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.

• New Amenities Are Waiting For Your Vote!
• Charlene Petragalo Appointed as New Member of the Board
• Intel Landscape Community Meetings
• Crack Sealing

John introduces the newest member of the Board of Directors, Charlene Petragallo. Newly appointed, but not new to the HOA, Charlene has an extensive background with committees, the Board, and was an integral part of the amenity purchase from Robson

Watch now!

Wish you could work out, but the class is already full with 30 people booked? The vote in front of the community supports improving IronOaks' facilities by increasing the amount an incoming new resident would pay at the time of closing.

Get more detalils:

• Additional information on the vote (PDF)
• If you need your voting credentials, email [email protected]
• If you need questions answered, email [email protected]

• Board Meeting | Wednesday, October 27th, at 9:00am | Oakwood Ballroom | View Agenda (PDF)
• Board Workshop | November 10th

The Board of Directors appointed Charlene Petragallo to the vacant Board position. The term of service is through March 2024. Please join us in congratulating and thanking the newest member of the Board.

The Budget is currently online at IronOaksAZ.com. Log in and go to "HOA," then "Board of Directors and Proposed RBAs Up For Discussion" to view it.

• Finance | October 26th at 9:00am | Bradford Room
• ALC | October 28th at 10:30am | Library

Are you receiving emails from your Unit Captain? We've had many newbies move in who are not receiving communication from their Unit Captain (who acts as a Liaison between homeowners and the homeowner association). The Unit Captains meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the month. We meet in the Ballroom at 3:45pm, and homeowners are invited to attend. If you live in Unit 44 and are not receiving emails from Unit Captain Becky Kolb, please contact her at 480.440.0849.

Other Units

If you haven’t heard from your Unit Captain, please let one of the committee chairs know. Send your name and address to [email protected] or [email protected].

Area codes 480, 520, and 928 should begin dialing area codes with the phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting October 24th. Calls made after that date that do not include area codes may not go through, officials said.

There will be asphalt repair at the intersection of Diamond & Angora (Unit 44B) on October 28th. The work should last one day, and it will take up the entire width of the street, so please make the appropriate arrangements for your vehicle and avoid the area, as it will be closed to through traffic.

Home phones are prime targets for these calls, but you may have noticed a small decrease in the volume. Find out more and what to do when you do receive them. Don’t get scammed and NEVER give out your personal information.

Read article.

If you are considering running for one of the three Board positions available March 2022, join the Elections committee for one of these informative chats. Next Sessions are:

• October 26th at 10:00am in the Library
• November 16th at 10:00am on the Stone & Barrel patio
• December 10th at 10:00am in the Library 

RSVP for the October 26th event via email.

Cleaning and crack sealing is a process to clean debris out of the street cracks and to seal them, preventing expansion of the crack. Streets will not be closed during this process, and the material used to seal the cracks becomes dry and able to be driven on within seconds.

The following units throughout the community will be sealed in the timeframes shown:

• Units 37 and 46A | October 21st - 22nd (Red on the map below)
• Units 27, 27A, 27B, 28 and 28A | October 25th - 27th (Purple on the map below)

Check out the map! (PDF)

Please note: Timing and units may be adjusted due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your patience during this process. Please be cautious of the trucks and men working during this time.

If you know someone who is always willing to help, who has served on committees, Boards, or maybe someone who volunteers, nominate them for a Crystal Award! Crystal Awards are presented each year to honor individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and contributions to the betterment of the Sun Lakes community. To learn more, go to www.sunlakescrystalaward.com.  Look for "Crystal Award" on the tab. There you will find examples and the nomination form

While supplies last, get a free pair of leggings when you buy a Bella Sports Pickleball skort!

View the flyer for this promotion. (PDF)

Replacement of the pump and filter will start on Tuesday October 26th. We chose this date because Monday is the busiest day in the Fitness Center, and we would like to give as much lead time as possible about the pool closing. It is expected that the repairs will be completed by November 5th at the latest. We appreciate everyone’s patience, and we will push to complete the work ahead of schedule.

This will impact our lap swimmers and our very popular AQUA classes. We would like to move all AQUA classes to the main pool during these repairs. Heather will also take the opportunity to have a vacation from classes for a few days.

Mark your calendar and stop by to get the jump on the latest products to improve your game! Learn more. (PDF) The Hungry Monk food truck will be at the event serving up some delicious lunch options.

For all our returning Members or any woman interested in playing 9 holes of golf at Oakwood, join us for a "Welcome Coffee" event on November 2nd in the Pro Shop, from 9:30am to 10:30am.

We play golf on Tuesday mornings. We're welcoming anyone who lives within or near our community to come play 9 holes of golf and meet some terrific and fun ladies.

Intel will host a community meeting in the Oakwood Clubhouse Ballroom to present their landscaping plans for the new FAB buildings being built in the North Dobson area. This project can affect all of our home values. Make sure you are at the upcoming community forum to learn what will be done. If you can’t make the October meeting, a follow-up meeting will be held on November 9th at 1:00pm.

If you would like to preview the various options and submit your preference, you may do so via this Survey, though you may want to attend the meeting prior to submitting your preference to understand the full scope of the project.

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

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

SRP’s High-Tech Interconnect Project (HIP) will have Public Hearings on its Application filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission

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. The Intel expansion is reported to be the largest private investment in Arizona history and will be a major economic boost for Chandler, the region and the state, providing thousands of new high-paying jobs. 

The HIP consists of both overhead and underground transmission line segments; however, the subject of this Application consists of only the overhead segments (as shown on the map) and includes an overhead double-circuit 230 kV transmission line from the existing Henshaw Substation to Intel’s Ocotillo Campus, a new RS-28 substation to be constructed on Intel’s Ocotillo Campus, and an overhead transition corridor that includes up to two new overhead single-circuit 230 kV transmission lines that will exit Schrader Substation, one along the south side of the substation and one along the north side.

SRP filed an Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) on September 28th, 2021. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the Application authorizing construction of the HIP.

The hearing on the Application will be held starting on
November 8th, 2021, at 1:00pm.

Hilton Phoenix Chandler
2929 West Frye Road
Chandler, Arizona 85224

Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 821 8746 3020
Passcode: 9438819092

The hearing will continue November 9th through 19th, if necessary, at 9:00am. each day (please check the website for hearing start times). There will be no hearing on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2021. Public comment will be taken in a special evening session on November 8th, 2021, beginning at 5:30pm via telephone, Zoom, or in person. Public comment may also be taken at the beginning of each hearing day. 

The public hearing and public comment session will follow Centers for Disease Control, as well as state and local, guidelines addressing COVID-19. The public is strongly encouraged to participate by either watching the meeting online or listening to the meeting via telephone.

Please visit srpnet.com/HIP for additional Project details and the Application. You can also call 855.584.1484 for information. Information can also be found on the ACC website.

Keep in mind the following hours for pickleball:

Members:

• Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 3:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday, 7:30am - 1:00pm

Open/Recreational Play:

• Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - Dusk
• Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm - Dusk

As a part of a grant received through the SEARS Consumer Protection and Education Fund, the Attorney General’s office is creating a new Scam Alert Series available to the public.

This Series seeks to protect Arizona seniors from falling prey to ruthless scammers, by delivering new information every month. Each month a common scam will be highlighted.

Sign up for their Scam Alert Emails!

The Arizona Rangers-Sun Lakes Company is stepping up this holiday season to ensure children in the surrounding Sun Lakes communities do not go without holiday gifts this season - and they're asking for our help.

The Sun Lakes Rangers will be sponsoring several underprivileged children and young adults in partnership with the non-profit organization AZLEOS (Azleos.org) to ensure they wake up with holiday smiles on their faces.

Sponsoring a child costs approximately $100, and the Sun Lakes Rangers would like to raise enough money to sponsor at least 10 children and young adults. If you are able to assist, please send your check payable to:

Arizona Rangers- Sun Lakes Company
PO Box 12090
Chandler, AZ 85248

In the information / memo line, add "Shop with a Cop."

If you know someone who is struggling, and you'd like to submit their information to participate in this program, please contact Lieutenant Roy Stanifer via email.

All donations are tax deductible.

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 11:00am - 8:00pm
• Wednesday | 11:00am - 6:00pm
• Bar open until 9:00pm on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday for NFL football games. Enjoy a pitcher of beer for $10 and pretzel bites with beer cheese for $9, starting at 4:00pm!

Here's the October 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.

• October 22nd | neighborGOOD (Music and Dancing)
• October 26th | Open Mic with Kevin Crum
• October 29th | Aaron Nelson (Music and Dancing)

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

Please let us know if you're unable to show up, or if your party has increased or decreased in numbers. One way we staff and order is based on reservations. We understand you may have to change your plans, but we would appreciate a call at 480.317.3605 so we can plan accordingly. Thank you for your help in this matter.

Here's the October 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.

• October 21st | Blues Man Mike
• October 23rd | Cactus Wine (Music and Dancing)
• October 28th | neighborGOOD entertainer
• October 30th | Splash Band (Music and Dancing)

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 Orange Gin Blossom. It's got House Gin, Triple Sec, and Orange Juice.

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

There were a total of 25 comment cards. Five were positive, one was negative, and nineteen were neutral. A few comments came in really loving the Orange Chicken Special last week. Others congratulated Ross and Team on the courses, overseed looks amazing. Finally, there was a "thank you" to Patrol for closing a garage after the homeowner left on a trip. The negative comment was regarding golf, saying the overseed cutting caused a lot of debris in his pool. Finally, the neutral comments came in with the theme of the watering on the walking paths getting walkers wet in their early morning walks. BlueStar's landscaping team addressed this issue and have adjusted the watering times.

Comment cards are available online, here.

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

It is with a heavy heart that we have to report a dear member of our Patrol team and member of the community has passed away. Joann Rebillard’s husband, Reb, passed away last week. Reb had been diagnosed earlier this year with Atrial Fibrillation We know the IronOaks family joins us in keeping Joann and her family in our prayers. You can send cards and messages to her at

452 W Beechnut Place
Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

Clean out those closets, make some space, and earn some pocket cash. The community garage sale will be held on Saturday, November 13th.

Stop by the Oakwood Concierge desk Monday through Friday to get your home and items added to the map so shoppers and bargain hunters can find you!

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

Online Comment Cards

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.