Image by Bobbie Wallace

Monday Morning Memo

November 03, 2025

Esperanza Estates

Esperanza Estates Website

Official Business

Disposal of Motor Oil

From Kevin Welsh, President

   The Shell station on Esperanza no longer accepts used motor oil for recycling; however, the local Walmart does. Please do not put any motor oil out for collection by Titan Trash.

Neighborhood News

Cribbage is cancelled

From Hugh Rhine

Cribbage is canceled this week. There will be an announcement in the MMM when it starts up again.

Gardeners

source: Pat Zehrer

Gardeners will meet on Tuesday, 11/4 @8am

We’ll start on the corner of Esperanza and Portillo.. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged!!

^{We will be gone in November and December, returning in January.}

If you have the inclination, you can grab a bucket and pull some weeds while we are away.

^{Esperanza Estates is known for its beautiful gardens and community volunteerism. Without volunteers, the gardens would need to be taken care by a service which would increase our HOA dues.}

We hope you will join us in the new year for 1 hour of fun weed-pulling and great conversation on Tuesdays.

Gardening with a group is fun, healthy. and extremely rewarding. So please pick up your gloves and help us keep EE beautiful."

^{Have a wonderful holiday season!}

If you have any questions, please call me @ 952.270.0384

Mark Zehrer

We found these Glasses by Monument Park. I have put them by the pool sign on the desk.

Thirsty Thursday

We will have Thirsty Thursday this week, November 6th, at 4 pm, at the Ramada. We'll keep the same no-host plan, which means BYOB and snacks, and we all help with the cleanup.

Just a note about cleanup....since we don't have a host, we all need to pitch in and put the Ramada back in order when we leave. That means moving the chairs and tables back, picking up the pillows, cleaning the kitchen area, throwing away our trash, etc. Please pitch in as much as you can before you leave.

Hope to see you there!

EE Arts and Crafts Sale

Source: Debbie Reis

It’s that time of year again! The Annual Arts and Crafts sale at the Ramada will be Saturday, December 6th, 2025. If anyone is interested in having a table, please call Debbie Ries at 425-530-6384 or email debbieries524@gmail.com It will be first come first serve basis for the tables. The price for a table usually runs around $10 based on ad prices for the event.

Arts and Crafts Group

Source: Janet Shown

EE Arts and Crafts Group

The Esperanza Estates Arts and Crafts Group invites you to join in the fun of crafting in an atmosphere of creativity and camaraderie. Please RSVP to sign up, get more information, or join the email list for weekly updates about coming activities by contacting Janet Shown at 720-749-0273 or jansho@yahoo.com.

Who: For most activities, anyone can join with an RSVP at least a day before. EE residence is not required, and you are welcome to bring friends. Some activities may have a participation limit, so RSVP early.

What: Crafting activities suitable for all levels of talent and knowledge. Novices to experts welcome.

When:  10 a.m. - noonish, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning November 11. The schedule begins with holiday cards and home decorations. Group members will decide on dates for upcoming activities at each meeting. Don't forget to join the email list to get these updates.

Where: EE Ramada or member homes, depending on weather and other considerations. To learn about alternate locations on any given date, RSVP for that event or join the email list for regular updates and reminders.

Why: For the fun of it!

$ Details: There's no cost to join the group. Some projects may require expenditures for your own materials, but it will typically be less than $20. If we have a leader who shares their particular expertise, it is customary to provide a gratuity. 

Projects:

November 11: Watercolor holiday cards 

November 25: Holiday decor

Hummingbird fountain 

Wrapped rocks 

Flower painting from a plastic bag 

Small rock art 

Twig art 

String or yarn lamps and bowls 

Rock mountain scenes 

Suncatchers and fairy wands 

Spray-painted or paint-dipped art from plants and twigs 

Painted rock scenes and animals 

Sun prints from leaves, twigs, and flowers

COFFEE AND DESSERT TO HONOR OUR EE VETERANS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!   From Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries

The Hospitality Committee would like to invite our veterans and everyone in Esperanza Estates for COFFEE AND DESSERT at the Ramada on Veterans' Day, Tuesday, November 11th at 1 PM. Please join us on the special day of recognition and honor for our neighbors who have served our country in the Armed Forces. This event is complimentary. We encourage you to please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.

Enhancement Committee

Source: Jody Hauge



The Enhancement Team will hold its meeting on November 4th, the first Tuesday of November, at the Ramada at 1:00 p.m. This will be our first meeting since last Spring, and I am excited about getting back to planning and doing some fun things to raise money and enhance our community.

If any of you are interested in joining this team, please come to the meeting and see what we are about. We are always looking for new members, and it is a great way to meet people and volunteer in our one-of-a-kind, amazing community. Please call Jody Hauge with any questions at 701-226-0022

Pickelball News

Source: Sharon Falor

GO EE! The Esperanza Estates Pickleball Team will compete in APPL Nationals at El Mirage on November 6th and 7th! Kudos to all the players who have been training in the heat for this exciting but challenging opportunity. For a community of our size, this is a remarkable accomplishment. Congratulations to all who have competed or will compete.

Welcome to Esperanza Estates Pickleball, the HOME OF THE 2025 65+ MIXED STATE CHAMPIONS! 

Every winter, we offer Beginner, Intermediate, and Competitive pickleball instruction. Our BEGINNER drills and skills will begin on Tuesday, January 6th, and will meet for 6 consecutive Tuesdays at 11:00. The INTERMEDIATE drills and skills will begin on January 6th and meet for 6 consecutive Tuesdays at 1:30. Each session is 90 minutes in duration. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, eye protection, and dress in active clothing and footwear. COMPETITIVE drills and skills (Ladder League) will begin Saturday, December 8th at 11:00 and continue through March. Join the fun and stay healthy while you enjoy our beautiful winter weather. Mark your calendars for the first 6-week sessions. It is important to consistently attend the practice session as skills are taught in a progression from footwork through shot selection.

Pickleball Drills and Skills

Source: Sharon Falor

This is the last series of drills and skills for this season. Series IV will be held on March 4th, 11th, and 18th. The focus this month is to recognize the color of the ball you are hitting and what you're giving your opponent. Learning to place your second hand on the paddle. Understanding top spin and its effectiveness at the net, in transition, and from the baseline. Movement and footwork and its fundamental importance to every shot.

Stay calm and Pickle on,

Bocci Ball Court Fund Raiser and Holiday Pickleball Lesson Packages

Source: Sharon Falor

From Nov. 22nd through Jan 3rd, Coach will be offering

Private and Semi-Private lessons for friends, family,

guests, and grand kids of Esperanza Estate residents.

Pickleball lessons are a great gift idea for the holidays with

all proceeds going to our Bocce Ball Project in EE.

Private Lesson Package:

3 private lessons for 60 Minutes.

$50.00

Semi-Private Lesson Package (3 people):

3 semi-private lessons for 60 Minutes.

$100.00

1 Private Lesson:

1 private Lesson for 90 Minutes.

$25.00

1 Semi-Private Lesson (3 people):

1 semi-private lesson for 90 Minutes.

$50.00

All players must sign a waiver.

Fees must be paid in cash at time of lesson.

Text coach for a reservation: 928-853-3474.

Wild Life In Esperanza Estates.

Images by Bobbie Wallace and John Nesavich

Thought For The Day

Caring Connections

Lonnie Borgmann

Celebration of Life

November 15, 2025, 3 pm to 5 pm

Sunset Ramada in Esperanza Estates

763 Calle del Ensalmo

Green Valley, AZ 85614

Condolences may be sent to

Lenny Borgmann

921 W Circulo Napa

Green Valley, AZ 85614

Joke Of The Month

From: John Nesavich

After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet" which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots ("P") and solutions recorded ("S") by maintenance engineers:

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.

S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.

S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit

S: Something tightened in cockpit

P: Dead bugs on windshield.

S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent

S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.

S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.

S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.

S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.

S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.

S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.

S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.

S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.

S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.

S: Cat installed.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.

S: Took hammer away from midget

Source: Unnown

Source:John Nesavich

Please send your neighborhood pictures, jokes, suggestions, and comments to

Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com, 720-201-9260 and

John Nesavich, jnesavich@gmail.com,

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