THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

 

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 Our Core Purpose:
Create, protect and promote an active adult lifestyle community with resort style amenities and to enhance the community's value 
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What's In This Issue
☼ Coffee Chats with the GM
☼ Web Site Tips
☼ Important Dates
☼ Important Announcement
☼ Committee Meetings
☼ Committee Corner
☼ Rules & Regulations Proposal
☼ A Message From Patrol
☼ Sun Lakes Community Safety & Security Forum
☼ Homeowner Satisfaction Survey
☼ Crystal Awards Update
☼ Save These Dates
☼ From the Kitchen
☼ A Message from the Plant Lady
☼ Monday Clinics are Back
☼ Get Ready for Golf - Ladies Only
☼ Masters Series
☼ Welcome Committee
☼ 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 February 3rd at Ironwood

 
Web Site Tips    
 
Lady on ComputerHave you ever wondered how to comment on a subject concerning the HOA?  Log on to the web site.  Wowser! You are on the Owner Home page. Look to the left and click on Comment Card.  It is magic! There is the form for you to fill out and submit.  Easy as pie.  You will receive, via email, an acknowledgement of your card and a response from the appropriate party.  Isn't technology wonderful?

Important Dates

January 21, 2015
Board of Directors Workshop
9:00 am in the Oakwood Ballroom

January 28, 2015
Board of Directors Regular Monthly Meeting
9:00 am in the Oakwood Ballroom

January 15th is the date all holiday decorations must be removed

Important Announcement

Intel has removed the stop light at the corner of Dobson and Chaparral. Based on a traffic study, The City of Chandler made the request to remove the signal. Currently only east/west traffic has a stop sign. Any changes made to the intersection regarding this situation must come from the City of Chandler.


PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING THIS INTERSECTION

Committee Meetings

Communications Committee
                                                                               

The monthly Communications Committee was held on January 8, 2015. Several issues were discussed including providing more HOA information to homeowners, creating a communication center and ways to implement these suggestions. Committee members volunteered to contact other HOA Communications Directors for information and ideas to improve communication. They will report their findings to the Committee Chair. Members were also asked to review the guidelines for posting in Stay in the Loop and make any suggestions they may have to the Committee Chair.

 

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.   

 

 

REGULAR MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF

JANUARY19, 2015  

 

BUILDING AND GROUNDS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015, OAKWOOD LIBRARY

 

AD HOC PICKLEBALL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015, OAKWOOD LIBRARY 

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015, OAKWOOD LIBRARY  

 

 

   

Committee Agendas 
       

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.

   
Rules and Regulations Proposal

 

The Rules and Regulations Committee has made recommendations to the Board to change the rules regarding, fitness, tennis, and pickleball. Previously adopted Rules and Regulations did not include the fitness center or the pickleball courts.  

 

These changes are posted on the HOA website and will be on the agenda of the regular Board meeting on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Homeowners may submit their questions, concerns, or statements to the Board via a comment card.

Click here to view proposal

A Message From Patrol

Patrol Reminder

Now that our winter visitors are back, we are seeing increased traffic everywhere. There are several Rules and Regulations that are being violated, probably due to lack of knowledge. Here are a few reminders:

  1. No parking on the street at night without special permission from the Patrol.
  2. Bring your homeowner's card with you when visiting the pools.
  3. Children must be at least 15 years old to use the main Oakwood pool during the hours of 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm only.
  4. Golf carts are motor vehicles and are required to stop at all stop signs.
  5. It is a $100.00 fine to illegally park in a handicap space.

Mobile Patrol can be reached at 480-494-6508. Please call if you need information.

 

Water Rescue in Ironwood

On January 13, 2015 at 3:05 pm, the Sun Lakes Fire units were dispatched

to a "water rescue," at Rosewood and Halley Drives in Ironwood. A single occupant vehicle was reported to be in a community lake.  The driver had mistakenly turned onto the lake service ramp and drove into the lake.  

 

The driver crawled into the back seat of the vehicle and was safely assisted out of the vehicle and onto the shore by Sun Lakes firefighters.  Fortunately, the driver was not injured    

 

Golf Cart Traffic

We have had several golf cart accidents at the Halley Gate as they come through the VISITOR'S lane. All homeowners should have a gate device to use on the golf carts.  Golf Carts are considered Motor Vehicles and should be going through the RESIDENT'S lane. Remember that the Barrier Arm goes up and must come back down before you try to enter.

 

 

Sun Lakes Community Safety and Security Forum

 

IMPORTANT  

 Learn how to protect yourself and family from Scams, Mail Fraud, Identity Theft and More!

 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

 

San Tan Ballroom Cottonwood Country Club

 

For information, contact

Bill Miller, Cottonwood Palo Verde Patrol Manager

480-895-3550 

 

Homeowner Satisfaction Survey

 

SECOND ANNUAL SATISFACTION SURVEY                                      We want to hear from you  

 

 The "IronOaks Second Annual Satisfaction Survey" will be sent to all homeowners who are signed up for Stay in the Loop. 

 

Last year your input was summarized and posted in Stay in the Loop and on the website. The survey results were presented at a homeowner meeting held in April, and were utilized to adopt goals for the HOA Board, management, and committees. Based upon your input this year, new information will be gathered and summarized, presented and used in a similar manner. You may preview the survey on the homeowner page of the IronOaks website before you actually complete it.

 

If you have neighbors and friends who do not have computer access, please encourage them to complete paper copies of the survey which can be found at the Ironwood and Oakwood Clubhouses. You may also download a copy of the survey from the IronOaks website and give it to them. Because this survey is being conducted by a few volunteer homeowners at no cost to the HOA, we ask only those without computer access complete the paper surveys.

 

The core purpose of the IronOaks Master Plan as approved by homeowners is: Create, protect and promote an active adult lifestyle community with resort style amenities and to enhance the community's value. Input from us, the homeowners, is vital to this core purpose.

 

If you have questions or concerns about taking the online survey, please submit and comment card so we can assist you.

 

This survey will conclude at 4:00 p.m. on February 11.

 

Crystal Awards Update

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2014-2015 ANNUAL CRYSTAL AWARDS

 

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Annual Crystal Awards banquet will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Palo Verde Country Club with cocktails starting at 5:00 pm. 

Should you have questions please call Bill Hoyt at 895-0315 or Rich Featherstone at 895-7384.

 

The Crystal Award recognizes those individuals who voluntarily provide service for the betterment of our Sun Lakes communities. 

                                                                                                       

Save These Dates

 

FREE SEMINARS

 

"CARING FOR YOUR IRONOAKS HOME"

 

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February 10 - Landscaping 101: Soils, Plants, Fertilizer, Amendments, Pesticides

February 17 - Landscape Design: Planting Composition, Irrigation

 

February 24 - Shrubs and Ground cover: Selection, Watering, Selective Pruning

March 3 - Trees: Desert-adapted, Citrus, Tropical - planting, staking,   pruning, watering

 

Due to great response in 2014, your Conservation Committee has arranged for more "Caring for Your IronOaks Home" seminars, this time with more room and the stage in the Ballroom.

 

Mike Scully, owner of our new common-area landscaping service company, will present seminars on caring for our yards in this desert landscape. Mike has every designation possible as well as most awards someone in his business can receive. His knowledge of Arizona, our water, our plants and caring for them is vast. Even if you attended last year's presentations, you will learn something new from Mike.

 

We have made arrangements with Sunsets to open at 4:30pm to accommodate early diners each evening. Since Tuesdays are comfort food night, there should be something delicious for everyone.

 

Reservations are required to guarantee you will have a chair.   Please email ConservationSLS@gmail.com and tell us which sessions you will attend and who you are registering. Also, let us know if you have questions about your landscape you would like to ask during the question and answer session.

 

These seminars were so popular last year we ran out of space. We have room for 200 this year. Please tell your neighbors and friends to register early too. The public is welcome, but IronOaks homeowners come first.

   

 
From the Kitchen

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Specials for the Week of January 19, 2015  

Poolside Cafe                                                  

Breakfast   

Steak and Egg Wrap
Shaved prime rib, scrambled egg, hash brown potatoes, provolone cheese, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
$5.99 

Lunch

Pesto Chicken Flat Bread 

Grilled chicken, pesto sauce, shredded mozzarella and fire roasted red bell peppers, on a toasted flat bread. 

$9.00 

 

Sunsets at Oakwood 

Tuesday Comfort Night

Choice of Soup or Salad.                                                               

Full Rack Ribs $26.00  Half Rack Ribs $13.50  

Pot Roast   

$13.00     

Walleye  

Corn flake crusted and one side.  

$13.50    

                                                 

Wednesday

Pasta Night

Choice of Soup or Salad.
$13.50

 

Thursday through Saturday

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout
Pan seared rainbow trout with a bacon and sage beurre noisette (brown butter) and choice of starch and chef's vegetable. 

$18.99

Grilled New York Steak 

10 ounce grilled New York strip steak with peppercorn brandy sauce and choice of starch and chef's vegetable . 

$20.99  

                         

Grill on the Green at Ironwood

Wednesday and Thursday                  

Chicken Caesar Wrap 
Chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and diced grilled chicken with choice of side.
$8.99
 
EFFECTIVE 12/26/2014, THE FISH FRY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT SUNSETS
SUNSETS HOURS ARE NOW 5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

 

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  

 

Restaurant Phone Numbers

Poolside Cafe - 480-802-4306

Sunsets at Oakwood - 480-317-3605 or 480-895-7275

Ironwood Grill on the Green - 480-317-3670 or 480-895-3275  

 

A Message From The Plant Lady

 

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Something is not right. Your plants look sickly, yellow, droopy and pathetic. All of these symptoms do not necessarily mean that you need to water. The number one cause of plant failure is too much water.

 

Healthy roots are the foundation of healthy plants. They not only need water, they need oxygen. Over watering displaces the oxygen in the soil and the tiny root hairs that take in water get crushed and rot. The soil will be damp, but the plant will be wilted.

 

How do you know whether your plants need more or less water? For indoor or outdoor potted plants, simply feel the soil. Most plants like to go dry to the touch before watering again.  If there is any moisture to the touch, wait a few days before watering. Caution! Do not use water that has been softened with salt to water any plants. When it is time to water, use a method called "soak and cycle." Wet the soil with enough water to cover the top layer of soil. If a plant is very dry, the water will just run off the surface, down the sides of the pot, and out the bottom, never getting to the roots. Add just enough water to allow it to soak in. Wait at least 15 minutes or more for the water to soak in, then add the last amount of water. Any water sitting in the saucer after 30 minutes should be discarded.

 

IleneO'Meara

Plant Lady 

 

Click here for more information

 

Monday Clinics Are Back

 

Monday Clinics are back!!!                                                                            

Our teaching professionals would like you to join us for our Winter Clinic Series.

 

Clinic Schedule

 

Session

Date

Golf Clubs to Bring

Putting

January 12

Putter

Chipping

January 19

9 iron & Pitching Wedge

Pitching

January 26

Sand Wedge & Pitching Wedge

Irons/Full Swing

February 2

6 & 8 iron(hybrid)   

Woods and Driver

February 9

3 or 5 wood, and Driver

 

Clinics are $10 per person and will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Driving Range and Practice Facility.

Space is limited to 36 participants per session!!!

Please sign up in the Oakwood Pro Shop or call (480) 895-1159

Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing you our renovated Practice Range!!!

 

 

 
Get Ready for Golf---Ladies Only

     

Spring 2015   GET GOLF READY    

                                                                

       "LADIES ONLY" ( Session # 1  Jan-Feb)

  • GET GOLF READY is for those of you who want to learn in a FUN and ENCOURAGING environment.
  • GET GOLF READY is an industry wide, nationally branded programimplemented by the PGA of America and offered at one of it's officially certified facilities.
  • MICHAEL BARNETT Life Member of the PGA and Member of the Montana Golf Hall of Fame will be instructing along with an OAKWOOD PGA Professional if necessary.
  • The 5 WEEK SERIES will be held on WEDNESDAYS from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy any single class or participate in all 5 classes.
  • CLASS DATES:

Januart 14 -  PUTTING & CHIPPING

January 21-   PITCHING & SAND

January 28-   IRONS & HYBRIDS

February 4-   FAIRWAY WOODS & DRIVER

February 11- ON COURSE MANAGEMENT/RULES & ETIQUETTE.

  • TUITION: $35 PER CLASS or $150 for all five.
  • CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED to the first students who PAY WITH REGISTRATION at the OAKWOOD PRO SHOP.Please pay with cash or a check made out to Mike Barnett. MAXIMUM 6 STUDENTS per instructor and a MAXIMUM OF 12 STUDENTS TOTAL.
  • RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY and come join the FUN of learning TO PLAY BETTER GOLF and meet new friends!
  • Questions call OAKWOOD GOLF SHOP (480)-895-1159 or
  • Mike Barnett (480)-540-7066
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Masters Series 

    

 New for 2015 Begins January 14th  

                          

MASTERS SERIES

 

SESSION # 1 Jan-Feb

 

Instructor Michael Barnett PGA

"THE MOST IMPORTANT SHOTS IN GOLF!"

 

One of the most respected instructors in all of golf, Dave Pelz, who has worked with many of the best tour players in the world, including Phil Mickelson, has proven that short game performance inside 100 yards is MORE important than hitting a full shot. You don't always have a level or preferred lie!

 

This holds true for amateurs as well as the professionals on the PGA and LPGA Tours.

 

Students have the option of attending any individual class or signing up for the complete series:

  • How to master your wedges around the green
  • How to master sand shots.
  • How to master your putting.
  • How to master uneven lies and trouble shots.

CLASS DATES ( All Classes are 10am -11:30am)  

 

January 14----The Art of Putting  

January 21----Pitching 20-60 yards

January 28----Sand/ Greenside and Fairway bunkers

February 4----Uneven lies and trouble shots

 

TUITION $40 Per Class or $145 for all four classes.    

Please pay by check or cash in the Oakwood Golf Shop 

 

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 5 PAID STUDENTS(minimum 2)

 

Questions call: OAKWOOD GOLF SHOP 480-895-1159 or MIKE BARNETT 480-540-7066

      
Upcoming Activities and Events

       

For tickets or more information, please call the clubhouse 480-895-7275.

  
1/15        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Power Play 
1/17        Entertainment at Ironwood,6:00 pm to 9:00pm Power Play
1/22        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00pm  to 8:00 pm Blue Review Trio
1/25        Wine Dinner, 5:30 pm, Sunsets  
1/28        Artist Series, Beachfront Property-RSVP
1/29        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tommy Holloway
2/1          Super Bowl Party, Kickoff 3:00 pm, Ironwood 
2/2          Monday Night Buffet, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Oakwood Ballroom
2/5          Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm  to 8:00 pm, Blues Review 
2/11        Artist Series, Dunlap and Pennington
2/12        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Power Play
2/14       Valentine's Day Party, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Oakwood,Thaddeus Rose
2/19        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tommy Holloway 
2/25        Artist Series, Jerry Van Slyke
2/26        Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
3/11        Artist Series, Todd Oliver 
3/25        Artist Series, Assisted Living,an original play 

 

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

 
for more information 

 

Welcome Committee

Welcome to IronOaks

 

If you are a first time new homeowner in IronOaks, you are eligible for: A Free round of golf, A Free week of fitness, A free week of tennis and a Buy One Get One meal at any IronOaks Restaurant.

 

Just call Howard Lundgren of the IronOaks Welcome Committee at 480-369-2015 or email him at hsljml@netzero.com to receive a super tote bag filled with valuable information about our community. 

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Sun Lakes Dance Party at Oakwood 2014-2015  

 

Wednesdays:

 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 and door prizes.. Open to Sun Lakes Community and guests.  

 

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




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