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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

www.ironoakshoa.com

Announcements

The Farmers' Market Has Moved

On the first and third Tuesday of each month, come enjoy the great weather, wonderful items to look at or buy. COME TO THE FARMER'S MARKET! You only have a few months left before the Market packs up and leaves for the summer.

More vendors have booths and there is always an array of fresh vegetables!

Web Site Tips

We know you read everything that comes from the Homeowners Association very carefully, but have you ever wondered just was the "Core Purpose" is all about. Well, guess what? This is where you can find out. Log on to the web site, click on HOA INFO, look to the left and click on CoreValues/Master Plan. There it is.

It must be the luck of the Irish!!

Board Members Discussion Workshops

Board of Directors Special Meeting Schedule

Purpose: Board Members Discussions Workshop

Location: Oakwood Clubhouse Library

Time - 12:30 to 1:30 PM

Tuesday - March 31, 2015
Tuesday - April 7, 2015
Tuesday - April 28, 2015

The purpose of the meetings is to provide a venue and opportunity for the members of the IronOaks Board of Directors to review and discuss, in open session, new and/or ongoing issues affecting the community. No resolutions, motions, or similar actions shall be passed during these sessions.

Board of Directors Special Meeting

IRONOAKS at SUN LAKES

Board of Directors Special Meeting

Purpose: Board Workshop

Date: Wednesday March 18, 2015

Time - 9:00 AM

Location: Oakwood Clubhouse Ballroom

Board of Directors Workshop Agenda

THE CORE PURPOSE OF IRONOAKS "To create, protect and promote an active adult lifestyle community with resort style amenities and to enhance the community's value."

IRONOAKS at SUN LAKES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS WORKSHOP AGENDA

March 18, 2015 9:00 AM Oakwood Ballroom

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Call to Order

3. Roll Call/Confirmation of Quorum

4. Workshop Items - NOTE: The purpose of the workshop is to review in advance, where
   possible, those items which may be on the Regular Monthly BOD Agenda for Board
   Action and/or Resolution, and to provide an opportunity for the Directors to discuss
     in an open forum pending HOA issues.

     A. Lakes Golf Course Project Management Team Presentation

     B. Master Planning Committee Report - Prioritization

     C. Review Staff Items Proposed for Monthly BOD Meeting (3/25/2015)
           1. Purchase Order/Contract Items

     D. Roundtable Director's discussion

5. Adjournment

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015

President, John Porter         Vice President, Gary Market
Secretary, Doug Bishop                         Treasurer, Jim Willsey
Director at Large, Frank Gould           Director at Large, Phil Tollefson
Director at Large, Bill Thompson

Golf Project Management Team

GOLF PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
LAKES RENOVATION PROJECT

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015

HOA BOARD WORKSHOP

OAKWOOD BALLROOM

9:00 AM

The Golf Project Management Team will be making a presentation at the HOA Board Workshop explaining the proposed renovation for the Lakes GolfCourse.

We encourage everyone interested in this project to attend this meeting and become knowledgeable about this project.

Golf Project Management Team

Cell Tower Update

AT&T Cell Tower

The latest update from At&T is that they are forecasting breaking ground on the site during the fourth quarter of 2015. This is all the information that is being provided at this time.

SRP's New Pricing

Rate Increase From SRP

On Thursday, February 26, 2015, SRP's Board of Directors approved a price increase to average an overall 3.9% among both residential and commercial price plans. For the first year the increase will be 3.3%, and will increase to 3.9% the following year. Please click on the following link to read more on the change that will take effect with the April, 2015, billing cycle. SRP's pricing changes.

Sun Lakes Fire District Board of Directors

Fire District Board of Directors

The Sun Lakes Fire District Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting

10:00 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Maricopa County Library

9330 E Riggs Road

Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248

Leeky Community Room

Click here for further information

Restaurant Help Needed

LOOKING FOR WORK?

If you have restaurant experience, and would like to find a job, please submit your resume to the Human Resource Department of IronOaks. All three of our restaurants are currently seeking people to fill vacant positions. What a great job! Close to home, great hours and a friendly staff to work with.

Unit Captains

Unit Captains Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly Unit Captains Committee meeting was held on March 3, 2015. The new General Manager, Faye Stone, was introduced to the Unit Captains.

The Ad Hoc Pickleball Committee gave a presentation of a recommended location for 6 to 8 Pickleball courts. The proposed future site is located in the parking lot next to the Children's pool and is designed to be used when overflow parking is needed.

John Porter and Jack Rubino updated the Unit Captains on the SRP Salt River Project. An application was submitted on February 27, 2015, by SRP, requesting the Gila River Route for the project. Further studies will now be conducted, along with a hearing, which will be attended by the Sun Lakes Community Legal Fund Committee. Information will be posted for IronOaks homeowners as it becomes available.

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

March 16, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Building & Grounds Committee, 8:00 am Greenbrier Room

Wednesday, March 18, 2015, Board of Directors Workshop, 9:00 am, Oakwood Ballroom

Thursday, March 19, 2015, Rules & Regulations Committee, 2:00 pm, Oakwood Library

Friday, March 20, 2015, Finance Committee, 9:00 am, Oakwood Library

Committee Agendas

Current Minutes

Committee Members

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 communications@ironoakshoa3.com Please specify your talents and interest.

A Message From ALC

Another Week...Another Weed

Annual and biennial weeds propagate themselves by seeding. Many produce huge numbers of seed several times a season. Some will lay dormant in the soil for many seasons until they are exposed to light and water. The ALC Department is asking that you survey your property and remove and discard any weeds you find....the sooner the better. Please do your part to keep our wonderful community looking its best.

A Message From Facilities

Pima Utilities Work Schedule On EJ Robson Pump Station

Pima's proposed work schedule will begin Tuesday, March 10, 2015 and last until Friday, March 13, 2015. This work will interrupt the typical traffic flow on EJ Robson just inside the security gate at Riggs Road. EJ Robson will not have to be closed, however; there will be lane limitations in both directions.The pump station is located on the west side of EJ Robson, however, access through a man hole cover in the middle of EJ Robson is required.

Ironwood Halley and Voax Pool Natural Gas Line Update

We have been in constant communication with Southwest Gas regarding the gas service to both pool locations. Last week they said the collection of data and infrastructure from other utility companies has been completed so that their engineering department can decide the path of the new gas lines. Today, they are requesting financial information regarding their finalized proposal to install new natural gas service to each pool location.

Your HOA staff and Board of Directors have remained diligent seeking updated information from Southwest Gas on a daily basis. Until today, it wasn't promising. During our last conversation, Southwest said construction could begin as soon as the last week in March. However, they would not estimate the length of time it will take for completion. Southwest Gas has pushed this project out since December of 2014. It is our hope, we can heat the pools as soon as the month of April.

Waterfall feature at the Halley gate in Ironwood

We are currently refilling the Halley lake to restart the waterfall feature at the Halley gate in Ironwood. Pima water utilities stated it will take a week to complete. We are removing the blue paint from the bowls of the water feature. The fountain will be re-started briefly to ensure the operating conditions are perfect since the re-pipe was just completed .

In addition to refilling the lake, we will also be placing the floating fountain back in its location. The replumb of the pipes was necessary due to pipe breakage beneath the waterfall last year. At one time the waterfall was a self-contained water feature, using 60,000 gallons of tap water per month, sometimes more during the summer months. Being self-contained also added more maintenance cost to remove debris. Now we will start drawing water from the lake and returning the water to the lake. This will assist in oxygenating the lake water, and less maintenance will be necessary to assist in the lake water clarity.

Modifications to the appearance of the waterfall and monument sign are still in the decision making process through a Project Request submitted to the BOD.

Pickleball Social

Pickleball Morning Social

Tuesday, March 17th

10:45 AM

(green snacks provided!)

Get to know your new Racquet Activity Coordinator, Jenny Browne.

Find out more about organized play, upcoming lessons, and how to get rated.

Tickets Still Available

Inaugural IronOaks Championship

Golf Demo Day

IronOaks Resident Catches A "Big One"

Ann West Learns That Fly Fishing Is Fun

The picture of Ann West, an Oakwood resident, was taken in February while she attended the Orvis Fly Fishing classes. For her first time at fly fishing, she caught on rather quickly and was able to land a nice size bass from the Finger Lake in Ironwood.

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the Sun Lakes Fly Fishing Club will be hosting a Pontoon/Float/Tube Boat Expo at the Halley Lake in Ironwood located at the Corner of Halley and Rosewood Drives at 9:30 am. Multiple members from our club will have their boats on hand for residents and club members to view and try out in the water. You must have waders to try the boats. The most productive lake fishing is best done from a boat, and a fly fisherman's preference is typically a one man pontoon boat, float tube, or kayak. With a variety of manufactures on the market, deciding on which one to buy can be a difficult decision. Hopefully, we'll have several boats for everyone to view, plus you'll be able to talk to each owner and find out what they like best about their boat.

From the Kitchen

Specials for the Week of March 16, 2015

Poolside Cafe

Breakfast

Breakfast Crepes

3 crepes with a mixed berry compote and orange whipped cream with a choice of fruit or cottage cheese.
$5.99

Lunch

California Chicken Wrap

Grilled chicken, radish sprouts, boursin avocado cream, chopped romain, tomato and shredded cheese with choice of side.

$9.00

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

Thursday
Regular Menu

Friday and Saturday

Char Siu Pork

Asian BBQ sweet and sour pork tenderloin grilled with veggie fried rice.

$17.00

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout

Pan seared rainbow trout with lemon tarragon butter sauce with chef's vegetables and choice of starch.

$17.00

Grill on the Green at Ironwood

Wednesday and Thursday

Blackened Salmon Fish Tacos
Pieces of blackened salmon sauteed with coleslaw, pico de gallo and crumbled cotija cheese served in a warm tortilla with choice of side.
$8.99

Dessert
Peach cobbler a la mode
$4.25
Ice Cream
$1.25
Cobbler
$3.00

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

Short Line & ABTO's Spring Open House

The Trains Are Back

It is time once again for the Short Line and ABTO Railroad Clubs to show their train layouts to the many train lovers in the valley. The displays will be both inside and outside of homes. This is an event that is looked forward to each year by "children of all ages". Below are the dates and addresses of the homes in Oakwood that will be open to the public for you to enjoy in these spectacular displays.

March 28th & 29th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
1. John Paeth, 42 West Elwood Place, Chandler, "N" Scale
2. Sheldon Schusler, 10118 E. Champagne, Oakwood, "N"
3. Jim Van Houten, 42511 W. Good Vibrations Ln., Maricopa, "HO"
4. Walt Pries, 10432 E. Cedar Waxwing Ct., Ironwood, "G"
5. Rich Hull, 25052 S. Lakeway Drive, Oakwood, "G"
6. Ennis Thompson, 9636 E. Mossy Rock Dr., Oakwood, "G
7. Dave Kitchen, 9401 E. Jadecrest, Oakwood, "G"

"Put this on your calendar for the Spring House Tour"

Upcoming Activities and Events

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

3/12 Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Power Play

3/17 St. Patrick's Day Dinner/Dance, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, OW Ballroom

3/19 Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Blues Review

3/22 Wine Dinner, 5:30 pm, Sunsets at Oakwood

3/25 Artists Series, "Assisted Living", an original play

3/26 Entertainment at Sunsets, 5:00 pm

4/5 Easter Brunch, Oakwood Ballroom, Seating 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

Every Wednesday and Thursday is Trivia Night at Ironwood

3/6, 3/7, 3/14, 3/27, 3/28, Fred Vessley, Piano Music, Sunsets

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

Click here

for more information

The Conservation Landscape seminars have been cancelled

☼ ☼ ☼ ON GOING POSTINGS ☼ ☼ ☼

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

Oakwood Clubhouse Events

Monthly

The Hearing Center Educational Seminars

Oakwood Ballroom

Farmer's Market, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month

Oakwood Parking Lot

The Source Book

Update Your Sun Lakes Source Book Listing

In order for you to be listed in the Sun Lakes Source Book, you must complete the homeowner directory coupon form. The Homeowners' Associations do not pass on any personal information to the publisher of the Sun Lakes Source Book for publication. This coupon is available

online at www.sunlakessplash.com, in the front of the 2015 Source Book, and in the Sun Lakes Splash newspaper. The coupon must be completed by the homeowners, and turned in to Robson Publishing prior to October 1st.

The new website...

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24218 S. Oakwood Blvd ~ Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

480-895-7275 Business ~ 480-895-7166 Fax
Faye Stone, General Manager,

fstone@slhoa3.com

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