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What's Happening
in Esperanza Estates?
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Open Board Position
From: Kevin Welsh, President, EE HOA
Director Blake Gipson has sold his home in EE and has resigned from the Board of Directors. The position of Vice President is currently vacant. The Board will appoint a replacement to fill the remaining portion of his 3 year tern and select a new Vice President from the remaining Directors.
We are actively soliciting applications from the Homeowners to the fill the vacancy. Please contact Ken Lindeman (Nominating Committee) to submit an application or email pollyrox@aol.com
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Dogs on Leash
From: Kevin Welsh, President, EE HOA
It is a Pima County violation and issue allowing dogs to be off their leash. Homeowners can call animal control and file a report.
If Homeowners observe a dog off leash, take a picture of the dog and owner and file a report with animal control.
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Ramada Cleaning
From: Jim Gardner, Recreational Facilities Director
Volunteers needed to clean the Ramada.
Date: March 4th
Time: 10:00 a.m.
If you can help, email Jim at jg27057@me.com
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CPR/AED Training
From: Jim Gardner, Recreational Facilities Director
The Santa Rita FD will offer a hands only CPR/AED training session for our HOA.
We do have an AED device at the pool as well as the pickleball courts.
This is a good opportunity for us to learn or get a refresher on using these life saving devices.
The session(s) will be held at the Ramada. Tentative dates are Monday, March 16 and/or Wednesday, March 18.
Before I firm up the schedule, I will need a count of those interested.
Please email or text me if you are interested.
jg27057@me.com
(952-232-7555)
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HOA Facilities
From: Jim Gardner, Recreational Facilities Director
We are in the season of visitors, so I will take this opportunity to remind everyone of pool use rules so our guests are aware.
All of the volunteers who work to keep the facilities in great shape hope you and your guests continue to enjoy all of our HOA facilities: the pool, ramada, pickleball courts, walking trails, parks, bocce ball courts and the corn hole area.
Pool/Spa:
- Use of the pool and spa is restricted to residents and their guests
- Sign in
- An adult must accompany, remain with and be responsible for persons under 18
- There is no lifeguard on duty, swim/spa at your own risk
- Shower on site is mandatory before entering the pool or spa
- No floats allowed
- No running, diving or boisterous conduct
- Leave the pool area before thunder and lightening storms
- All swimmers must wear proper bathing attire - no cutoffs - no jeans - no diapers
- Children under 18 are not permitted in the spa
- No glass of any kind in the pool area
- No smoking/vaping in the pool or ramada area
- If you are the last person using the spa, please pull spa cover on
Children's Hours: 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Pickleball Courts:
- The use of the pickleball courts is reserved for residents and visitors
- Open Play: 8:00 am - 10:00 am, 7 days per week
- Small group: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Please watch the MMM calendar for scheduled EE events. EE events have priority
- Courts 3 and 4 can be reserved for private play for two hours. One court per household. Reservation instructions are at the court
- Courts 1 and 2 are always available for drop in play
- If you are the last person to use the courts, please lock the gates and bathrooms and put the ball basket in the women's bathroom
- If you need the court access code, please contact Jim Gardner (952-232-7555)
Bocce Ball/Corn Hole:
Please report any pool, ramada, pickleball court, bocce ball issues to Jim Gardner
(952-232-7555)
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Gardeners
From: Pat Zehrer
Tuesday, March 3 at 9:00 am
Location: Whigham Park (Napa and Ensalmo)
With the rain and now warm temperatures, the weeds are sprouting!!!!
If you have a bow rake, please bring it as the javelinas have dug alot!!
Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged.
Contact Mark Zehrer (952.270.0384) with questions.
The Gardeners will have plants for sale during the March 13 Enhancement Committee's March Madness Silent Auction. The money we raise helps fund equipment, supplies and gas for the Amigo.
Photo by: Mark Zehrer
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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.
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Hospitality Meeting
From: Robin Lockwood
Date: Tuesday, March 10th at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ramada
We will be planning our upcoming St. Patrick's Day event.
If you would like to join this hard working, but fun committee, we'd love to have you join us!
If you have any questions, please reach out to us:
Robin Lockwood (612-618-5582) or Debbie Ries (425-530-6384)
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EE Book Club
From: Hugh Rhine
Date: Thursday, March 12, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Ramada
During the March 12 meeting we will be discussing The Widow by John Grisham.
April's book is difficult to find, so we will be selecting an alternative.
If you have suggestions for the April 9th discussion, give me a call or text.
Hugh Rhine (303-249-5745)
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Save the Date: Friday, March 13, 1-3 pm
March Madness Silent Auction/Dessert Buffet
From: Roberta Bower
The Esperanza Estates Enhancement Committee will hold a March Madness Silent Auction/Dessert Buffet, on March 13 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Admission: $5 per person with choice of three desserts.
Please plan to don your basketball attire, enjoy some wonderful treats and bid on over 40 donated items.
The auction will feature an amazing array of items donated by your talented and generous friends and neighbors.
Of course, all proceeds will benefit the EE community.
Please contact any committee member for more information or
Roberta Bower (520-405-4629) or
Kay Larson (651-357-2850).
| You will be able to bid on some amazing items like these two awesome pieces of jewelry and a colorful jacket donations! | |
Save the Date: Friday, March 13, 1-3 pm
Calling all Cooks
From: Roberta Bower
If you are willing to donate a dessert for the upcoming Silent Auction/Dessert Party, please contact Kathy Phillipy (425-478-7890).
We are hoping for a big turnout! All proceeds go towards enhancing Esperanza Estates!
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Enhancement Committee Vintage Quilt Raffle
From: Deb Wright
Raffle Drawing March 13 at the Enhancement March Madness Silent Auction
Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 tickets for $10.00.
Handmade in 1940, the quilt is in mint condition. It measures 78" x 84" and has an appraisal value of $950.
For tickets and more information, call Cindy Johnson (605-830-0525)
Kathy Phillipy (425-478-7890)
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Save the Date: Tuesday, March 17th
St. Patrick's Day Potato Bar
From: Robin Lockwood
This event is a favorite and will include our specialty drink,
the Dirty Leprechaun!!!
Please watch for upcoming MMM details.
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Rock Monkeys
From: Tom Aigner
The Rock Monkeys are starting the landscaping phase of the new Bocce Ball Park.
If you have any desert plants in fun southwest pots and would like to donate, we will be creating a garden like the one pictured.
Please contact me at (720-518-9505).
Photo by Tom Aigner
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Agave plants donated by Jerry and Betty Payne for the Bocce Ball Park.
It took six guys to lift one into the Amigo, then we planted all 3!!!
Wonderful volunteers in EE include:Tom Aigner, Lyle Huculak, John Creagh, Steve Alto and Points West, Chuy and Havier.
| | | | Photos by: Tom Aigner and Cyndie Alto | Rock Monkey Steve Darrington doing the heavy work. | | |
Pull Tab Reminder
From: Lynn Theder
Reminder to all EE residents.
There is a coffee can at the Ramada with slit to accommodate your pull tabs. We collect the pull tabs and take them to a local scout troop who then takes them to a Macdonald House where families live while their loved ones are in hospitals for long term care.
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Green Valley Council Updates
From: Hugh Rhine
- We will see a speed sign on Portillo in April per the GVC.
- The GVC is serving as a collection point for a petition urging the AZ State Legislature to prioritize reform to combat title fraud. I will be placing the petition in the Ramada for review and signing by those EE residents so inclined.
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22nd Street Bridge
From: Kris Bean
Residents may be interested to know that the 22nd street bridge will be closed as of March 3. Yup! They are finally going to replace it. It's a route across town that is familiar to many of us.
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Fruit Donations
From: Kris Bean
If residents have more fruit than they can comfortably pick or eat, the Sahuarita Food Bank works with the Walden Grove High School Honor Society to pick the fruit for donations. To arrange for them to come out, contact them through their website at sahuaritafoodbank.org or phone them at (520)-777-7675.
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Cardboard Recyling
From: Kathy Stocker
Reminder to all EE residents.
Cardboard can be recycled at the Sahuarita Food Bank.They will even accept boxes that aren't flattened. The food bank sells the cardboard to help offset their operating costs. The donation spot is open 24/7.
Photo by: Kathy Stocker
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SAVE THE DATE: March 6-8
The Tubac Open Studio Tour will be happening!
Two EE artists are participating in the tour:
Peggy Terlisner and Joan Cawthorn.
Call with questions (520-465-0848).
Stop by to see their wonderful creations.
www.tubacarts.org/open-studio-tour
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Food Donations
From: Sandy LaVoi
Because of your generosity, we have donated twice this week to the food shelf!
Thank you to all the 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.
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Our EE Pickleball Pros!
Photo by Gloria Creagh
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