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CottonwoodPalo Verde

Winter 2014

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New Administration Building Progress

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HOA News… 4 A Letter From the HOA

5 Meet Your HOA

6 A Letter From the General Manager

Have You Signed Up for Email?

7 Keeping in Touch With Your HOA

Homeowner Services

8 New Administration Building Underway

Food for Thought

9 Architectural Compliance Guidelines

12 Employee Spotlight

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Table of Contents… Winter 2014Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

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The Official Magazine of Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes

This magazine is delivered to all homeowners and businesses in Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes quarterly. This magazine is also distributed to surrounding businesses and office complexes. You have received this publication because your HOA believes you take pride in your home environment and community. This magazine provides you with HOA information and home product advertising that enhances your home comfort and increases the value of your home. We are always interested in your comments or suggestions.

While efforts to ensure accuracy are exercised, the publisher and Cottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes assume no liability for the information contained in either editorial or advertising content. For advertising and editorial information please call 480-634-1708 or visit valhalla360.com.

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Golf News… 14 From the Pros

Palo Verde Golf Course

Cottonwood Golf Course

Community News… 17 Return to Swan Lake

18 Cast Selected for Sun Lakes Community Theatre Spring Show

Neighbors Who Care

19 CWPV Community Garage Sale Saturday, April 12

The New Year is Here for the Sun Lakes Women’s Association

Things to Do in CWPV… 16 Entertainment

Health & Safety... 20 Cottonwood Palo Verde Patrol Consumer Fraud…by Phone or Mail

Tennis News… 15 What is Cottonwood Tennis ?

In Every Issue… 10 Community Map

21 Product & Service Directory

Aerial photo by Stacy Spahr, with his Phantom Vision aerial drone

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Mission Statement: To provide an active adult country club lifestyle for all homeowners with recreation, dining and entertainment activities, maintained and enhanced in a fiscally responsible manner. To provide a challenging, positive environment for all our employees encouraging them to become long term valued staff members.

A LETTER FROM THE HOAMany significant improvements to our community took place in 2013 and are indicative of how our HOA continues to accomplish positive projects that make this such a great place to live.

I am pleased to finally be able to say that our new Administration Building is now under construction! This long awaited project began in January and its progress can be seen at the northeast corner of Riggs Road and EJ Robson Blvd. I want to thank Board member Don Hicks along with his Administration Task Force for all their hard work in bringing us to this point of constructing the new building.

As of January 1, 2014, there is no longer an 18% mandatory gratuity listed on your food and beverage bills. This is due to IRS ruling 2012-18 that became effective on January 1st. Our servers often share their tips with bartenders, bussers and dishwashers. Our hard-working food and beverage staff depend on your generosity. Please remember to add a gratuity when paying your food and beverage bills.

The new gate entry system for entry into Palo Verde should be operational in the spring. Iron Oakes residents use a similar system to the one being installed at Palo Verde. The new RFID windshield system and the old clicker/reader card system can be used until the old system is eliminated. The new system should run very smoothly once the installation is complete

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank our General Manager and all of our employees, as well as all of our Committee members who volunteer their time to make this one of the best and most financially sound HOA’s in the Valley.

Your Board of Directors wishes everyone a Healthy and Happy 2014.

Kathy Skrei, Cottonwood/Palo Verde Board President

HOA News…


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Meet Your HOA

Board of DirectorsPresident - Kathy SkreiVice President - Woody NeimanSecretary - Bud JenssenTreasurer - Nancy PannebeckerDirector - Richard HawkesDirector - Don HicksDirector - George Thomas

Administration Office 895-3550

Catering/Banquets 895-0339

PV Restaurant Reservations 895-1834

PV Restaurant 895-1981

Cottonwood Bar & Grill 895-9688

Cottonwood Pro Shop 895-9449

Palo Verde Pro Shop 895-0300

Homeowner Services 895-9606

Patrol 895-9277

Phone Numbers

Linda CatonRecreation Manager

Chuckie BalnisPalo Verde Food & Beverage Manager

Jim MillerFacilities Manager

Beth BeckerExecutive Administrative Services Manager

Brian ShawController

Bill ToddGolf Course & Common Area

Superintendent

Desmond DakinHead Pro Cottonwood

Greg TokashHead Pro Palo Verde

Management Team

Front L to R: Nancy Pannebecker, Kathy Skrei, Woody NeimanBack L to R: Don Hicks, Bud Jenssen, Richard Hawkes

Not available for picture: George Thomas

Leigh TorresCottonwood Food & Beverage Manager

Dick GothierPatrol Manager

Steve NolanGeneral Manager

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It has been a busy winter! The new John R. Dobson Administration Building project contract was awarded to Farnsworth Construction. The project has started and we look forward to completing the construction this summer.

Bill Todd, Golf Course & Common Areas Superintendant and his staff have been very busy with a desert rock project on the Cottonwood Golf Course. They have already installed 800 tons of rock in the desert areas.

Both Cottonwood and Palo Verde Golf courses are in excellent shape. Bill Todd and staff have done an excellent job on both courses, and the playing conditions are great. We received a very generous donation of $3,500 from A-1 Golf Carts for the purchase of a Goosinator. You may wonder, what is a Goosinator? The Goosinator is a remote-controlled device that is used to deter nuisance geese from the golf course fairways and lakes. A-1 Golf Carts continues to give back to our

A Letter From the General ManagerBy Steve Nolan

HOA News…

HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR EMAIL?

When you sign up, you will automatically receive The Flyer and In the Know, along with periodic HOA Bulletins via email. Go to our website www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com. Find Community Information located on the front page and click on EMAIL Sign-up.

HAS YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGED? Be sure to go to the website and UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION. Remember to unsubscribe to your old email address when adding the new one! We want you to continue to receive The Flyer and In The Know and HOA bulletins!

community. Their donation is deeply appreciated.

Homeowner Terry Spahr and his son Stacy Spahr donated professional aerial photos of our community (see this issue’s magazine cover). Stacy Spahr was visiting over Thanksgiving and offered the service of their Phantom Vision aerial camera system. We also received some aerial videos of our community, which will be posted on our new website.

Please remember that the 18% mandatory gratuity was eliminated from our food and beverage bills on January 1, 2014 at both Cottonwood and Palo Verde. Our servers truly enjoy their jobs here, and depend on your generosity. Our staff provide professional service each and every day to our homeowners and guests.

Please read The Flyer for the latest news and make sure you check out our website www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com . Our website is updated daily, so make sure you check it out on a regular basis.

We have a beautiful community. Management is always looking for ways to make improvements. Feel free to stop by my office if you have any concerns or suggestions.

Pictured L to R: GM, Randy Peterson, and President, Lowell Peterson of A-1 Golf Carts, Golf Course & Common Areas Superintendent, Bill Todd, GM, Steve Nolan.

Pictured L to R: GM, Steve Nolan, Board member, and ABTF Chairman, Don Hicks, Board President, Kathy Skrei, Farnsworth Construction President, Tim Nielsen and Vice President, John Arnett.


The Flyer is available weekly in the white boxes at entrance gates and Club House areas. You also can get it by signing up for email or by downloading it from our website www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com.

Check out the Association bulletin boards at Cottonwood & Palo Verde for Board news, entertainment, For Sale items, and social and activity opportunities.

Visit our website www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com for current events, HOA information, and more.

Sign up for E Mail and you can receive The Flyer & important HOA Bulletins via email. By signing up you will be kept informed of the latest happenings in CWPV. Go to our website @

www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com. On the front page, click on E Mail-Sign-up.

“In The Know”, our e-Letter, is sent each Tuesday to those who sign up to receive HOA email. NOTE: “In The Know” does not replace The Flyer, which is published each Friday.

Cottonwood Palo Verde Magazine The Cottonwood Palo Verde Magazine is published quarterly and distributed to homeowners and surrounding businesses and office complexes.

If you did not receive a copy of the Cottonwood Palo Verde Magazine in the mail, you can pick one up at Homeowner Services

or the Administration Office while supplies last.

Individuals or organizations of Cottonwood Palo Verde that would like to contribute a story, CWPV sponsored event, or activity can contact the Administration Office at 480-895-3550. Articles are published on a space-available basis.

If you would you like to advertise your business in CWPV Magazine contact Vahalla at 480-634-1708 or visit valhalla360.com.

The Sun Lakes Splash carries preliminary board meeting minutes among other Sun Lakes news. The Splash is available at various boxes located throughout the Sun Lakes community. It can also be accessed through our website www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com by going to Links to Area Information on the home page.

IMPORTANT HOA PHONE NUMBERS Administrative Office 895-3550Cottonwood Bar & Grill 895-9688Cottonwood Pro Shop 895-9449Homeowner Services 895-9606 Patrol 895-9277Palo Verde Pro Shop 895-0300Palo Verde Lounge & Restaurant 895-1834 or 895-1981San Tan Gate (staffed 24 hrs) 895-6846

ASSOCIATION ADDRESSCottonwood Palo Verde at Sun Lakes Homeowners Association25630 Brentwood DriveSun Lakes, AZ 85248www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com


Keeping in Touch With Your HOABy Beth Becker

Homeowner Services is the hub for activities in CWPV. The following are just some of the things that our helpful Homeowner Services staff can assist you with:

An honor system library is available for your reading pleasure. A fax machine and copy machine also are available to homeowners at a nominal fee. Regular visits to Homeowner Services keep you informed of the happenings in the community.

HOMEOWNER SERVICES Normal business hours are:

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.(CLOSED 12 NOON - 1:00P.M)SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.PHONE: (480) 895-9606 FAX: (480) 802-5203

NOTE: SUMMER HOURS ARE MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. SATURDAY 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Holiday hours can vary, check The Flyer for the most current information

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS:MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.(CLOSED 12 NOON - 1:00 P.M)Phone: (480) 895-3550 FAX: (480) 895-3802

Be sure to keep up with what’s going on in your CWPV community by checking out the many ways we com-municate!

If you have a computer the best way is to sign up for email - see how below.

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New Administration Building Underway

HOA News…

By the time you read this, construction of our New Administration Building should be underway.

After months of hard work, starts, stops, submittal of plans,resubmittal of plans and variance requests, WE FINALLY RECEIVED PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT OUR NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. These permits were received on Monday, December 2, 2013, slightly over a year after the initial Task Force meeting. Since that time, we have negotiated and mutually agreed on a construction contract with our chosen contractor, FARNSWORTH CONSTRUCTION CO. In addition, we have hired a Project Manager to oversee the construction of the new building. Those contracts were reviewed by our legal counsel and subsequently approved by your Board of Directors at the December 23rd Board Meeting. As shown in the photograph, the contract with Farnsworth Construction was formally signed by their President, Tim Nielsen, and our Board President, Kathy Skrei, following the December 23rd Board Meeting. A kick-off meeting with both parties was held on January 6, 2014, signaling the official start of construction of the new Administration Building.

The Administration Building Task Force has assigned a subcommittee to choose the interior design motif. That subcommittee includes a professional interior design person whose talents were used by the Association during remodeling of our Cottonwood Palo Verde Food and Beverage areas a few years back. Workshops will be held to present design ideas to our homeowners for their review.

By Don Hicks

With all the starts and stops, it has been a frustrating year for all those involved, along with our homeowners. Construction is moving forward and barring any major problems, we hope to move in to the new building by the 4th of July.

Lastly, I would like to thank the members of the Administration Building Task Force, our Architect and all of our homeowners for their hard work, support and especially their patience during the past year.

As we move forward, your Task Force will keep you informed of progress and key decisions with monthly Flyer articles, periodic homeowner workshops and magazine articles.

Your New Administration Building Task Force

Food for Thought

Cottonwood Bar & Grill has purchased a Pizza Oven! Come in and enjoy our various flavors or build your own pizza. Our pizza is 14 inches and big enough to share with your favorite people, also priced to beat our competitors! Our pizza dough is made fresh daily with all of the freshest ingredients. Come in and enjoy an evening out or call your order in for pick up at 480-895-9688.

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Architectural Compliance GuidelinesSUMMARY OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Homeowners who wish to make exterior changes to their property must complete an ACC permit form. Forms must be signed by the homeowner.A. Permits are available at Homeowner Services or at

the Administration Office at no cost.B. Include all information when completing the form.

2. Construction plans and a plot plan must be attached to the ACC permit whenever additions or alterations to the existing structure are involved or whenever property lines or setbacks are involved. The five-foot setback/right to use area must be identified.

3. All structural changes require a Maricopa County

Permit. A. The ACC will review and give written preliminary

approval or disapproval to a plan submitted by a homeowner prior to them making application for a Maricopa County Permit.

B. Upon receiving this approval, the homeowner must apply for and obtain a Maricopa County Permit prior to commencing any work on the project. Once the Permit is issued the homeowner must advise the Administration Office at which time the ACC will grant final approval of the plans and issue a permit valid for 120 days.

C. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to obtain the necessary zoning clearances and building permits from Maricopa County. A copy of the Maricopa County Permit must be provided to the ACC prior to the start of construction. All construction must be in compliance with county zoning and building codes at a minimum, and the Association reserves the right to require more restrictive requirements.

4. Permits will be approved/disapproved and

returned to the homeowner within fifteen (15) working days after receiving the request. Approved permits will be returned to the homeowner along with a goldenrod approval form. This form must be displayed in a readily visible area while the work is being done. Upon completion of the work, the form must be returned to the Homeowner Services and work will be checked for compliance by committee members. If a permit is disapproved, the homeowner may make an appeal to the full committee.

5. All work must be completed within the specified time.

If work cannot be completed in this time frame, the homeowner is required to submit a request for a time extension.

The ACC meets the 1st Thursday of each month in the Phoenix Room at 8:30 AM to review exterior requests. The following items have precise guidelines and can be approved between meetings:

Rock - satellite dishes - dumpsters - driveway coatings - same size A/C units - flag poles - mailboxes and mailbox enclosures - same size window replacement - exterior paint.

Replacement, repair or renovation of the following items will not require an Architectural Compliance permit, provided that the appropriate guideline is adhered to and conforms to the original construction.

1. Bug lights2. Clear top-coat on painted concrete3. Down spouts and rain gutters4. Flag poles5. Flat roof repairs6. Gates7. Crushed rock ground cover8. Removal of dead plants9. Landscape garden statues10. House adornments11. Pet fencing12. Security doors13. Sky light & solar tubes14. Sun shade screens15. Trellises16. Exterior water softener tanks17. Wind turbines (roof)18. Window and patio sliding door bug screens19. Irrigation system20. Awnings21. Outdoor lights

For further information, call the Administration Office at 480-895-3550 X305 or refer to the current ACC Guidelines, available at the Administration Office or on our website, www.cottonwoodpaloverde.com.

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HOA News…

MARLENE KNIGHTLEY Marlene Knightley has been employed with the Association since May 17, 2005. I, Des Dakin, have worked with Marlene for the entire time as a fellow employee, then a supervisor.

Marlene is an exemplary employee, always punctual and prepared to work. She is very organized and always willing to help her fellow employees.

Marlene works on the beverage cart on Cottonwood and Palo Verde Golf courses as a full-time employee. The members, guests and employees that encounter Marlene are delighted by her personality and the professionalism that she brings to her job. Always smiling, Marlene continually has a positive attitude. Members look forward to seeing Marlene on the course and hopefully they will experience her enthusiasm and joy for many years to come.

On a personal note, I value and appreciate Marlene’s friendship greatly and her consistency on the job has made my job much easier.

Marlene was honored on December 17th with $100 cash, a $50 Cottonwood Palo Verde Gift Card, a $50 Food & Beverage Meal Ticket, and an Employee of the Year certificate.

Congratulations Marlene on this much deserved Employee of the Year award. Continue the great work and well done!

Employee of the MonthOCTOBER -David Pinon Mr. David Pinon is well-deserving of November’s Employee of the Month.

David is good-natured, always has a pleasant mood, committed to his job, gracious at all times, and displays the aura of wanting to be

here when working at the Cottonwood Bar & Grill.

David is diligent and pays attention to details. He repeatedly leaves a great impression on the staff and customers due to his outstanding performance.

David, thanks for all you do. You are a treasure and delight!

NOVEMBER - Brad Reis Brad has been employed with the Association in the capacity of gate guard officer for a little over four years. He controls traffic at the gate’s entrance. He checks credentials of homeowners, vendors, and guests before

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTBy Bonnie Martin, Human Resources

Employee of the Year 2013admitting anyone. Brad directs visitors to their desired destinations, records vehicles entering and leaving, among an abundance of other guard gate officer duties.

Brad seldom misses works, he fills in when necessary, he gets along well with homeowners and guests and possesses a quality personality that “glows”. Brad takes a great deal of pride in his work and it shows.

Kudos to you, Brad for your noteworthy performance and being selected as November’s employee of the month!

DECEMBER - Amy Essig Sun Lakes HOA#2 is proud to announce Amy Essig as December’s Employee of the Month. Amy has worked in the Accounting Department since June 4, 2012. Amy is intelligent, knowledgeable, customer and relationship oriented, a strong communicator,

generates positive results, has good business judgment, and understands the goals and priorities of the Association.

Amy is a loyal employee, and extremely helpful to coworkers and homeowners. She demonstrates and executes a level of service that is above and beyond her daily duties. She has done an exceptional job supporting and ensuring tasks are carried out in the best interest of the Association which she takes to heart.

Thank you for your amazing work ethic and congratulations, Amy!

RETIREMENT AFTER 22 YEARS OF SERVICE Florentino Holguin Florentino made the decision to retire after 22 years of service with the Association in golf maintenance.

Florentino’s job duties included the maintenance of the Cottonwood Golf Course that entailed mowing the grass, removal of trees and shrubs, overseeding the course in and out of season. During his long tenure, Florentino has provided us with the beauty of a well-groomed view and playing field for our homeowners and golfers to enjoy over the years.

To commemorate, our General Manager, Steve Nolan and Golf Course Maintenance Manager, Bill Todd, presented Florentino with a plaque of appreciation, a pizza party and dessert. The Holguin Family, the entire golf maintenance department and additional staff members were in attendance to celebrate with Florentino.

Florentino, we wish you well in your endeavors. “Kick back” at home, relax, and enjoy your Spanish soap operas and sports as you mentioned you were looking forward to doing. You have put in lots of hard work, sweat and tears to reach this milestone in your life. Enjoy!


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Golf News…

Desmond DakinCottonwood Country Club

Greg TokashPalo Verde Country ClubPalo Verde Golf Course

Palo Verde Lady Niner’s:Palo Verde would like to invite all ladies who are looking toplay nine holes of golf with a group of golfers. P.V. Niner’splay on Wednesday afternoons between 2:30-3:00 teetimes with the season running from November through April.

Contact or stop by the Palo Verde Pro Shop to sign up. Thesign-up sheet for the upcoming week will be posted up toone week in advance.

Summer Season:The summer Twilight Couples will begin in May. Twilight Couples are every Thursday at 4pm. Sign up one week in advance at the Pro Shop.Palo Verde will have its 2nd Annual Labor Day FlagTournament on Sunday, August 31st.

Merchandise:Palo Verde’s Pro Shop is fully stocked throughout the entireyear. Special orders are welcome! We will attempt to match our competitor’s prices at all times.

Cottonwood Golf CourseSummer Season:The summer Twilight Couples will begin Wednesday, June 4th and our Firecracker (Flag) Tournament will be held on July 6th.

Men’s & Ladies’ Clubs:The Cottonwood Men, Ladies and the 9’ers have been in full swing since over-seeding. As the summer approaches, the number of players will go down and the 9’ers will take the summer off.

Greetings golfers! We hope your 2014 is going great and you areready for a super springtime of golf. Spring sees an increase inplay with the golf courses in constant use.

Please remember to make your tee time request time frames aswide as possible when entering on Chelsea.

From the Pros

Merchandise:Cottonwood’s Pro Shop is fully stocked throughout the entire year. Special orders are welcome! We will attempt to match our competitor’s prices at all times.

Player Assistants: Cottonwood will be using Player Assistants throughout the winter season. They will be a fixture during the season working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week. Player Assistants will maintain the pace of play and assist with the upkeep of the golf course and range.

PROGRAMS:

Monday, Thursday & Saturday Clinics:The hour-long golf clinics will be taught by two of our fine Golf Pros from 10:00am-11:00am every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. All clinics will be held at either the Cottonwood driving range or the Cottonwood short game area. Please sign up for all golf clinics at Cottonwood Pro Shop or call Cottonwood Pro Shop at 895-9449. The cost is $10 per person. (Cash or Check)

Individual Lessons:We have a total of 6 golf professionals who give individuallessons which are $40 per ½ hour or a series of 5 lessons for $180. (Cash or check)

Club Demo / Fitting Days:Cottonwood has scheduled Ping to demo every secondWednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so youmay try out the latest in equipment. (November throughApril) Keep your eyes open for other vendor demo days tobe scheduled. Titleist and Taylor Made will have scheduledfitting days throughout the winter season which will beadvertised via e-mail.


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By Wanda Johnson

Definition of Tennis: A game played on a rectangular court by two players or two pairs of players equipped with rackets, in which a ball is driven back and forth over a low net that divides the court in half.

Definition of Fun: Enjoyment or playfulness. Something that provides mirth or amusement.

Definition of Competitive: Having a strong desire to compete or to succeed.

All of the above describes the Cottonwood Tennis Club. Over 300 members of dedicated players and volunteers manage to play hard and competitively while having fun at the many events of socials and tournaments throughout the year. The volunteers are appreciated for preparing and serving food and beverages to players and guests for each event and maintaining courts and grounds so that we have excellent playing conditions.

Leagues and organized play run year round and in the summer there is a picnic with activities and in the winter there is a gala dinner dance with entertainment. Sounds like fun doesn’t it!! The year 2014 promises to be another full year of great tennis so come join us.

For information on the Cottonwood Tennis Club please visit our web site at www.cottonwoodtennisclub.com.

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Things to Do in CWPV…

LADIES COFFEEAll coffees are the first Wednesday of the month (October – April) in the San Tan Ballroom starting at 10:30 am with a cost of $3. You’ll receive cookies, hot coffee and hot or iced tea. In February you’ll enjoy a fashion show by “What Women Want”, you’ll be entertained by George Dyer, Jerry Prunty’s Missouri Opry and one of Spirit of Phoenix’s all men chorus quartet. February 5, March 5, April 2, 2014.

FOOTHILLS SPORTS MEDICINE PHYSICAL THERAPY Please Join Foothills Sports Medicine on Tuesdays February 11, March 11 & April 8, 2014 in the Cottonwood’s A9 Phoenix Room from 10 am – 11 am regarding FREE health seminars. Each month will be a different topic. February’s subject will be Women’s Health. Call Sandi Garcia to RSVP at 480-695-2662.

JERRY PRUNTY’S MISSOURI OPRYYou’ll tap your feet and laugh through the entire show. Jerry gives you a huge variety of music and lots of jokes to go with them. Get your $20 tickets asap! Show date is Friday – February 21, 2014 in the San Tan Ballroom. Doors open at 6 pm for a 7 m show.

SPIRIT OF PHOENIXThe Award Winning Spirit of Phoenix Chorus will grace our stage again in the San Tan Ballroom on Sunday – February 23, 2014 with a 3 pm show. Doors will open at 2 pm. Tickets this year are $15 for this fabulous group.

ART AT THE LAKESMark your calendar now for our Annual “Art At The Lakes” fine art show that benefits the brave men & women of our own Sun Lakes Fire Department. The date is set for Saturday, March 15, 2014 on the greenbelt across from the Cottonwood Tennis Courts starting at 9 am. Remember to bring your appetite so you can purchase one of those great hot dogs or hamburgers from the fireman. All proceeds go to the Fire Department.

SILVERIDGE POP ORCHESTRAIf you want to see the very popular Silveridge Pop Orchestra on Friday – March 21, 2014, you’d better buy your $15 tickets quickly. This show is always a sellout. There will be one show that night at 7 pm in the San Tan Ballroom.

EntertainmentBy Linda Caton, Recreation Manager

All tickets for Cottonwood Palo Verde shows and events can be purchased at our Homeowner Services location.

DANCING WITH THE STARSDancing With The Stars was one of our most popular shows ever! The show date is set for Saturday, March 22, 2014 in the San Tan Ballroom starting with a no-host bar at 6 pm and the show to follow at 7 pm. Tickets are $20. Sun Lakes Homeowners dancing with the Utah Dance Company this year are: Beth Becker, Joyce Recupido, Vera Metcalf, Hal Davis, Bob Rouleau and Chief Paul Wilson of the SL Fire Department. Tickets are almost gone.

IMPERSONATORS SHOW “THE DIVAS”D & K Productions will put on another great impersonator’s show on Friday, March 14, 2014 in the San Tan Ballroom This year you’ll enjoy the powerful voices of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross & Donna Summer. Our 7 pm Show is already sold out, but we’ve opened a 3 pm Show with a no-host bar at 2 pm.

CHORDAIRES SHOW – NOAH’S FOLLIES! ALL ABOARDTickets are on sale now for the Chordaires 2014 Annual Show. The date is set for Friday, April 4 in the San Tan Ballroom. Show times are 3 pm and 7 pm. Doors open at 2 pm and 6 pm. Tickets are only $15.

PREMIER JEWELERS (formally known as Amadom)Trade in your old, broken or unwanted jewelry for CASH in Cottonwood’s Phoenix Room (A9) from 10 am – 4 pm. No appointment needed. Saturdays: February 15, March 15, April 19 & May 17, 2014.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGDr. Joseph Allgeier of Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinic will be conducting a Free Skin Cancer Screening in Cottonwood’s Phoenix Room (A9) from 8 am – 12 pm. All Sun Lakers are invited. No appointment needed. The doctor will see you on a first come basis.Wednesdays: February 5, March 5, April 2 & May 7, 2014.

FREE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT CLASSESPersonal Trainer, Deryk Garmanian and his assistant/homeowner, Brenda Waara will be instructing, at no cost, Weight Room & Equipment Orientation Classes in the Ladies Fitness Center, for both men & women (at this time) on the following Wednesdays, February 19, March 19, April 16, & May 21, 2014. Please sign up at Homeowner Services.

UPCOMING TRAVELING TOURS thru “Free Spirit” To book any trip with Free Spirit Vacation call (480) 926-5547. Please remind them, at that time, that you are a Cottonwood Palo Verde Homeowner. Trips available can be found each month in the Splash, their web page [email protected] or call Sue Arko at 480-926-5547.

As the result of a chance comment on the golf course, ‘Swan Lake’, which has unfortunately been swan-less for the past several years, is happily now the new home of a pair of beautiful white swans.

Recent homeowner, Gary Brown, was playing golf one day and the conversation turned to the numerous lakes and the fact there was once a pair of black swans on one of them. This struck a chord with Gary, who, as it turned out, had something of a ‘swan history’.

Gary, who is the CEO and President of Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries, tells of a small lake at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale that had been stocked with a pair of white swans. They were named Sarah and Abraham; aptly, as they were fruitful and did multiply, populating that little lake to capacity. This got Gary and his wife Debbie, a retired registered nurse, thinking. After clearing it with the CWPV management, Gary and Debbie made the very generous decision to purchase a pair of swans and give them to our community. They are the great, great, great ‘grandchildren’ of Abraham and Sarah.

The Browns had no idea on which of our lakes the swans were going to be placed and were very happily surprised when they discovered them gliding along on the lake fronting their home.

Subsequently, the Browns have donated an additional two pairs of swans. One pair was placed on Center Lake and the other on Lake #12. Unlike the first pair, these swans did not have their wings clipped, making them more mobile. After some adventures settling in, they can be seen on Lake #12, which is just east of Alma School Rd. and Sunnydale Dr.

They are about 18 months old and when they reach breeding age at 3-4 years old, we may be very lucky to see

Community News…

Return to Swan Lake By Anne Montgomery



a flotilla of fluffy cygnets trailing along behind their proud and watchful parents.

White swans are native to the Northern Hemisphere and there are 3 species found in North America: the Mute Swan, which most of us are familiar with, the Trumpeter Swan and the Tundra Swan. Similarly to their black cousins, white swans generally mate for life and feed both in the water and on land. Their diet is almost entirely herbaceous with the occasional side-dish of tiny fish and insects. They breed in the spring and the female will lay 5-8 greenish brown eggs which hatch in about 36 days.

These majestic and beautiful birds are territorial and very protective. As with the black swans, they are best viewed from a bit of distance. Be mindful if you are walking your leashed dog around the lakes’ green belts. There is a small bench at the south end of ‘Swan Lake’ that makes an ideal viewing spot.

Thank you, Gary and Debbie, for your generous and beautiful gift to our community!

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Thanks to you, all of our volunteers, donors, and supporters, Neighbors Who Care has successfully completed another year of helping many of our physically and/or financially challenged neighbors to continue living in their own homes with pride, dignity, and independence. Every year we help more than 600 people on more than 18,000 occasions, doing the little things they can no longer do for themselves.

Each week we receive four or five thank you notes from the clients we serve. They’re not the only ones who are grateful for our help. I’d like to share a note we recently received from a relative living in New York: “Thank you so much for all you do to assist my mom. It means so much and gives me some peace of mind that the services you provide so kindly and generously enable my mom to live the life she loves.”

Many of the folks we serve live alone and many more have no family living close enough to help care for them, or even check in on them. Our volunteers help provide this peace of mind for hundreds of loving family members all around the country.

With your continued support, we’re looking forward to another successful year of service to the community in 2014. We plan to serve more people, deliver more meals, and expand our reach with some innovative new programs. For example, we will be partnering with Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Hospital on an exciting new initiative to provide post-discharge assistance to seniors being released from local hospitals. Our goal is to provide the support necessary for successful in-home recovery and to reduce relapses and hospital readmissions. We’ll provide more information as the program details are worked out.

Thank you again for helping us to make this all possible. As always, if you know of someone who needs our help or if you would like to experience the deep personal satisfaction that comes from volunteering to assist your neighbors, contact us at 480-895-7133 (www.neighborswhocare.com).

Community News…NEIGHBORS WHO CARE

Thank You for Another Great Year!By Eric Ehst, Executive Director

Sun Lakes Community Theatre’s spring play will be Straight from the Horse’s Mouth, a comedy by Pat Cook. It takes place in the office of Sun Lakes Dreamhouse Realty, Inc. where owner Katy Biddlemeyer handles off beat employees, a father who thinks she works too hard, a boyfriend who loves baseball, a mobster, a neighboring psychiatrist who wants her out, a reluctant buyer who’d rather play golf, and more.

The plot thickens when Sun Lakes Dreamhouse Realty Inc. buys an estate at a foreclosure sale and finds out that it comes with a racehorse and its trainer. What to do with the horse? Spike, the local representative for the mob, wants the horse. The solution is both hilarious and crazy.

The production, directed by Penny Petersen, will open Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 pm and play Wed, Thurs., Fri., and Sat. evenings with a matinee performance at 1:00 pm on Sunday. Dinners will be available Thurs., Fri., Sat., and lunch on Sunday. Put the dates on your calendar now.

Diana Nelinson is Associate Director and Harley Youngblood will be stage manager. We are still in need of stage hands and help with props. If you’d like to volunteer and for further information contact Penny Petersen at 895-2332 or Diana Nelinson 883-1995.

Cast Selected for Sun Lakes Community Theatre Spring ShowBy Penny Petersen

CAST: Front L to R: Sharon Guzman (Rocky), Andrea Hummel (Jody), Phyllis Novy (Flo), Sandy Ilsen (Mrs. Lowenstein), Jo Birlin (Katy), Phyllis Schurz (Dena), Paula Gray (Penelope)Back L to R: Jack Rubinoff (Spike), Bill Munn (Chaz), Jim Janowski (Jeff), Ron Petersen (Pop), Chris Mank (Mel), Howard Hummel (Clement). Not pictured: Janine Schneck (Marie) Bob Rouleau (Ollie)


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Email [email protected] with your story.

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Looking for something new and different to do ---and yet meaningful? Well we have the answer! There is nothing more rewarding than volunteering with the Sun Lakes Women’s Association. This is a year-long project with every penny earned going right back into the Sun Lakes Community-----Sun lakes Phase 1 , Cottonwood/Pala Verde, Ironwood/ Oakwood for much needed projects enhancing our community. And let’s not forget our fire dept. and Neighbors Who Care. It’s very simple to join ! Any lady who lives in our community is invited and can just walk into the Arts and Crafts room in back of the Phase 1 Clubhouse on Mondays from 9am-11 am. Come and look us over.

We are already working towards the Bazaar which will be held November 7th and 8th.. For those who are new to the area we are always looking for household items in good condition that you are willing to donate for a good cause. Please don’t forget to check with us first if you are in the market to purchase some much needed items. Anyone can take advantage of our bargains Just call 480-895-9270 Ext.220 for both donating and selling. We pick up and deliver!

Two of our ladies are looking to connect with other folks from England living in the Sun Lakes Area.-----Marge Shipe and Julia Powell . If you are interested you may call Marge at 480-802-1871 . Julia is a past president and Marge is the current vice president of SLWA.

I wish to thank Ellie Clark and her helpers for the marvelous Christmas luncheon they put on in December. Jessica Klebanon entertained us with some of the “oldies” songs and did an excellent job ! Are you surprised that we find time for fun and relaxation ? We are like a bunch of kids who always look for a way to enjoy ourselves !

Looking forward to this year---Book ,Bake and Flower Sale on Saturday, March 15th . This is held the same day as the Flea market at Phase 1 Sun Lakes Clubhouse parking lot. And the annual Golf Tournament in CW/PV this year on March 30th. You may pick up registration forms and information at the pro shop. Hope to see you there!

When you come over to the clubhouse don’t forget to look at the display case by the library. There are some neat items for sale with “every penny going to the association”. keep in mind the Golf tournament coming up March 30th in Cottonwood/Pala Verde ! What a great place to hold this event! You all are super hosts keep checking at the pro shop for more information.

Happy New Year!

The New Year is Here for the Sun Lakes Women’s AssociationBy Charlotte Newberry

CWPV COMMUNITY GARAGE SALESaturday, April 12

driveway area of the property.

advertisement. Signs will be allowed on this day only and one self-supporting “tent” style Garage Sale sign, no larger than 25”x24”, is permitted on a homeowner’s property. HOMEMADE SIGNS ARE PERMITTED.

residents (Cottonwood Palo Verde, IronOaks, Sun Lakes Country Club) with identifying windshield stickers or homeowner cards are permitted into Palo Verde for Garage Sales.

Sun Lakes residents to allow entry through the Palo Verde gates for a Garage Sale.

All items must be removed from the driveway by 3:00 p.m.

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Health & Safety…

Consumer Fraud…by Phone or Mail

COTTONWOOD PALO VERDE PATROL

When phone calls and postcards are bringing you marvelous offers to buy:

Do they say?“You’ve just won a contest, and if you pay ‘shipping and handling’ or a ‘small gift tax,’ it’s all yours”?

Do they want?Your credit card number?

If so, you may be the victim of a boiler room fraud.

What are boiler room companies?

state. The firms work out of large rooms with rows of phones, staffed by solicitors trained to repeat a deceptive sales pitch.

looking letter or postcard in the mail urging you to call them.

What do the salespeople say?

product.”

Callers may use well-rehearsed sales pitches designed to sound believable. Beware of high-pressure pitches that require immediate decisions! Legitimate firms will always give you time to think an offer over.

How can you protect yourself?

“free gift.”

Excerpts from the United States Postal Service Publication 281 as presented by Dick Gothier, Patrol Manager, Cottonwood Palo Verde

Attorney General’s office and the Better Business Bureau.

number to anyone who calls on the phone or sends you a postcard.

Ask yourself:

being pressured for a decision right now?

the mail, putting their statements and promises in writing, or do they refuse to do so?

account number right now?

or do I have to pay a registration fee or shipping and handling charge before receiving anything?

If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”…BEWARE! Take time to consider the offer, get additional information and advice, and resist the “take it or leave it” high-pressure tactics so often used in boiler room pitches.

If you think you are the victim of a fraud, save all documentation including postcards, canceled checks, phone bills, credit card statements, and even mailing envelopes. Make detailed notes of your conversations by date and time and write down any important statements made by each person who spoke with you.

There are many State and Federal agencies you can call for help. There are booklets located in the Homeowner Services Office listing these agencies.

Don’t be afraid to call the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-1011 and your Cottonwood Palo Verde Patrol at 480-895-9277 for support and help.


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