A Mid-Summer Night's Margarita
The June margarita party met with rave reviews, so we're doing it again this Wednesday, July 16 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Ramada. Margaritas will be provided by the Cookes and the Millers for no charge except a smile. Please bring an appetizer to share, keeping in mind that at this time of year many folks like to enjoy drinks and appetizers in the late afternoon, as a substitute for dinner. A donation to the Community Food Bank would also be appreciated.  A bin is located at the Ramada.

Our Ramada Cleans Up Nice
Volunteer cleaners Joe McCalpin, Tom Cooke, Jim Sourant, Kris Bean, and Dave Sielken, gave our Ramada a much needed bath Friday, moving all the furniture and power washing the floor. Master painters Tom and Joe, also repainted the concrete portions of the floor, giving our Ramada a fresh new look in time for the Margarita Party this Wednesday. Thanks to all the workers for their efforts.

Great Grilling Ahead 

Thanks to Dangerous Dave Sielken, the next grilling event at the Ramada will not include a pyrotechnic display.  After his July 4th experience battling the flames from accumulated cooking grease, Dave fought back with some elbow grease. Thanks to his efforts the next EE cookout should be a safer event for the chef.

Ice Again--Not on the Santa Cruz

The newly donated refrigerator at the pool enclosure was connected today and is working very well, making ice for our pool users, as well as keeping their drinks cold.  We thank our donors very much, and note they have asked for no public thanks so will not disclose their names. But we know our pool users will be thanking them daily as they enjoy this amenity.

For Those Who Are Away
Wonder how the monsoon is shaping up in Green Valley this year?  Of course, the rainfall can vary greatly from one area to another, but the official weather service report for July 1 through July 12 is 1.89 inches.  That's slightly over the 2013 total of 1.36.  Might not seem like much to those of you in other parts of the country, but every drop helps.  We're having normal (whatever that is) summer weather in New England (think humidity), residents in southern Illinois have reported recent torrential rains and flooding (sump pumps are working overtime) and residents in Washington are watching wildfires.

What's Up in EE?

AM AQUA EXERCISE	8:00 AM		MON, WED, FRI	POOL
PM AQUA EXERCISE	3:00 PM		TU, THURS	POOL
MARGARITA MADNESS	4:00 PM		WED	RAMADA
TENNIS	7:30 AM		FRI	TENNIS/PBALL CRT
PICKLEBALL--ALL LEVELS	7:30-10 AM		SAT	PBALL/TENNIS CRT