morning temperatures warm up. Look for us again later.

Historic Canoa Ranch Celebrates Christmas All Month Long

Source: Pima County, December 2, 2021

Christmas is coming early to Historic Canoa Ranch this year. Starting Saturday, Dec. 4, visitors can expect to see a dramatic change at the ranch, which volunteers have decorated with thousands of lights and other holiday decorations. The centerpiece is a 10-foot Christmas tree donated by Friends of the Canoa Parks.

To allow visitors to see the lights, the ranch will remain open until 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday night during the month of December. During these extended hours, the ranch’s historic buildings will be open.

There will also be live musical performances by members of the Green Valley Concert Band and the Green Valley Community Chorus on the first three Saturdays of the month: Dec. 4, 11, and 18.

Admission to all events is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring a canned good to put under the Christmas tree for the local food bank. 

For more information about Historic Canoa Ranch, including details about how to volunteer or take a tour of the grounds, visit www.pima.gov/canoaranch.

DONT' FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

Green Valley Community Chorus

From Linda Sielken

The Green Valley Community Chorus is up and running with its Christmas Concert.

Dates:

• Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm 
• Tuesday, December 7 at 2:30 pm

Location: Valley Presbyterian Church

Please Note: Masks are required for the audience

Tickets are $15, Cash or check to GVCC (no credit cards please)



Tickets available from Linda Sielken (908 240-1887), any choir member, or from the following vendors:

• Chamber of Commerce
• American Hair - Sahuarita
• The Book Shop - Green Valley Village
• Nancy Pantz - Continental Plaza
• Creative Edges - Duval Safeway Plaza
• Donna's Salon - Tubac

San Ignacio de la Canoa Land Grant Anniversary

Friday, December 10, 3:30-5:30 pm

Historic Canoa Ranch

Green Valley Gardeners Christmas Celebration

Saturday, December 11, 9 am to Noon

Desert Meadows Park

The problem with bucket seats is not everyone’s bucket is the same.

Thanks Al Prato!

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Two little old ladies were sitting on a park bench outside the local town hall where a Flower Show was in progress. One leaned over and said to the other, "Life is so darned boring, we never have any fun anymore. For $5.00 I'd take my clothes off and streak through that stupid Flower Show!"

"You're on!" said the other old lady holding up a $5.00 bill. The first little old lady slowly fumbled her way out of her clothes and, completely nude, streaked (as fast as an old lady can) through the front door of the Flower Show. Waiting outside, her friend soon heard a huge commotion inside the hall followed by loud applause and shrill whistling.

The naked and smiling old lady came through the exit door surrounded by a cheering crowd.

"What happened?" asked her waiting friend.

"I won 1st Prize as Best Dried Arrangement!"

Thanks Jerzy Siegenfeld!

Please send your jokes, suggestions, and comments to Judy Hayes,

jkhayes70@gmail.com, 720-201-9260