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Half Moon at Sunset

Thanks Gloria Creagh

November 18, 2024

Esperanza Estates

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What's Happening in Esperanza Estates?

Pickleball I	Everyday 8:00 am	Pickleball Courts
Pickleball II	Everyday 10:00 am	Pickleball Courts
HOA Board Meeting	Monday 1:00 pm	Ramada
Gardeners	Tuesday 8:30 am	Portillo Park Bridge
Arts and Crafts	Tuesday 1:00 pm	Ramada
Cribbage	Wednesday 2:00 pm	Ramada
Thirsty Thursday	Thursday 4:00 pm	Ramada

HOA Official Business

HOA Board Meeting

The EE HOA Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Monday, November 18, at 1 pm at the Ramada. Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of the month.

All residents are invited and encouraged to attend. These meetings are the best opportunity to learn what's happening in our HOA. If you have something you'd like discussed in the meeting, please contact Kevin Welsh, HOA Board President, to have your item placed on the agenda....Kevin Welsh, 520-223-3861, welsh.kj@gmail.com.

EE HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA

November 18, 2024

Quorum Determination

Approval of Minutes

Treasurer's Report

Committee Reports:

Kevin Welsh - Finance Review
Debbie Ries - Architectural Control
Dave Sielken - Capital Projects
Cyndie Alto - Common Area Maintenance
Rod Harp - Gardeners
Hugh Rhine - Green Valley Council
Sharon Falor - Recreational Facilities
Deb Wright -Neighborhood Relations
Robin Lockwood - Hospitality
John Nesavich – Welcome Corps
Jodi Hauge - Enhancement Team

Old Business:

Flag Park car accident status update
Director election update
Status update on Pool gate locks
Status update on Solar heating repairs

New Business:

2025 Budget presentation – Approval/Disapproval
Upgrade irrigation system in Shade Tree Park

Adjournment

2025 Board Member Election

From Ken Lindeman, HOA Board Secretary

Status – One volunteer and one incumbent are set to run for three positions. Esperanza Estates Home Owners Association is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Nine volunteers are on this Board. Each year the HOA has an election for three new Board members. The term for a Board member is three years. EEHOA has 340 property owners. We need more volunteers to make this an election. Or we can vote like we do judges and leave one position blank. This community can do better than that.

My name is Ken Lindeman and I am chairing the nominating committee for the 2025 election. I would like to encourage residents to volunteer for this Board by entering their name for this upcoming election. Please contact me at 970-577-3395 or email me at eesecy@gmail.com if you would like to have your name on the ballot.

Garden Club

From Kevin Welsh, HOA Board President

Rod Harp has given notice that he is resigning from all Garden Club duties due to age, injuries, and other commitments effective March of next year. Rod and his wife, Mary, have worked tirelessly for years on our landscape with the Garden Club and they have made many wonderful improvements in the HOA. His leadership and efforts will be sorely missed.

Fortunately, the Garden Club has 6 months to transition a replacement, so Rod's knowledge is not lost. The Club always welcomes new members and hopefully someone from the Club will step forward to lead this dedicated group.

Pool Maintenance

From Jim Gardner

I am looking for a person who could be the backup for me for opening, closing and daily checking of the pool. There are times when I may not be available, and it would be good to have someone who could cover for me. I can be contacted at 952-232-7555 or email jg27057@me.com.

Community Directories

From Ken Lindeman

Just in case "snowbirds" didn't get a directory or new property owners would like a directory, I will have sixteen Green Valley Community 2024 Directories available at the Ramada this Monday. Once they are gone, they are gone as Directories will not be printed anymore.

Neighborhood News

Veterans' Day Celebration

We are fortunate in Esperanza Estates to have many military veterans among our residents. We are grateful for the service of all our Veterans. It was an honor to recognize their sacrifice for our country and celebrate them last week with a delicious dessert reception, compliments of our Hospitality Committee. Thank you to the Hospitality Committee for organizing this special event.

Hospitality Needs Empty Wine Bottles

The Hospitality Committee is collecting clear 750 ml wine bottles (not green or dark) for the decor for an upcoming event.

We would need them before Thanksgiving. We will need at least 25.

Please either drop them off at the Ramada marked "Hospitality", or call Debbie Ries at 520-425-530-6384 or Robin Lockwood at 612-618-5582. We thank you in advance if you can help us out!

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet at 8:30 am on Tuesday morning, November 19th, at Portillo Park Bridge (next to 301 Portillo). Bring tools for weeding, pruning and clean-up. New members are always welcome to join us. Call or text Rod Harp at 520.329.9103 with any questions.

Arts and Crafts

From Janet Shown

Whether you are an experienced watercolor artist or a wannabe and total newbie, you'll enjoy the next EE Arts and Crafts Group project. Join us for:

Making Watercolor Holiday Cards

Led by local artist, Susanne Phillips, aka "Sucasso"

Tuesday, November 19

1 pm - 3:30 pm

Gather at the EE Ramada

Bring your own refreshments

Wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on, or an apron

Supplies will be provided by Susanne, although you are welcome to bring your own paints or supplies. No cost, but we agreed to offer individual gratuities for Susanne.

We have many great activities planned for the arts and crafts group through May. Interested or have a friend who may be interested? Contact Janet Shown at jansho@yahoo.com or 720-749-0273.

Thirsty Thursday

Our next Thirsty Thursday happy hour will be Thursday, November 21, 4 pm at the Ramada. This is a casual, no-host get together where everyone brings their own beverages and food. Come on over for a visit!

Almost Time to Decorate Your Lamp Posts For the Holidays...

We Have New Elves!!

From Gloria Creagh

A long standing tradition in our Esperanza Estates HOA is having our street lamp posts festively decorated from Thanksgiving to New Years.

For new owners, you will need the electrical plug-in, which goes in the light bulb socket of the lamp post. This allows you to plug in your string of lights that turn on at dusk. You then can creatively decorate your light post.

If you are unable to take on this decorating task, we have volunteer Enhancement Elves to assist you. They will decorate your post for just $15.00 if you supply the decorations. If we supply the decorations, we suggest a $25.00 donation. Everything belongs to you when we take the decorations down.

ELVES: John and Gloria Creagh with assistants, Lynn Noble, Susan Southwick, and George Robson

WHEN: We begin right after Thanksgiving. The deadline for requesting this service is December 5th. To answer questions, please call Gloria Creagh at (920) 323-1646

Retirement from Elf Duty-Jackie and Gary

Esperanza Estates residents thank Jackie and Gary Rautio for their twelve years of helping residents decorate their lamp posts for the Christmas season. Jackie stated they made this decision to retire from this duty before deciding to move closer to family. Thank you both for your years of helping to brighten our neighborhood at Christmas.

Book Club

From Hugh Rhine

We had a unique Book Club meeting this month with a visit from local author, Christopher Valen. Christopher has published twelve books, and he shared interesting insights about his history, the writing process, and marketing his work. What a privilege to get to meet the author! Many thanks to Christopher and to all who attended.

Please note our reading list for the next few months. We still need to add books for April and May....open for suggestions!

December: After Annie by Anna Quindlen, discussion lead by Lisa Perry
January: Medger and Myrlie by Joy Anne Reid, discussion lea by Kathy Lindeman
February: Book To Be Determined, discussion lead by Linda Sielken
March: The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson, discussion lead by Mary Anne Strauss

Hospitality Committee Cleans Ramada Kitchen

Kudos to the Hospitality Committee volunteers who gathered at the Ramada kitchen last week and gave it a good scrubbing! We are grateful to these EE friends who give so much of their time to keep our Ramada kitchen in tip top shape, and they host fabulous neighborhood events. Thank you all!!

Caring Connections

Food Shelf

From Sandy LaVoi

Thanks to everyone for the generous donations to the food shelf. Your donations are greatly appreciated!

100th Birthday Celebration....Save the Date, December 1!

Erna Mainhardt, mother of Gloria Creagh, will be turning 100 years young on November 24th. Gloria and John are hosting a birthday celebration for Erna on Sunday, December 1st at the Ramada from 1:00 until 3:00 pm. You are all invited to come to the Ramada to wish Erna a Happy 100th birthday and enjoy birthday cake, coffee, lemonade, or water. No gifts, please.

Gloria would like to present her Mom with 100 birthday cards. If you'd like to participate, please deliver your card to Gloria at 1051 Excelso. Please feel free to save a stamp and drop your card off in the container inside their gate.

Good to Know

El Tour de Tucson, Nov 23 Road Closures

El Tour de Tucson is on Saturday, November 23, this year. Around 9000 cyclists are expected to participate. El Tour starts at 7 am, and all routes will close at 4:30 pm.

In the Green Valley area, the roads that are on the course are:

• Westbound and eastbound Continental (between CPAC and Duval Mine Rd): 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

• Northbound Mission (Duval Mine Rd to Helmet Peak Rd): 9:30 am – 2:25pm.

On and off ramps from I19 onto these roads will also be affected.

For more information check the El Tour de Tucson website.