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Christmas in Esperanza Estates

Lynn Theder spotted this Nativity Scene at the Pizza Oven and these Santa Trees along the EE trail. EE Elves at work...check it out!!

Pictures from Hugh Rhine

Annual EE Golf Cart Parade and

Festive Thirsty Thursday

WHEN: Thursday, December 21

TIME:

Parade, 3:00 pm, EE Neighborhood

Festive Thirsty Thursday, 4:00 pm, Ramada

"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," and he's going to lead the Esperanza Estates Golf Cart Parade!

Santa’s arriving Thursday December 21 at 3:00 pm. The jolly old soul will lead the parade of decked out "Sleighs" of all sorts.....Golf Carts, Scooters, Bikes, Hot Cars, Walkers, and whatever "Moves You"!

Find your stockings and ugly sweaters; your garland and lights; Christmas trees, elves and reindeers; decorations a plenty are needed for this flight!!! 

All are welcome, so get those sleigh’s decorated and join in the merriment.

Or, plan to welcome the event from your driveway/yard....what's a parade without an audience?

Parade participants assemble at Flag Park at 2:45 pm for a 3:00 pm PARADE start!! After the parade is a festive 4:00 pm THIRSTY THURSDAY gathering

for all.

Esperanza Estates' Orphan's Christmas Dinner

WHEN: Monday, December 25 TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Ramada

PLEASE RSVP BY 12/22 TO

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!

EE HOA Board Meeting

Monday, December 18th, 1 pm, Ramada

The EE HOA Board meeting is Monday, December 18, 1 pm, at the Ramada. All residents are welcome 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 Dave Sielken, HOA President, dwsielken@gmail.com. Minutes from the last Board meeting can be seen on the Esperanza Estates Website.

EEHOA BOARD MEETING AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 16, 2023

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

EEHOA Board of Directors Election

From Ken Lindeman, EEHOA Board Secretary, 970-232-4129

Property owners now should have received their ballots for the Board of Directors election. If you have not received a ballot, please contact Ken Lindeman. All ballots must be received at PO Box 181 or at the mail box in the Ramada no later than January 8, 2024. It's important to read the voting instructions enclosed with your ballot. There is only one ballot, one vote, per property. Bio's for each candidate can be accessed at Board Candidate Statements. Please take a few minutes to read the messages from the candidates.

Webmaster Needed for Esperanza Estates

Esperanza Estates is seeking a Webmaster to manage our EE website. Our current webmaster would like to phase out of this responsibility. We would like to find someone (maybe more than one) in our EE community who has experience with website development and website management. If you are interested, please contact Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com, 720-201-9260.

HOA Dues for 2024 Due Jan 1

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

This is a friendly reminder that 2024 HOA Dues are due on January 1, 2024. Thanks to everyone who has already paid...it is greatly appreciated. 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.  

Pool Closed but Spa is Open

From Gary Rautio

Just a reminder, the Esperanza Estates pool is closed until further notice due to mechanical problems. It's likely it will be closed until the end of the month.

Good news...the Spa is open for use. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience.

Pickleball Skills and Drills Time Change

From Sharon Falor

Because of our HOA Board meeting on Monday, the 18th at 1:00 pm, this week’s skills and drills for Beginners will be combined with Intermediate and Advanced players. Instruction on Monday, the 18th, will begin at 3:00 pm.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the future Beginner sessions will move from a 1:00 start time to a 1:30 start time. Since Christmas is on Monday, our next class will be on Jan.1st. Beginning on the 1st of January, arrive at 1:15 and get warmed up! 

Stay Calm, and Pickle ON!

Coach

Yoga Classes At EE

From Patty Adler, 303-570-3159

The first EE Ramada chair yoga class is Wednesday, December 20th at 9:30 am. 

We need sturdy armless chairs for our future chair yoga classes. Our first class will begin with stretching and effective breathing techniques, and we can use the chairs at the Ramada. But, we will need more appropriate chairs for future classes. If you have chairs, please contact Patty.

For those interested in Mat Base Hatha Yoga classes, our first class is Saturday, December 23, at 10:00 am at the Ramada. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 Mexican blankets, 2 yoga blocks and a yoga strap for class.

All my classes for EE residents are free (donations not necessary but appreciated). I am a 200 hour (CYT) certified yoga teacher. I teach in yoga studios and senior centers in Colorado and also here at our GV Rec centers. It is my honor to pass along both physical and mental health benefits yoga can offer to all of us. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon.

EE Book Club

From Hugh Rhine

Our next EE Book Club meeting will be Thursday, January 11, 11 am, at the Ramada. Everyone is welcome. We hope you will join us!

Our book selection for January is Fallen Leaves by Will Durant, likely informed in part by his wife, Ariel. Durant offers his insights on a vast selection of issues of interest such as morals, sex, war, politics and art, including his conclusions about the problems and joys we face as a species. In his 60 yrs of research and writing Durant was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian known for his 11 volume "Story of Civilization." Many of his books were written in collaboration with his wife, Ariel.

This book, written mostly in the 10 years before his death in 1981, was inspired by "curious readers who have challenged me to speak my mind on the timeless questions of human life and fate." Curiously, it was lost until discovered by his grand daughter thirty-two years after his death.

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners' Work Parties are on hold and will resume after the holidays on January 2, 2024. Until then, have a very wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!

Mingle and Jingle Holiday Party SMILES!!

Our EE Holiday Party last week, hosted by our Hospitality Committee, was a festive, fun, fabulous holiday celebration! Lots of delicious food, a drawing for Debbie Ries' delightful centerpieces, an Ugliest Ugly Sweater contest, and lots of holiday cheer and smiling faces among the 110+ Minglers. Many thanks to our EE Hospitality Committee for putting on yet another triumphant event....you guys JINGLE!

Thanks to Robin Lockwood, Marla Ries, Jim Stavneak, and Hugh Rhine for the pictures

Caring Connections

Ginny Sollars

We are sorry to learn that Ginny Sollars (Napa), passed away on December 10. Ginny and her husband, Jim, have been residents of Esperanza Estates since 2017. Ginny was an accomplished author and poet, originally from Montana. Her obituary can be seen on the Green Valley News website. Our sincere condolences and best wishes to Jim, daughter Kim, and family and friends.

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi

Once again, the generous food donations from Esperanza Estates residents is benefiting so many in need. Your donations that were dropped off at the Ramada and brought to the Holiday party were delivered to the local Community Food Bank, who provides food to the needy throughout the year. Thank you so very much.

Events

VERY VINTAGE CHRISTMAS: With Heather Stricker

Wednesday December 20, 2023

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the holidays in this special concert experience! Starring professional vocalist, Heather Stricker, this show will feature popular music from your favorite vintage holiday films, records, and artists.

Click here for more information about CPAC events

Source: Fork to Spoon

Source: Rudolph's Warehouse

Source: Little Bit Wildlife Rescue

Source: Madras' Dashing Doxies

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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