Arts Club Activities
  The Arts Club is alive and well and planning their 2015 projects. The first meeting is today at the Ramada at 10:00 a.m.
If you aren't on their mailing list but would like to be, contact Kevin Welsh at welsh.kj@gmail.com.

Wednesday Movie: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Take a break from preparing the bird and join the usual cast of suspects at 6:00 p.m. at the Ramada. If you've ever traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, you'll easily relate to this comedy. The film stars Steve Martin as Neal Page, a high-strung marketing executive, who meets Del Griffith, played by John Candy, an eternally optimistic, overly talkative, and clumsy shower curtain ring salesman who seems to live in a world governed by a different set of rules. They share a three-day odyssey of misadventures trying to get Neal home to Chicago from New York City in time for Thanksgiving dinner with his family.

Holiday Party
Get into the holiday spirit on Tuesday, December 9, when the Hospitality Committee will hold its holiday feast.  No Christmas goose or plum pudding on the menu, but for $6 you can get a hamburger, cheeseburger or veggie burger, condiments, a pickle, chips and homemade cookies. There will be complimentary beer, wine, soda, water, and (thanks to Tom Cooke) special holiday punch. Social hour at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:00, at the Ramada. On special leave from Santa's workshop Sam Barnard and Dave Sielken will do the honors at the grill.

Morning Water Aerobics
The morning water aerobics group is hibernating until next spring. I'm sure you can guess why. The afternoon aqua exercise group continues at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays-with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

Fiber and Crafts Group
No meeting this week due to Thanksgiving. But the group resumes on December 4 at 1:00. You are encouraged to bring projects you want to work on as well as show a project you have completed.

Leaders Wanted for Yoga, Cards and Board Games
A number of residents are eager to participate in these activities.  Are you interested in leading them? If so, please contact Barb Copeland at jlbrcopeland@aol.com

New Residents Reception
The Bienvenidos Committee is holding its annual reception for newcomers on Wed., December 3. All new residents should have received their invitations, and the committee would appreciate that you RSVP by this Wednesday.

Save a Life
Are you CPR certified? We'd like to publish a list of residents who could help in an emergency before the fire department arrives. If you are certified and would be willing to help, please contact Cynthia at cjsurprise@verizon.net to be included on the list.

No Dues Increase
Here's some good news. At its November meeting, the Board approved the HOA's 2015 budget, which did not raise our dues.

Nifty Name Needed
When completed, the new shade tree park will be worthy of a fabulous name, and Shade Tree Park just won't cut it. So, the planners are looking for creative suggestions from you. The criteria are that the name have a Spanish flavor (in keeping with our street names) and be easy to say and pronounce. Send your ideas to Jim Copeland at jlbrcopeland@aol.com by the end of December.  Need some on-site inspiration to come up with a fitting name? Wander up to the site of the future park and you'll see the footprint of the future little oasis painted in the sand.

Help the Homeless
Miranda Montano, the 14 year-old daughter of Hot Desert supervisor, Rene, is collecting warm clothing and blankets to distribute to the homeless. Miranda named her project WARMTH (We Are Restoring Miracles Through Hope) and has placed a collection box in the Ramada.  It will be there through the first week of December. Donations are appreciated.

What You Always Wanted to Know After Buying a Home
A little treasure from the annals of EE history showed up in Ron and Ole McLaughlin's new home, and they are sharing it with others in EE.  The booklet was written by EE's developer, Earl Whigham, and given to original residents when they purchased their homes.  It's sort of an owner's manual for the houses in EE.  Our webmaster, Craig Surprise, has scanned & posted the booklet on our website (esperanzaestates.net) under HOA Documents for you to view.  We are always looking for more items about EE's history.  If you have any photos or documents, please give Craig a call to arrange for pick-up, or email him at ee-webmaster@msn.com.

What's Up in EE?

MOVIE	6:00 PM	WED	RAMADA
ARTS CLUB MEETING	10:00 AM	MON	RAMADA
PM AQUA EXERCISE	3:00 PM	TU	POOL
TENNIS	8:00 AM	FRI	COURTS
PICKLEBALL OPEN PLAY	9:00-12:00	SUN,TUES,SAT	COURTS
PICKLEBALL LADIES ONLY	9:00-12:00	THURS	COURTS