Picture from Debbie Ries

Monday Morning Memo

December 8, 2025

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Official Business

2026 Board Member Election.....

One More Chance

From Ken Lindeman



One more chance to volunteer for the HOA Board Director election.  I reviewed the dates, and since we are now running an electronic election, I can still ask for volunteers who may be undecided to put their name on the ballot.  As you know, our Home Owners Association is managed by a board of volunteers.  Our neighborhood is maintained by volunteers.  We are a community of volunteers.  We have four volunteers for three positions, so we are going to have an election.  

Contact me (text or call), Ken Lindeman, at 970-232-4129 or email me at eesecy@gmail.com if you want to take a leap and use your talents to help manage our neighborhood.  Thank you

Neighborhood News

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT OUR “TOYLAND” EVENT!

Source: Robin Lockwood and Debbie Ries



The Hospitality Committee would like to invite you to join us for our Holiday Celebration, TOYLAND, on December 11^th at 4:30 pm at the Ramada. This year, we are partnering with the Santa Rita Fire Department in collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED toys for children, ages newborn to teen. The Fire Department will be present at our event and will collect the toys donated by the EE community. They will then distribute them locally.

TOYLAND will be a potluck dinner, so we are asking you to bring a favorite holiday appetizer, salad, or main dish to share. The Hospitality committee will provide dessert and beverages (water, soda, beer, and wine), along with all the necessary plates, napkins, eating utensils, and cups. 

We will also have our annual UGLY SWEATER CONTEST, with prizes for outrageous holiday sweaters!

EVENT: TOYLAND potluck, TOY collection, and UGLY SWEATER contest.

DATE: Thursday, December 11^th.  The bar opens at 4:30 pm, and dinner will begin at 5:00

PLEASE BRING: a favorite holiday appetizer, salad, or main dish.   (DESSERT IS PROVIDED)

ALSO PLEASE BRING:  New, unwrapped toys to be donated locally through the GVFD

WE ALSO ASK FOR DONATIONS of non-perishable foods for the local food shelf, if you are able.

PROVIDED: beverages, dessert, plates, cups, napkins, eating and serving utensils.

The Hospitality Team is excited for this “giving” event for our community. 

 There is no cost for this event. We will have the heaters going if needed.

Thirsty Thursday

We will not have Thirsty Thursday this week due to a conflict with the Toyland potluck dinner.

Annual EE Holiday Golf Cart Parade and

Festive Thirsty Thursday

From Debbie Ries

• Thursday, December 18
• Participants line up for Parade, 2:45 pm at Flag Park 
• Parade starts at 3:00 pm in the EE Neighborhood
• Festive Thirsty Thursday for all, 4:00 pm, at the Ramada

Santa is leading this year's 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 a fun time. Or, plan to welcome the event from your driveway or yard....what's a parade without an audience?

After the Parade, 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. 

Join your neighborhood for some Holiday Spirit!

4^th ANNUAL ORPHANS CHRISTMAS DINNER 2025

 Source: Connie Scorza and Lynn Noble

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 another great success, with over 65 people in attendance. 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 12/23/2025 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!

Date: 12/25/2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Where: Ramada at EE

CONTACT: Connie Scorza – 541-647-8755 or Lynn Noble – 406-794-2509 if any questions.

The EE Creative Writing Club has Set Sail.

Source: Mary Hess

Attention Word Crafters:

Join friends who are gifted with flair

And write something you’d like to share.

Monday at 9:00 am–See you there!

Currently meeting at 779 Napa. Call Mary Hess 937 597-1383

Book Club

Source Hugh Rhine

We have changed the December Book to The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan.

In addition, the January selection is Life After Power by Jared Cohen.

The Book Club meets on the second Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is Thursday, December 11th, at 11 am, at the Ramada. Everyone is welcome!

The EE Arts and Crafts Group

Source: Janet Shown

Who: Anyone is welcome.

What: Holiday home decor with ornaments and mason jars.

When: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 9

Where: Janet Shown's home (RSVP to 720-749-0273 or jansho@yahoo.com for address).

Please note that space is limited, so RSVP early.

The EE Arts and Crafts Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 10:00 until about 11:30.

Esperanza Estates Yearly Arts

& Crafts Sale

Source: Debbie Ries

Thank you to all 14 vendors that participated and to the many customers that visited the Esperanza Annual Arts and Crafts event on Saturday. Your presence helped make this a truly successful and fun event.

Your participation and support mean the world to us. We hope that you enjoyed the event and found it valuable.

Good To Know

Enhancement Committee Meeting

Source: Jody Hauge



The Enhancement Team will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ramada. Looking forward to an exciting year. We welcome old and new members.

Bocci Ball Update

Source: Cyndie Alto

We are aiming to raise money to build one Bocce Ball court. Your donation can help us with the cost of a court. At this time, we're hoping to raise $2500. To donate, please write a check to Esperanza Estates Enhancement Committee with Bocce Ball on the outer envelope, and on the check inside, please deliver it to the mailbox at the Ramada. Thank you for considering our request. Hope to see you on the court in the future.

Pickleball News and Events

Source: Sharon Falor

Holiday Pickleball Lessons

From Nov. 22nd through Jan 3rd, Coach will be offering Private and Semi-Private lessons for friends, family, guests, and grandkids of Esperanza Estate residents. Pickleball lessons are a great gift idea for the holidays.

All Proceeds will go to the Pickleball committee, which will help fund the crack in the Pickleball courts and help fund the Bocce Ball Project. For the time of the lesson. 

Text Sharon Falor for a reservation: 928-853-3474

Caring Connection

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi



Thank you to all the Halloweeners and Veteran supporters for your generous donations.

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.

Collecting Donations for our Points West Landscaping Crew 

From Cyndie Alto, Common Area Maintenance Board Member

It has been customary in our neighborhood to collect donations/tips during the holiday time to show our appreciation to the Points West workers. They work hard year-round in our common areas.  The tip jar will make its rounds at any Ramada events during December till December 16th. Please consider donating to the tip jar!  The tip jar is being "housed" at Cyndie Alto's residence. (184 S Camino Holgado) Feel free to text me if you would like to bring a donation in person. Cyndie Alto 509-881-7569"

Thought For The Day

Funny Bone

Source:Dad Jokes

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

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

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