Upcoming events
Ladies Coffee
Ladies Coffees are for all Sun Lakes women and guests. They’re held in the San Tan Ballroom starting at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. For only $3 you’ll receive cookies, hot coffee or hot tea and iced tea. Each month will be a new and fun program with door prizes. January’s coffee will include a Money Talk by Christine Lobdell of Edward Jones; Certified Herbologist Julianne Romney will speak on topics such as memory and mental health, anti-aging, longevity and more. As always, there will be a few surprises.
Coffee dates are as follows:
January 7, February 4, March 4 and April 1
December ’63 – a Salute to the original Jersey Boys
3:00 p.m. show only!
They’ll take you on a musical journey with stops at every phase of the careers of Frankie Valli and the boys (The Four Seasons). These boys, without a doubt, are the best in the business. Don’t miss this show on Tuesday, February 10 in the San Tan Ballroom. Tickets are only $20.
Terry Davies – the Piano Man
Terry Davies invites you into his world and shares his story through the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. It’s stunning! You must see it to believe it! Tickets are on sale for Wednesday, February 25 in the San Tan Ballroom. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. show. Tickets are only $20.
The Mike James Comedy Show
From the same production team that brought you ABBA and The Eagles tribute shows, they are proud to present, The Mike James Comedy Show including comedians Brian Kohatsue and Gene Moore on Friday, January 31 in the San Tan Ballroom. Mike’s brand of humor fueled by his general confusion of being a husband, father and just a human being keeps his audiences laughing and himself in very high demand. In addition to his on stage performing, Mike has written for Tosh O, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, The Tonight Show and many more. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $20.
Upcoming entertainment shows by TAD Productions
All show tickets are $20. Tickets go on sale for these shows on January 19: Wednesday, May 20 – Nashville Gold
Tuesday, July 23 – The Magic of Manilow and Midler
Wednesday, July 29 – Catch a Wave – Beach Boys Tribute
Wednesday, September 2 – Teen Idols
Wednesday, September 30 – Cory McCloskey’s Love Boat
Mark Stone Mentalmania Comedy and Mind Reading
The man is unbelievable. He amazed Johnny Carson, Oprah and Regis Philbin when he appeared on their TV shows and he promises to amaze you! This is one of the funniest mindreading and E.S.P. show in America. He never fails to astound audience members with his ability to read minds, make predictions and “see” with his fingertips while blindfolded. It’s a thought-provoking entertainment experience that will leave our audience shaking their heads in disbelief. The show will be in the Cottonwood San Tan Ballroom on Friday, January 16 starting at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are $15.
Dancing With the Stars
Tickets are really going fast! Show dates are Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Both will be in the San Tan Ballroom and start at 7:00 p.m. (doors opening at 6:00 p.m.). Six lucky Sun Lakes Homeowners will dance with one of the Utah Ballroom Dance Company’s professionals for first prize. All six dancers will dance each night, but the winner of the first night will be ineligible to win again on the second night. Tickets are $20 for each night.
Impersonators -An American Trilogy
On Wednesday, March 18, the Impersonators will take the stage in the San Tan Ballroom. The performers will be doing a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Connie Francis and Neil Diamond. The 7:00 p.m. show is already sold out, but we have opened a 3:00 p.m. show with the doors opening at 2:00 pm. Tickets are still only $20 and also going fast.
Joe Bourne – Motown Show
If you enjoy listening to such artists as The Four Tops, The Temptations, Smokey Robison, Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and more, then this is the show for you. Joe has an extremely smooth voice and does a great Nat King Cole! We will be presenting Joe Bourne on Saturday, January 10 in the San Tan Ballroom. Tickets are $20 and are going fast. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for a no-host bar with a show time of 7:00 p.m.
Premier Jewelers (formerly known as Amadom)
Trade in your old, broken or unwanted jewelry for cash in Cottonwood’s Phoenix Room (A9) from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. No appointment is needed. The third Saturday of each month: January 17, February 21, March 21 and April 18.
Free Skin Cancer Screening
Dr. Joseph Allgeier of Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinic will be conducting a free skin cancer screening in Cottonwood’s Phoenix Room (A9) from 8:00 a.m.–noon. All Sun Lakers are invited. No appointment is needed. The doctor will see you on a first come basis.
The dates are: January 7, February 4, March 4 and April 1.
Free Exercise Equipment Classes
Personal trainer Deryk Garmanian and his assistant/homeowner, Brenda Waara will be instructing, at no cost, a weight room and equipment orientation class in the Ladies Fitness Center for both men and women (at this time) on the following Wednesdays:
January 21, February 18, March 18 and April 15. Please sign up at Homeowner Services.
Upcoming Traveling Tours through Free Spirit
To book any of these trips call Free Spirit Vacations at 480-926-5547. Please remind them that you are a Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowner.
January 24 – Verde Canyon Railroad
February 4 – Branson’s Harley Worthit (comedian) in Tucson
February 5 – Florence Old West and Wine Country
February 7 – Tubac Arts and Crafts Festival
February 7-9 – San Diego Value Tour
February 7-21 – Panama Canal Cruise aboard Holland America ms Veendam
February 16-18 – Tucson’s SOLFEST (formerly BransonFest Out West)
February 18-20 – Palm Springs Red White and Blue
February 25-26 – Tucson Rodeo
March 16-19 – Discover Navajo
President’s message
Kathy Skrei
The holidays were exciting for our residents in Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes. The festivities kicked off at Palo Verde with the annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade and Show at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5. Free hot turkey soup was served and Mr. and Mrs. Claus were on hand for a very fun-filled evening. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse escorted the golf cart parade to the San Tan Ballroom where the Christmas show began at 7:00 p.m.
The Cottonwood library remodel is underway. The Facility and Grounds Committee has started compiling a notebook for all projects that are currently underway and for any future projects. The notebook will be kept at Homeowner Services for our homeowners to review. Each project will continually be updated as the projects move along. Pictures and project descriptions will go into each project file.
Many of our homeowners rang in the New Year at one of our fine restaurants. A New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance was held at the San Tan Ballroom. A more casual New Year’s Eve was spent in the Cottonwood Bar and Grill with music by Riff Raff. A New Year’s buffet was served at Palo Verde.
Effective January 1, 2015, members of the Sun Lakes Pickleball, Racquetball and Tennis Clubs and any other players who participate in exclusive use of the pickleball, racquetball and Cottonwood tennis courts will be required to pay an annual racquet fee of $25. The $25 racquet fee will cover exclusive usage of all racquet facilities for one year. Upon payment of the annual racquet fee, members and other players will receive a sticker that is affixed to their Homeowner card or other form of identification. Patrol will regularly monitor court users to ensure only those that have a current racquet fee sticker are using the courts during exclusive play times. Payment can be made at Homeowner Services for Cottonwood Palo Verde members. Sun Lakes Country Club and IronOaks members will be able to pay at the Recreation Department.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous 2015. Thank you once again for allowing us to serve you in this wonderful community in which we live.
Board meeting minutes
Directors present: Kathy Skrei, Richard Hawkes Don Hicks, Bud Jenssen, Jerry Lofquist, Dick Norris and Nancy Pannebecker
Also present: General Manager Steve Nolan
Board President Kathy Skrei called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. It was stated the meeting is being recorded for accuracy of the minutes.
Bud Jenssen introduced and gave a short biography of Air Force veteran, Bernie Kowalski.
Mr. Kowalski then led the Pledge of Allegiance. He was thanked for his service to our country and for volunteering to serve on the Food and Beverage Committee.
Richard Hawkes made a motion, seconded by Dick Norris, to approve the October 29, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes and the October 29, 2014 Annual Budget Meeting Minutes. The motion carried unanimously.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
Kathy Skrei reported on the following topics: plans to move forward looking into a new Fitness Center. She announced Jerry Lofquist has been appointed to chair the task force which will be chosen at a later date.
SRP high voltage power lines which are still being negotiated with Gila River Indian Nation. She stated that the committee met on November 24 to formulate a strategy depending on the outcome of the negotiations. She stated that if Gila River doesn’t approve, they will then decide what action needs to be taken after the December 1 deadline; she stated that a letter to the commissioners will be sent, inviting them to view the impact of power lines in the CWPV community.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Nancy Pannebecker presented the October 31, 2014 Financial Summary. A detailed report will be available for viewing in Homeowner Services.
Bud Jenssen made a motion, seconded by Jerry Lofquist, to approve the October 31, 2014 pre-audited financial report. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Architectural Compliance Committee: The report was given of its meetings held twice in November. Richard Hawkes was thanked for chairing the November 6 meeting. They had 86 approved applications, 0 denied.
The next meeting is December 4 in the Phoenix Room.
This committee recommends that the Board approve the new residential paint colors, (not for Unit 11 and 19 townhouses). The colors are available for viewing today. The committee has no recommendations for management.
Audit and Finance Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 12. Primary focus was on the committee objectives for the next year. The next meeting is December 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Saguaro Room.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board or for management. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Communications Committee: At this time, Bernie Kowalski was thanked for his military service.
The report was given of its meeting held November 3. The Ambassadors had seven tours, 61 year to date. It was reported that the Library project is going well. The next meeting is December 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the Ceramics Room.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board or for management. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Election Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 5. It was reported that the committee is working on preparation for the Board Elections. The next meeting is December 3 at 1:30 p.m. in the Ceramics Room. This committee has two recommendations for the Board: in Old Business – BP 11-04 Board Candidate Application changes; in First Readings – 2015 Board Election Timing of Events.
This committee has no recommendations for management. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Facilities and Grounds Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 3. The next meeting is December 1 at 9:30 a.m. in the Paint Room.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board or for management. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Food and Beverage Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 6. The focus was on the election of its officers, Sun Lakes clubs event, financials and their objectives for 2015. The next meeting is changed back to December 4 at 9:00 a.m. in the Palo Verde Lounge.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board or for management. Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Golf Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 6. Focus was on the election of officers. The next meeting is December 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ceramics Room.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board. It has one recommendation for management regarding the installation of benches on course(s), which would be donated by homeowners.
Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
Recreation Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 3. Primary focus was on being involved in the new Fitness Center; exploration of a venue for table tennis; and helping the Recreation Department with decorating. The next meeting is December 1 at 1:30 p.m. in the Phoenix Room.
This committee recommends that the Board approve the appointment of Stan Scott to Recreation. They have no recommendations for management.
There was extensive discussion regarding opposition to the proposed $25 racquet fee.
Safety, Security and Access Committee: The report was given of its meeting held November 5. Focus was on the Safety Forum which will be held on February 11 at 3:00 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom; goals for 2015; and election of committee appointments. The next meeting is December 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Saguaro Room.
This committee has no recommendations for the Board. They have one recommendation for management regarding a potential safety issue at the northeast end of the golf cart cut through from Chestnut/Buttonwood to the Palo Verde swimming pool/golf course.
Complete minutes of this committee’s meetings are available for viewing at Homeowner Services.
PROJECT REPORTS:
Steve Nolan reported on the following project(s):
Cottonwood Library – Demo work complete; carpeting delivered next week; cabinet work continues.
MANAGEMENT REPORT:
Steve Nolan gave the management report. He thanked Beth Becker and Linda Caton for their help at the November Administration Building Open House. He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
DIRECTORS COMMENTS:
Nancy Pannebecker thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; reminded everyone about the Crystal Awards and the deadline for applications which is December 30.
Don Hicks thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Jerry Lofquist thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Richard Hawkes thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Dick Norris thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Bud Jenssen thanked Bernie Kowalski for his military service; thanked the volunteers for committees; thanked Jim Miller and staff and Communication Committee for work on the Library; thanked Mike Reinhart for his work on the five lakes area; thanked Kathy for her work on the SRP project; wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
At this time, Kathy Skrei wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
CAPITAL RESERVE REPLACEMENT FUND REQUESTS:
Don Hicks made a motion, seconded by Bud Jenssen, to approve to refurbish the Palo Verde oven by Services Solution Group for the low bid of $2,173.45. The motion carried unanimously.
PALO VERDE GATE RESERVE FUND:
None
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND REQUESTS:
Richard Hawkes made a motion, seconded by Don Hicks, to approve the Cottonwood Driving Range Practice Sand Bunker Project at a not to exceed cost of $8,200. Bud Jenssen thanked Richard Hair for bringing in the schematic of the project. The motion carried unanimously.
VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION FUND:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
Bud Jenssen made a motion, seconded by Jerry Lofquist, to approve changes to BP. 11-04 Board of Directors – Candidate Application. There was discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
Don Hicks made a motion, seconded by Richard Hawkes, to approve the appointment of Stan Scott to the Recreation Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
Richard Hawkes made a motion, seconded by Nancy Pannebecker to approve waiving the Ballroom fee and charging a $150 clean-up fee (of which $100 will be returned after clean-up) for the Sun Lakes Charities Ice Cream Social on March 28. There was discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
Don Hicks made a motion, seconded by Jerry Lofquist, to approve the 2014 Sun Lakes No. 2 Organizational Chart. There was discussion. At this time, Don Hicks thanked Steve Nolan for streamlining the operations. The motion carried unanimously.
At this time, Kathy Skrei opened the floor for homeowner discussion relating to 16 D. on today’s agenda. She stated that the discussion time would be limited to two minutes per homeowner.
Jerry Lofquist made a motion, seconded by Nancy Pannebecker, to approve changes to B.P. 7-50 (Tennis Court Regulations), B.P. 7-60 (Pickleball Court Regulations) and to approve new B.P. 7-70 (Racquetball Court Regulations). There was discussion. At this time, Dick Norris stated that he does not support the $25 racquet fee. There was discussion and comments from the audience. A poll of the Board was requested by Board Director Dick Norris.
Jenssen: Yes; Norris: No; Hawkes: No; Pannebecker: Yes; Hicks: Yes; Jerry Lofquist: Yes. The motion carried.
Skrei on record only as: Yes.
Richard Hawkes made a motion, seconded by Bud Jenssen, to approve the correction to the 2015 Capital Improvement Plan budget. The motion carried unanimously.
Jerry Lofquist made a motion, seconded by Richard Hawkes to approve the new residential paint colors, (not for Units 11 and 19 townhouses) as submitted by the Architectural Compliance Committee. There was discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READINGS:
The following has been placed in First Readings for the month of December:
2015 Annual Board Election Timing of Events
B.P. 6-04 Rental Policy
B.P 4-03 (Capital Reserve Replacement Fund) and B.P. 4-09 (Capital Improvement Fund)
HOMEOWNER COMMENTS:
None
At this time, Kathy Skrei wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. The meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.