Thirsty Thursday

This Thursday, June 9, is Thirsty Thursday, at the Ramada, 4 pm. Come on down for a visit! It's a no-host event, so BYOB, an appetizer to share if you'd like, and your own utensils. Everyone helps straighten up the Ramada afterward. Great chance to see your neighbors...hope you can join in!

EE Needs a Webmaster

As announced last week, Esperanza Estates is in need of a Webmaster to manage our EE Website. Our Webmaster, William Olson, is resigning to due health reasons, and we need someone interested in helping to keep our website up do date. You don't have to be a year-round visitor; this can be done from anywhere. It typically requires only a few hours a week.

If you are interested, please notify Judy Hayes, judyhayes7@gmail.com

Time to Trim the Tall Palms

From Cyndie Alto

Just a friendly reminder about getting your tall palms trimmed. The deadline in Esperanza Estates to have your palm trees trimmed is June 30. The dry fronds are a fire hazard during monsoon season, and a spark can catch them on fire in an instant.   

Homeowners can hire anyone they desire to do the work. EE has an agreement with Monstrosity Tree Service, 520-230-7131, for $80/tree which they will honor for everyone in EE. Trees untrimmed by June 30 will be trimmed by the HOA, and homeowners will be billed $90/tree. Please call Cyndie Alto 509-881-7569 with questions.  

Thanks to everyone who has already taken care of their palms!

Ground-level Ozone High Pollution Advisory

Source: Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ)

Two days last week, the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) issued high pollution advisories for ground-level ozone air pollution for the Tucson metropolitan area. During times with high ozone levels, individuals who are especially sensitive to air pollution may experience shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, wheezing, and breathing discomfort. 

People who are especially sensitive to ozone may want to limit exertion outside between noon and 6 p.m. when elevated levels of ozone pollution are more likely to occur. Intense physical outdoor activity causes faster and deeper breathing, which allows ozone to penetrate into the parts of the lungs that are more likely to be injured.

Those who are most likely to be sensitive to ozone include children, adults who are active outdoors, people with respiratory diseases, and certain individuals who have an unusual sensitivity to this particular pollutant. Those people who are feeling symptoms should seek medical attention, if necessary.

Air pollution information is available online at the PDEQ website. To receive air pollution advisories, sign up here.

A Phone Scam That Starts with a Postcard

Source: Federal Communications Commission

Consider this a phone scam, even though no one actually calls you.

While your typical phone scam begins with you receiving an unanticipated call on your landline or mobile phone, this scam begins with a postcard delivered to you through the US mail. In this scenario, you may not be receiving an unwanted call, but instead may be tricked into initiating an outbound call you may come to regret.

In a recent complaint filed with the FCC, a consumer described their experience, which began by receiving a postcard marked "urgent, regarding a reward in my name." The consumer went on to describe calling the toll-free number on the card and speaking to a woman who said she was sending a $100 voucher good for purchases at stores and restaurants in the consumer's area. "They then asked for a 'handling fee,' to be paid by checking account or debit card, in order to send it," the consumer wrote. 

Unlike a traditional phone scam, this one didn't start with an unwanted call. But the scammer's goal was to use the consumer's phone line to perpetrate a fraud.  

If you think you've experienced this type of scam, you may report it to the FTC by calling 1-877-382-4357, or you can file a complaint online at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.

To learn more about different types of phone scams, especially those involving robocalls and spoofing, and how to avoid them, check out the FCC Scam Glossary and Consumer Help Center.

Beginner Pickleball Clinic

Southern Arizona Pickleball Association

Chuck Borozinski

Source:  Facebook

I am running a beginner Pickleball clinic on Saturday June 11th. Preference will be given to those who have not played before or work during the week and can't attend my other clinics. As usual my clinics are FREE. I will need a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 to provide instruction. My requirements are simple; 1) show me your vaccination card 2) be on time 3) participate in all drills 4) sign my waiver and photo release 5) be prepared to have fun!

This clinic is NOT drop in. You must contact me and confirm your attendance, and receive location and time information. Please see contact information below.

LOS NAWDY DAWGS

Friday, June 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM MST

Enjoy this performance of classic rock, classic country and some authentic Mexican popular music favorites by legendary musician George Landa and his band Los Nawdy Dawgs! Los Nawdy Dogs.

Source: Things That Make You Go AWW

Source: Manopause

Thanks Nieghbor Eva Moller

                         Source:  Ultimate Baseball

Please send your jokes, suggestions, and comments to

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

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