Leonard Horst Happy Thanksgiving month to each of you! Our Canadian friends and family celebrated last month, and now it is our turn. We have so much to be thankful for this year. We live in the United States of America, in the State of Arizona, in Maricopa County, and in beautiful Sun Lakes! We…
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October 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst This is such an exciting time of the year for all of us in Cottonwood Palo Verde! Our snowbirds are returning from their travels all over the world, and we are fully engaged in high-season activities. On behalf of the entire board of directors, it is our pleasure to introduce our new general…
August 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst It has already been a scorcher of a summer, and we have a couple of months of it ahead of us. Scientists and psychologists have long studied the effects of extreme heat on humans and found there is a direct connection between long periods of heat, mood swings, and resulting behaviors. In layman’s…
July 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Happy 4th of July to each of you! What an amazing and special time of year we are in as we celebrate our nation’s 249th birthday! Our hearts swell with pride as we think about our history and the many meanings of Independence Day. We will sing patriotic songs, listen to speeches, waive…
Generals, June 2025
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Happy June to each of you! As we enter the halfway point of the year, we want to pause and say thank you to our committee and Task Force volunteers. We appreciate the tremendous work they do to make our community better every day! We wish them a wonderful summer as they take…
April 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Welcome to April and Happy Easter Season to all! The spring flowers are in full bloom, kids are brimming with energy and excitement as they get ready for their Easter egg hunts, and many of our residents are preparing to head back to their summer homes in cooler climates. Our board elections are…
March 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Hello everyone and welcome to March! Spring is here, with the Spring Equinox coming up soon, Spring Training is in full swing, spring weather is the best of the best, and our residents are enjoying all the amenities of our wonderful community. Our annual Board Elections take place, with the final day of…
February 2025, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst It’s February and the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. This day of celebration has an estimated $25 billion effect on the American economy! It is a huge day for small businesses all across the country, with an especially high impact on flower shops, chocolate producers, and restaurants. We will celebrate here in Sun…
February 2025, Generals
News From The IronOaks at Sun Lakes
Pat Horning, IronOaks President Community Enhancements are in Full Swing! By the time that you read this article, the newly renovated IronOaks Poolside Community Center will be almost ready for activities. This multi-purpose facility will serve as the hub for social gatherings, card games, unit potlucks, meetings, celebrations, snacks, drinks, and much more. Located on…
October 2024, Generals
Message from the President
Leonard Horst Welcome back to our many friends and neighbors who have returned from their summer adventures across the globe. It’s great to see our amenities in full use now that we are past the hottest time of the year. October is filled with business meetings. Your board of directors and the management staff are…