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EE Annual Art and Craft Sale

This Saturday, Dec 2

The EE Annual Art and Craft Sale is this Saturday, December 2, at the Ramada, from 8:30 to Noon. Some of the items for sale are paintings, photographs, jewelry, mesquite furniture, yard art, greeting cards, knitwear, jellies, beaded ornaments and jewelry, sun catchers, mosaics and local author book signings. The EE Gardeners will be selling plants, an there will be coffee and donuts for sale. Don't miss the fabulous work of our EE Neighbors!

Attention Vendors...Set Up, Friday, December 1, 4 pm

We will be meeting December 1 at 4:00 pm at the Ramada to set up the tables and designate everyone's position in the Ramada. If you are not a vendor and are willing to help we will gladly accept the assistance. 

2024 Board Member Election.....

Last Call to Get Your Name in the Hat!

From Ken Lindeman

Last Call! I need to print ballots. The way to get on the Esperanza Estates HOA board is to put your name in the hat and get it printed on the ballot.  Esperanza Estates is run by a volunteer "Home Owners Association" versus a paid management company.  I am again encouraging residents to volunteer and bring your talents to this board by entering your name into the upcoming election.  Please contact me, Ken Lindeman, at 970-577-3395 or email me at eesecy@gmail.com it you would like to have your name on the 2024 ballot.  Thank you.

Time to Decorate Those Lamp Posts

From Jackie Rautio

Don’t be a Grinch. 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.

The Elves are very busy this time of the year and we would appreciate volunteers to train and help out on the project in addition to our Enhancement group.

We start right after Thanksgiving and the deadline for requesting this service is December 3.

Questions? Call Jackie Rautio at 602-206-3354

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet on FRIDAY, at 9:00 am, December 1, at Sunset Park next to the Ramada. We will be setting up for the plant sale. Anyone who can help during the plant on December 2 between 8:30 and 2:00 will be greatly appreciated.

Pickleball Skills and Drills Announcement

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

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 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…

The EE Book Club 

From Lynn Theder

The next EE Book Club meeting is 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.

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!

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.

2023 Green Valley Community Directory

Source Ken Lindeman



If you were unable to get a Green Valley Community Phone Directory last Spring, we have a few remaining directories. They will be on the Ramada countertop. Please come and pick one up if you would like a hard copy phone directory of Green Valley.

Caring Connections

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi

We are very grateful for all your donations to the food shelf. We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.

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.

Do You Know About These EE Services??

Do you know about these services available in Esperanza Estates?

• You can reserve our Ramada for your private functions. You just need to sign up on the calendar on the Ramada bulletin board. Make sure the time you want is available, and enter your name and contact information. You are responsible for all clean up after your event, including the kitchen, and putting tables and chairs back in place.

• Our EE Enhancement Team has a Loaner Program with tables, chairs, dollies, ladder, and even baby items. Just go to Enhancement Loaners on the EE website. Contact information is listed there.

• You can order EE name tags to wear for events at the Ramada (meetings, Hospitality hosted dinners, etc.) The order forms are on the bulletin 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). 

• We have a Pet Memorial at the Ramada. There is a brick pillar in the southwest corner of the Ramada with a number of memorial plaques for pets attached to it. The plaque is 2.5" x 4" and you can have up to 3 lines of text on it. 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).

Thought For The Day

Events

CONNIE BRANNOCK’S LITTLE HOUSE OF FUNK

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 - 7:00 pm

Connie Brannock’s Little House of Funk specializes in high energy tunes they often refer to as Sonoran Soul and Deep Fried Blues.

FOUR FRESHMEN

Saturday December 2, 2023, 3pm and 7 pm

With a sound centered around a tight 4-part vocal blend, like barbershop but jazzier, the Four Freshmen deliver a Fresh take on every tune they call, from dreamy, crooner-style ballads to swingin’, up-tempo arrangements that make a quartet feel like a big band.  

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Click here: Community Events Calendar

Source: The Far Side

Source: Pinterist

Well, I'm in the emergency room now. Ugh!! Today was not a good day at all. I decided to go horseback riding, to ease the boredom... something I haven't done in awhile. It turned out to be a big mistake!

I got on the horse and started out fine. Nice and slow, but then we went a little faster. Before I knew it, we were going as fast as the horse could go. I couldn't take the pace and fell off. I caught my foot in the stirrup with the horse dragging me. It wouldn't stop. Hit my head, banged up my back and elbow pretty good and tore my shirt.

Thank goodness the kind manager at Walmart came out and unplugged the machine. But, he had the nerve to take the rest of my change so I wouldn't ride the Elephant or Motorcycle. I was also banned from the Merry-go-round.

Thanks Don Hartje

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