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May Your Days Be Merry And Bright
Hike Leaders Needed
EE Hikers take a two week hiatus. No hike today and no hike on
December 31. Fearless Leader Marian Mundale will be scouting out new
hikes for future scheduling.
Marian is also looking for a volunteer relief leader or two. If you've
hiked beginning and intermediate trails in the area and would be willing
to lead your friends and neighbors in a relaxed hike, please contact
Marian at 625-2238 or
mm122169@hotmail.com.
No Aquacise on Christmas Day
Feel free to have another Christmas cookie. There'll be no vigorous
aerobic workout on the afternoon of the 25th, but on Thursday,
December 27th at 3:00pm the Hot Chicks and HOGS (Hot Old Guys) will
be huffing and puffing as usual in the EE pool.
Wednesday's Movie
End the year on a light note by watching the 1996 comedy
Multiplicity, staring Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell. Show
time is 6:00 at the Ramada. Heaters, coffee and cookies will be
available. Admission is a donation to the Arts Club ($2.00 suggested).
New Year's Resolutions
Is one of your resolutions for 2013 to get out more and have more fun?
Start by attending the annual First Day Potluck lunch at 1:00
p.m. at the Ramada on the first day of 2013. Please bring your
own table setup and beverage and a dish to share. Raffle tickets for the
Arts Club ceramic birdhouse will be sold at the potluck.
Do Your Dues Duty
EE HOA dues for 2013 are due January 1, 2013. If you've not paid
them yet, please sift through that stack of holiday card and flyers, dig
out your statement and mail it to Treasurer Joan Moreaux today. There's
still time...You're not on Santa's naughty list yet.
Help Gardeners Push Rocks
Unlike the mythological Sisyphus consigned to an eternity of useless
effort and unending frustration pushing a bolder up a hill only to have
it roll back down, the Gardeners efforts to move rocks from 'Pie II'
back to
Palo Verde del Norte Park (previously 'Pie I')
on Circulo del Norte will result in the creation of a wonderful stone
planting wall. Many hands and strong backs are needed for the project.
If you can help them, please meet them at the Ramada on Thursday,
January 3 at about 2:00, after the Gardeners meeting. Or go directly
to the parks.
Pool Closing Reminder
January 7 will mark the beginning of the week-long closure of the
EE pool and spa for replacement of the cool decking.
Annual Meeting Notices and Ballots Being Mailed
Out
HOA Secretary Joe McCalpin, assisted by the lovely and talented Barbara
McCalpin, will be mailing ballots and notices of the annual meeting to
homeowners this week. Look for yours in the mail. The meeting is
scheduled for Monday, January 21, 2013; it will be held at the
GVR Desert Hills Social Center.
New Path
Thanks to Dick Carver for creating a new path through Palo
Verde del Norte Park (previously 'Pie I'.) Now you can walk through
the area without having a close encounter with the huge agave that
blocked the old path. Another great example of the volunteer
spirit here in EE.
Our Hospitality Committee Needs YOU
The Hospitality Committee is looking for a few volunteers to help out at
social events. There are no meetings involved. Just good, old-fashioned
work, a lot of team spirit and the undying appreciation of all EE
residents who love our social events. You've seen hospitality volunteers
in action at our Ramada functions, and if you would like to join them,
contact Scottie at 399-0955 or send an email to
goingtodoitall@earthlink.net.
Christmas Carolers Spread Cheer
Twenty-seven EE Carolers raised their voices in song last Friday evening
to spread Christmas cheer around our neighborhood. Many thanks to
Elaine Taylor, Jim & Jeri Lindberg, Kevin & Linda Welsh, Stacie Meyer,
Patty Adler, Mary Hess, ['conductor'] Jim & Lorna Kitchak, Kris & Del
Bean, Suzanne & Ron Keitzer, Carol & Charles Covert, Rich Thompson, Barb
& Michael Christopher, Pat Flowers, Charles Pyke, Cynthia & Hugh Gates,
Joan Moreaux, Mary Ferland, and Craig & Cynthia Surprise.
Doorbell ringers brought appreciative EE residents to their courtyards
to hear enthusiastic renditions of such old favorites as "We Wish You a
Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells," and "Silent Night." Carolers brought
their evening to a close with refreshments at the home of Ben and Mona
Sheffield.
Click here to see photos.
Luminarias
Following EE's annual tradition of "lighting the way," residents of
Circulo Napa lined their street from Whigham Wash to Portillo with
luminarias last Saturday evening. A large crowd of appreciative
residents followed the glowing candles to the Moulton home where
they enjoyed refreshments. We thank all the participants for their
efforts. Getting the luminarias going is more work than you might think,
as the first two photos show...
click here to see the photos.
Condolences
We were saddened to learn of the death of Penny Balas last week. A
memorial service will be held on Friday, December 28th at 10:00 a.m. at
Our Lady of the Valley on La Canada. Our condolences to her family and
friends.
What's Up in EE?
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MERRY CHRISTMAS |
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TUESDAY |
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PICKLEBALL/ ALL |
9:00 AM |
TU, THUR, SAT SUN |
PBALL/TENNIS COURT |
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PM AQUACISE |
3:00 PM |
THUR |
POOL |
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PBALL/ ADVANCED |
1:00 PM |
WED, SAT |
PBALL/TENNIS COURT |
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MOVIE |
6:00 PM |
WED |
RAMADA |
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TENNIS |
8:00 AM |
FRI |
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