Esperanza Estates Annual Meeting

Thanks for the photo Hugh Rhine

Monday Morning

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SOUPer TUESDAY Supper

EVENT: SOUPer TUESDAY Supper

DATE: Tuesday, January 23 

PLACE: Ramada

TIME: Happy Hour begins at 4:30, with dinner beginning at about 5:00

COST: $10.00

The Hospitality Committee invites you to join us for a SOUP SUPPER on Tuesday, January 23rd at the Ramada. 

Our team will be making a variety of homemade soups for you to enjoy, including Albondigas, Turkey, Black Bean and Sausage, Creamy Crack Chicken (Keto friendly), Vegetable Beef, Sausage, Wild Rice, Chicken, Seafood, Mexican Taco, Beer Cheese, Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash, Red Lentil, and Chicken Wild Rice, Clam Chowder, and Potato for starters!  

The meal will also include a Caesar salad, a dinner roll (or limited Gluten Free Corn Bread), and a dessert. 

The cost for this meal will be $10.00 and also includes complimentary beverages...wine, beer, soda, water, and coffee. The Hospitality Committee will also provide plates, bowls, napkins, and cups.  

We would like to encourage you to bring a can or two of soup for the local food bank! We look forward to serving you!!

Canceled....Special Board Meeting, Monday, January 22

From Kevin Welsh, President

The Special Board Meeting planned for today, Monday, January 22 has been canceled.

The Special Board Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, to discuss Pool Repairs will be held as originally planned.

Date:Tuesday January 30

Time: 9:00 am

Location: EE Ramada

Purpose: Selection and approval of a bid to replaster the pool and renew the cool decking around the pool.

The Board agreed to create a Capital Project to effect repairs to the pool and solicit bids. Tom Cooke is the primary contact/manager for this project.

All Board meetings are open to the Homeowners.

Annual Esperanza Estates HOA Meeting

From Kevin Welsh, President, and Ken Lindeman, Secretary

Thanks to Gloria Creagh for the photo

Attendance at our annual meeting was good with 87 property owners represented, 25% of Esperanza Estates properties. While this meeting is usually not a "decision making" meeting, it is a very informative meeting. The Treasurer provided a financial overview of how our income and expenses compared to our budget. Committee chairs shared what happened in the previous year and gave information on plans for the coming year. 

The Board election is over, and we want to sincerely thank the people that put their name on the ballot this year. The people that voted, 58% of the eligible voters, gave a clear picture on who they wanted to win. Some ballots had 1 check mark, others had 2 and many had 3. One had 4 and that one was discarded. Two incumbent directors, Debbie Ries and Kevin Welsh, were re-elected. John Nesavich was elected as a new director. Again, thanks to all who ran. Please be thinking about next year and give some serious thought about putting your name on the ballot. Three positions are open every year.

Election Results for the 2024 Board of Directors

Kevin Welsh and Debbie Ries were re-elected and John Nesavich was elected to fill the open seat of retiring (from the Board) Gary Rautio. The Board wishes to thank Connie Scorza for stepping up as a candidate and looks forward to her contributions in the future.

Selection of Officers:

• The new President of the Board is Kevin Welsh and Dave Sielken is the Vice-President.
• Ken Lindeman remains Secretary and Dean Lockwood remains Treasurer.

Committee assignments (Changes):

• Recreational facilities manager (pool, ramada, courts) is Sharon Falor.
• Welcome Corps manager is John Nesavich.

Committee Assignments (Unchanged)

• Architectural Control continues to be Deb Ries
• Common Area Maintenance remains Cyndie Alto

A complete listing of Board and Committee members can be found on the EE Website along with their contact information by clicking on the links below (updates are in progress).

• http://esperanzaestates.net/bod.htm; http://esperanzaestates.net/committies.htm

Pool is Open

From Gary Rautio and Tom Cooke

In case you missed the announcement last week, the repairs to the pool cover are completed and the pool has been reopened. Due to the cool temperatures we are experiencing, the pool hours have been changed to 9:00 am opening to 6:00 pm closing. 

For a number of good reasons, access to the mechanism operating the pool cover is restricted to persons trained in its use. Persons not properly trained who attempt this could cause serious damage up to and including destruction of the cover. Therefore, we asked that no person not specifically authorized by the board to do so attempt to open or close the pool cover. Thank you for your compliance.

The spa continues to be open. Spa hours remain 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please remember to put the spa cover back in place after using. This will help to retain the spa water temperature.

Thanks again for your cooperation.

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

On Tuesday, January 23rd, the Gardeners will have a field trip to Quail Creek. The Green Valley Gardeners are hosting a seminar by cactus expert Mark Sitter on cacti. We will meet at Rod & Mary Harp's at 261 Napa at 8:25 am to carpool. Please bring your car if you can drive, and if you need a ride we can find you a seat. The seminar is held at the Quail Creek Madera Clubhouse, 2055 W Quail Crossing Blvd. Prepare to leave from here by 8:30 am.  The seminar seating opens at 9:00 and begins at 9:30.  Any questions, call Rod at 520-329-9103. (There is a related article on page B3 in the Green Valley news on 1/17/2, or click on this link.)

Pickleball Skills and Drills Change

From Sharon Falor

Because of a conflict with Southern Arizona League Play, our Drills and Skills classes will be held on Wednesday the 24th at 1:30 and 3:00. See you then! Coach

Water Therapy Class

From Sharon Falor

Beginning February 7th and continuing until April 3rd, I will be offering a Water Therapy class from 9:30 to 10:30 am, at the EE pool. This class will assist people recovering from replacement surgeries, struggling with balance related issues, or those having difficulty remaining active due to chronic conditions. After suffering a severe injury last winter, I started water therapy, and I have enjoyed a full recovery. Please join me for our first, H20 PT class on February 7th at 9:30. It will be fun, yet aerobically challenging. It will give you the confidence to move more freely.

Take a Dip! Coach

Craft Group

From Bernie Olson

Remember the fun Craft Group we have had? Guess what....we are starting back up again! We are just little later than usual to give Bernie time to get her cataracts done. (Is this a 55+ community or what?) Will start the Craft Group on Feb 8th at 1:00 at the Ramada. Come join in, it's always fun!

Green Valley Council Report

From Hugh Rhine

Of most interest to EE owners from the Green Valley Council Board of Representatives meeting:

• The Pima County Board of Supervisors have approved financial support of $87,500 for the next fiscal year.
• The expected Digital Loop proposal for Pima County as it now is estimated could be completed by 2028. The Digital Loop is a program to provide internet service to underserved areas.
• Rumblings are suggesting that increased sewer rates may be in our future.
• A representative of the Pima County Treasurer's office reported that HB2173 has been initiated to address technical issues that resulted in Green Valley property taxes being overstated by a doubling of High School taxes. Updates to this will follow.
• There will be an Outdoor Lighting Code Forum, January 25th, 10 am, GVR Canoa Hills Center. It's an opportunity to learn everything you need to know as an HOA and as a homeowner about Dark Sky Communities. Call 520-648-1936 for more information.

Attention Artists, Crafters, Bakers, and Donators...

Silent Auction and Dessert Buffet, March 6

From Jody Hauge, Enhancement Committee

Last week we announced that the Enhancement Committee has chosen the Silent Auction and Dessert Buffet as their big fundraiser for 2024. The date is set for Wednesday, March 6, starting at 1:00 pm and ending at 3:00. The silent auction will be open until 2:30 pm. The dessert tickets will be sold for $5.00 per person and include three desserts.

If you are planning to provide a dessert or have any questions on the dessert buffet please contact Jackie Rautio at 602-206-3354.



If you wish to donate to the silent auction or have any questions please contact Cyndy Gates at 623-882-5108, Cindy Jones at 605-830-0525, Jody Hauge at 701-226-0022, or Claudia Rose at 651-332-0860.

Caring Connections

John Levi Memorial Service

A "Celebration of Life" for John T. Levi is planned for February 10, 2024 at 11:00 pm at Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior, 555 S. LaCanada, Green Valley. John passed away at age 95 on January 8th at his home in Esperanza Estates.

Food Donations

From Sandy LaVoi

Thanks to everyone who continues to support our food shelf at the Ramada.

Celebrating Snow

Snowman Fix

Aren't we a bunch of lucky ducks with our 75 degree temperatures while much of the rest of the country is in a deep freeze. While it's unlikely that many (or any) of us miss shoveling the snow or even playing in it, here are a few fun pics for you to get your "snowman fix." Thanks to Connie Scorza for sharing these.

Events

IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: A Play by Oscar Wilde

Jan 25, 2024 - Feb 4, 2024

Featuring The Santa Cruz Shoestring Players

Oscar Wilde’s madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lover's entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the theater curriculum for decades.

Click here for more information

Source: Jim and Jody Hauge

Source: Home Goarn Puns

Source: Child Free humor

Source: Funny and Clean Humor

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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