THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014

 

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What's In This Issue
☼ Coffee Chats with the GM
☼ Did You Know?
☼ 2014 Board of Directors Election Schedule
☼ Committee Corner
☼ Conservation and Properties Updates
☼ Amenity & Common Area Survey
☼ From the Kitchen
☼ Food & Beverage Operations
☼ Pool Announcement
☼ Holiday Decorating Guidelines
☼ Crystal Awards
☼ Upcoming Activities and Events
☼ Home Team is Working for You
☼ Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood
☼ Fitness Corner...
☼ Oakwood Clubhouse Events
Coffee Chats with the GM    
  
Coffee 
Chats

with the

GM at
10:00 am


The next GM

Coffee Chat is scheduled for December 2nd at Oakwood

 

 
Did You Know?                  

If you refrigerate rubber bands they will last longer

Animal crackers come in the shape of 18 different animals

The cat is the only domesticated animal not mentioned in the Bible 
 
2014 Board of Directors Election Schedule                 

Important Upcoming Dates for Board of Directors Election


Nov. 14th Ballot deadline. No ballots will be accepted after the Oakwood front desk  closes at 4:00 pm

Nov. 17th  Annual Meeting of members at 9:00 am in the Oakwood Ballroom
In person voting for a specified time.

Vote counting at meeting's conclusion.
Announcement of winners following final count.

 

 

Committee Corner

  

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 committees and/or have a talent that you feel can benefit our community, please contact Natasha Bell. Please specify your talents and interest.

   
Committee Update 

 

  Conservation Committee Recycling Information

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The Conservation Committee has learned that many residents feel that their recycling bin is too small for their needs. You may call Sun Lakes Disposal at 895-2965 to exchange your 65 gallon bin for a 95 gallon bin at no extra charge. However, if you want to add an additional 65 or 95 gallon bin, there is a $2.50 monthly charge. You may also take excess recyclables to the Sun Lakes Sheriff's Posse.

 

Sun Lakes Disposal donates part of their profit from recycling to several non-profit organizations in Sun Lakes. Recycling also reduces garbage for landfills, as well as contributing extra financial support to many organizations. Thank you for being a good steward of our natural resources and environment.

 

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Properties Committee Discussed Many Items

 

During the Properties meeting on November 11th, the Fitness Committee shared the proposed expansion plans for the Fitness Center.  The Ad-Hoc Pickleball Committee discussed their proposed site for 8 new pickleball courts.

 

The Properties Committee drafted the Request for Proposals (RFPs) based upon HOA requirements for the 2015 Road Crack Sealing work, the Oakwood restrooms'  refurbishment, the Oakwood Club House wireless computer controlled thermostats, the new pump house for the Lakes golf course, the repair and replacement of the bulkheads on two lakes on the Lakes golf course and the new signs for the IronOaks buildings and entrances. These RFPs will be submitted to the HOA Board for approval and funding using either the Operating, Reserve, Capital or Face Funds.

 

Amenity & Common Area Survey

  

We want to hear from you
                

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO GIVE YOUR INPUT 

 

The Amenity Usage Survey will assist the board and management in making decisions now and in the future. This survey is different from the Annual Homeowner Survey that assesses progress towards the goals in the Master Plan. That survey will be sent early in 2015.  

 

The survey will take about ten minutes to complete. If there are two homeowners in the household, you  can take the survey at the same time, or each may complete the survey separately. Caution! Once you click "continue" to the next page, you may not go back to previous pages. However, if you close the survey and reopen it later, it will take you directly to the page where you closed survey. If you need assistance with the online survey, please submit a comment card. Assistance will be provided.

 

Paper copies are available at the the Ironwood and Oakwood Clubhouses for people who do not have access to a computer. If you have friends or neighbors that do not have a computer, please let them know how to obtain their copy in order that their voice can also be heard.

 

We ask that only those without computer access use the paper copies due to the intensive labor involved in hand-tallying paper copies.

 

THE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 16 

 
From the Kitchen

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Specials for the Week of November 10, 2014 

Poolside Cafe
                                                  

Breakfast  

Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
scrambled egg,cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, served with breakfast potatoes
$4.99

Lunch

Chicken Pot Pie

Diced chicken, carrots, onion, celery in a veloute sauce (chicken gravy), stuffed inside a short crust dough

$8.99 

 

Sunsets at Oakwood 

Tuesday Comfort Night

Choice of Soup or Salad                                                              

Full Rack Ribs $26.00  Half Rack Ribs $13.50  

Meat Loaf $13.00      

Walleye corn flake crusted and one side  $13.50                                                    

 

Wednesday

Pasta Night

Choice of Soup or Salad $13.50

 

Friday / Saturday

Appetizer

Smoked then braised duck leg shredded stuffed in a puff pastry with carrots and onions,duck jus sauce

$9.00 

Pork Milanese   

Center cut 6oz pork chop pounded thin and pan fried with a creamy lemon caper sauce and choice of two sides  

$17.00

                               

Grill on the Green at Ironwood

Wednesday and Thursday                  

Tuna Melt
Grilled tuna melt with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and bacon. French fries.
$8.99 

 

Happy Hour Promotions 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Tini Tuesday $4.00

Wine Wednesday $6.00

Top Shelf Thursday $2.00 off

Long Island Friday $5.00

Sangria Saturday $5.00  

 

 

Food & Beverage Operations

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As many are aware, on August 21, 2014, the Board of Directors held a workshop in regards to the Food & Beverage operations. The result of the workshop being a very detailed and aggressive action plan with roughly forty items for staff to research, implement or comply with. Items such as consistency in hours, reducing the bottom line annual deficit, program initiatives and reducing labor costs are  examples of those detailed within the action plan.

 

As a first step in achieving such action items, the Food & Beverage team diligently analyzed the business operations, including purchasing trends as it relates to menu items and time and day of purchase, as well as cost of labor and labor allocation. As a result of the analysis, the Food & Beverage team has designed new menus and will be implementing new consistent hours as of November 11, 2014 for each venue. As a second step, standards for labor cost analysis and tracking have been implemented to assure labor costs are on par to expectations. Further, all management staff has received ServSafe for Managers training, earning the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, accredited by the American National Standards Institute. The staff will also complete training on alcohol awareness through TIPS in the upcoming weeks. These efforts set the tone for assuring amenity quality while utilizing sound business methods of operations.

 

The New Hours of Operations Will Be As Follows:

 

Sunsets at Oakwood:

Tuesday through Saturday

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

Happy Hour will be served from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
Sunday Brunch: 

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Poolside Café:

Monday through Saturday:

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 am. 

Breakfast  

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lunch 

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Menu

 

Ironwood Bar and Grill:

Monday through Sunday

11:00 am to 6:00 pm 

Limited Menu

Team Trivia

Wednesday & Thursday

6:00 p  to 8:00 pm

Limited Menu   

                                                                
The hours as listed are effective as of November 11, 2014 and will remain in effect until the beginning of the summer season in 2015.  

 

It is the mission of the IronOaks Food & Beverage staff to provide a resort style restaurant amenity while protecting the community's value and we thank you for your continued support

Ironwood Pool Update

 

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Natural Gas Leaks Still Affecting
Halley and Voax Pools

 

The original gas leak has been repaired. Southwest Gas performed a pressure test on the main gas line on Monday, November 10th. The testing revealed another leak somewhere in the line between the meter and the pools. This leak must be located and repaired before Maricopa County will allow the gas to be restored to the pools and spas. Southwest Gas is working with the Facilities Department to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. Please free to contact the Facilities Department at 480-317-3666 or 480-317-3638 if you have any questions.

 

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Holiday Decorating Guidelines and Suggestions
      
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The holiday season is fast approaching. Holiday decorations and lighting may be displayed between November 15th and January 15th. Although there are no specific guidelines regarding the hours that lighting, music or vocal sounds may be displayed, please be respectful of your neighbor's right to privacy. Timers should be considered for automatic shut-off for any display. Please remember not to direct any spotlights towards the street or the neighbor's yard or house. Following a these simple guidelines ensures a festive and decorated holiday season in IronOaks for everyone's enjoyment.
   
Crystal Awards
                              

CRYSTAL AWARDS

 

Your Chance to

Honor your Community Volunteers

 

The Crystal Awards are granted to a select few nominated volunteers each year to honor and recognize their contribution to the well-being of our Sun Lakes Communities.

 

HERE IS HOW TO DO YOUR PART!

Go to any Sun Lakes clubhouse to pick up a Nomination Guide and Nomination Form. Nominate a friend or neighbor whose volunteer service has helped make our community a better place to live. Nominees who are selected will receive a Crystal Award at a dinner in their honor on March 1, 2015, at Oakwood Clubhouse Ballroom

 

The deadline for submitting your Nomination Form is December 30, 2014. Please take action today to honor those who serve.

         

Upcoming Activities and Events

       

For tickets or more information, please call the clubhouse 480-895-727


11/21     Cooking Class with Chef Mark: Herbs & Sauces, Oakwood Kitchen 
11/27     Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet,Oakwood Ballroom
12/3       Holiday Cocktail Party, Oakwood Ballroom 
12/6       IronOaks Tennis Club Holiday Dinner Dance in the OW Ballroom
12/8       Life Line Screening, Fitness Center 
12/11     Holiday Concert,Oakwood Ballroom
12/31     New Year's Eve Bash, Oakwood Ballroom

NFL 2014 Football at Grill on the Green in Ironwood

 

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

 

  Click here
for more information 

 

The Home Team is Working for You

Fitness - Health Plans.                                                                     

Exercise For Osteoporosis Seminar
Do you have osteopenia or osteoporosis?  Did you know that exercise can help improve bone mineral density?  This seminar will teach you what you can do to safely and effectively improve your bone strength so you can fight back against osteoporosis.  Erik Reinertsen studied Exercise Science at Arizona State University and is an experienced Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will teach this seminar. The seminar will be December 1st at 1:00 pm.

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Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood 2014-2015  

 

Wednesdays: November 12, December 10, January 21, February 18, March 4

Dance Lessons: 6:30 pm

Open Dance: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

Music by: Thaddeus Rose

Cost: $8 per person at the door

Contact: Marie Boyes: Sun-Lakes-Dance-Party@Hotmail.com or 623-738-0102

 

No Host Bar, snacks, coffee and water provided. Casual dress. Open to Sun Lakes Community and guests. Door prizes. 

 

Fitness Corner             
     

  Click here to view Fitness Class Schedule

Click here to view Fitness Class Description 

Click here to view Fitness and Racquet 2014 Rates

Click here to view the Monthly Seminar


Oakwood Clubhouse Events

 11/20  Entertainment at Sunsets

12/4  Entertainment at Sunsets

Monthly 
The Hearing Center Educational Seminars
  Oakwood Ballroom

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