Keys
Reminder that your pool key no longer works on the restroom doors at the sports courts. Contact Kevin Welsh at 231-838-6851 to get a new one.

Bee Alert
A resident has reported a large bee population has taken up residence in the 900 block of upper Circulo Napa. Use caution when walking in that area.

The Book Club Returns
The EE Book Club will meet on Tuesday, October 15, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ramada. This month's selection is Elsewhere: A Memoir by Richard Russo.  Book Club meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 2:00, and new members are always welcome. You can find out more about the group and future books we'll be discussing in the September issue of the Periodico. Contact Cindy Krantz at 203-8292 or krantzcindys@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Throw Your Hat in the Ring
Joe McCalpin, chair of the EEHOA Nominating Committee, reports that the committee will meet next month to nominate Board candidates to be elected by homeowners in January.  If you are interested in being considered for a Board position, contact Joe at 867-8067.

Name Tags
Ramada social events will be starting up before you know it. If you would like a magnetic name tag to wear at these events, there's still time to order one before the first event. The cost is $6.00 and the name tag is well worth the price. To place your order, contact Melodye at 399-0455 or melodyecooke@yahoo.com

Miss the Meeting?
If you missed last week's HOA Board meeting, you can read all about it in Secretary Joe McCalpin's witty and informative minutes. You can access them from our website at esperanzaestates.net.

Congratulations!
Marvol Barnard recently received the prestigious 2013 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award from the LPGA for her work as an instructor.

Koffee Klatch Ken
Ken Miller, host of many a Coffee and Donut gathering, is under the weather at the moment. It's reported that he's currently hospitalized, but well wishes can be sent to his home at 949 Regalo. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Hide the DEX
DEX directories have been plopped on area doorsteps recently. If you notice one conspicuously residing on a neighbor's driveway, please take a moment to drop it behind their patio wall--out of sight. No need to advertise the fact that no one is home.