Monday Morning Memo

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Special Event



Annual Easter Golf Cart Parade

and After Party

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!!

Easter is next Sunday! Get ready for Esperanza Estates' Annual Easter Sunday Golf Cart Parade & After Party.

Dust off those Easter bonnets and golf carts. Add a few colorful flowers, streamers, and some dangling plastic eggs and join in the Parade!. 

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!!!

Neighborhood News

HOA Board Member Resignation

From Kevin Welsh, HOA Board President

Tom Cooke has submitted his resignation from the HOA Board, effective immediately. Tom has sold his home in Esperanza Estates (EE) but will be living in the area and I hope we see him in the future.

Tom devoted almost 25 years to the improvement of Esperanza Estates and played a large part in the quality of life we enjoy today. He will be missed, both as a friend and as the senior statesman in the community.

The Board will meet in a "Special Session" on April 1st at 10 am in the Ramada to select a homeowner to fill the vacancy on the Board. This meeting is open to all homeowners. If you have a desire to serve your neighbors and continue the work of maintaining Esperanza Estates, please contact Ken Lindeman (EE Secretary) and submit your request.

Green Valley Council Report

From Hugh Rhine, EE GVC Rep, 303-249-5745

The Green Valley Council (GVC) met for their monthly Board of Representatives (BOR) meeting on March 21. The items of most interest to EE residents are....

1. Coming up on June 6 at CPAC is the Monsoon Forum. The starting time has not yet been announced, but it should be noted that registrations are required as only 200 seats are available. This forum is especially recommended for newcomers to Green Valley, as Monsoon season offers special challenges for those unfamiliar with Monsoons.
2. Revised GVC Bylaws will be available for review and approval at the April GVC BOR meeting. BOR reps should be receiving copies in advance of the meeting.
3. A new BOR member portal is expected to go live in May making it easier for BORs to communicate accurate updated information to residents.
4. Programming of the recently acquired speed signs is nearing completion. These signs are expected to be deployed for use starting in April. HOAs can request use by contacting GVC office.
5. The recently introduced Facebook page is up and running. GVC is making posts of upcoming activities as information becomes available.
6. Follow up regarding the excess property taxes associated with Continental Elementary Schools is being handled in the Legislature. It is expected to pass this session, with the result being a credit expected to apply to tax bills for next year.

Water Aerobics

From Judy Lang



Water Aerobics will begin again on Monday, April 1, @ 9:30 am (weather permitting) & continue on Mondays & Fridays at that time until the pool closes for repairs. Sharon will continue her Wednesday class. If you have pool weights, please bring them.  

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet at 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 26th, at Whigham Park (Next to 201 Napa). 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.

Craft Group

From Bernie Olson

We will begin working on making felted coasters. This week we will meet at 820 W Circulo Napa from 1-3 pm.

Felting needs for coasters:

• 4x4 cork self-adhesive squares or the kind you can glue on (available on Amazon).
• Dense foam square at least 6x6 but can be larger.
• Felting needle tool that holds 4 needles-Clover makes them or a wooden set available on Amazon $14.98.

Bernie will supply the roving wool for 1 set of coasters for each person. Call Bernie at 920-254-9277 if you have questions about the supply list.

Craft Group Finishes "Irving" the Rock Lizard

From Adrienne Lowe

The Craft Group's first project was creating "Irving," a highly decorated rock lizard. Most of the group contributed to give Irving his unique look. Yesterday he was placed in his forever home on Esperanza Boulevard between Desert Bell Drive and S. Camino del Portillo. Go check it out!

The group meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm, usually at the Ramada. Check the MMM for location changes.

Thank You EE Crafters!

Thirsty Thursday

This is Thirsty Thursday week...EE's every other Thursday Happy Hour at the Ramada, 4 pm....emphasis on "Happy!" Bring your own beverage, a snack if you want food (but not necessary), your own eating utensils, etc. Mostly bring yourselves and enjoy visiting with your neighbors and friends!

Rock Monkeys

From Tom Aigner

Thank you, Marian and Ron Mundale, on Verada Calma for their much-welcomed river rock donation towards our efforts along the "Regalo Pathway."

Thank you, Phil and Sandy LaVoi, for this gorgeous plant as Don Hartje takes it to it's new home along the trail.

These donations have been a huge help to us.

"I'm Proud To Be From"

Taco Bar Dinner

The Hospitality Committee hosted a Taco Bar Dinner at the Ramada on Thursday, March 21st.  Our theme was "I'm Proud to Be From..." and it was fun to see all the hats and t-shirts from everyone's home towns. We "Esperanza Estatesians" are quite a diverse group!

Thanks to all the Hospitality Committee members for their hard work in preparing the delicious tacos and accompaniments.

Every table was occupied and every tummy was full! Our Hospitality Committee does so much to bring us all together, and we are very grateful!

Caring Connections

Preparing to Head Back North for the Summer?

It's nearly time when our Winter visitors begin to migrate back to their Summer hang-outs. As you clean out your pantries, please consider donating your non-perishable food to our Food Collection shelf at the Ramada. Phil and Sandy LaVoi deliver this food to the Community Food Bank. However, the Food Bank can only accept unopened, non-perishable food. They can't accept anything that has to be refrigerated or has been opened. As always, thank you for your donations.

Events

PAPERBACK WRITER: THE BEATLES EXPERIENCE

Monday, March 25, 2024

Featured at Disneyland, 4 major cruise lines, and major venues worldwide, Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience from Los Angeles, California has taken their show to 33 countries and over 29 states receiving standing ovations across the globe.

RONSTADT BROTHERS

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 7:00 PM MST



The Ronstadt Brothers continue a musical tradition passed from generation to generation in the Ronstadt family. Michael Gilbert and Peter Dalton, Ronstadt Brothers, represent five generations of the family’s musical traditions in North America. 

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Mystery Dogs

Thanks for your great dog pictures! We've received several, so we'll run them in the MMM in the order that we received them. Watch for yours!

This week:

Mystery Dogs #1: Gracie and Ella; Humans, Phil and Sandy LaVoi

Mystery Dogs #2: Jackpot and Piper: Human, Lorna George

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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