Saguaro Cactus Called the

King Cactus or the Old Man

Just West of Esperanza Estates

Thanks for the photo, Marce Pross

Monday Morning Memo

January 15, 2024

Esperanza Estates

What's Happening in Esperanza Estates

Pickleball I Pickleball II	9:00 am 11 am	Everyday Everyday	Pickleball Courts Pickleball Courts
Esperanza Estates HOA Annual Meeting	Sign in 12:30 pm Meeting start 1:00 pm	Monday	CPAC
Gardeners	10:00 am	Tuesday	Mountain View Park
Pickleball Skills and Drills	1:30 to 3:00 pm All levels	Thursday	Pickleball Courts
Thirsty Thursday	4 pm	Thursday	Ramada

Neighborhood News

EE HOA ANNUAL MEETING

What: The 46th Annual Meeting, Esperanza Estates Homeowners Association

When: Monday, January 15, 2024

Where: CPAC

Address: 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley, AZ

Time: Sign in begins at 12:30 pm Meeting start 1:00 pm

You will need your EE Lot number for check in and to receive a directory.

Attendees are encouraged to wear masks.

Where is CPAC? Head south on Portillo. Turn right onto Continental. Keep watching on your right. In less than a half mile you’ll see a sign on your right that says Community Performing Art and Learning Center and a building with a tall roof. Enter on the south side of the building.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Dave Sielken

President, EEHOA, Inc.

Esperanza Estates 2024 Resident Directories

The 2024 EE Directories will be available at the annual meeting. Each household will receive a free directory. Additional directories will be $5 each. In the future, we anticipate having directories at HOA Board meetings.

Esperanza Estates License Plates

The Esperanza Estates License Plates will be available at the Annual Meeting on January 15. The cost is $15 each.

EE HOA Annual Meeting Agenda

Call to order, welcome, new member recognition (Dave Sielken)

Determination of quorum (Board Designee)

Approval of minutes (Board)

Introduction of 2023 board members (Dave Sielken)

Results of election & introduction of newly elected board members (Ken Lindeman)

Treasurer’s report (Dean Lockwood)

Common area maintenance report (Cyndie Alto)

Architectural control report (Debbie Ries)

Capital Projects Report (Tom Cooke)

Recreation areas report (Gary Rautio)

Green Valley Council report (Hugh Rhine)

Finance Committee report (Kevin Welsh)

Volunteer appreciation (Tom Cooke)

Enhancement Team report (Jackie Rautio)

Welcome Corps report (Sharon Falor)

Hospitality report (Robin Lockwood)

Gardeners report (Rod Harp)

Old Business/New Business/Comments from the Floor Members

Break

Election of Officers 2024 Board

Motion to Adjourn

Hospitality Committee Invites You to "Souper Tuesday!

From Robin Lockwood

EVENT: SOUPer TUESDAY

DATE: Tuesday, January 23

PLACE: Ramada

TIME: Happy Hour begins at 4:30, with dinner beginning 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 soup, Black Bean and Sausage soup, Creamy Crack Chicken soup (Keto friendly), Vegetable beef, Sausage soup, Wild Rice, Chicken soup, Seafood soup, Mexican Taco Soup, Beer Cheese soup, Butternut Squash soup, Red Lentil soup and Chicken Wild Rice soup, for starters! The meal will also include a Caesar salad, a dinner role and 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!!

Pickleball Skills and Drills

Schedule Change This Week

Source: Sharon Falor

Due to the Annual HOA meeting scheduled for the 15th of January, Drills & Skills classes this week will be offered on Thursday, January 18. There will be one class offering from 1:30 to 3:30. All levels are welcome to attend. Please take a look at Respect the “X” - The Pickleball Strategy You Need!

Stay Calm - Pickle on, Coach

Gardeners

From Mary Harp

The Gardeners will meet at 10:00 am on Tuesday, January 16th, at Mountain View Park. Bring tools for pruning and clean-up. New members are always welcome to join us. Call Rod Harp at 520.329.9103 with any questions.

Thirsty Thursday is This Week!!

We're having Thirsty Thursday, Esperanza Estates' Happy Hour, this week on Thursday, January 18, at 4 pm at the Ramada. As usual, this is a no-host event, so everyone brings their own beverages and a snack to share, but it's not necessary to bring food. Most importantly, bring yourselves on over to the Ramada for a fun and friendly visit. Hope to see you there!

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

Silent Auction and Dessert Buffet, March 6

From Jody Hauge, Enhancement Committee

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 desserts will include a variety of yummy treats and the tickets will be sold for $5.00 per person and you can choose three desserts. Those wishing to donate desserts are asked to bring desserts to the Ramada at 11:00 am or arrange for one of the committee members to pick them up. Please do not cut them into serving sizes. If you are planning to provide a dessert or have any questions on the dessert buffet please contact Jackie Rautio at 602-206-3354.

We received wonderful donations last year and are excited about the fun we had with the Silent Auction. Last year we had many Artists and Crafters donate items for the event, had lovely baskets donated, and even had experiences like facials or personal trainers. We have so much talent in our neighborhood to draw from and so many generous individuals. If you wish to donate to the silent auction or have any questions please contact Cyndy Gates at 623-882-5104, Cindy Jones at 605-830-0525, Jody Hauge at 701-226-0022, or Claudia Rose at 651-332-0860. The fundraiser is open to the Esperanza Estate community and their guests.

EE Book Club

From Hugh Rhine and Linda Sielken

Next month's EE Book Club meeting will be February 8, 11 am, at the Ramada. Our book selection for February is The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict, and the discussion will be lead by Roberta Bower.

Goodreads comments: "Between the World Wars, the six Mitford sisters dominate the English political, literary, and social scenes. Though they've weathered scandals before, the family falls into disarray when Diana divorces her husband to marry a fascist leader and Unity follows her sister's lead, inciting rumors that she's become Hitler's own mistress."

Any Bridge Players?

From Donna Dailey

Our winter visitors are looking for "friendly" bridge players for non-GVR bridge games. Please contact Linnea, tel: 612-790-6979.

Enhancement Team Collection of Items for Ramada Sale

From Gloria Creagh (920) 323-1646

Just a reminder....our scheduled collections of items for the Ramada Sale will be on the second Wednesday of the month between 9:00 and noon. Bring your unwanted items to the shed at the pickleball court. If anyone is having difficulty bringing their donations to the shed at the pickleball court, please call Gloria Creagh (920)323-1646.

Dog Poop Troopers

Tom Aigner, 720-518-9505

Thank you John Creagh for your help with the "servicing" of the dog poop buckets . Always looking for additional volunteers. It's easy to do while you are walking your pup.

* It's not as bad as you might think.

Many thanks to all the Dog Poop Troopers.....Tom Kozik, Linda Kozic, John Creagh, Tom Aigner

River Rocks Needed

From Cyndie Alto, 509-881-7569

We are still looking for donations in the form of large, or medium sized river rocks for our "Regalo Path Project." If you have some of these river rocks, no longer of use to you, please give me a call, 509-881-7569, and I will ask one of the "Rock Monkeys" to come over and pick them up.

We would like to welcome, and thank Jeff Ries as our newest Rock Monkey volunteer, as we continue the Regalo Pathway Project in 2024.

Pool Remains Closed, Spa is Open

From Gary Rautio

The Spa is remaining open as we continue to report on the pool closure. Hopefully our repair company will be on site on Monday to repair the pool operations by installing a bolt to allow the motor to remove/close the cover. Thanks for your patience!

Chair Yoga Classes Canceled

Until Warmer Weather

From Patty Adler, 303-570-3159

Just as a reminder, chair yoga classes at the Ramada are canceled until the morning weather warms a bit. Stay tuned...will let you know when we can start up again.

Caring Connections

John Levi

Mary Ann Levi has let us know that her husband John, passed away at home on Monday, January 8, after spending the holiday with their family. The Levi's live on Ensalmo, and John was one of Esperanza Estates' oldest veterans. Mary Ann will let us know the details of the memorial service arrangements in the future. Our sincere condolences to Mary Ann and all their family and friends.

Thought For the Day

Good To Know

U.S. Postal Service Announces New Prices for 2024

Source: USPS, November 15, 2023

Starting Jan. 21, 2024, the price for a First-Class Forever U.S. Postage Stamp will increase from 66 cents to 68 cents, according to the U.S. Postal Service. The prices for domestic postcard stamps will also increase by two cents from 51 cents to 53 cents and international postcards will increase from $1.50 to $1.55. More information is available at this link.