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

These are just a few of the subjects covered, so please don’t miss anything and read this very important newsletter in full.

• Trash Service Decided
• CC&R Vote... What Is It?

Lots of things are going on in IronOaks, including trash updates, a Board of Directors position, a CC&R vote, seafood month, and more!

Watch now!

The results of the Strategic Survey have provided a road map of the many projects and enhancements homeowners have indicated they would like to see to in our community.

IronOaks has four ways to fund these improvements:

1. New Homeowner Assessment (FACE Fund) is paid only when you buy a home in IronOaks, at the time of closing. The vote currently in front of homeowners is asking you to consider increasing the amount a new homeowner pays at home closing. The amount being considered is twice the current HOA annual assessment.This is the present CC&R we are voting on now!*
2. Borrowing from a bank and using FACE money to repay the loan
3. Special Assessment to current homeowners.
4. Increase the Annual HOA assessment to current homeowners.

*Yes, the Board can decrease this New Homeowner Special Assessment by a vote at a Board meeting. Any increase in the FACE beyond the 2 times the Board is asking for would need to go to a vote of homeowners (not Board members), and would be decided by the majority of votes cast.

The other part of the vote gives current homeowners as of 1/1/2022 a one-time exemption from paying this special assessment (if not used previously), should they decide to buy another home in IronOaks.

The vote is open now! If you did not receive your voting instructions, email [email protected].

Need a paper ballot? They are available at the Concierge desk Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Still have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (and answers), here. (PDF)

• Board Special Meeting & Executive Session | Wednesday, September 29th, at 3:30pm | Oakwood Ballroom | View Agenda (PDF)
• Board Workshop | Wednesday, October 20th, at 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom
• Board Meeting | Wednesday, October 27th, at 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom

If you have a desire to participate in the Board of Directors and the running of IronOaks, consider running for the Board!

View the Application. (PDF)

• Unit Captains | October 5th at 3:45pm | Ballroom
• Elections | October 6th at 9:00am | Library
• Master Planning | October 12th at 2:00pm | Library
• ALC | October 14th at 10:30am | Library
• Buildings & Grounds | October 19th at 9:00am | Library
• Finance | October 26th at 9:00am | Library
• ALC | October 28th at 10:30am | Library

SRP is working with the City of Chandler and Intel on the High-Tech Interconnect Project (HIP), a proposed transmission project that is required to provide reliable power to the recently announced $20 billion expansion of Intel’s Chandler campus. This project borders the Northwest region of our community (N. Dobson).

SRP is working with the City of Chandler to meet the city’s preference to put a significant portion of the transmission line underground, to address conflicts with existing underground utilities, and ensure technical feasibility of the underground segments. The remaining overhead segments are located within areas that already have overhead transmission facilities or are commercial in nature. The underground portion of the route was approved between SRP and the City of Chandler that allows the City to pay for the incremental cost for undergrounding the line.

The Intel expansion will require SRP to build a new 230kV substation on Intel’s campus, as well as new 230kV transmission lines connecting the campus to two existing substations.  

Watch these videos to learn more about the High-Tech Interconnect Project (HIP).

SRP is hosting a live online Open House meeting tonight - Thursday, September 23rd - from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, to allow the public to provide feedback to SRP prior to their filing an application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). To reserve your spot in tonight's Open House, click here to register to attend. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required to participate. 

If you have questions about the project, please call 855.584.1484 or you may submit your questions online, here.

Your trash will continue to be picked up on the current schedule - trash twice weekly, and recycling on the 1st and 3rd week of the month.

More details will come soon, including:

1. Billing questions: new look and possibly incorrect fees.
2. What to do if your garbage can and recycling can look the same.
3. Will timing remain the same?

Stay tuned!

Great News! IOTC Board members presented a proposal to BlueStar and I/O HOA Board members for utilization of the Ironwood courts during prime season (October through March).

They have approved our proposal for a one-season trial basis. IOTC members will have use of the Ironwood courts on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00am to 10:30am and 10:30am to 12:00pm. When you're making a court reservation for any of these days on Chelsea, you will be able to select Stadium, Hard, or Ironwood courts.

Tennis Members should be able to request the Ironwood courts starting October 7th. The Tennis Center is working with Chelsea to reprogram the software to make these changes. Ironwood matches will start on October 11th.

We believe these courts will be highly utilized from October 11th through March 31st. Since these courts are being granted on a trial basis, utilization statistics will be gathered. Late next spring, BlueStar management will be analyzing the utilization to determine if it warrants a permanent change.

To better support those residents who are still working, an additional hour has been added to the Fitness schedule each weekday. The Fitness Center is now open until 7:00pm Monday through Thursday, and until 5:00pm on Friday.

Also, three classes are being added to the October Fitness calendar:

• Essentrics: Aging Backwards | Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:00pm
• AQUA Zumba | Days TBA
• Total Body Dance | Mary is back and teaching starting October 12th

Enjoy the football game all the way through the 4th quarter with extended hours at the bar on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Sip that last beer while the game wraps up its fourth quarter.

Enjoy pitchers of beer for $10 and pretzel bites with beer cheese for $9 during the games (after 4:00pm)!

Please note that during overseed (now through October 10th), Grill on the Green's hours will be as follows:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
• Wednesday, Closed
• Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am - 8:00pm

Bar will be open until 9:00pm on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Here's the September Musical Lineup! The fun starts at 5:00pm unless otherwise noted. This information will also be available in the Dining & Events email as well as on the website.

• September 24th | Austin Carthell (Dancing)
• September 28th | Open Mic Night with Kevin Crum | Come see how talented your neighbors are!

Stone & Barrel is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 11:00am - 9:00pm.

Here's the September Musical Lineup for Stone & Barrel! Entertainment begins at 4:00pm on Thursday and 6:00pm on Saturday. This information will also be available in the Dining & Events email as well as on the website.

• September 23rd | Stanley Serrano
• September 25th | Harry McGraw (Dancing)
• September 30th | Billy Ciofi

Want to know more about each entertainer? Learn about their musical style and read a short bio, on the IronOaksAZ.com calendar.

Check out the Stone & Barrel menu online. (PDF)

Plus, join us for our Daily Happy Hour from 2:00pm - 6:00pm! View the menu here. (PDF)

Check out this week’s Drink of the Week for $6: the Captain's Sunset. It's got Captain Morgan Spiced Rum with orange juice and grenadine.

For Stone & Barrel and Ironwood Grill on the Green daily specials,  live music schedule, and drink specials, check out the online Dining Calendar!

We had a total of thirty-eight comment cards: three were positive, two were negative, and thirty-three were neutral.

In summary, many comments came in regarding the CC&R vote and trash. Positives included kudos to the golf course team for cleaning up the island on the Lakes course, and Tori received a positive nod for great service. The negative comments were for the email that went out regarding the CC&R vote from an anonymous source which was untraceable, and a comment regarding the soups. The person would prefer a different selection with less salt needed.

If you have a landscaping request or comment, please feel free to fill out a comment card, here.

New revisions to the ALC guidelines are posted for review. View them here. (PDF)

Fill out this form (PDF) and send it to Patrol, along with a photo of your pet. If your pet escapes, this may help get them home faster. In the past two weeks, the Patrol team has found two pups running free. One was returned home and the other was being checked for a microchip.

Free Dance with Swing Memories Big Band
October 13th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets will go fast, so make your way to the Oakwood Concierge! This band will have you up out of your seat, dancing to the tunes you remember.

Trivia Pays! Last Session Over $325 Worth of Gift Cards Awarded
Do you know more than most? Do you answer before the question is finished being read? Do you like winning gift cards? The next Trivia night is scheduled for September 27th. Doors open at 5:00pm and games start at 6:00pm. Food and beverages can be ordered (no outside food allowed). Plan to get your share of the winnings and join us for a fun, competitive night with great friends.

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

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.