Full Moon taken near Ramada By Debbie Ries

Monday Morning

Memo

November 13, 2023

Esperanza Estates

This Week in Esperanza Estates

Pickleball

Pickleball B Squad

8:00-10:00 am

10am-to Noon

Everyday

Pickleball Courts

Pickelball Courts

Water Aerobics

8:30-9:30 am

Mon & Wed

EE pool

Gardeners

8:30 am

Tuesday

ParkSunset Park

Neighborhood News

Board of Directors Election

Source: Ken Lindeman

Esperanza Estates Home Owners Association is managed by a volunteer board of directors. Nine volunteers are on this board. Each year the HOA has an election for three new board members. The term for a board member is three years and three board member terms are up for replacement every three years. My name is Ken Lindeman and I am chairing the nominating committee for the 2024 election. I would like to encourage residents to volunteer for this board by entering their name for this upcoming election.

2024 Board Member Election – Nominations, Nominations, and Nominations From Ken Lindeman, HOA Board Secretary

I am again encouraging residents to volunteer for this board by entering their name into the upcoming election. Please contact me, Ken Lindeman, at 970-577-3395 or email me at eesecy@gmail.com if you would like to have your name on the 2024 ballot.

Pickleball New Hours

From Greg Gramstad

Temps are cooler in the mornings now, so Pickleball hours have changed to 8-10 am everyday of the week.

News Flash! Pickelball B Squad Hours are 10Am to 12 Noon!

EE HOA Board Meeting

Monday, November 20th, 1 pm, Ramada

The EE HOA Board meeting is Monday, November 20th, 1 pm, at the Ramada. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our Board meetings are the best time to learn what's going on in Esperanza Estates. If you have an item of business for the meeting, please contact Dave Sielken, HOA President, dwsielken@gmail.com.

EEHOA BOARD MEETING AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 16, 2023

Quorum Determination

Approval of Minutes

Treasurer's Report

Committee Reports: Architectural Control, Capital Projects, Common Area Maintenance, Green Valley Council, Recreational Facilities, Finance, Neighborhood Relations, Hospitality, Neighborhood Watch, Enhancement Team, Gardeners

Old Business

New Business

Adjournment

Pickleball Skills and Drills Announcement:

SOURCE: SHARON FALOR

Beginning December 4th and continuing each Monday through January 29th, pickleball instruction will be offered at the EE courts. Participants should commit to attending all 8 class offered in each session, as linear lessons will be taught. New players and Beginners will meet from 1:00-2:15; Intermediate players will meet from 3:00-4:15. Class placement will be adjusted based on skill level and readiness to move up. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of each class to stretch and prepare for activity.

An additional session will begin February 5th and meet each Monday through March 25th. Participants can attend both the first and second sessions, and depending on readiness can attend both classes in a single day.

There is no fee for instruction, but participants must wear court shoes, proper attire, protective eyewear, and provide his/her own paddle. Sunscreen, water bottle, and a hat are highly encouraged. This activity is limited to EE residents and renters.

I am looking forward to renewing old friendships and creating new friendships on the courts this winter Esperanza Estates has much to offer, and Pickleball is a very popular amenity in this community. Come join the fun! Please text me with any questions or concerns.

Cheers, Coach Sharon Falor

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

"The Gardeners will meet at 8:30 am on Tuesday morning, November 14th, at Sunset Park (next to the Ramada). Bring tools for weeding, pruning and clean-up. New members are always welcome to join us. Call Rod Harp at 520.329.9103 with any questions.

Wanted from EE residents - your unwanted terracotta pots, yard art and small plants for our EE Garden Club sale on December 2. We can pick up donated items at your location. Contact Rod Harp at 520.329.9103."

COFFEE AND DESSERT TO HONOR OUR EE VETERANS PARTY

Source: The Hospitality Committee

Our EE vets had a great recognition party. There were 50 EE residents present and 18 vets were celebrated. We celebrated all the vets that couldn't be with us. Click here to see history of Col. John T Levi EE resident.

The EE Book Club

Source: Lynn Theder

November meeting is canceled...just too many conflicts! However, we will resume on December 14, 11:00 am, at the Ramada.

The December book is:

The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

The book begins with the discovery of a skeleton in a well. Themes are about the Jewish people, the black people and immigration. Discussion will be led by Lynn Theder. Everyone is welcome! Hope you can join us.

Spa Status Update

The SPA is officially open. Marcos from Desert SunSet completed applying cool decking material and the SPA is again ready for use.

Thanks, Gary Rautio

Monday Morning Memo

From Judy Hayes

Just an FYI....I will be on vacation for the next two weeks. While I am gone, John Nesavich will be managing the Monday Morning Memo. Please let John know if you have something for the newsletter......jnesavich@gmail.com, 303-880-3261.

Esperanza Estates License Plates For Sale

From Jackie Rautio

The Enhancement Committee is selling new Esperanza Estates license plates. The plates look great, are durable, are $15 each and can be purchased from Jackie Rautio, 602-206-3354. Proceeds will go into the Enhancement Fund for improving and beautifying Esperanza Estates.

News from the Hospitality Committee

Source: Robin Lockwood

NAME TAGS:

If you are interested in ordering name tags to wear for events at the Ramada (meetings, Hospitality hosted dinners, etc.) you can find order forms for them on the bulleting board in the Ramada Kitchen, or contact Robin Lockwood (612-618-5582 or Debbie Ries (425-530-6384). The cost for nametags is $7.00 each (cash is preferred from our vendor). This is a great way to get to know your neighbors and for them to know you!!!

PET MEMORIAL PLAQUES:

We are once again beginning to take orders for Pet Memorial plaques. You may have noticed that the brick pillar in the Southwest corner of the Ramada has a number of memorial plaques for pets already attached to it. At the request of several EE neighbors, we have found a way to provide these again. The plaque is 2.5" x 4" and you can have up to 3 lines of text on it (you can get some ideas from the plaques that are already on the post). This is a wonderful way to memorialize a beloved pet! The cost of the self-sticking plaques is $8.00 each (cash is preferred by our vendor). Order forms can be found on the kitchen bulletin board, or please contact Robin Lockwood (612-618-5582).

EE Annual Craft Sale Has a Coordinator

Adrienne Lowe has volunteered to coordinate the Esperanza Estates Annual Craft Fair this year. The Sale will be held December 2 from 9 am - 1 pm in the Ramada.

Adrienne would like to do a last call for vendors for the fair. We have space for 2-3 more vendors. My contact is aglowe96@gmail.com or text to. 347-258-0205 with name, number of tables, item(s) for sale and best contact method.

Trail Totem Art

Source: Jim Gardner

We have noticed some additional art work added to the EE trail. There are a lot of things set up along the trail and these are some recent additions. Thanks to whomever placed them. And thanks to all who have added their unique touches for us all to enjoy.

Water Aerobics Notice

Source: Judy Lang

Because of cool morning temps, Water Aerobics will be over for 2023 on Wed. Nov. 15. We'll meet again in the spring when mornings warm up. See you then. Judy Lang

Neighborhood Project

Source Tom Aigner

A Big Thank you to Mr and Mrs Castillo on Regalo, for their beautiful improvement to our " tired walking path" behind Regalo. It's always nice to see our residents getting involved with our little village, and our common areas. And perhaps this will generate some additional sprucing-up along that pathway . . any willing volunteers? Please contact Tom Aigner 720-518-9505

Thought For The Day

Caring Connections

HUGE JEWELRY, BEADS AND FINDINGS CLOSEOUT GARAGE SALE

Source: Robin and Dean Lockwood

After 45 years in the jewelry business, we are finally closing up shop! Please come and see what deals you can find at prices WAY BELOW WHOLESALE! Beads, pewter, findings, handmade jewelry, manufactured jewelry, displays, 10' x 20' EZ up canopy, household items and more.

Wednesday, Nov. 15 through Saturday, November 18. 8 AM to 1 PM

Robin and Dean Lockwood, 1203 W. Circulo del Norte

Good To Know

El Tour de Tucson 2023 Century/102 Mile

This annual event attracts over 6,000 cyclists of all ages and abilities from throughout the United States and worldwide. This event will be going thru Green Valley. The event is on Saturday, November 18th. It starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. There will be several road closures.

For more information about the route and road closures, click on the link below:

Click here for more info

Events

LIGHT MY FIRE: A TRIBUTE TO THE DOORS

Friday November 17, 2023

Join Mike Yarema, Mike Hebert, Paul Jenkins, Derek Norman, and Adam Ackermann in their new Production, “Light my Fire!” This concert will pay tribute to Jim Morrison and The Doors with all your favorite hits including “Roadhouse Blues,” “Hello I Love You,” “Break on Through,” and many more!

OLIVIA SHOW: A TRIBUTE TO OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN starring Sabrina Sia

Sunday November 19, 2023

With powerful musicianship, amazing costumes, and chart topping hits, The Olivia Show celebrates the Magic, Music, and Memory of Olivia Newton-John and pays homage to her amazing career in music.

Click here for more information about CPAC events