Picture by Don Hartje

Monday Morning Memo

October 20, 2025

Esperanza Estates

What's Happening

in Esperanza Estates?

Pickleball Scheduled Play	Everyday 8:00 am to 12:00 am	Pickleball Courts
Board Meeting	Monday 1:00 pm	Ramada
Gardeners	Tuesday 8:00 am	Sunset Park
Cribbage	Every Tuesday 2:00 pm	Ramada
Thirsty Thursday	Thursday 4:00 pm	Ramada
Arts and Crafts Group	Friday 10:00 am	Janet Shown Residence 1106 Circulo del Norte

HOA Official Business

HOA Board Meeting, October 20

The next HOA Board Meeting will be on Monday, October 20, at 1 pm at the Ramada. Board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend. At the end of every meeting, the floor is open to comments or questions from the homeowners.

Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING, October 20, 2025

Meeting Agenda

Call to Order, Welcome/ Kevin Welsh, President
Determination of Quorum / Connie Scorza, Secretary
Approval of May Minutes/ Board
Treasurer’s Reports/ Dean Lockwood
Finance Committee Report/ Kevin Welsh
Common Area Maintenance Report/ Cyndie Alto
Architectural Control Report/ Debbie Ries
Capital Projects Report/ John Nesavich
Neighborhood Relations/ Deborah Wright
Recreation Area Report/ Jim Gardner
Welcome Corp Report / Larry Johnson
Green Valley Council Report/ Hugh Rhine
Enhancement Team Report / Jody Hauge
Hospitality Report/ Robin Lockwood
EE Gardener’s Report/ Mark Zehrer

Old Business / Update on Bocce Ball Proposals

New Business

Comments From the Floor

Meeting Adjourned

Kevin Welsh, HOA Board President

520-223-3861

welsh.kj@gmail.com

Esperanza Estates Directories

From Ken Lindeman

We still have a number of Esperanza Estates phone and address directories available for distribution. If you haven’t received a directory this year, I will be at the Ramada ½ hour before the HOA meeting (12:30 pm) to hand out a free directory. If you have already received one, I will be selling them at $5.00 each.

Neighborhood News

WELCOME BACK TO EE and HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION!

From Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries

The Hospitality Committee is back at work for this 2025-26 season, and we would like to invite everyone to our first event, a WELCOME BACK TO EE/HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION! This event will be a POTLUCK DINNER on Friday, October 31st, at the Ramada.

This event is hosted by our EE Hospitality Committee. The only thing you need to bring is an appetizer, main course, or dessert to share. The EE Hospitality Committee will provide COMPLIMENTARY beer, wine, water, and sodas. We will also provide plates, napkins, utensils,and cups for everyone. The Committee will also be responsible for the cleanup after the event is done, so you can relax and enjoy the evening. There is no charge for this event.

We are also hosting a Pumpkin Decorating contest. Your pumpkin can be carved, painted or otherwise decorated. (Please do this in your own home.) There will be prizes for our most artfully designed pumpkins. We are also encouraging you to wear costumes or other Halloween attire, if you wish to do so.

EVENT: Halloween Potluck Dinner hosted by the Hospitality Committee

WHEN: Friday, October 31st

WHERE: The Ramada

PLEASE BRING: A dish to share (appetizer, main course or dessert)

HOSPITALITY TEAM PROVIDES: Plates, napkins, eating utensils, serving utensils, cups, and beverages.

TIME: Complimentary Happy Hour begins at 4:30 pm Dinner service will begin around 5:00 pm

Gardeners

source: Pat Zehrer

Gardeners will meet on Tuesday, October 21, at 8 am for weeding at Monument Park (Esperanza entrance sign, east on Esperanza).

Volunteers welcomed and encouraged!!

And all be careful out there. A big thanks to Monstrosity guys for corralling a rattlesnake in our wash while trimming!!!

If you have any questions, please call me @ 952.270.0384

Mark Zehrer

EE Arts and Crafts Sale

Source: Bernie Olson

It’s that time of year again! The Annual Arts and Crafts Sale at the Ramada will be Saturday, December 6th, 2025. The time will likely be 8:30-12. It will be first come first serve basis for the tables. The price for a table usually runs around $10 based on ad prices for the event.

If you are interested in having a table, please call Bernie at 920-254-9277 or email bernieolson57@gmail.com.

Arts and Crafts Group

Source: Janet Shown

Interested in arts and crafts this season? Let's get together and plan what projects we want to do.

Arts and Crafts Group Organizational Meeting

Friday, October 24th

10:00 a.m.

Home of Janet Shown

1106 Circulo del Norte

720-749-0273

Here are just a few ideas we'll be considering, with video clips and photos of many project ideas. Bring your own ideas, video clips, and photos or examples to share, as well!

Hummingbird fountain

Holiday cards

Hanging ornaments

Mosaics

Yard art

Glass mushrooms

Fabric art

Rock art

Gourd art

Twig and reed art

Wire-wrapped jewelry

And much more!

Thirsty Thursday

We will have Thirsty Thursday this week, October 23, 4 pm, at the Ramada. We'll keep the same no-host plan, which means BYOB and snacks, and we all help with the cleanup.

Just a note about cleanup....since we don't have a host, we all need to pitch in and put the Ramada back in order when we leave. That means moving the chairs and tables back, picking up the pillows, cleaning the kitchen area, throwing away our trash, etc. Please pitch in as much as you can before you leave.

Hope to see you there!

Book Club

Source: Hugh Rhine

The Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is scheduled for November 13 at 11:00 am at the Ramada. The book for November is Give Unto Others By Donna Leon.

Everyone is welcome!

Hospitality Committee Planning Meeting

From Robin Lockwood

The Hospitality Committee is having an event planning meeting for the 25-26 season on Thursday, October 30, at 11 am, at the Ramada. If you have been a member or would like to be part of this active committee, please come to this meeting. Everyone is welcome!

Thought For The Day