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Owls on Regalo

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April 13, 2026

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Neighborhood News

Join us at the "Life's a Beach" Event

From: Robin Lockwood

It's finally here!



"Life's a Beach" Event

Date: Tuesday, April 14

Time: bar opens at 4:30 p.m.

dinner will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 per plate

We would like to invite everyone to our "Life's a Beach" event, hosted by the EE Hospitality Committee.

We will be grilling 1/3 lb. hamburgers and 1/4 lb. hotdogs, and a limited number of veggie burgers. Also provided are sides of baked beans, potato salad, chips, and a dessert. There will be grilled onions and plenty of condiments and other toppings for you to choose from.

We provide plates, napkins, utensils and complimentary beverages! (wine, beer, water, soda with each paid meal.)



The cost of this event is $12.00 (cash please).

We encourage beach vacation wear (Hawaiian shirts, sundresses, etc).

We would love to see you there! You are welcome to invite friends and company to enjoy this springtime fun with the EE community!

As always, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable donation for our local Food Bank.

Gardeners 

From: Pat Zehrer

Date: Tuesday, April 14

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location: Esperanza Blvd.



Esperanza Blvd. needs a second week of weeding.

We have three Garden Club sessions left before the end of the season. If you have been wondering what it's all about, join us over the next weeks! Always a fun time, great energy, interesting conversation and a way to meet your EE neighbors.

Hope to see you there!

This group from Esperanza Blvd. this past week included: Judy Buursma, Mary Unterbrink, Mary and Rod Harp, Roberta Bower, Kathy Okland, Pat and Mark Zehrer and Kathy Phillip.



Call Mark with any questions (952-270-0384)

Photo by: Mark Zehrer

Bocce Ball Courts

From: Tom Aigner

Thank you Hugh Rhine for our latest donation to the Bocce Ball Court area:

Photo by: Tom Aigner

Water Aerobics

From: Robin Lockwood

Water aerobics sessions are now on summer break. Please feel free to practice the exercises you have learned on your own over the summer.

There are water weights available at the pool.



Thirsty Thursday

Thursdays 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.

Pickleball Celebration

From: Pat Zehrer

A large group gathered Friday, April 10th, to celebrate a great season.

Great food was shared!

Poems were created and read to a rousing set of clapping.

A thank you plaque was presented to Greg Gramstad for all of his help maintaining the courts.

A thank you for outstanding coaching and bon voyage to Sharon Falor on her summer trip to Ireland!

TEAM EE was celebrated on their Silver Medal win!

Photos by: Gloria Creagh and Hugh Rhine

Thank You

From: Coach Sharon Falor

To all the Picklers, Rattlers, and Friends in the best HOA in Green Valley:

I am honored to work with each of you, on and off the courts. Thank you for trusting my instruction, for working so hard to represent this community and for all the sacrifices you have made to drill and play this season. I am humbled by your generosity and grateful to be considered your coach! As we disperse for the summer, remember how fortunate we are to be playing this game in our 7th, 8th, and 9th decades. God willing, we will all gather in the fall and share the courts once again with our friends and neighbors. Until then, stay calm, pickle on, and when it's low keep it slow.

Steve...move your feet!

Coach

Photo by: Mark Zehrer

Good to Know

T-coil Reminder

From: Frank McCabe

For those of us with hearing aids, a reminder that the Ramada has T-coil. We have had it for more than 10 years and people may have forgotten as it is seldom talked about. It is active any time we use the microphones during meetings and events.

Why so Many Grasshopers

From: Pat Zehrer

"Why these big, jumping bugs are invading AZ right now?"

The increase in grasshoppers in AZ is due to favorable weather conditions that have allowed their eggs to hatch, leading to a surge in their population. Favorable conditions are the recent rains and warmer weather. The surge is expected to last only a few weeks.

Vacation Checklist from Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers

From: John Nesavich

As snow birds leave, John has included a checklist provided by the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers of Green Valley. You may also want to contact them to set up a home security check at no charge.

Other great groups to reach out to: The Santa Rita Fire Dept. for residential lockbox (520.625.9400), smoke and batter replacement (520.393.7505). More info can be found on all of their websites.

gvsav.org

Caring Connections

Food Donations

From: Sandy LaVoi

We ask for donations of non-perishable foods for the local food shelf, if you are able. Please bring it to any event at the Ramada.

Around Esperanza Estates

They are flowering!

Photos by Mark Zehrer

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https://www.esperanzaestates.net/