Monday Morning Memo

Bobcat on the Garden Wall

EE Neighbor, Becky Staples-Ramsey, snapped this photo last week of what we think is a Bobcat on her garden wall. Thanks Becky!

March 18, 2024

Esperanza Estates

Esperanza Estates Website

What's Happening in Esperanza Estates

Pickleball I Pickleball II	9:00 am 11:00 am	Everyday Everyday	Pickleball Courts Pickleball Courts
HOA Board Meeting	1:00 pm	Monday	Ramada
Chair Yoga	9:30 am	Tuesday	Ramada
Gardeners	9:00 am	Tuesday	Regalo Park
Water Therapy	9:30 am	Wednesday	EE Pool
Cribbage Group	3:00 pm	Wednesday	Ramada
Craft Group	1:00 pm	Thursday	Ramada
Taco Bar Dinner	4:30 Happy Hour 5:00 Dinner	Thursday	Ramada

Special Event

"I'm Proud To Be From"

Taco Bar Dinner

EVENT: "I'M PROUD TO BE FROM..." Taco Bar Dinner

DATE: Thursday, March 21st

TIME: 4:30 Happy Hour 5:00 Dinner

COST: $10.00 with complimentary beverages including MARGARITAS!

WEAR: Some apparel that represents where you are from.

The Hospitality Committee is hosting a Taco Bar Dinner at the Ramada on Thursday, March 21st. Our theme is "I'm Proud To Be From..." We are encouraging everyone to wear something that represents where you call "home"...a T-shirt, jersey, or hat representing your "home town"!

Chicken or beef tacos, with all of your favorite toppings, including cheese, onions, tomatoes, salsa, jalapenos, black olives, lettuce, sour cream, etc.
Cilantro-lime rice and a dessert
Complimentary beverages at the bar... beer, wine, water, soda, coffee and MARGARITAS
Plates, utensils, napkins, and cups provided

Neighborhood News

Esperanza Estates HOA Board Meeting

The next EE HOA Board meeting will be Monday, March 18th at 1 pm at the Ramada. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend. This is the time to learn about what's going on in Esperanza Estates. If you have an item of business for the meeting, please contact Kevin Welsh, HOA President, welsh.kj@gmail.com. Minutes from previous meetings are at this link.

EE Neighborhood Directories will be available 1/2 hour before the HOA meeting and 1/2 hour after the meeting for those who haven't received their books yet. It would be helpful if residents have their Lot #.

EEHOA BOARD MEETING AGENDA

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

Coming Soon......

Annual Easter Golf Cart Parade

and After Party

From Donna Shay

Get ready!! Here comes the Annual Easter Sunday Golf Cart Parade & After Party at the EE Ramada.

PARADE: Easter Sunday Parade

WHEN: March 31, 2024, 3 pm

Participants line up at Flag park, 2:45 pm

AFTER PARTY: 4 pm (social/food gathering) at the Ramada

All are welcome!!

Dust off those Easter bonnets and golf carts. Add a few colorful flowers, streamers, and some dangling plastic eggs. We'll use the no-host plan for the After Party...BYOB, bring a snack to share (if you like), and your own eating utensils. Celebrate the glorious day with your neighbors in your driveway and join the parade and then the After Party. All are welcome!!!

Pickleball Lessons to Support

Purchase of Swimming Pool Lift Chair

From Sharon Falor, 928-853-3474

Our fundraising efforts for the swimming pool lift are continuing. There are more dates for pickleball lessons: March 18th, March 25th, and April 1st. These lessons are open to everyone from beginners through advanced. Please contact Sharon to sign up for lessons. All fees for the lessons are donated to the swimming pool lift purchase.

Additionally, we have collected donations from our very generous and thoughtful residents. If you are interested in helping us reach our goal of $5,000 by April 30th, please do not hesitate to text or call and I will stop by your home.

We are excited about this chair as it will allow our residents who are recovering from a joint replacement, or who have a disability from a chronic condition or disease, or who are unable to navigate the stairs and access to our beautiful swimming pool. Enabling someone to relax and move weightlessly in the pool can relieve so much joint and back related pain. Together we can make it possible for all our residents to access the pool.

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 19th, at the Regalo Park (corner of Regalo and Holgado). 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.

Book Club

From Hugh Rhine

The April EE Book Club meeting will be Thursday, April 11, 11 am, at the Ramada. Our book selection for April is West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, and the discussion will be lead by Karen O'Brien. Amazon comments, "An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America."

Craft Group

From Bernie Olson

We will be working on feathers. Call Bernie at 920-254-9277 if you have questions about a supply list.

Green Valley Fire Department Program About No-Cost Services was a Great Success

From John Nesavich

The Director of Green Valley Fire Department Services, Kevin McNichols, spoke to 50 Residents on Wednesday, March 13th at the Ramada. Director McNichols presented information on no-cost services available to our residents and many services offered by non-profit organizations here in Green Valley. Some of the programs discussed included:

Green Valley Fire Corps Programs

Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement Program, 520-393-7505
Urgent Care In Your Home, 520-428-0550
Desert Pest Removal, 520-629-9200
Handymen follow up to remedy fall situations
Lockbox Program, 520-625-9438 (Materials charges may apply)
Envelope of Life, 520-625-9400

Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers

Telecare, 520-351-6706
Home Security Checks, Alzheimer's or Memory Impaired, Scam Squad, Patrolling, Fingerprinting, Neighborhood Watch, and others, 520-351-6744

Valley Assistance Services, 520-625-5966

Financial Assistance Programs
RN Support
Transportation, Friendly Visits, Phone Calls
Fall Prevention

You can contact John Nesavich, 303-880-3261, for literature about services presented. Thanks to the EE HOA for providing coffee and donuts!

Caring Connections

Richard "Dick" Vincent

We announced earlier that former resident, Dick Vincent, passed away on February 24. His daughter, Brooke, has informed us that his obituary is posted on the Neptune Society web page. Eileen Vincent, Dick's wife, would love to hear from friends. Her address is.....

Eileen Vincent

Edmonds Landing

180 Second Avenue, Unit 248

Edmonds, WA 98020

Calling All Dogs and Their Humans!

Monday Morning Memo is planning to do a "Mystery Dog" feature in coming issues. The idea is to run a photo of a neighborhood dog with the caption, "What is My Name, and Who is My Human?"

To do this, we need photos of your dogs. If you'd like to participate, please email your photos to Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com and John Nesavich, jnesavich@gmail.com. We hope you will play along....it will be fun! Thanks to Linda Welsh for the idea!

Food Shelf at the Ramada

From Sandy LaVoi

Thank you again for your support of our ongoing Food Collection at the Ramada. As you are aware, the need is always there, and your donations make a big difference.

Thought For The Day

Source: Pinterest

Events

GREEN VALLEY STAGE BAND

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 7:00 PM MST

Back for their annual CPAC concert, the Green Valley Stage Band has been delighting audiences throughout southern Arizona since 1990.

ONE OF THESE NIGHTS: A Tribute to The Eagles

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

One of These Nights promises exactly that….an unforgettable night! Join us for a hit-filled show featuring the music of the Eagles, one of the most successful rock acts of all time.

SIMPLY THE BEST: THE MUSIC OF TINA TURNER

Friday, March 22, 2024

Starring Jenn Cristy (national touring performer and former backing vocalist/instrumentalist for John Mellencamp), Simply the Best showcases the power and love for the stage that Tina projected over a 50-year career. Jenn Cristy perfectly embodies Tina’s transformative energy and spirit from the stage in this live concert experience.

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