Another Spooktacular EE Gathering
Costumes will be encouraged at the annual EE Halloween festivities. Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 31.  Pull out your best fall recipes for a potluck contribution and head for the Ramada at 4:30 pm to don your name tag and greet your neighbors.

The Great Pumpkin Contest
Want to brag to your friends and family that you have the best decorated pumpkin in EE? Enter your creation in the pumpkin contest at the October 31 Halloween potluck. There will be two categories, painted and carved, and a prize will be awarded to the best in each category.  Judges will be Stacie Meyer, Steve Day and Linda Sielken.  Hint: painting their faces on your pumpkin probably won't earn you any points.

Dave Sielken Appointed to EE Board 
Filling the unexpired term of Jim Lindberg, Dave Sielken has accepted an appointment to the EE Board. Jim has been a friendly face, tireless worker and a vital part of the board.  EE thanks Jim for his service and wishes him well. Dave's face has been a familiar one as driver of Tillie the water tank, pool assistant and master of the grill.  We look forward to his service.

EE Artisans Meeting
The first meeting of the EE Artisans (formerly, Arts Club and Fiber Arts) will be held on Thursday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. at the Ramada.  The group will finalize details for the upcoming trip to Tohono Chul Park and plan other future events. New members are always welcome.

EE-Ramada Internet Now Password Protected 
Thanks to the efforts of our webmaster, Craig Surprise, the Ramada Internet is up and working again, now with password protection. Check the bulletin board at the Ramada to confirm the correct password to use, since it may change periodically.

Pickleball People Plan to Play 
Sunday at 9 am was the first Fall 2015 meet of the EE Pickleball Enthusiasts.  The Fall/Winter schedule will have a 9 am start with Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays available for open play.  Wednesdays are reserved for ladies.  Saturday at 9 am will see competitive players take the court.

BYOW (Bring Your Own Wood) at Esperanza Park 
The once tidy pile of firewood at Esperanza (Snake) Park received some unwanted additions.  Removal of the unsightly stack will be accomplished shortly. Residents wishing to build a fire in the pit are asked to bring wood, as needed, and to remove all excess wood and ash after the fire has gone out.

Change in Pool Hours 
Sunday, November 1 will mark the first day of fall/winter hours for the EE pool.  The pool and spa will be closed and covered between 7 pm & 7 am to retain heat.  Aqua Exercise will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings as long as the weather cooperates. Check with Judy Lang at 648-7067 for time changes as the 8 am temperatures drop. Hours for visiting children remain 11 am-1 pm and 4-6 pm.

Book Exchange
The EE Book Exchange cabinet is located inside the pool area. Enjoy reading a book without a due date or charge!  The Exchange operates on a "bring a book---take a book" basis and is maintained for the enjoyment of all EE residents.
If you have a number of books to contribute at one time, please call Cindy Krantz at 203-8292 and let her know you have left the books by the cabinet. While all donations are welcome, space is limited. Your call will help keep the cabinet manageable.  Books are 'weeded' periodically--no books are ever discarded as the books which have been on the shelves several months are donated to the Enhancement Team's Ramada Sale.

Enhancement Bursting at the Seams 
Generous EE residents are donating items destined for the March EE Ramada sale and the Enhancement Team is running out of room.  If you have items to donate or have room to store some of the items give Barb McCalpin a call at  867-8067. Please, do not leave donated items at the Ramada.

GVC Workshop
GVC will hold a workshop on November 10 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss issues relating to enforcement of HOA CC&Rs. The workshop is free but reservations are required.  To reserve a space, call 648-1936. The workshop will be held at Santa Rita Springs Center, 941 W. Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley.
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