Movie Of The Week
Hope Springs will be shown at the Ramada this Wednesday, February 6, at 6:00. After decades of marriage, a devoted couple (Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones) go see a couples' counselor in order to spice things up and reconnect. The real challenge for both of them comes as they try to re-ignite the spark that caused them to fall for each other in the first place.

Gardeners Gather
EE Gardeners meet Thursday, February 7 at 1 pm at the Sunset Ramada.

Fiber Wednesday
This growing group of EE fiber artists meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 at the Ramada. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Donna Shay at 815-243-3402 for more information.

"Here's An Idea!"
Those are scary words to people who know me well, but I've been thinking .... Wouldn't it be fun (and not too much work) to have an EE group in the White Elephant Parade next October? We love our subdivision and think we are one of the best in GV, so why not let the whole town know it. Even if you won't be in EE for the parade at the end of October, we'll need your help with the planning this spring. If you are interested in working on this, contact Cynthia Surprise at cjsurprise@verizon.net or 857-209-1978.

"Let Them Eat Cake!"
Cupcakes, actually. That's the Hospitality Committee's Valentines Day dessert treat on Burger Night, Tuesday, February 12. Of course, Marie Antoinette was referring to the the cake inside chimneys (yuck) when she uttered her famous line, but don't worry, these cupcakes won't get anywhere close to our barbecue grill. Social hour starts at 4:30 and grilling at 5:00. $6.00 gets you a hamburger, cheeseburger or veggie burger, pickle, chips, a beverage and a cupcake.

Home Sweet Home
The Enhancement Team's Home and Garden Tour will take place March 24, and there's still time to enter your home in the tour. It doesn't have to be the Taj Mahal (which, of course, wouldn't comply with the CC&Rs anyway). If you have some unique feature or you completed a home or decorating project you are proud of, don't be modest or shy. Let us peek inside. Gardens will also be on the tour this year, and you can enter yours with or without your house. Remember, we have a lot of new residents, and they are eagerly looking for decorating and landscaping ideas. Contact Jackie Rautio at 269-7864 to volunteer your home or suggest someone else's.

Corrections To EE Directory
Please note a couple of corrections to the new EE Directory. The correct numbers for the Christophers are: Michael 608-698-0690 and Barbara 608-332-0770. Please delete the 205 cell phone number for Cynthia Surprise. It no longer works.

Bridge Anyone? Phone Number Correction
Pat and Dick Schmuck are still looking for EE residents who'd like to play bridge. You'll need to dial the area code to reach them at 541-399-3063. E-mailers can contact them at patschmuc@gorge.net.

EE Who's Who
Trying to reach a board member or committee chair? Their contact information is listed on our website at esperanzaestates.net. The list is also posted on the bulletin board at the Ramada. They'll be happy to hear from you, especially if you are calling to tell them what a great job they're doing.

March 11th May Be Your Lucky Day
Overdue for that hole-in-one? Enter the Green Valley Council's Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, March 11 and you could win $10,000. That's the prize for the first hole-in-one of the tournament. Feeling lucky or just incredibly skilled? Call Joe McCalpin at 867-8067 for details. And yes, that date is different from the last published date. We're not just checking to see if you've been paying attention.

Help Someone Stay Warm
The Arts Club is collecting blankets and other warm clothing for the Crossroads Mission, which helps families in Nogales, Sonora. Dean Hess will bring the clothing to the mission. If you can help, please call Donna Shay at 815-243-3402.

Book Club Picks
The newly formed EE Book Club meets monthly at the Ramada on the third Thursday at 3:00. At the meeting on February 21, the group will discuss Defending Jacob by William Landay. The selections for the following months are: March - The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh; April - An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny by Laura Schroff; and May - Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver. If you are interested in joining, contact Kathy Lavanway at kathylavanway@gmail.com or Cindy Krantz krantzcindys@yahoo.com.

Flu Shots
The Pima County Health Department in Green Valley has flu vaccines available for $15 if you have health insurance and free if you do not have health insurance. Their clinics are on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. by appointment. There will be a special clinic on Wednesday, February 6 from 8-11 a.m. by appointment for adults with health insurance. The Health Department is located at 601 N. La Canada, and their phone number is 648-1626.

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