St. Patrick's Day Dinner
The Hospitality Committee's St. Patrick's Day dinner is scheduled for March 17, starting at 4:30, with dinner served at 5:30. Tickets are $12.50 and are available by calling Scottie Blum at 399-0955 (from 6:00-9:00 p.m). You must purchase your ticket by March 12. The menu includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, dessert and complimentary beer and wine. Musical entertainment will be provided.

EE Appreciates Its Volunteers
What would life in EE be like without our volunteers? Unthinkable. To show the HOA's appreciation for their efforts, all EE volunteers are invited to attend a party in their honor on Sunday, April 1. This will be a complimentary catered dinner and the Volunteer of the Year will be announced. Invitations will be delivered soon.

Hamburger Nights
Contrary to prior reports, there will be a Hamburger Night in April.

New EE Computer Group Forming
Our webmaster, Craig Surprise, would like to start an EE Computer Group for EE residents. If you have a laptop or tablet computer, want to share tips on using them, or to help solve problems and increase your computer proficiency, this may be the group for you. All levels of experience are welcome. Contact Craig at cncsurprise@verizon.net if you are interested in joining.

EE Hikers
Hikers head to Hope Camp Trail today after meeting at the Ramada at 8:30 a.m. Fearless Leader Marian Mundale hints at spectacular views of the Rincons on this 5.8 mile moderate hike with a mere 600 feet of elevation. It's a nice trail with no rocks. The weather forecast is for highs in the 80s. Hikers are encouraged to bring plenty of water and snacks. Estimated time for the return to the Ramada is 2 p.m. Carfare will be $5.

Afternoon Aqua Exercise
Aqua Exercise continues to meet from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays. Several men have participated and all have, to our knowledge, survived. Come for all 60 minutes--stretching, aerobics, trunk/back conditioning and strength training or join in for only a few minutes. Whatever you chose, just get moving in the water! It does a body good.

Long Range Planning Committee
The initial meeting of the Board's newly created Long Range Planning Committee will be held at the Ramada on Wednesday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m. All interested homeowners are welcome to attend. For information or if you are interested in joining the committee, call Stacie Meyer at 344-7301.

EE Gardeners Setting Priorities
The EE Gardeners set up several committees aimed on improving park areas in EE in the future. Several issues were identified as priorities. Trail maps will be updated and placed in a box in the Ramada. The costs of options for picnic tables in Esperanza Park will be investigated. An analysis of improving the accessibility of Esperanza Park and it's pathways will be performed. A redesign of Esperanza Monument landscaping will be drawn up.

New SAV Volunteer
Congratulations to Patty Adler who graduated from the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers Academy last Thursday after completing SAV's intensive 8 week training course.

Reception Invitation
Friends of author (and Periodico publisher) Denise Roessle cordially invite all EE residents to a wine and cheese reception at the Ramada on March 18, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., to celebrate the publication of Denise's first book, Second-Chance Mother. Her book will be available for purchase and signing at the reception.

Want to Display the Periodico Faster?
Is your computer slow to display the Periodico? Our webmaster suggests using Google's Chrome browser in place of your current browser. It will speed up display of the first page of an issue and let you start reading while downloading of the rest of the issue finishes. To download and install Chrome on a Windows PC (running XP, Vista, or '7') through a secure web site, click here and follow the instructions.

Macular Degeneration Lecture
The Green Valley Lions Club will sponsor a free lecture on Age Related Macular Degeneration on Friday, March 23, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Las Campanas Recreation Center. Issues such as the current treatments for the disease, new advances in technology and treatments that can help those suffering with this condition, and coping with vision loss. Dr. Henry Hudson, a retinal specialist and macular degeneration expert will discuss specifics of this disease, possible treatments and research findings.
RSVP to Dick Pomo at 648-1088 if you want to attend.

Green Valley Health Fair
The GV Health Fair will take place on March 6, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the West Social Center. More than 40 health-care providers and businesses will provide the latest information about health issues and offer free health screening for a number of health issues. There is no charge for admission, but please bring an item for the food bank.

Green Valley Community Directory
Volunteers Judy and Al Prato delivered copies of the new directory last week. If you were not at home, they could not leave one. Please call Judy at 269-7217 to schedule a delivery. Remember that you can recycle old copies (without front and back covers) at the Lions' recycling center in front of Joyner Library.

Documentary Featuring EE Residents
EE residents Paul and Becky McCreary are making a documentary which will include the stories of some EE residents. A few people have already been interviewed for the project, but the McCrearys are looking for more. If you want to tell about your adventures or some aspect of your life, contact the McCrearys at 970-596-1505 or send email to stay@mainstreethouse.com. Everyone has a story.