Rockin' to the Rock
Concetta "I think it's just around the corner" Deodati has stepped forward to lead the EE Hikers to Roger's Rock this morning. The group meets at the Ramada at 8:30 am to head for the upper reaches of Madera Canyon. They'll start on the Super Trail and veer off into the brush without hesitation to stand astride the famed boulder. Bring $2 for carfare, water, a lunch to be consumed upon the rock and a sense of adventure. Poles are recommended. This hike starts at 5,400 feet with an accumulated gain of 1,450 feet. The round trip is approximately 4.5 miles. Hikers will return to the Ramada around 2:30 pm.

Attention EE Newcomers
Reminder that the Bienvenidos Committee's reception for new residents is today, Monday February 24, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada. We look forward to meeting you.

Sausage Fest
Follow the aroma of grilled sausage, onions and peppers to the Hospitality Committee's sausage fest at the Ramada this Wednesday, starting at 4:00 p.m. We won't be grilling any ordinary sausages -- only the famed sausages made by the Green Valley Optimists Club are good enough for the discerning palates of our EE sausage lovers. Cost of a meal and beverage is $6.00. Good company is free.

Countdown to the Ramada Sale
Our big patio and bake sale is here! Unless you are new to EE, or have been living under a rock, you know all about the great bargains you can find and how much this sale means to our EE community. The sale to the public starts at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, and runs to about noon. But, lucky us, we get first pick at the private EE residents only sale on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is still time to donate items. Call Bev Brow at 625-7741 to donate general items, Sandi Oster at 625-0039 to donate baked goods, and Craig Surprise at (617) 599-2204 to donate TVs, computers and other electronic gadgets (anything with a power cord). If you have jewelry, scarves, belts or other fashion accessories, call Carolyn Acher at 625-4326 or 402-440-7773. You can also drop them off at Carolyn's at 1221 Calle Excelso.

GV Community Directory
Judy and Al Prato will be out and about in the neighborhood this week delivering the 2014 Green Valley Community Directory to every house in EE. Please leave your gate unlocked for them since they aren't allowed to leave the directory outside the gate. If you haven't received a directory by March 8, you can contact Judy at 269-7217 to arrange delivery. You can recycle your old directory, with the covers removed, at the Lions Club Recycle Center next to the Joyner Library parking lot.

Thanks to the Diggers
A round of applause for the volunteers who toiled in the sun in Mesquite Park last week so that the water from the monsoon rains won't wipe out the bridge in the park again. Thanks to Dick Carver, Ken Adler, Wayne Bower, Stein Simonsen, Hugh Gates and Gary Rautio for their labor.

It's Show Time!
Weekly movie night at the Ramada will resume next Wednesday, March 5, and continue until the weather is too hot for comfort. Details on upcoming movies will be included in next week's memo.

Snip, Snip -- A Little More Off the Top
Dean Hess reports that starting this week Hot Desert will be trimming back the oleanders in our common areas. Dean has directed the landscapers to cut the plants back to "wall height," and they will be trimming some oleanders that were never cut back before. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Dean directly at hess325@msn.com.

Thanks from the Enhancement Team
Sandi Oster, Marian Mundale and the entire Enhancement Team would like to thank everyone who donated those yummy goodies for the dessert buffet on Valentine's Day.  Also a big thank you to Cyndy Gates for the wonderful door prize, and to Ole and Ron McLaughlin for the ice water to keep us cool. Events like this make this little corner of the world so special.

Calling All EE Writers
Have a short story you'd like to publish? The project to create a book of short stories by EE residents has resumed, and Glenda Martin is now working with Sandy Reed to compile the stories. If you are interested in submitting a story, contact Glenda at 393-7809.

Science Class Was Never Like This
Thirty-five EE adventurers spent a very enjoyable day at Kitt Peak on Saturday making new friends while learning about the national observatory. Thanks to Eric Ellingson for sharing his considerable technical knowledge with us. The March adventure will be announced soon. Thanks also to Cynthia Surprise for coordinating another EE trip.

GVC's Water Forum
The Green Valley Council presents: Water Forum 2014 Central Arizona Project - Its Future and As A Sustainable Water Source For Green Valley/Sahuarita on Monday, March 3rd, 2014, 1:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. at the GVR West Social Center, 1111 S Via Arcoiris (north off La Canada and Continental).
The forum is open to the public at no charge. For more information, call the GVC offices at 520-648-1936.

What's up in EE?

HIKERS	8:30 AM		MON	RAMADA
PICKLEBALL/COMPETITIVE	10:00 AM		MON, SAT	PBALL/TENNIS CRT
BIENVENIDOS RECEPTION	4:30 PM		MON	RAMADA
PICKLEBALL/RECREATIONAL	10:00 AM		TU, THUR, SUN	PBALL/TENNIS CRT
WATER AEROBICS	3:00 PM		TU, THURS	POOL
SAUSAGE FEST	4:00 PM		WED	RAMADA
TENNIS	8:30 AM		FRI	TENNIS/PBALL CRT
SNEAK PEEK RAMADA SALE	4:00 PM		FRI	RAMADA
RAMADA SALE	7:00 AM		SAT	RAMADA