Monday Morning

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Recent Visitor to Sunrise Park on Del Norte

Rudolph, are you lost?

Thanks for the pictures Sam Simonson

EEHOA Board of Directors Election

From Ken Lindeman, EEHOA Board Secretary

The ballots to elect candidates for open positions on the EEHOA Board of Directors will be going out this week. We have four candidates. Bio's for each candidate can be accessed at Board Candidate Statements. Please take a few minutes to read the messages from the candidates.

Notice of HOA Dues for 2024

From Dean Lockwood, EE HOA Treasurer, 612-240-0945

The Annual Assessment bills for 2024 (HOA Dues) are currently being delivered to each EE residence, and many have already been delivered. If you have not received your bill, please contact Dean Lockwood. The dues are due on January 1, 2024.  Please see the letter enclosed with the bill for additional information.  Also enclosed with the bill was the Owner Information and HUD Compliance Form. Please complete this form and return it along with your check even if your information has not changed. Please use the envelope included with the bill and either mail or drop off your payment at the Suggestion Box at the Ramada. Thanks in advance for your prompt payment.  

Mark Your Calendars....

"JINGLE AND MINGLE" IN ESPERANZA ESTATES Holiday Event!!!

Thursday, December 14

from Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries

The Hospitality Committee will be hosting our holiday event, "JINGLE AND MINGLE" potluck at the Ramada on Thursday, December 14th. There is NO COST for this event, but we are asking you to please bring a heavy appetizer or a favorite salad that you'd like to share.  Desserts will be provided by the Hospitality committee, along with COMPLIMENTARY wine, beer, water, soda, coffee, plates, napkins, cups, utensils, etc. Happy Hour begins at 4:30 and dinner service will begin at 5:00 pm.  

**Hospitality member Debbie Ries has put together charming centerpieces for this event, and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one!!!

** We are encouraging you to please bring a donation for the GV Food Bank. You will receive an additional raffle ticket for a centerpiece with your donation!

**Please feel free to wear your favorite "Ugly Sweater", or Goofy, fun holiday attire. There will be prizes awarded!!!

**On behalf of Common Area Maintenance, we will be collecting "tips" for the hard workers with Points West, our HOA landscapers. They work very hard all year to keep our common areas well-maintained, and these tips are very much appreciated!

Orphan's Christmas Dinner

WHEN: December 25, 2023

TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Ramada

CONTACT:

Connie Scorza – 541-647-8755 or Lynn Noble – 406-794-2509

If no answer please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you.

Please come to the Orphans Christmas Dinner! So many of us don’t have family in the area to celebrate the holidays, and no one should spend them alone. Last year was a great success with over 40 people. It was a great time!

With everyone bringing a dish, there is a smorgasbord of delights certain to put you in the Christmas spirit. Don’t spend the day alone! Come join your neighbors and friends at the Ramada.

Get in touch with Connie or Lynn. We will ask you to bring an appetizer, main

dish, vegetable/salad, or dessert. Please RSVP by 12/22/2023 so we have an idea of how many tables need to be set up.

We look forward to seeing you there! Merry Christmas!

Is Your Lamp Post Twinkling?

From Jackie Rautio

Have you noticed how our EE streets are beginning to twinkle with bright Christmas Cheer? Is your lamp post twinkling too?

EE has a long-standing tradition of decorating our street light posts for the holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Years. For newcomers, you will need the electrical plug-in to go in the socket In the lamp. If the lamp does not already have one, you can purchase one at a local hardware store or Walmart. This will allow you to plug in your string of lights and they light when your lamp comes on at dusk. You then can creatively decorate your post. You will see a beautiful sight after the sun goes down.

If you are unable to take on this decorating task, we have Enhancement Elves volunteers to assist you. They will decorate your post for just $15 if you supply the decorations. $25 if we supply the decorations and an additional charge for the adapter if you need one. Everything belongs to you when we take the decorations down. Please let us know by December 3 if you would like Elf assistance.

Questions? Call Jackie Rautio at 602-206-3354

Pickleball Skills and Drills

From 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 classes 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 9:00 am on Tuesday morning, December 5th, at Whigham Wash next to 179 Napa.  Bring tools for pruning and clean-up. New members are always welcome to join us. Call Rod Harp at 520.329.9103 with any questions.

The Welcome Corps 

Christmas Open House! 

From Sharon Falor

All new residents in Esperanza Estates are invited to join us for Christmas treats and friendship on Wednesday, December 6 between 4-7 pm at 1180 W Circulo Del Sur. We will enjoy seasonal goodies, wine, hot chocolate, coffee and Christmas Cheer! The Welcome Corp invites everyone to celebrate the season and to welcome our new neighbors to EE! Merry Christmas to all…

It's Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour week!!

We missed happy hour two weeks ago...well, it was Thanksgiving after all. This Thursday, December 7, 4 pm, at the Ramada, is our next EE Happy Hour. This is a no-host gathering...BYO drink (alcoholic or non...things aren't that crazy), a snack to share if you'd like, your own eating utensils, and join in for a visit. It's a great time to see your neighbors, meet new neighbors, and just hang out for a while, then everyone helps with the clean up. Come on over!

Collecting Tips for the Points West Workers

From Robin and Dean Lockwood

It has been customary for the neighborhood to collect tips during the holiday time to show our appreciation to the Points West workers, who work hard year-round on our common areas. On behalf of Cyndie Alto, head of Common Area Maintenance, we will be passing the tip jar at the upcoming Thirsty Thursday this week, December 7th. The tip jar will make its' final rounds on December 14th at the Holiday "Jingle and Mingle" event sponsored by the Hospitality Committee. Please consider giving a donation to the tip jar!!!  If you aren't able to attend either of these events, the tip jar is being "housed" with Robin and Dean Lockwood, until Cyndie Alto returns from vacation. Feel free to contact us if you would like bring a donation in person.  Dean:612-240-0945; Robin: 612-618-5582

BYO Bucket and Rags Cleaning Party

From Gloria Creagh

Many hands make light work. These hospitality members emptied, vacuumed, and wiped down all cupboards, the storage room, and countertops. We now also have clean refrigerators and freezers. Thank you Adrienne, Kathy, Jim, Marce, Cynthia, Jim, Patty, Robin, and Gloria (not in the photo Debbie and Connie).

Donations for a Ramada Sale

From Jody Hauge

The Esperanza Enhancement Team will begin taking donations for a Ramada sale every second Wednesday of the month from 9 am-12 pm at the shed by pickleball court. We don’t accept large furniture, TVs or technology items.

Advertising in the MMM

From Judy Hayes & John Nesavich, MMM Team, and Dave Sielken, HOA Board President

In the future, the MMM will not be able to accommodate requests to advertise personal and individual commercial notices such as real estate sales, rentals, garage/rummage sales, items for sale, services, etc. This has been the policy for some time, but in recent slow months the MMM team tried to accommodate residents' requests. Now the requests for this type of advertising are increasing, and we need to return to the original policy. As an alternative, you can post notices on the Ramada bulletin board (but please remove them when they are outdated).

We will continue to include notices about events that are EE HOA functions or supported by the HOA. As possible, we will include notices of charitable or not for profit events in which our residents are participating. Thank you for your understanding.

Caring Connections

Optimists Donate Toys to the Salvation Army

For the past few years, the local Optimist Club has donated a lot of toys to The Salvation Army Green Valley Service Center for their Angel Tree. A number of our EE residents are members of the GV Optimists, and our residents have generously supported their Sausage Sales. This is one of several ways your donations have benefited local children.

If you want to donate, visit The Salvation Army or give them a call at 520-625-3888.

Caring Connections is a section of the Monday Morning Memo where we can share milestone information about EE residents and friends...special birthdays, accomplishments, deaths, illnesses, etc., to help our community be informed and provide support for one another. We only do this upon request, and never publish any information about individuals without permission from those involved. If you have something you would like to have mentioned, please contact the MMM team, Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com and John Nesavich, jnesavich@gmail.com.

Good to Know

Avoiding Holiday Scams From Phishing to Travel Frauds

Source: Ent Credit Union, November 2023

The festive season is a time of joy, giving and celebration. But as you prepare to dive into the celebrations, you must be on guard against scams that could ruin your festivities. 

Some of the most common holiday scams include:

• Phishing emails and fake websites: Holiday phishing scams mimic legitimate companies.
• Gift card scams: Requests to provide your gift card number or PIN.
• Fake charities: Bogus charitable organizations soliciting donations.
• Package theft: Thieves stealing packages from doorsteps.
• Fake delivery notifications: Deceptive messages mimicking legitimate delivery services.
• Travel scams: Too-good-to-be-true holiday deals that result in fake bookings.
• Money scams: A common trick involves information requests for wire transfers.
• Social media scams: Fraudulent ads or contests.
• Impersonation scams: Calls or messages pretending to be from loved ones needing urgent financial aid.
• Look-alike websites and bogus online marketplaces: Websites mimicking legitimate retailers.

Want to learn more about the protective measures you can take for each of the above holiday scams? Read more to be prepared to safeguard your information and ensure your holidays are merry and bright.

Thought For The Day

Source: Rishka Jain

Events

PRESIDIO BOYS: A Down Home Christmas

Friday, December 8, 2023

Known for their beautiful harmonies and powerful vocals, The Presidio Boys (Juan Aguirre, Brandon Howell, Luke Howell, and Andy Thomas) are excited to put their unique spin on a mixture of traditional and contemporary holiday classics. 

APACHE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Saturday, December 9, 2023 - 2:00 PM MST



This concert is a benefit to help send students from Nogales High School to the NAU Jazz Festival, Highland/ASU Jazz Festival, and the Basically Basie Competition in Kansas City, MO! 

Click here for more information about CPAC events

Source: Lynn McLeas, Author

I went to a ballet last night.

All those women dancing on their tip-toes.

Made me wonder why they didn't just find taller women.

Source: Home Groan Puns

Source: The Far Side

Source: John Nesavich

Thanks Hugh Gates! (From the New Yorker)

Please send your neighborhood pictures, jokes, suggestions, and comments to

Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com, 720-201-9260 and

John Nesavich, jnesavich@gmail.com, 303-880-3261

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