Danette Hunnel People come into our Valley and think it’s impossible to plant anything in January. But that’s not true. Carnations are lovely perennials that like cool temps, as long as they have constant sun. They can thrive year round with adequate water, a bit of fertilizer, and a shade cloth or screen during our…
Unit 11 The monthly Unit 11 HOA board meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 4 p.m. in the Computer Learning Center Phoenix Room at the Cottonwood clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend. Unit 19 Townhomes Only Unit 19’s board will hold the January monthly meetings for townhome owners at 4 p.m.…
Mark Brauer Palo Verde residents are encouraged to attend their annual road management meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall room of the Cottonwood complex. The agenda will be a review of the current financial status, identify the 2026 planned work, and update those present with the latest bid results.…
Join the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) East Valley Chapter from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 Riggs Road, Sun Lakes. We will meet Shannon Tyree, VP of the HLAA West Valley Chapter. Shannon will be showing us apps on our iPhone or Android cell phones…
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be available starting Feb. 1, 2026, at the Sun Lakes location on Riggs and Alma School Roads, 25105 S. Alma School Road. Household income should be less than $69,000 total to qualify for the service. This year we will be preparing taxes on both Monday and Wednesday…
Crystal Cards (CC) has served the Sun Lakes area since 2016, but thanks to volunteer Kathleen Voves, CC travels west to PebbleCreek (PC) in Goodyear, Ariz.! Kathleen’s friend Alice Heuple moved to PC. Alice has friends from Bend, Ore., who have settled in the retirement community of PC. They’re called “The Bend Girls.” About four…
Safety Day will be presented by the Cottonwood Palo Verde Safety and Security Committee on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. until noon and will be held in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood Country Club (25630 S. Brentwood Drive). This event is free and open to all homeowners within the Sun Lakes communities. This…
Sarah Marks The IronOaks community thrives on active member involvement. Running for a board position is an opportunity to move from being a resident to a leader who directly influences the community’s operations, finances, and lifestyle. Your Experience Is Needed for Upcoming Projects • Major Facilities Enhancements: With millions allocated for reserve and capital expenditures,…
Leonard Horst From the board of directors, our management team, and all our employees, we wish you a Happy New Year for 2026! This is a wonderful time of the year when we reflect on all the good things that we have experienced during the past year as neighbors, friends, and families! And it’s a…
Pat Horning, IronOaks Board President IronOaks Monthly Newsletter—Happy New Year! We begin January much like we ended December—with beautiful weather, great friends, and a full calendar of exciting community events. The common phrase we hear this time of year still rings true: “This is why we live here!” I hope you and your families enjoyed…