Thanks to Kevin and Linda Welsh for

Decorating Flag Park With

Beautiful Christmas Lights!

Picture from Hugh Rhine

Monday Morning

Memo

"JINGLE AND MINGLE" IN ESPERANZA ESTATES

Holiday Event!!!

Thursday, December 14

from Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries

The Hospitality Committee will be hosting our holiday event, "JINGLE AND MINGLE" potluck at the Ramada on Thursday, December 14th. There is NO COST for this event, but we are asking you to please bring a heavy appetizer or a favorite salad that you'd like to share.  Desserts will be provided by the Hospitality committee, along with COMPLIMENTARY wine, beer, water, soda, coffee, plates, napkins, cups, utensils, etc. Happy Hour begins at 4:30 and dinner service will begin at 5:00 pm.  

**Hospitality member Debbie Ries has put together charming centerpieces for this event, and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one!!!

**Please feel free to wear your favorite "Ugly Sweater", or Goofy, fun holiday attire. There will be prizes awarded!!!

** We are encouraging you to please bring a donation for the GV Food Bank. You will receive an additional raffle ticket for a centerpiece with your donation!

**On behalf of Common Area Maintenance, we will be collecting "tips" for the hard workers with Points West, our HOA landscapers. They work very hard all year to keep our common areas well-maintained, and these tips are very much appreciated!

EEHOA Board of Directors Election

From Ken Lindeman, EEHOA Board Secretary

The ballots to elect candidates for open positions on the EEHOA Board of Directors are being delivered to residents. We have four candidates. Bio's for each candidate can be accessed at Board Candidate Statements. Please take a few minutes to read the messages from the candidates.

Notice of HOA Dues for 2024

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

The Annual Assessment bills for 2024 (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, 2024. 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.  

Esperanza Estates' Orphan's Christmas Dinner

WHEN: December 25, 2023

TIME: 1:00 pm

WHERE: Ramada

PLEASE RSVP BY 12/22 TO

Connie Scorza – 541-647-8755 or Lynn Noble – 406-794-2509

If no answer please leave a voicemail and we will get back to you.

Please come to 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 40 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, main

dish, vegetable/salad, or dessert. Please RSVP by 12/22/2023 so we have an idea of how many tables need to be set up. We look forward to seeing you there! Merry Christmas!

Annual EE Golf Cart Parade

From Donna Shay

"Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," and he's going to lead the Esperanza Estates Golf Cart Parade!

Santa’s arriving Thursday December 21 around 3:00 pm. The jolly old soul will lead the parade of decked out "Sleighs" of all sorts.....Golf Carts, Scooters, Bikes, Hot Cars, Walkers, and whatever "Moves You"!

Find your stockings and ugly sweaters; your garland and lights; Christmas trees, elves and reindeers; decorations a plenty are needed for this flight!!! 

All are welcome, so get those sleigh’s decorated and join in the merriment.

Or, plan to welcome the event from your driveway/yard....what's a parade without an audience?

Parade participants assemble at Flag Park at 2:45 pm for a 3:00 pm PARADE start!! After the parade is a festive 4:oo pm THIRSTY THURSDAY gathering

for all.

Tips for the Points West Workers

From Robin and Dean Lockwood

It has been customary for the neighborhood to collect tips during the holiday time to show our appreciation to the Points West workers, who work hard year-round on our common areas. On behalf of Cyndie Alto, head of Common Area Maintenance, we will be passing the tip jar at the Holiday "Jingle and Mingle" event sponsored by the Hospitality Committee on December 14. Please consider giving a donation to the tip jar!!!  If you aren't able to attend either of these events, the tip jar is being "housed" with Robin and Dean Lockwood, until Cyndie Alto returns from vacation. Feel free to contact us if you would like bring a donation in person.  Dean:612-240-0945; Robin: 612-618-5582

Yoga Classes At EE

From Patty Adler, 303-570-3159

i have scheduled the first EE Ramada chair yoga class for Wednesday December 20th at 9:30AM. 

We need sturdy armless chairs for our future chair yoga classes. Our first class will begin with stretching and effective breathing techniques, and we can use the chairs at the Ramada. But, we will need more appropriate chairs for future classes. If you have chairs, please contact Patty.

For those interested in Mat Base Hatha classes, our first class is Saturday, December 23, at 10:00 am at the Ramada. Please bring a yoga mat, 2 Mexican blankets, 2 yoga blocks and a yoga strap for class.

All my classes for EE residents are free (donations not necessary but appreciated). I am a 200 hour (CYT) certified yoga teacher. I teach in yoga studios and senior centers in Colorado and also here at our GV Rec centers. It is my honor to pass along both physical and mental health benefits yoga can offer to all of us. Looking forward to seeing all of you soon.

Green Valley Council Update

Source: Hugh Rhine

I was not available to attend the November GVCC Board of Representatives meeting. I am grateful to Connie Scorza and Jim Stavneak for taking the time to represent EE in my absence. The most notable information from that meeting was...

1. Pima County received funds to participate in the "LAP" Lost Assistance Program, which provides an identification bracelet to persons who may be experiencing mental lapses and were found confused and unable to recall their home addresses. The funding included the machine that makes the bracelets. The Lost Assistance program is headed by the Mental Health Support Team of Pima County Sheriff's Dept. For more information, email mttst@sheriff.pima.gov, or call 520-351-4600.

2. Another grant paid for two or three additional mechanical speed signs showing the actual speed limit and the speed of the approaching vehicle.

3. A grant has been received for a movable mechanical sign displaying event locations and other information.

Donations for a Ramada Sale

From Jody Hauge

The Esperanza Estates Enhancement Team will be taking donations for a future Ramada Rummage sale (date undetermined) this Wednesday, December 12, and subsequently every second Wednesday of each month from 9 am-12 pm at the garage next to the pickleball court. Sorry, we don’t accept large furniture, TVs or technology items.

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet at 9:00 am on Tuesday morning, December 12th, at Shade Tree Park next to the Pickle Ball Courts.  Bring tools for pruning, weeding and clean-up. New members are always welcome to join us. Call Rod Harp at 520.329.9103 with any questions.

Book Club

From Hugh Rhine and Linda Sielken

The next EE Book Club meeting is December 14, 11:00 am, at the Ramada.

The December book is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. The book begins with the discovery of a skeleton in a well. Themes are about the Jewish people, the black people and immigration. Discussion will be led by Lynn Theder. Everyone is welcome! Hope you can join us.

Plants Donated for Regalo Project

From Tom Aigner

Thank you, Rod, Mary, and the Garden Club for the donated plants for our pathway project behind Regalo. And a thank you, and welcome aboard to John Creagh, the newest volunteer of the "West Side Rock Monkeys", as we make exciting progress through the end of the year.

Welcome Corps Open House

Sharon Falor hosted a lovely open house in her home last week to greet new folks to the neighborhood and old friends. Great company and delicious food...thanks Shaon!

Art and Craft Fair is

Rousing Success!

From Adrienne Lowe

The consensus is in, "the Art and Craft Fair was a rousing success." Despite the chill in the air we had a good turnout, and people seemed to appreciate being able to purchase hot coffee and donuts.  We are thinking of doing a Spring sale...stay tuned!

Wanted: Webmaster for EE

Esperanza Estates is seeking a Webmaster to manage our EE website. Our current webmaster would like to phase out of this responsibility. We would like to find someone (maybe more than one) in our EE community who has experience with website development and website management. If you are interested, please contact Judy Hayes, jkhayes70@gmail.com, 720-201-9260.

Events

MC6 A CAPPELLA

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

IN THE CHRISTMAS MOOD: A HOLIDAY MUSIC SPECTACULAR

Friday December 15, 2023

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Source: John Nesavich

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Source: Hippie Hour

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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