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☼ Keep Current with IronOaks
☼ NEW POSTINGS
☼ BOD Important Information
☼ Coffee Chats with the GM
☼ BOD Meeting Information
☼ Message from the General Manager
☼ IronOaks First Annual Homeowner Survey Update
☼ Come Out Enjoy the Farmer's Market at Oakwood
☼ Patrol Corner...
☼ Fitness Center News
☼ Conservation Seminars a Real Success!
☼ Restaurants (Food & Beverage)
☼ Golf Information, Calendars and Membership
☼ Ironwood's Men's Golf Association (IMGA)
☼ Please be Aware and Watch out for this Scam!
☼ ONGOING POSTINGS
☼ 2014 SL Community Safety & Security Forum
☼ IronOaks New Paint Colors Palette
☼ Sun Lakes Dance Party
☼ Upcoming Activities and Events
☼ Committee Corner
☼ Vacation Watch Fee
☼ Updating Your SITL Information

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BOD Important Information     


HOA Board of Directors Selected
Karen Jorgensen to Fill Vacancy on the Board

The HOA Board of Directors has selected Karen Jorgensen to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Prezkop. Karen is a long term resident of IronOaks and has history of service to the HOA spanning terms as chair of the ALC and recently as Administration Assistant. In its consideration, the Board recognized Karen's history, experience and service to our community.  A search for an Administrative Assistant will begin immediately. Doug Bishop has been approved as the Vice President. 
 
David Peters 
President  

 

Coffee Chats with the GM    
 
 
Coffee Chats
with the GM

The next GM Coffee Chat will be February 4th at 10:00 am at Oakwood.

 

 

BOD Meeting Information     
 
 
Special Membership Meeting 
February 17th 
 9:00 in the Oakwood Ballroom

This will also be the last time you can cast your vote for the Change of Use
Agenda to follow  
 

 

Message from the General Manager   

Come and Join the Excitement

        We have good news and not so good news to share. First the good news; our newly revived Food and Beverage Dept. is doing very well. Carrie Zinman, Director of Food & Beverage, has implemented ongoing training for the servers and Chef Mark has new fresh specials and menus in place. All in all it is a vastly improved dining experience which is drawing many positive Comment Cards. It has been a major effort but well worth it and it is now paying off with greater revenue. This is the good news.
       Unfortunately, or fortunately, the good news has spread quickly. Now we are having to scramble to hire more staff to accommodate the increased business. This week we've been able accommodate several large groups (25-60 people) in addition to a full house, and from time to time the service has been a little too slow due to the volume. We are in the process of hiring addition staff in order to handle the increased business. It is really fun to see the dining room so full of happy people again.
       We should be back up to fully staffed next week and we hope you will join us for a
great meal.      
IronOaks First Annual Homeowner Survey Update  

LAST CHANCE TO TAKE FIRST ANNUAL HOMEOWNER SURVEY

 

The survey will close on line on February 3, and paper copies will be picked up at 4:00 p.m. the same day.

As of Jan. 26, over 1,100 homeowners had completed the survey online. That is over 25% of the homes in IronOaks. We would like to have more surveys completed. Your input is important. The survey results will help volunteer homeowner committees, the board, and management make decisions reflecting community desires.

The online survey takes less than 15 minutes to complete. If you receive Stay in the Loop and have not yet completed the survey, please check your inbox. It has been sent three times to those who have not yet completed it. If you would like to read the survey before taking the actual survey, click on this link: Click here 

           If you have friends and neighbors who do not receive Stay in the Loop, please remind them paper copies are available at the clubhouses at Ironwood and Oakwood.

Submitted by Candy Clark, Chair of the Communications Committee

                         Bill Gates, Chair of the Master Planning Committee

  
Come Out Enjoy the Farmer's Market at Oakwood   

 

IRONOAKS FARMER'S MARKET ON FEBRUARY 4

 

2014 marks the second year MM Events has sponsored a Farmer's Market at Oakwood Clubhouse parking lot. We have a wonderful new farmer with fresh produce and fruit. Fresh artisan breads baked the morning of the market, healthy avocado oils, vinaigrettes, stuffed olives, balsamic vinegars, condiments, dried cranberries, cakes, pies, relishes, jams, jellies, and honey. Do you like free range eggs, pastas, shrimp ceviche, pickles, frozen ready to reheat cooked dinners and desserts, cheese curds, variety of jerky including exotic jerky such as venison, elk, kangaroo, antelope, dips, and mustards. How about some Amish organic products, pastas, Watkins products, a knife sharpener who sharpens scissors, knives and shears, bath and beauty products, plus some unique handcrafts.The Farmer's Market in Oakwood is held the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm through April 2014.

 
Patrol Corner...    

 

We have had three confirmed mail thefts in the Cottonwood area on Monday and Tuesday, January 27th and 28th. The US Postal Inspectors have been contacted and are agressively investigating. The "bad guys" did unsuccessfully try to cash a check at a local bank and the US Postal Service is trying to gather video at this time.

 

We will keep you informed of any further developments.

 

Jerry Alexander

Director of Patrol  

 
Fitness Center News

   

We have many exciting new classes, workshops, exercise training sessions

and promotions for the New Year. IronOaks is for everybody.

 

Stop by for a tour from the Fitness Center Director Pam Barker

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Free Monthly Seminar

Get personal advice from a physical therapist to understand the importance of health

and how to increase your strenth and flexibility.

Wednesday, February 19th @ 1:00 pm and once a month thereafter

In the IronOaks Fitness Center

Click here for more info 

 

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IronOaks Fitness and Racquet Center Membership Rates

  

Do it for the HEALTH of it!

  

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Spring into Fitness
with Silver Sneakers

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for more information
 
Conservation Seminars a Real Success!

The Conservation Committee wants to thank everyone who attended and responded so positively.

 

Homeowners' response to this series exceeded the space originally reserved and larger spaces in the Oakwood Clubhouse have now been secured for successive sessions. Those who want to attend any of the sessions, must register at murbanaz@gmail.com so adequate seating and handouts are available. Please plan to arrive a little early so everyone can get their handouts and the speaker can start on time.

 

Since most of us have moved to IronOaks from somewhere very unlike Arizona, the Conservation Committee planned these seminars to help homeowners live more compatibly with our desert environment. Initially aimed at new homeowners, the committee hoped other residents would be interested, and is overwhelmed at the response. They are planning additional sessions on landscape care and irrigation, energy and water saving in the home, and recycling options. If you have suggestions for future subjects or speakers, please use the Comment Card section of the IronOaks website at www.ironoakshoa.org.

 

The remaining sessions include:

 

  • February 4 - John Smith - The Green Plumber 6:00 pm
  • February 11 - Going Green Solar - Everything You Wanted to Know about Solar 6:00 pm  

Brought to you by the IronOaks Conservation Committee 

 

Restaurants (Food & Beverage)
   

Restaurant Reservations 
are appreciated and encouraged

For reservations policy and phone numbers

 

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Restaurant Weekly Specials  

 

 

Tuesdays at Oakwood & Ironwood
Wednesdays at Oakwood
International Night
Thursdays at Oakwood
Fish Fry
Fridays at Oakwood (Cod)
Prime Rib
Saturdays at Oakwood
Sundays at Oakwood



   Happy Hour      

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Golf News to Use

 

GOLF MEMBERSHIPS: Costs for the 2014 memberships and play cards have been established by the HOA Board.

  

Annual Membership Sales begun Tuesday, December 10

from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday

at the Oakwood Pro Shop 

 

New Daily Rates click here

 

Driving Range Rates click here

    

Golf Information, Calendars and Membership



 
    

Hours of operation for Oakwood from October 30th thru May 31st 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hours of operation for Ironwood from October 14th thru May 31st 7:00 am to 4:00 pm 

 

Ironwood's Men's Golf Association (IMGA) 

IRONWOOD MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION

       The Ironwood Men's Golf Association (IMGA) has a reputation of having fun and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow members during and after playing the game. IMGA has a morning and afternoon shotgun every Tuesday playing flighted and field games. To accomplish all of this, the league is privileged to have at least 30 volunteers including the 4 elected officers and 8 chairs with standing committees. IMGA has taken the lead to recognize the need to utilize different tee colors for flight assignments. During 2013, the league instituted a "Combined Tee Policy" for those whose index meets the requirement. Active enrollment in IMGA is around 240 members.  The league returns over $15,000 each year in the form of chits by paying half the field entered in league play including 12 closest to the pin winners each week. IMGA will be providing a logo golf shirt to all 2014 pre paid members for the first time.
       IMGA has a policy of 10 postable rounds of golf during a league event to qualify for the two major tournaments each year. January has a three consecutive round of net play to win the Ironwood Cup. March has a three consecutive round of gross play to win the Club Championship. In addition to those major tournaments, IMGA has its highly successful and well supported Member-Guest Tournament. There is also an awards luncheon held in December to honor all of the winners of the past year.  
       So, in conclusion, $110.00 will get you a full membership in the Ironwood Men's Golf Association including the GHIN/AGA fee and a league membership number. You can find us on line at Ironwood Men's Golf Association http://imgaadmin.powweb.com/IMGA/ or come on over to Ironwood on a Tuesday to meet the members.
For more information on annual green fees, go to: http://www.ironoakshoa.org/Golf/PDF/DailyGreenFeesResident2014.pdf

 

Please be Aware and Watch out for this Scam! 

JURY DUTY

Pass this on to your grown children and anyone else you can think of. This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take summons for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced.
       The caller claims to be a jury duty coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the Scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo-your identity was just stolen. The fraud has been reported in 11 states, including Oklahoma, Illinois, Colorado, AZ, OR and more. This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.
Check it out at: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scam060206.htm
or:  http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp

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2014 Sun Lakes Community Safety & Security Forum   

 

Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sun Lakes Country Club - Arizona Room - 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

 

Are you doing everything you can to protect yourself? Your loved ones? Your property?

 

Come to this very important informational presentation and learn about what you can do in Sun Lakes to deter crime, prepare for an emergency and help others in your community. Topics to be covered include the following:

* Home Lock Box Program

* CPR techniques

* Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc.

* Services available to homeowners

* Sun Lakes Bicycle Patrol Program

* Scams, fraud and ID theft schemes

* Golf cart safety

* Vacation Notice Programming

 

Light refreshments will be served. Bring your friends, family and neighbors in Sun Lakes.

Questions? Contact Community Services Manager Tim Kelly at 480-895-9270 ext. 125.

 
IronOaks New Paint Colors Palette   

 

The Architectural Landscape Committee (ALC) recently approved the selection of house and trim colors. The recommended combinations are based on coordinating the stucco and trim colors with the various roof tile colors of our homes. There is a color selection for the stucco and a choice of one of the two corresponding trim colors. The selection of the paint colors that coordinate with the tile color were suggested by the color experts at Dunn-Edwards. However:

  • You may select any stucco color from the palette.
  • You may select any single trim color from the palette
  • You may use the stucco color selected as the trim color.
  • Garage doors may be painted the stucco color selected.
  • Garage doors may be painted the trim color, provided the trim color is lighter than the stucco color. If the trim color is darker than the stucco color, the garage door must be painted the stucco color.

Examples of the colors are available for viewing at the ALC Office in the Arts & Crafts Building and the ALC staff will be available to answer questions Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon.

 
Sun Lakes Dance Party

 

Sun Lakes Dance Party
2/5 and 3/5
Music by Thaddeous Rose

   

Upcoming Activities and Events

       

 

Dining and Entertainment Calendar
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Great Entertainment!

 

 

For tickets or more information, please

call the clubhouse 480-895-7275 

 

Don't Forget -  Happy Hour at Ironwood, Oakwood and Poolside 

Farmer's Market 1st Tuesday of the month

For tickets or additional information about these or other activities or events

 

 Click Here or call 480-895-7275

 

Committee Corner

Committees  

 

The Committee Page of the IronOaks website makes it easier for homeowners to find the latest minutes, agendas and to see names of fellow homeowners who serve on each committee.... click here to see more. The charters for each committee are also listed.  

      

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Committee minutes reflect discussion items and/or recommendations to the Board ONLY. Unless an item is submitted and approved by the Board, it is considered for discussion only.

 

If you have an interest in any of our IronOaks Committees and/or a talent that you feel can benefit this community, please contact Karen Jorgensen. Please specify your talents and interest.

   
Vacation Watch Fee

 

There will be a charge of $5.00 per month or partial month effective January 1, 2014 if you want the IronOaks Patrol to walk around your house to check all doors, for anything out of the ordinary. You will be invoiced by Patrol for the amount owed upon your return. 

 

Vacation Watch 

  

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