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

• Lifestyle Events | To View the Lifestyle Events Newsletter, click here.
• Dining & Events | To View the Dining & Events Newsletter, click here.

• Board Workshop | December 6th at 9:00am | Agenda
• Board Meeting | December 13th at 9:00am

A Board Position will be vacant in 2024. Consider attending a meeting to find out how your Board Member plays a pivotal role in making IronOaks a desirable adult community.

All Committee meetings are held in the library unless otherwise noted. Additional information can be found at IronOaksAZ.com.  Log in and visit the specific Committee or Board pages for agenda, minutes, and recordings. 

If you are interested in joining a Committee or just want to find out what they do, you can click here to learn more.

• Unit Captains | December 5th | Oakwood Ballroom
• Elections | December 6th at 11:00am | Bradford Room
• Finance | December 12th at 9:00am
• Master Planning | December 12th at 2:00pm
• ALC | December 14th at 10:30am
• Technology | December 18th at 1:00pm
• Buildings and Grounds | December 19th at 9:00am
• Rules & Regulations | December 19th at 2:00pm

Upcoming:

• Fitness Advisory | Monthly, Monday before the HOA Board Meeting at 3:00pm in Fitness Studio B
• Communications Advisory (Quarterly) | January 12th at 9:00am 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

Recordings:

• Technology Recording
• Master Plan Committee Town Hall Recording
• Buildings and Grounds Recording

791 homeowners cast their votes for the color palette they preferred. By a margin of over 2 to 1, option One (pictured) was the top choice. The buildings were last painted in 2016 and it is time for a fresh coat! Regular painting keeps the buildings in top condition. The project will begin with the Oakwood Clubhouse. As buildings are being painted, some entrances may be affected. Signage will be in place, and we're working with the vendor to limit inconveniences for our homeowners. We anticipate the entire project will take 5-6 weeks to complete. Updates to this project will be included in the Stay in the Loop.

The deadline to receive nominations by mail is December 6th at 4:00pm. Act now to honor someone in Sun Lakes who makes a difference.

We all know a dedicated volunteer, someone who devotes a great deal of time and energy to making Sun Lakes a better place in which to live by serving the HOA and service organizations and being leaders of clubs and groups. Now is the time to recognize that person to show your gratitude by submitting a nomination this month. Family and friends make the nominations.

The 2024 honorees will be celebrated at a gala dinner on March 10th at Sun Lakes Country Club.

Nomination forms are available at the Oakwood Concierge desk and online.

Nominations must be submitted by mail in time to be received by December 6th at 4:00pm at the post office box. (PO Box 12102, Chandler, AZ 85248-9998). Do not let an extraordinary volunteer go unnoticed; please take the time to nominate someone who should be honored!

• Guest Passes | If you are having guest visiting IronOaks, please be sure to get guest passes for them so they can enjoy the amenities. Guest passes can be obtained from Community Services department located in the Arts and Crafts Building, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. On the weekends, you can obtain guest passes from the Fitness Center. Only homeowners can obtain guest passes. For additional information, please contact the Community Services Office at 480.317.3669.
• How to Pay Your Assessments | The Community Services department will be hosting a “How to Pay Your Assessments” Open House on Tuesday, December 12th, from 9:00am to 11:00am, and then from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, in the Ocotillo Room. The Ocotillo Room is in the Arts and Crafts Building across the hall from the accounting office. Please come by if you need assistance with setting up payments for your HOA assessments. Please bring your statement, which will be mailed to you or delivered electronically. Electronic statements will be issued by December 2nd. Paper statements will be in the mail by December 5th. Contact Lynelle Glysson via email if you have any questions.

Need holiday & Hanukkah cards? Stock up on some Thank You and Thinking of You cards. There will be a large selection of beautiful greeting cards. All cards are just $1, and all proceeds are donated to My Sister's Place, a domestic violence crisis center for women and their children. To date, $83,000 has been donated thanks to your continued support of The Crystal Card Project.

The schedule has been adjusted, and we anticipate finishing early.  Over the weekend, barricades will be removed, and parking will be available on both paved and dirt areas.

Barricades will go back up on Monday, December 4th. Paving work will be completed no later than Wednesday, December 6th. Striping will be the final phase and will begin following the paving.

This Reserve Fund (RBA23-082) project is ahead of schedule and should be concluded by the end of next week. If you have questions, please reach out to Lynelle Glysson at 480.317.3601 or via email.

The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will be installing speed humps on Old Price Road between Teakwood Drive and Silicon Road next week. Work will begin December 4th-7th. The construction will require one-way traffic control and Maricopa DOT is asking drivers to please drive with caution and obey all posted traffic control signs. Pictured is the mapped area where work will be taking place.

If you have not heard from your Unit Captain, let Molly know via email or Sharon via email.

During any event, the following common courtesies should be observed:

1. Limit talking and keep it short and to a whisper.
2. Mute phones.
3. Do not obstruct others' view of the stage.

You and your entire group may be asked to leave if we are notified or we notice you are disturbing others around you. Please notify any member of the team if you notice this type of behavior. No refunds will be given in this situation.

Upcoming events include:

• Sister’s Christmas Catechism | December 10th at 7:00pm
• You don’t have to have gone to catholic school or know a nun to enjoy this show. Enjoy a hilarious evening filled with Sister humor with “no guilt,” and get into the holiday spirit. 
• Nicole Pesce | December 12th at 7:00pm
  Pianist, keyboardist, composer, and arranger Nicole Pesce will entertain you with a unique blend of virtuosity, humor, and pizzazz. Named “Best of” for Best Local Band/Musician with a repertoire of over 12,000 memorized songs, Nicole has appeared on Phoenix’s prime-time news, television and radio including Good Morning Arizona, The Pat McMahon Show, and much more. 

Click here and get your tickets for all shows.

Join us for one of the area's favorite events of the holiday season! Bring your friends and family to stroll around Diamond Lake, enjoy the decorations put out by area homeowners, luminary lights around the lake, music, and in some instances, treats. This event raises money and food items for AZCend, a local charity and food pantry for those in need. Even if you can’t make the luminary walk, you can donate items at the Oakwood Clubhouse - look for the boxes.

John and Eddy visits Lakes #9 for some lessons on golf course etiquette and upkeep.  

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Work is progressing on the Oakwood golf patio. This is a FACE Fund project.

Stone & Barrel Restaurant Hours

• Monday-Saturday | 11:00am-9:00pm
• Sunday | 10:00am-8:00pm

Grill on the Green Restaurant Hours

• Monday-Friday | 11:00am-9:00pm
• Saturday | 10:00am-9:00pm
• Sunday | 10:00am-8:00pm

We have two featured pets this week, since Thanksgiving caused our newsletter to be on paws!

Meet Shuri, a 4-year-old domestic shorthair cat that has found herself back at the Arizona Humane Society after over two years living in what she thought would be her forever home. Shuri isn't a stranger to AHS, as she was brought to the shelter in the spring of 2021 by our Emergency Animal Medical Technicians on grounds of abandonment. She was underweight and had scars on different parts of her body, but her sweet demeanor never faltered. She found a home just days after going up for adoption in 2021, but now she's back and ready for her second chance at forever. Shuri weighs just over 13 pounds now and all she wants in this life is to curl up in the perfect sun spot and nap. She prefers being the only child in the household but has lived with small dogs in the past, she would just like to meet them first! If it sounds like you'd fall in love with Shuri just like we have, click here to learn more.

Meet Farquaad, a 5-year-old 13-pound domestic shorthair cat that wants nothing more than for someone to love him as much as he will love them. Farquaad found himself in the Arizona Humane Society's care in August of this year after our Field team rescued him from severe hoarding conditions. Our team was not even able to determine when the poor cat last had consistent access to food and water, estimating that it may have been around two weeks of having to fend for himself. Although Farquaad was unsure of his new surroundings at first, he quickly warmed up and started showing off his sweet and cuddly side. This led to his adoption in September, though he was sadly returned a month later. Left to wonder why who he thought would be his forever family ultimately gave him back to AHS, Farquaad began stress grooming, which breaks our hearts to see because he really is such a gentle and loving boy who would make a great addition to any family. Since he has been with us for so long, Farquaad's adoption fee is completely waived! All you need to do is come down to meet him and give him some chin scratches, and we promise you will fall in love with him. Click here to learn more.

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

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