Monday Morning Memo

EE Holiday Event Next Week

HOA Official Business

Esperanza Estates HOA Board of Directors Meeting

The EE HOA Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Monday, December 16 at 1 pm at the Ramada. Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of the month.



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.

EE HOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA

Dec 16, 2024

Quorum Determination

Approval of Minutes

Treasurer's Report

Committee Reports:

• Kevin Welsh - Finance Review
• Debbie Ries - Architectural Control
• Dave Sielken - Capital Projects
• Cyndie Alto - Common Area Maintenance
• Rod Harp - Gardeners
• Hugh Rhine - Green Valley Council
• Sharon Falor - Recreational Facilities
• Deb Wright -Neighborhood Relations
• Robin Lockwood - Hospitality
• John Nesavich – Welcome Corps
• Jodi Hauge - Enhancement Team

Old Business:

• Flag Park car accident status update
• Upgrade irrigation system in Shade Tree Park status
• Director election update
• Status update on Pool gate locks

New Business

Adjournment

Directors Election

From Ken Lindeman, HOA Secretary

Watch For It: Your Electronic Ballot will be in your email box this Monday. There will be one "voting" email per property, so if it's not in your emailbox, check your other emailbox. 

This year, candidate "bio information" is listed under each candidate on the ballot. This will give you a chance to get to know each candidtate before you vote. Again, your access code and password show up under the link for the voting site when you open your email. I have taken the "space" and "capital" requirement out of the password to make your entry easier. 

Have fun using this new way of voting for our Directors. Should anyone have questions, please email me at eesecy@gmail.com. Thank you. Your secretary, Ken Lindeman.

Notice of HOA Dues for 2025

From Dean Lockwood, EE HOA Treasurer, 612-240-0945

The Annual Assessment bills for 2025 (HOA Dues) have been delivered to each residence. If you have not received your bill, please contact Dean Lockwood. The dues are due on January 1, 2025. Please use the envelope included with the bill and either mail or drop off your payment at the Suggestion Box at the Ramada. Thanks in advance for your prompt payment.

Special Events

Annual EE Holiday Golf Cart Parade and

Festive Thirsty Thursday

From Debbie Ries

• Thursday, December 19
• Participants line up for Parade, 2:45 pm at Flag Park
• Parade starts at 3:00 pm in EE Neighborhood
• Festive Thirsty Thursday for all, 4:00 pm, at the Ramada

HO HO HO!! Santa and The Grinch are leading this years' EE Holiday Golf Cart Parade of decked out "Sleighs" of all sorts.....Golf Carts, Scooters, Bikes, Hot Cars, Walkers, and whatever "Moves You"!

All are welcome, so get those sleighs decorated and join in the merriment. Or, plan to welcome the event from your driveway or yard....what's a parade without an audience?

After the Parade, come join us for Festive Thirsty Thursday at the Ramada, 4:00 pm. This is a No Host event, so please bring your own drinks, utensils, and a snack to share if you'd like. A snack isn't required, but it might put you on the "nice" list!

Winter Solstice Bonfire

From Kevin Welsh

Winter is almost here! Come celebrate the Winter Solstice with a bonfire at Esperanza Park on Saturday, December 21st at 5:30pm. Bring a chair and a blanket.

Orphans' Christmas Dinner

From Lynn Noble and Connie Scorza

WHEN: December 25, 2024

TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Ramada

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

The next class of the EE Arts and Crafts group will take your "doodling" to a new level. Artist and instructor for the class, Susanne Phillips, will be back this Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Ramada to coach participants in techniques of turning doodles into fun and interesting art. No experience is needed, and supplies will be provided for those who RSVP by Monday, Dec. 16 to Janet Shown at 720-749-0273 or jansho@yahoo.com.

The EE Arts and Crafts group is open to anyone interested in learning and sharing arts, crafts, and fun in a relaxed group setting. The congenial group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 1 p.m. at the EE Ramada, unless otherwise noted in the Monday Morning Memo. 

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.

Pickleball Skills and Drills

From Sharon Falor

Pickleball Skills and Drills will be on Tuesday, December 17 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....12/17, 1/7, 1/14, and 1/21. All levels are welcome.

Water Therapy

From Sharon Falor

The next Water Therapy class will be Wednesday, December 11 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 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, and 1/22. Come join the fun!

Book Club

From Hugh Rhine

Here's our reading list for the next few months. Our book for January is Medger and Myrlie by Joy Ann Reid. Our next meeting will be Thursday, January 9, 11 am at the Ramada.

• ]anuary: Medger and Myrlie by Joy Anne Reid, discussion led by Kathy Lindeman
• February: Afterward, by Nina Schuyler, discussion led by Linda Sielken
• March: The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson, discussion led by Mary Anne Strauss

Esperanza Estates "Holiday Magic" Party

Huge kudos to our Hospitality team for the festive Holiday Party last week. Around 110 people attended. We chowed down on fabulous holiday potluck dishes, had an ugly sweater contest, and a drawing for Deb Ries' beautiful table centerpieces (hand made from those wine bottles she was collecting.) It was a perfect way to get everyone in the Holiday spirit!

We are so fortunate...not every HOA in Green Valley has such a wonderful Hospitality Team to stir up our social juices. And, thank you to all of the wonderful EE cooks who contributed the scrumptious holiday food! Outstanding!!

Thanks to Gloria Creagh and Hugh Rhine for the photos

Caring Connections

Bill Smith

We are saddened to learn that Bill Smith passed away in Leola, Pennsylvania, on December 13 after a long illness. Bill and his wife, Donna, were active residents in Esperanza Estates for a number of years until Bill's health encouraged them to move back to Pennsylvania about a year ago. Bill loved pickleball and played even when he was ill. Our most sincere condolences to Donna, their Daughters and family and friends. Cards can be sent to 7 Meadow View Dr, Leola, Pennsylvania, 17340.

John Nesavich's Daughter

John Nesavich's daughter, Nicole Hipner in Denver, is seriously ill and needs a liver transplant. She's been added to the transplant list, but even with the best doctors, it's a very uncertain and difficult time. John and Judy are currently in Denver helping with her family, and are hoping to return to Green Valley after Christmas. Your best wishes and prayers for her recovery are appreciated. John can be reached by text messaging, 303-880-3261.

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi

Thanks everyone for your generous donations at the Christmas potluck. So very much appreciated. Merry Christmas everyone!

Source: Lynn MicLea, Author

Source: Hysterical Society

Source: Snoopy Nation

Source: Jeff Stahler

Source: Home Groan Puns

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

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

John Nesavich, jnesavich@gmail.com, 303-880-3261

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