Water Aerobics

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Monday Morning Memo

HOA Official Business

EE HOA Board Meeting

There will be an Esperanza Estates HOA Board Meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 1 pm at the Ramada.  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.

Vote on Esperanza Estates Street Parking

From Ken Lindeman

Today, you will receive a separate email from the Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association. Open this email, and you will have access to electronic voting on the “Street Parking” issue.

In the email, you will receive an access code and a password. This shows up below the link for the voting address. Please note, that your access code will be your Lot # and your password will be an abbreviated address (i.e. 179napa). The access code and password must be entered exactly as they appear in the voting request email. You might want to write these down before opening the voting window. 

On the ballot, there is an "information" line under each choice. If you click on that, it will give you more information on the choice to be made. I hope that everyone chooses “Yes” as I believe this will allow our community to retain the neat appearance that we currently have.  If one looks at our streets’ early morning, they are mostly clear of vehicles thereby making it easier and safer for walking and vehicle traffic.

Thanks for participating in this vote. Please let me know if you have questions or problems, Ken Lindeman, 970-232-4129 (text please).

Old Ramada Propane Heaters

From Jim Gardner

There are four OLD propane heaters in the Ramada that are available at no cost. They will need some repair. Most need a thermal coupler to keep running and some straightening of the metal hood. The propane tanks are NOT included. Please send me an email (jg27057@me.com) if you are interested. First come first serve. 

Pavers Project

From Tom Aigner

We have another Paver donation. Thank you, Karen and Peggy

 Once again Karen and Peggy on Excelso have come up with a nice paver donation. This time, some extras from a patio project they just finished. This nice stack was just enough to finish the "Mesquite Park Project" west end. Thanks again, ladies!

Neighborhood News

St Patrick's Day Baked Potato Bar

From Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries 



THE HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICKS' DAY WITH A BAKED POTATO BAR!

You are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a BAKED POTATO BAR hosted by the Hospitality Committee on Monday, March 17th at the Ramada.  Dinner will include a baked potato with toppings (taco meat, broccoli, butter, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, and onions), coleslaw, and dessert. The cost of this fun dinner is $10.00 per plate, which includes complimentary beverages! Our bar will be serving a specialty "HAPPY LEPRECHAUN" drink, along with our regular offerings of wine, beer, soda, and water. The committee also will provide all necessary utensils, cups, and plates.

Happy Hour begins at 4:30 PM and dinner service will begin at 5:00 PM. We kindly ask that you respect the 4:30 start for Happy Hour.  

As always, we encourage you to please bring non-perishable foods to add to our Food Bank collection box.

EE Homes Tour....Save the Date!

From Roberta Bower

The Esperanza Estates Home Tour is back! The Enhancement Committee is planning an Esperanza Estates Home Tour for Sunday, April 6. For just a few hours on Sunday afternoon, several EE neighbors will showcase their lovely homes for EE residents. Tickets for the tour are for EE residents only( $15 each/ 2 for $25 ). A pre-registration form is available at the Ramada. Pick-up date TBA.

Gardeners

From Pat Zehrer and Mary Harp

Welcome Mark and Pat Zehrer. Mark is taking over the Gardeners and Pat will be sending announcements to MMM.

Thank you Rod and Mary Harp for all the great work you both have done in Esperanza Estates.

The Gardeners will meet at 9:00 am on Tuesday morning March 11, at the corner of Esperanza Boulevard and Camino del Portillo, pending inclement weather. We will be planting the remaining plants from the Ramada Sale. Please bring tools for planting.

New members are always welcome to join us. Call or text Mark Zehrer at 952.270.0384 with any questions

Pickleball Skills and Drills

From Sharon Falor, Coach

This is the last series of drills and skills for this season. Series IV will be held on March 11th, and 18th at 11 am. 

Enhancement Committee Meeting

From Jody Hauge

The Enhancement Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 11th at 1 o’clock at the Ramada. We will be discussing the outcome of our Ramada Sale and planning for our next fundraiser which will be the Home Tour scheduled for April 6th. Hope to see everyone there, and potential new members are always welcome.

Book Club

From Hugh Rhine

The book for March is Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson, discussion will be lead by Hugh Rhine. Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 13, 11 am, at the Ramada.

Thirsty Thursday

Come on over for a visit! This is our week for Thirsty Thursday, 4 pm, Thursday, March 13, at the Ramada. Bring your own beverage and whatever else you would like and join friends and neighbors in a nice relaxing respite.

Arts and Crafts Group

From Janet Shown

Members of the EE Arts and Crafts group are eagerly anticipating the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 18, when they'll be creating totems out of ceramics, glass, stones, and other interesting objects. Pat Wolfson has agreed to co-facilitate the meeting. Thanks, Pat! 

Participants: Bring your collected totem components, silicone adhesive or E6000 or E8000 glue, and a placemat or wipable table covering. No drilling required. 

Next up:

April 1: Alcohol ink tiles or canvas led by Susanne Phillips

April 15: Free hanging framed art led by Susanne Phillips

May 6: Clay or paper reverse mold sculptures led by Susanne Phillips

Want to join in the fun for any upcoming class? The EE Arts and Crafts group is open to all interested crafters. RSVP to Janet Shown at jansho@yahoo.com or 720-749-0273.

Ramada Patio and Plant Sale Results

From Claudia Rose

The Enhancement Committee wants to thank all the EE neighbors who donated and purchased items to make our Patio Sale a huge success. The proceeds from the sale came to $5,033.67, not counting a few minor expenses. That will enable the Enhancement Committee to help finance several endeavors in the neighborhood. 

We want to thank Rod Harp, Jim Gardner, and all their volunteers who cleaned the Ramada, moving all the tables and chairs so the area could be used for the sale. We also want to thank Robin and Dean Lockwood for donating much of the jewelry included in the sale. Thank you to the drivers who brought all the boxes of items from the shed to the ramada. It wouldn't have been much of a sale without you. I'm sorry if I have forgotten anyone; we sincerely appreciated all the help we received.

Thought For The Day

Caring Connections

Update on Dave Sielken

Dave and Linda Sielken would like to thank all of you for reaching out to us during Dave's recent illness. Your voices, letters, texts, and emails were so welcome during a tough time. Dave will be home soon but the hard work isn't over. I know he would welcome a short visit from you while he continues to recuperate.. I'll let you know! Love, Linda

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi

Thanks everyone for the donations this week. Very generous of you all.

Aren’t we fortunate that we have enough to give to share? 

Monday Morning Memo

Thanks to John Nesavich for pulling together the Monday Moring Memo again this week. Thanks for your help John!

Green Valley Community Chorus

Green Valley Community Chorus marks 50 years of participation in the local performing arts scene with concerts on March 24 and 25. Tickets are available from EE residents Linda Sielken, lsielken@gmail.com, and Mary Hess, hess325@yahoo.com. 

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