Monday Morning Memo

Regalo Owls

Photo by: Mary Unterbrink

February 23, 2026

Esperanza Estates

Esperanza Estates Website

What's Happening

in Esperanza Estates?

Pickleball Scheduled Play

Everyday

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Pickleball Courts

Creative Writing

Monday

9:30 a.m.

779 W Circulo Napa

Gardeners

Arts and Crafts

Tuesday

9:00 a.m.

Tuesday

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Flag Park

Janet Shown's Home

Pickleball Club Skill Sessions

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.

Pickleball Courts

Cribbage

Tuesday

2:00 p.m.

Ramada

Water Aerobics

Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday

2:00 p.m.

Pool

Thirsty Thursday

Sunday Ladder League

Thursday

4:00 p.m.

Sunday

12:00

Ramada

Pickleball Courts

Official Business

Plant Clippings

From: Cyndie Alto, Common Area Maintenance Director

Questions about when and where to put your plant clippings?

Clippings should be put out Tuesday night at the curb. Please put them in a bag, small garbage can or a box and make it obvious that it is trimmings so the guys can empty into the truck instead of picking up small pieces.

Depending on where they are working that Wednesday, the clippings might not be picked up until the end of day on Wednesday.

Remember, we are paying them by the hour to do landscape work and the clippings pick up is a gift to residents if you do your own trimming.

IF you hire someone to trim your yard, they are responsible for taking all of the trimmings with them.

Please call me with any questions at (509-881-7569).

Ramada Cleaning

From: Jim Gardner, Recreational Facilities Director

Volunteers needed to clean the Ramada.

Date: March 4th

Time: 10:00 a.m.

If you can help, email Jim at jg27057@me.com

Neighborhood News

Gardeners

From: Pat Zehrer

Tuesday, February 24 at 9:00 am

Location: EE Park/Flag Park (Esperanza and Holgado)

If it rains we will cancel!

Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged.

Contact Mark Zehrer (952.270.0384) with questions.

The Gardeners will have plants for sale during the March 13 Enhancement Committee's March Madness Silent Auction. The money we raise helps fund equipment, supplies and gas for the Amigo.

Photo by: Mark Zehrer

EE Arts and Crafts Group

From: Janet Shown

Next up: Let's bead together

Time and date: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, February 24

Location: Janet Shown's home

We'll be creating suncatchers, jewelry or home decor. First-timers to experts welcome. Bring your own supplies or you are welcome to use some of Janet's. I have seed, glass, stone and focal beads, pearls, findings, tools and clasps to share.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Shown at jansho@yahoo.com or 720-749-0273 to reserve your spot.

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday 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.

Save the Date: Friday, March 13

March Madness Silent Auction/Dessert Buffet

From: Roberta Bower

The Esperanza Estates Enhancement Committee will hold a March Madness Silent Auction/Dessert Buffet, on March 13.

There will be an amazing array of items donated by your talented and generous friends and neighbors. Of course, all proceeds will benefit the EE community.

Looking for Treasures

If you have any collectibles, art, wine, jewelry, gift certificates or other unique items that your neighbors would desire, we are anxious to receive your donation for this event.

Please contact any committee member or Roberta Bower (520-405-4629) or

Kay Larson (651-357-2850).

You will be able to bid on some amazing items like these three awesome donations!

A framed 62 x 28 Robert Dertz

"Historic Tucson Doors"

Or beautifully Designed Notecards

Or Tea for Two

Enhancement Committee Vintage Quilt Raffle

From: Deb Wright

Raffle Drawing March 13 at the Enhancement March Madness Silent Auction

Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 tickets for $10.00.

Handmade in 1940, the quilt is in mint condition. It measures 78" x 84" and has an appraisal value of $950.

For tickets and more information, call Cindy Johnson (605-830-0525)

Kathy Phillipy (425-478-7890)

Rock Monkeys

From: Tom Aigner

The Rock Monkeys are starting the landscaping phase of the new Bocce Ball Park.

If you have any desert plants in fun southwest pots and would like to donate, we will be creating a garden like the one pictured.

Please contact me at (720-518-9505).

Photo by Tom Aigner

The Rock Monkeys have been busy with initial landscaping of the new Bocce Courts/Gardens. Participants include Don Hartje, William Rodman, Steve Darrington and Tom Aigner.

Rock Monkey William Rodman looks at what will be the rest of his day!

Photos by: Mark Zehrer and Tom Aigner

Good to Know

Pull Tab Reminder

From: Lynn Theder

Reminder to all EE residents.

There is a coffee can at the Ramada with slit to accommodate your pull tabs. We collect the pull tabs and take them to a local scout troop who then takes them to a Macdonald House where families live while their loved ones are in hospitals for long term care.

Cardboard Recyling

From: Kathy Stocker

Reminder to all EE residents.

Cardboard can be recycled at the Sahuarita Food Bank.They will even accept boxes that aren't flattened. The food bank sells the cardboard to help offset their operating costs. The donation spot is open 24/7.

Photo by: Kathy Stocker

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