To preserve IronOaks as a desirable adult community that provides an active adult lifestyle for all Homeowners to enjoy for generations to come.

John discusses the homeowner informational sessions coming up next week and how important they are for all of our residents to get involved with.

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• IronOaks Community Enhancement Meetings
• Oakwood Clubhouse Wi-Fi
• Age Verification
• Easter is April 17th!

Board Workshop | April 20th, 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom
Board Meeting | April 27th, 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom

Links to the agendas are provided when available. This information can also be found on the website calendar of events.

• Rules & Regs | Tuesday, April 12th, at 10:00am | Library | View Agenda (PDF)
• Master Planning | Tuesday, April 12th, at 2:00pm | Library
• ALC | Thursday, April 14th, at 10:30am | Library
• Buildings & Grounds | Tuesday, April 19th, at 9:00am | Library
• Finance | Tuesday, April 26th, at 9:00am | Library
• ALC | Thursday, April 28th, at 10:30am | Llibrary

If you have not heard from your Unit Captain and you would like to discover more about the community, please send an email to [email protected]. Please include your name and address to ensure you are connected with the correct unit captain.

If you have an emergency and dial 911, you may be put on a “silent hold." A silent hold is one with no music and no message indicating you are on hold. Recently one of our residents had a medical emergency with her husband. She immediately grabbed her phone and called 911. She expected an operator, but was surprised to be greeted with a policy statement about emergencies.  She then had to listen to the same message in Spanish. After a few minutes, she was put on hold with nothing but silence. Long story short, this situation ends well, but we may all not be so lucky. She called the Maricopa Sheriff’s office to inquire about what happened to her. Here’s what the Commander shared:

1. They are extremely short staffed. Depending on the call volume, you may not always get a person when calling.
2. Once you listen to the messages, you will be put in a que. You will move up in the line as the operator handles other calls. NOTE: Do not hang up! You will lose your place in the hold, and if you call back, you are further back in the line of callers.
3. You will be asked your address multiple times.  With landlines increasingly non-existent, the operator cannot tell your location.  Be prepared with your address.
4. Stay calm and be clear with the agent while describing the condition of the person in trouble.

Please be prepared and remain calm. We know seeing someone you love in a medical emergency can be scary.

We have been notified of a few close calls with golfers. There is a stop sign on the sidewalk running along Alma School at the Halley Gate area. Please stop, and don’t try to beat a car through that portion of the drive. Thank you!

A variety of wildlife are residents of our community and surrounding areas. The best thing we can do is not provide an environment where they are comfortable. Do not leave food or water outside for them. Do not provide convenient shelter such as overgrown bushes for them to hide in. Stay close to your pets when taking them out at night and in the early morning. Do not approach a wild animal if you see it.

With our community sharing habitat with them, you are likely to eventually encounter some type of wild animal. Remain calm and enjoy them from a distance.

Is your phone, laptop, or tablet moving slow? Check out our improved WiFi at the Oakwood Clubhouse!

1. Go to your settings.
2. Go to Wi-Fi, then look for "Oakwood-Guest" 
3. When prompted for a password, type in ironoaks (all lowercase)

Please remember to walk facing oncoming traffic. This gives you a better opportunity to react should someone not see you in the road.

Three sessions remain! Two are in-person options and one is available via Zoom.

If you missed the April 4th Zoom meeting, or attended and want to revisit the content, you can do so here. The password to access the video is 6m+vra&d

These sessions review potential upgrades to the community as well as funding models. You need to attend or listen to get the facts.

Here are the upcoming dates for the information series:

1. Wednesday, April 13th, 6:00pm in the Ballroom
2. Thursday April 14th, 4:00pm
   Zoom Link
   Meeting ID: 831 3303 2714
   Passcode: 257108
   Join by phone: 1.669.900.6833, passcode 257108
3. Friday, April 15th 9:00am in the Ballroom

If you have any questions, please send us an email.

Be a good neighbor and keep your trees and bushes trimmed. If hanging over onto your neighbor’s property, they have the right to trim the tree and bush.

In order to maintain our tax status associated with being a 55+ community, we must verify our residents' average age. The 80/20 rule says 80% of our homeowners must be 55 years of age or older to maintain preferential tax status.

If you have not yet filled out your age verification form, you can now find this form on IronOaksAZ.com. 

After you log in, go to "HOA" at the top of the page. Look for "Departments and Forms."  Once on that page, look for "ALD." Here you will see all the forms available. "Age Verification" is on the list. Once filled out, click “Submit,” and you are done. The form will be delivered via email to Veronica Semey.

Questions?  Please feel free to call Veronica at 480.317.3601

Thank you to everyone who has completed it so far!

Click here for a map of where work is being conducted in the community. Keep in mind that this map will be updated on a regular basis, and you can always send your questions to Veronica via email.

For Comment Cards in this past week, we had 36 positive, 46 negative, and 83 neutral comments come in. Comments received included (with our responses in italics):

• "Pool furniture should be upgraded."
• "Pleased do not paint SRP Boxes."
• "Annual Board meeting was great, a lot of information was given. Marketing was outstanding for this meeting!"
• "Would like to bring back Shears To You."
• "Would like bus trips posted on the website" - As soon as additional bus trips are scheduled, we will add them to the online calendar.
• "Lack of events at Ironwood, please bring back Bingo etc."
• "Please open for breakfast."

If you have a comment that may apply to two areas, you only need to submit one comment. The Board is copied on all comments.

Comment cards are available online, here.

Join us in the Ballroom and enjoy our Easter Buffet! It will include:

• Omelet Station with Pancakes, Bacon, Eggs, and Potatoes
• Salad Bar with all the Fixings, including Fresh Fruit and Deviled Eggs
• Carving Stations and Entrée Options including Maple Thyme Glazed Ham, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Butter Poached Icelandic Cod
• Sides: (try one or try them all!) Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, French Green Beans, Carrots
• Save room for Dessert! Chef will have a variety to choose from.

Cost for Adults is $49.95 (inclusive); Children under 12 are $20.95 (inclusive), and under 5 years of age are free!

Reservation seatings are available at 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm. Call 480.317.3600 or visit the Oakwood Concierge to make yours.

Who could be more worth celebrating than mom? We think no one. Join us in the Ballroom and let mom take the day off from cooking!

Menu selections will include:

• Artisan Breads including Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon, Chocolate Croissants, Assorted Danish and Rolls, Spinach and Bell Pepper Egg Frittata, and a Waffle Station with Toppings
• Soups and Salads with a Variety of Fruit, Salads, and Shrimp Cocktail
• Main Dishes including Honey Lavendar Airline Chicken, Atlantic Salmon Piccata, Rosemary Sea Salt Crusted New York Strip with Cherry Balsamic Au Jus
• Sides including Roasted Baby Squash and Cauliflower, Potato Au Gratin, Wild Rice Pilaf
• Assorted Desserts including Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Flourless Chocolate Torte, Tiramisu, and Rice Pudding

Cost is $49.95 (inclusive) for adults; kids 12 and under are $20.95, and children under 5 years of age are complimentary. Tickets can be purchased at the Oakwood Concierge. Call 480.317.3600 to reserve yours!

Our first event on the Lawn was so popular, we're bringing it back - with even more wines to taste! Over 200 wines can be sampled, and if you like them, order 1, 2 or more bottles. This will be a great opportunity to stock the wine fridge and pick up some great gifts at a discounted price. The $25 cost to attend includes the wine tasting and a charcuterie style menu!

Join us for a rum event where you'll learn about this flexible spirit. Enjoy 3 beverages and a menu of hot and cold items to complement the rum. Cost is $40 per person. RSVP on IronOaksAZ.com via the Events Calendar, or call 480.317.3600.

IronOaks @ Sun Lakes HOA #3
24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
480.317.3600

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DISCLAIMER: The information found in the various community newsletters provided by the Sun Lakes HOA#3 Management and staff is provided as a service to our members for informational purposes only.  While every effort is made to ensure information is correct and accurate, errors may occur.  We apologize for any inconveniences, but the Association will not be held liable or responsible for any such errors that may occur.  For the most up to date information, please check with our Oakwood Concierge at 480.317.3600.