Monday Morning Memo

December 23, 2024

Esperanza Estates

Esperanza Estates Website

What's Happening This Week

in Esperanza Estates?

Pickleball Scheduled Play

Everyday

8:00 am to noon

Pickleball Courts

Orphans' Christmas Dinner

Wednesday

1:00 pm

Ramada

HOA Official Business

Directors Election

From Ken Lindeman, HOA Secretary

It's time to dust off your computer and dig back through your emails to last Monday when you received an email from Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association - Vote Now.

We have five volunteers running for three positions in our Director election. They deserve three minutes of your time to show them you are interested in how our HOA is managed. 30% or 110 property owners had voted as of 12/19/2024. That leaves 240 left to vote. That's a big number. Please take the time to open this email and vote. We need you to try, because we will be having another vote coming up this Spring where we will need full participation.

Should you have questions on how to make this happen, I am always available at eesecy@gmail.com to provide assistance.

A sincere Thank You. Your Secretary, Ken Lindeman.

Yard Trimmings Pick Up

From Cyndie Alto

The Points West crew will NOT pick up trimmings this next week. The next day that they will pick up yard trimmings will be Friday, January 3rd. They will start back on normal yard trimmings pick up starting Wednesday, January 8th.

Titan Trash Pickup

Esperanza Estates' weekly trash pick-up day is Wednesday which falls on Christmas Day and New Years Day. Therefore, there will be a one-day delay for pick-up, which means our trash will be picked up on Thursdays, December 26 and January 2.

Titan has had several customers with questions regarding cards/gifts for their crew. They recommend to label your card/gift as “GV crew.”

*Please note that Christmas trees are not accepted for pick-up.

Help with Website

From Kevin Welsh

The HOA is in the process of upgrading the Website software to a much easier site to navigate and maintain. We are looking for an individual to post changes when the project is complete. A laptop and software will be provided. Please contact Kevin Welsh, welsh.kj@gmail.com, if you would like to help.

Green Valley Council Report

From Hugh Rhine, EE Representative

A few key takeaways from the December GVC meeting:

Supervisor Christy reported that The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions has established the Resiliency and Mitigation Council. This Council will focus on Homeowners Insurance availability and affordability, which has become an issue especially in wildfire prone areas. Of all AZ counties only Pima county has a member on this Council. Carmine DeBonis Jr., Deputy Pima County Administrator, has been appointed to the council.
Since Suntran Shuttle ridership between GV and Tucson is trending up, Supervisor Christy will be proposing an increase in these services.
Supervisor Christy read a proclamation honoring the services of Tom Berezny Gyears service in the SAV. The new SAV Commander will be Deanna Lindeman who has been the training manager and instructor.
Freeport McMoran representative presented SAV a check for $68,000 that is to be used for the vehicle fleet of the SAV.
Cari Olvera, the Chief Nursing Officer of Northwest Hospital, introduced the new General Surgeon, Alharith Aljanabi, MD.

Special Event This Week

Orphans' Christmas Dinner

From Lynn Noble and Connie Scorza

WHEN: December 25, 2024

TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Ramada

RSVP by December 23

CONTACT: Connie Scorza – 541-647-8755 or Lynn Noble – 406-794-2509 If no answer please leave a voicemail, or text, and we will get back to you.

Please join us for 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 50 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, maindish, vegetable/salad, or dessert. Please RSVP by 12/23/2024 so we have an idea of how many tables need to be set up.

This is a BYOB (and glassware). Plates, napkins and utensils will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! Merry Christmas!

Neighborhood News

Arts and Crafts Group

From Janet Shown

You can do-odle this! Learn the gratifying techniques of Doodle Art at the next session of the EE Arts and Crafts group Tuesday, January 7th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Ramada. Local artist Susanne Phillips will continue her step by step instruction in doodling with finesse. Missed the first session of this three week class? No problem. Susanne will provide individualized coaching for all levels. Please RSVP by Jan. 4 to Janet Shown at jansho@yahoo.com or 720-749-0273.

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

Gardeners will be on break through the rest of 2024. All of you Garden Helpers enjoy your holidays and we wish you a wonderful New Year ahead! We'll see you when we resume January 6, 2025.

Contact Rod Harp at 520-329-9103 if you have any questions.

Cribbage

From Hugh Rhine

Since it falls on the holidays, Cribbage Group is canceled for the next two weeks. Our next Cribbage Group will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2 pm, at the Ramada.

Pickleball Skills and Drills

From Sharon Falor

The next Pickleball Skills and Drills will be on Tuesday, January 7 from 11:00 - 12:00 noon on the EE courts. Players interested in improving their games through footwork, paddle development skills, and an understanding of court coverage are welcome to attend. Several sessions of Drills are being offered....1/7, 1/14, and 1/21. All levels are welcome.

Water Therapy

From Sharon Falor

The next Water Therapy class will be Wednesday, January 8 from 8:30 - 9:30 am at the EE Pool. This class is for anyone struggling with mobility or struggling to become more active. The Chair Lift is available if stairs are preventing you from using our beautiful pool. Classes are being offered on 1/8, 1/15, and 1/22.

Hospitality Meeting Coming Up!

From Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries

There will be a meeting of the Hospitality Committee on Monday, January 9th at 11 AM at the Ramada. We will be discussing the events that are coming up in 2025. We welcome new members who are interested in helping with the large events we put on at the Ramada. We'd love to have you join us!

Annual Golf Cart Parade and

Festive Thirsty Thursday

As always, the Golf Cart Parade was a hoot, and we had a festive crowd at Festive Thirsty Thursday. Pictures tell the story!

Winter Solstice Bonfire

On our beautiful evening last Saturday, a group of around twenty EE folks gathered around the bonfire at Esperanza Estates (Flag) Park to welcome the Winter Solstice. This is the way to do Winter! Maybe the bonfire will become an EE tradition?

Caring Connections

Steve Kelly

We received word recently from his daughter, Pam, that former long time resident, Steve Kelly, who lived on Ensalmo, passed away in December at 94 years of age in Monument, CO. Our most sincere condolences to Steve's family and friends. Cards can be sent to: Laverne Kahnt, 55 Beacon Lite Road, Apt. 107, Monument, Co 80132.

Vic Silva

Vic Silva, EE resident on Del Norte, passed away on December 12 at Banner University Hospital. Vic and his wife, Carol, moved here in 2020. Vic always had a smile and a good word and will be missed. Potential plans for a Spring service will be announced later. Our most sincere condolences to Carol and Vic's children, family, and friends.

777 World Marathon Challenge

From Molly Sheridan

I am your neighbor, Molly Sheridan. I moved to Circulo Del Norte street in June and love it here. You may have seen me running through the neighborhood. I want to let the Esperanza Community know that I will be running for a World Record next month attempting to be the oldest woman to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days in The World Marathon Challenge event. You can read about it here. I leave for South Africa on January 24. The first marathon starts January 31 when we fly to Antarctica and run there. The next marathon is Cape Town, then Perth. Australia, Dubai, Madrid, then Brazil and ending with the last marathon in Miami. 7 consecutive days.

Our very best wishes and good luck to Molly on her ambitious and exciting quest!