Sausage Fest
Both the Hospitality Committee and the Optimist Club are gearing up for the Sausage Fest scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th at the Ramada. Social time begins at 4:30, with dinner at 5PM. Your $6 includes an immodest Italian sausage on a bun (with grilled onions, grilled sweet bell peppers, sauerkraut and condiments), chips, a cookie, and beer, wine, pop and water.

Arts Club Meeting
The Arts Club will meet on Wednesday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ramada.

Creativity Knows No Bounds
The Fiber and Crafts interest group meets every Thursday at the Ramada at 1:00. They will announce special workshops such as the polymer clay class held last week. Otherwise, bring what you are working on, thinking about working on, need help on, or suggestions for new workshops.
All are welcome.

Yoga Begins
Gentle yoga classes, led by a certified yoga instructor, start this week at the Ramada and will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.  The first class will be a get acquainted meeting with a few very gentle warm-up poses. You don't need to bring mats, etc. to the first class.  The suggested donation is $5-$6 dollars per class after the initial session.  If you have any questions, contact Sharon Rowe (srowe62902@aol.com or 520-625-5201) or Mary Grgich (marygrgich17@gmail.com or 520-207-8069).

Art Auction
Many fine pieces of art (paintings, prints, jewelry, yard art, turned wood pieces, leaded glass, etc.) and other items continue to be donated to the Art Auction fundraising event, scheduled for January 23rd. The proceeds from the auction will benefit the Shade Tree Park, currently under development just east of the EEtennis/pickle ball courts, and other Arts Club projects.  In preparation of the Auction, the committee would like to have every donation picked up or delivered by Friday, January 16th to the home of Marla Ries at 852 Regalo.  If you are planning to deliver your donation, please give Marla a call to make sure she is home (360-708-0855).  If you would like your item picked up, please call Joey Sourant (777-7728), Stacie Meyer (859-691-1121) or Marla Ries (360-708-0855) and one of them will be happy to pick up your donation. The committee is very grateful for the wonderful response to this fundraiser and looks forward to seeing you all at the Art Auction, beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd.  Wine and cheese will be served.

Annual Meeting
Reminder that you will check in to the EEHOA Annual Meeting next Monday by lot number.  Knowing your number in advance helps speed up the check in line.  If you don't know your lot number, you can find it on the envelope you received your meeting materials in.  It is also listed in the EE Name and Address Directory under your street address.  If you can't find it, the volunteers at the meeting can find it for you. The meeting will be held at Desert Hills Recreation Center, 2980 S. Camino del Sol.  Sign-in begins at 1:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 1:30 p.m.

How to Have a Birthday and Stay the Same Age
The Enhancement Team has found a magic potion to help you celebrate your birthday without turning a year older (offer does not apply to those born on February 8). The Enhancement Team will hold a Birthday Bash on February 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ramada to celebrate everyone's birthday with cake, ice cream, gifts, and games.  Tickets are $5.00 per person, and everyone is asked to bring an inexpensive ($5 max) gift or a "re-gift".  Gifts should be wrapped and marked for male, female or general. You can purchase a ticket at the Sausage Fest on the 13th or by calling Marian Mundale 625-2238 or Louise McCabe 445-6237.

Attention Library Users
Pima County Library will be making changes to its website on January 14.  If you are currently registered, you will need to log on and re-register on the new website before that date in order to update your information.

Ramada Sale
Was one of your New Year's resolutions to rid your home of clutter?  Or perhaps buy more stuff? Either way, the Enhancement Team's Ramada Sale on Saturday, March 7 is just what you need. Help make the sale the most successful yet by donating your unwanted items.  Don't wait until your resolve has waned.  Pick up the phone now and call Bev Brow at 625-7741 (Queen of the Ramada Sale) to have your items picked up! If you want to donate a computer or electronics (except televisions) call Craig at 617-599-2204.

Riding Behind the Padre
The Green Valley Branch of AAUW presents author Richard Collins who will discuss his book Riding Behind the Padre: Horseback Views from Both Sides of the Border on Thursday, February 26, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at La Posada Recreation Center. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from Lorna Kitchak (838-0653). Collins operated a 13,000 acre ranch near the Mexican border. He wanted to hear firsthand from those affected by immigration and drug trafficking, so he embarked on a series of horseback adventures along the Arizona-Sonoran borderlands. He also joined a group of Mexican riders retracing the pathways of Father Kino who explored the same area 300 years ago.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
GVC will be collecting hazardous waste on Saturday, January 31, 8:00 a.m. to noon in the Valley Presbyterian Church parking lot on Camino del Sol.  Neighbors are encouraged to consolidate their material with their neighbors' to limit traffic congestion at the event.

GVC Legal Workshop
GVC will conduct an educational workshop on the legal aspects of HOA elections and meetings on January 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Las Campanas Social Center, 565 W Belltower Drive.  Call 648-1936 to reserve a seat.  You don't need to be a board member to attend this valuable meeting.