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Welcome to Esperanza Estates
Photo by: Mark Zehrer
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What's Happening
in Esperanza Estates?
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Gardeners
From: Pat Zehrer
Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Esperanza Blvd.
We have 4 Garden Club sessions left before the end of the season. If you have been wondering what it's all about, join us over the next month! Always a fun time, great energy, interesting conversation and a way to meet your EE neighbors.
Hope to see you there!
This group from Wishing Well Park this past week included: Judy Buursma, Becky Ramsey, Mary and Rod Harp, Wayne and Roberta Bower, Kathy Okland, Pat and Mark Zehrer and Kathy Phillip.
Call Mark with any questions (952-270-0384)
Photo by: Mark Zehrer
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Bocce Ball Play
From: Jim Gardner
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Bocce Ball Courts
Bocce Ball will now be a regular event!
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Bocce Ball Courts
From: Tom Aigner
Thanks to the many people this week for contributing to the Bocce Ball Court area:
Scottie Blum, Cyndie Alto, William and Teleda Rodman and Eva Moller for pots and plants to finish off our "Desert Pot Garden" at the new Bocce Ball courts.
Deb and Bob Wright for their rock donation! They will be put to good use.
A gorgeous agave from Sandy and Phil LaVoi.
John Creagh and Andy Aigner for their help on the back gardens of the Bocce Ball courts.
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Enhancement Committee Meeting
From: Jody Hauge
Date: Tuesday, April 6
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Ramada
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Thirsty Thursday
Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Ramada. This is a no-host event, which means BYOB and snacks, and we all help with the cleanup. Please pitch in as much as you can before you leave.
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Ramada Sale Donations
From: Claudia Rose
The Enhancement Committee will be having a donation drop off. This will be the final scheduled time until next fall. Please remember that we cannot accept clothing, electonics, or furniture.
We want to thank everyone for the amazing items we have already received for next spring's sale.
The proceeds will be used to support ongoing enhancements in our neighborhood.
Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Where: Shed by pickleball courts
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Pickleball End of Season Party
From: Gloria Creagh
The Pickleball Club members have set the date for our End of the Season party.
Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 4:00
Where: Ramada
Who: All past and current pickleball players & spouses
Attendees are asked to bring a salad, hors d'oeuvre, or dessert.
Also, bring your own beverage and table setting (plates, silverware, napkins, cup).
If you have any questions, please call Gloria Creagh at (920) 323-1646.
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Pickleball Beginners
From: Jim Gardner
At our last Pickleball meeting, we were asked when the next beginner training will be.
The next weekly training is going to be scheduled for next fall.
In the meantime...
Do you have a paddle but don't know where to start?
You want to get started but don't know what you need?
You hear the fun at the courts, but aren't sure how to join in?
Do you need to understand the basics of the game?
If there is some interest we will offer a two hour session to get you started.
Please email Jim Gardner @ jg27057@me.com
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Congratulations to our EE Pickleball Team
The EE team are proud winners of the AZ Southern Regional and State Silver Medal!!
Congrats Team!!
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SAVE THE DATE!
From: Robin Lockwood
Please mark your calendars for the Hospitality Committee's upcoming event!
"Life's a Beach" Event
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: bar opens at 4:30 p.m.
dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per plate
We would like to invite everyone to our upcoming "Life's a Beach" event, hosted by the EE Hospitality Committee.
We will be grilling 1/3 lb. hamburgers and 1/4 lb. hotdogs, and a limited number of veggie burgers. Also provided are sides of baked beans, potato salad, chips, and a dessert. There will be grilled onions and plenty of condiments and other toppings for you to choose from.
We provide plates, napkins, utensils and complimentary beverages! (wine, beer, water, soda with each paid meal.
The cost of this event is $12.00 (cash please).
We encourage beach vacation wear (Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, etc).
We would love to see you there! You are welcome to invite friends and company to enjoy this springtime fun with the EE community!
As always, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable donation for our local Food Bank.
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Wildlife Reminders
From: Jim Gardner, Recreational Facilities Director
Second Reminder
The wildlife at EE are out in force.
A couple of reminders:
The Ramada has seen a group of javelinas with babies visiting after dark. Be aware if you are going for an evening swim.
Please put the garbage cans back behind the garbage area gate after events to prevent easy access by javelina.
The snakes are out.
Photo by Jim Gardner
If you put a Pickleball outside the court in the bushes, please use the rake or the ball stick to retrieve them.
At the Bocce courts stay aware. If you play corn hole, it is a good idea to check under the boards before you reach in.
A Gila Monster was removed by the snake patrol from a del Norte yard on Sunday 3/29. They are poisonous and bites are very painful.
Most of us are very aware of our wildlife, but guests may not be. No fear of wildlife, just be aware. They want to avoid us as well.
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Vacation Checklist from Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers
From: John Nesavich
As snow birds leave, John has included a checklist provided by the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers of Green Valley. You may also want to contact them to set up a home security check at no charge.
Other great groups to reach out to: The Santa Rita Fire Dept. for residential lockbox (520.625.9400), smoke and batter replacement (520.393.7505). More info can be found on all of their websites.
gvsav.org
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WE WISH SAM SIMONSON ALL THE BEST!
We wish long time EE resident Sam Simonson a heartfelt goodbye as he leaves Esperanza Estates to live in his Minnetonka, MN home full time.
He and his wife, June, moved into their home on Del Norte in 1998. June passed away in 2011, but Sam has continued to live here for the winter months. Both Sam and June were very involved in our EE community. The fund raising garage sales they had with other residents at that time eventually led to the formation of the Enhancement Committee. They were well known for their fabulous Bingo New Year's parties, and Sam has continued to serve EE as part of the Hospitality committee. Sam is an active member of the Green Valley Optimist Club and Desert Hills Lutheran Church. His favorite volunteer job was serving lunches at Crossroads Mission in Nogales, AZ.
Sam will vacating his home of 26 years right after Easter and moving in with his daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Dean Lockwood, for a few days before he says his good-byes on April 11th.
We send him all of our love.
Sam, you have been a great neighbor to eveyone!
| Welcome to Esperanza Estates | |
Esperanza Estates welcomes our new neighbors! We look forward to meeting you at our various events which are always fun and a great way to meet your neighbors. We are a community of volunteers so if you are interested in joining the Garden Club, Enhancement Committee, Hospitality Committee, Rock Monkeys and others, please reach out!
Kelly and Cynthia Hawkins
Richard and Joanne Brown
Steve and Bonnie Dektor
Roger and Cindy Hanson
Douglas and Julie Wheat
Steven and Cheryl Jones
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Food Donations
From: Sandy LaVoi
We ask for donations of non-perishable foods for the local food shelf, if you are able. Please bring it to any event at the Ramada.
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Our Pride and Joy of Esperanza Estates: Mountain View Park
Photos by Mark Zehrer
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