To preserve IronOaks as a desirable adult community that encourages Homeowners to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle.

This upcoming week’s Dining, Musical Entertainment, and Lifestyle Events can be found here. (PDF)

The Oakwood golf patio and Poolside interior renovation planning are well underway under the Master Plan. This article is the first in a series of three articles that will explore topics related to the next initiative to reimagine the IronOaks Fitness/Wellness Center.

One of the most desirable amenities in a 55+ community is a fitness center. In a 2021 survey of IronOaks homeowners, 74% of respondents indicated that the Fitness Center was an important factor in their home purchase decision. In the same survey, satisfaction with our Fitness Center was lower than desired for such an important amenity.

Click here to read the full article.

Work is just about completed in the Community Services Department, which houses Patrol and the Architecture and Landscape departments. We are still awaiting the new workstations that will added to the Ocotillo Room. This capital project was approved per RBA23-017.

• Landscaping | The trim crew will be taking care of the landscape on the walking path through units 35, 36B, and 43.
• Tree Trimming | The palm trees are still being trimmed and the crew will be focusing on the “trail heads” at the walking path next week. 90% of our 937 palm trees have been trimmed since the end of June!

The Ironwood Golf Shop remodel is moving along quickly. The Shop has been completely emptied and work to remove the flooring and wall details has been completed. Painting and carpet are going in next.

Pre-remodel (pictured right)

Recently the driving range fence was replaced. This Reserve item was scheduled for replacement in 2023. With recommendations from the Golf Director, Eddy Renio, the fence height was increased to 16’ from 12’ and the different height areas are now the same height all the way across the fence.

Work has begun to light the Pickleball courts. This FACE fund project began in earnest on Wednesday, August 16th, with the drilling of holes for the lights and running of conduit. This project is expected to provide our players with three 50’-candles. The installation contractor, Musco Sports Lighting, specializes in the design and manufacturing of sports lighting solutions. Their system will provide superior lighting on the courts, pinpointing lights on the courts, not on the surrounding neighborhood.

Represent your Club in this fun and social day of golf between the four BlueStar-managed Clubs in Arizona – Verde River, Vistancia, Encanterra, and IronOaks.

Thursday, August 24th | Details:

• Check in, pick up tee gift, and warm up at 8:00am
• Shotgun start at 9:00am playing in a combined net Stableford format
• On-course activities will be scattered throughout.
• The Club with the most combined points will be the 2023 BlueStar Cactus Classic Champion!
• Post-play, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle drawings, and plenty of camaraderie.
• Drinks will be available for purchase.
• Cost is $75 per player, inclusive of golf fees, cart fees, range balls, tee gift, heavy hors d’oeuvres post-play, tax, and gratuity. Cost does not include transportation or drinks.
• All players welcome (men and ladies). Must have an active USGA Handicap to participate.
• Play is limited to 35 players from IronOaks

Register at the Oakwood Golf shop by August 18th to play!

20 appointments remain to be filled.  Let’s get these filled so we meet our goal!

Make your reservation for an hour to save some lives, listen to some music, read a book, and get a snack. This event is held in the Oakwood Ballroom with our friends from Vitalant. Let’s fill those 50 appointments and save some lives! Donors will be entered into a drawing for 1 of 5 $5,000 gift cards.

This rescue, also known as STAR, is a 501 (C)3 nonprofit charity. They are a no-kill organization whose mission is to rescue animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or otherwise placed in harm's way. They provide temporary housing for adoptable pets and promote and encourage responsible care including spaying, neutering, microchipping, and vaccinating before the pet goes to its new home. All pets are fostered in private homes. Check out their “wish list," shop, and bring items to the Oakwood Clubhouse Lobby.  There is a wooden chest with signage to place your items in. View the wish list here.

Committee meetings are in the Library unless otherwise noted. Log in to the website and visit the specific Committee page or the Board page and look for “Recordings.”

• Board Meeting | August 23rd at 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom | View Agenda (PDF)
• Board Executive Meeting | August 23rd at 10:30am | Oakwood Ballroom | View Agenda (PDF)
   
• Committee Chairs | August 21st at 9:00am
• Technology | August 21st at 1:00pm
• Finance | August 22nd at 9:00am
• Architecture & Landscape | August 24th at 10:30am

Upcoming:

• Fitness Advisory | Fourth Monday of the month at 3:00pm in the Bradford Room
• Communications Advisory, (Quarterly) | September 26th at 1:00pm in the Library
• Golf Advisory | Fourth Monday of the month at 3:00pm in the Library
• Lifestyle & Events | First Friday of each month at 9:00am in Stone & Barrel’s Alcove Room

If you would like to utilize Closed Captioning when watching our videos, click the CC in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

• Buildings and Grounds
• Board Workshop

John visits with Molly Bergesen and Sharon Dankowsky to talk about the Unit Captains and their role in the community.  

Watch now!

Sarge is a handsome 6-year-old German Shepherd mix who was rescued from Phoenix's brutal heat earlier this summer. He had suffered severely burned paw pads after running on the hot asphalt as a stray. Luckily, he was rescued by one of the Arizona Humane Society's Emergency Animal Medical Technicians. Once he was in our care, the veterinary team in AHS' trauma hospital treated his burns and bandaged his injured paws. Now, Sarge is back on his feet and ready for a new home! He can be a little shy when meeting new people, but once Sarge knows he can trust you, you'll have a loyal friend for life. Treats are the way to this pup's heart. Peanut Butter is his absolute favorite thing! Sarge is waiting to meet his new family at AHS' South Mountain Campus. Come meet him today!

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

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