Important Pickleball News
From Courtmaster Kevin Welsh: "Esperanza is going to be part of the new Southern Arizona Pickleball Association that is forming now.  This opens up play for us on all of the local, non-GVR courts in Green Valley on scheduled days for both recreational and competitive play.  We will get to meet new players, and more importantly, play will continue year-round.  I'll keep you posted.
In the meantime, our schedule for May is:
Sat - Competitive
Sun - Recreational
Mon - Open (nothing scheduled)
Tues - Recreational
Wed - Competitive
Thur - Recreational
Fri - Tennis
This coming Monday we will have competitive play, then start the May schedule on Tuesday."

Important Message About Dogs
From Board president Eric Ellingson: "After a recent Wednesday morning coffee and doughnut session some concerns were expressed about the presence of dogs in what was a reasonably congested area.  The primary concern was possible entanglement in leashes and the possibility of injury resulting from a fall.  There were also comments concerning unpredictable interactions between unfamiliar dogs and activity stimulation caused by presence of food.  This has not been a problem for any of our evening functions and only occurred in this case because people who were walking their dogs decided to drop by for coffee and doughnuts.  The EEHOA Board requests that in the future dog owners refrain from bringing their animals into social situations where your neighbors could become concerned about either safety or sanitation issues.  The Board does not feel that specific restrictions need to be imposed but that common sense and courtesy can solve this problem in the future.  Your future cooperation in this matter would be appreciated.  As an additional point of clarification, animals are not permitted in the pool area."

Get Ready to Rock 'n Roll
Instead of the usual movie this Wednesday, the Arts Club will hold a concert and bonfire in Esperanza Estates Park on Holgado at Esperanza Boulevard (where the Arizona Centennial flag and snake are.) The concert is Legends of Rock & Roll.  The show starts at 7:00. Bring your own lawn chairs and beverage. The Arts Club will provide popcorn. 

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Break out your colorful attire and favorite recipe for our annual Cinco de Mayo party on Monday, May 5th, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Ramada.  It's a potluck, so please bring a dish to share.  Mexican food will keep with the theme, but tender palates and tummies may appreciate more gentle fare. The Hospitality Committee will provide beverages, including margaritas.

Attention Hospitality Hotties
There will be a brief meeting of the summer hospitality crew on Thursday, May 1 at 9:30 at the Ramada to finalize plans for the Cinco de Mayo fiesta. 

Let There Be Light
Lamp post bulb out? A free EEHOA-approved replacement light bulb is just a phone call away.  Contact one of the light bulb keepers, Tom Cooke (399-0455), Dean Hess (398-4829) or Joe McCalpin (867-8067). Many winter residents have left for the season, so please let Tom, Dean or Joe know if you notice a bulb out on a vacant home.

Appreciation
Orv and Clara Smith (Calle Excelso) have made a very generous monetary donation to the HOA. The gift was made with the specific comments that they were making it because they were so pleased about the careful and progressive management of the HOA by the Board, and the Board's commitment to and continuously following through on improvements to our facilities and our neighborhood. Thank you Orv and Clara for your generosity.

Rabbits 1, Gardeners 0
The Gardeners' plans to add colorful flowering plants to Mountain View Park were thwarted last week by some browsing bunnies.  Those lovely pink gauras provided a taste treat to those hungry hares. Bill Berdine and Dick Carver have now replaced the gauras with colorful grasses, which are hopefully more rabbit resistant. 

Weed Wackers Are Back
Tom Cooke and Boyd Morse, our volunteer weed patrol, will soon be back on the Gator for another round of weed spraying in our common areas.  Their attempts have been delayed by recent high winds. Hopefully, homeowners will follow suit by keeping their front areas weed free.

Open Board Meeting
At the April Board meeting last week, Board president Eric Ellingson announced that the Board will hold an open special meeting to discuss financial matters.  The meeting will be held some time after the regular October Board meeting.