Nature Trail or Roger's Rock?
There'll be a vote of the vigorous, as the EE Hikers meet at 8 am this morning to raise their hiking poles in support of their favorite Madera Canyon Trail: Nature Trail with 3.6 miles and a 600 foot gain in elevation or Roger's Rock with 5 miles and a 900 foot gain. Bring $2 for carfare if you plan on heading out with the hearty band.

Get On Board Today
Today at 1 pm is the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the EEHOA Board. Get there a bit early to select a comfy cushion or two, sit back, relax and watch a fine example of local governance take place. The agenda is waaaay down there at the bottom of the Memo.

Book Group Gathers Tuesday
EE's own book group meets at 2 pm Tuesday for their monthly literary discussion. Come to contribute your wisdom regarding Khaled Hosseni's And the Mountains Echoed. Next months selection is Going Back to Bisbee by Richard Shelton.

Color Me Recap
EE's Home Décor group meets Tuesday at 10 in the Ramada to complete the discussion of using the colors that complement you in your home and wardrobe.

Catch Up on EE with Coffee and Donuts
Wednesday at 8:30 am the smell of fresh coffee and disappearing donuts will waft across the Ramada. Join your neighbors for a laugh and a bite of breakfast, courtesy of the Cookes and the Millers.

Country Hoedown Wednesday
You won't want to miss the Hospitality Committee's latest event this Wednesday, March 19, starting at 4:30. Pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, beverage and dessert, all for $8.00. Country decor and music will give the festivities a real down-home feeling.
Contact Marla Ries at 360-708-0855 if you have any decorations to lend for the event.

For the Birds
Jane Ellingson is periodically visiting Madera Canyon to seek out her feathered friends. If you would like to accompany her on a birding trip, give her a call at 625-7782. While Jane claims she is not an expert, she's been visiting hot birding spots in the area for years, and is willing to share her knowledge.

Art Adventure
Join the EE Adventure Group on Thursday, April 3, as we explore the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block.  Docent Linda Hoy will conduct our personal tour. The museum encompasses an entire city block in historic downtown Tucson, and features original and traveling exhibitions focusing on Art of Latin America, Art of the American West, Modern and Contemporary Art and Asian Art. To sign up for the adventure, contact Cynthia Surprise at cjsurprise@verizon.net. We'll arrange carpooling, so please indicate if you are willing to drive.

Big Berthas Bursting with Blooms
Now is the time to catch the annual spectacular display by the Big Bertha cactus around EE. Catch the show in the early evening or morning at the following locations: the Palacios home at 110 Napa, the Shay home at 1118 Circulo del Sur, next to the Sports Courts on del Sur, or behind the ceramic tortoise in Mountain View Park on Napa.

Kudos
Thanks to Bill Pratt for all his assistance to the HOA. Recently, Bill did some work on the tractor and the gator, welded some Ramada chairs, and repaired the faucet in the Ramada kitchen. We also appreciate the efforts of Tom Cooke and Boyd Morse who have been out spraying weeds in the common areas. Thanks too to Steve and Cheri Day for donating a roaster to the Hospitality Committee. These are example of the generosity of EE residents and their commitment to our neighborhood.

Home Security Seminar
On Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m., the Pima County Sheriff's Department will sponsor a free presentation on securing and protecting your home this summer. The presentation will be held at the GVR East Center, 7 South Abrego.

What's Up In EE?

EE HIKERS PICKLEBALL/COMPETITIVE	8:00 AM 9:00 AM		MON MON, SAT	RAMADA PBALL/TENNIS CRT
HOA BOARD MEETING	1:00 PM		MON	RAMADA
PICKLEBALL/RECREATIONAL	9:00 AM		TU, WED,THUR, SUN	PBALL/TENNIS CRT
COLOR ME RECAP	10:00 AM		TUES	RAMADA
EE BOOK CLUB	2:00 PM		TUES	RAMADA
WATER AEROBICS	3:00 PM		TU, THURS	POOL
COFFEE AND DONUTS	8:30 AM		WED	RAMADA
PULLED PORK HOE DOWN	4:30 PM		WED	RAMADA
TENNIS	8:30 AM		FRI	TENNIS/PBALL CRT