Monday Morning Memo

Flag Park

Photo by: Mark Zehrer

February 16, 2026

Esperanza Estates

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Official Business

HOA Monthly Meeting

From: Kevin Welsh

Monday, February 16 at 1:00 PM

Location: Ramada

Neighborhood News

Phone Directories

From: Ken Lindeman

Monday, February 16 at 12:30 PM

Location: Ramada

I will be handing out 2026 phone directories prior to the HOA meeting. Please have your Lot # with you.

Gardeners 

From: Pat Zehrer

Tuesday, February 17 at 9:00 am

Location: EE Park/Flag Park (Esperanza and Holgado)

Note: If raining, Garden Club will not meet.

Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged.

Contact Mark Zehrer 952.270.0384 with questions.

Photo by: Mark Zehrer

EE Arts and Crafts Group

From: Janet Shown

Next up: Beading

Time and date: 10 a.m. - 11:30 Tuesday, February 24

Location: Janet Shown's home at 1106 Norte

Hummingbirds in EE will be happy with a few new fountains made by crafters at the last meeting of the EE Arts and crafts group. We're always looking for easy and fun craft ideas to share with each other, so bring your ideas to the next group meeting.



Next up we'll be creating suncatchers, necklaces, bracelets, earings or whatever your creativity leads you to. Bring your own supplies or you are welcome to use some Janet's. For more information and to RSVP, contact Janet Shown at jansho@yahoo.com or 720-749-0273 to reserve your spot.

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.

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday 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.

Save the Date: Friday, March 13, 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.

There will be an amazing array of items donated by your talented and generous friends and neighbors. Of course, all proceeds will benefit the EE community.

Looking for Treasures

If you have any collectibles, art, wine, jewelry, gift certificates or other unique items that your neighbors would desire we are anxious to receive your donation for this event.

Please contact any committee member or Roberta Bower (520-405-4629), Kay Larson (651-357-2850).

Wear your favorite basketball attire, taste some delicious desserts and bid on some amazing items like these two awesome donations!

A colorful large wall hanging and a unique handcrafted leather purse with Southwestern style.

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, measures 78" x 84, and has an appraisal value of $950.

For tickets and more information, call Cindy Jones at 605-830-0525 or Kathy Phillipy at 425-4787890.

A Walk Down Memory Lane

From: Cynthia Surprise

On February 14, 2012, Esperanza Estates celebrated Arizona's Centennial.

If you were here, this article is a great way to remember. If you are new, it's a great way to learn about our community's history.

Centennial Article

Caring Connections

Food Donations

From: Sandy LaVoi

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.

Around Esperanza Estates

We are on the home stretch!

Photos by Jim Hauge and Gloria Creagh

Please send your neighborhood pictures, suggestions, and comments to

mmm@esperanzaestates.net



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