The IronOaks Lifestyle

Contact Community Service Department for the most up to date room calendar at [email protected] or 480.317.3669

Organization	Description	Contact & Website	Meeting Information
African American Association of Sun Lakes	A.A.A.S.L. proudly showcases and shares the African American culture with other Sun Lakes residents to achieve cross cultural enrichment.	[email protected]	-
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Southeast Valley Branch	AAUW raises scholarship funds for girls and women needing help to pursue 2-year degrees in STEM fields at Chandler/Gilbert Community college.	[email protected] southeastvalley-az.aauw.net/	3rd Monday of each month at 6pm in Sun Lakes
SL Arts and Crafts Association (SLACA)	For over 30 years, the Association has been hosting annual craft shows that provide members the opportunity to sell their unique and original handcrafted items to the public. Must have proof of Sun Lakes residency. Membership fees are $20 per year.	Nickie at 480.895.9527 SLACA.net	Two Meetings / year: Second Monday in Jan. and Oct.
Art Club	All watercolor, acrylics, oil, charcoal etc. Join this group no matter what your skill level to experience art.	Lori at 480.802.2346	Thursdays 9am-2pm in the Art Room
Assistance League of East Valley	Helping children, teens, elderly and all victims of assault.	480.792.1600 www.assistanceleagueeastvalley.org	-
SL ATV, UTV & Jeep Desert Riders	SL-based All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) / Utility-Terrain-Vehicle (UTV) / Side-by-Side (SxS) group established in the Spring of 2021 by a several individuals and veteran SL riders who are dedicated to the sport of safe and responsible Off-Highway-Vehicle (OHV) riding in Arizona.	Ken Groves at [email protected] https://nextdoor.com/news_feed/	-
SL Bike Club	Join a group for various socially distanced rides.	Edith Tanniru at [email protected]	-
SL Bocce Ball Club	The purpose of the Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club is to initiate, promote and maintain the playing of bocce ball among the Sun Lakes' residents.	Collen Linko at [email protected] https://www.sunlakesbocceclub.com/
Book Club (Unit 46)	A low-key group of women interested in reading, discussing books, and socializing.	Karen Kwartler at 631.327.8338	Oakwood Library. 2nd Mondays starting April 11th, from 2-4:00pm
SL Camera Club	Join us to have fun, socialize and display images on a monthly basis. Learn more about your camera, composition, lighting and more.	www.sunlakescameraclub.com	-
Canasta	Join us for a fun game each week. Amateurs and Pros welcome!	Lynn Munn at [email protected] 480.895.3008	Tuesdays at 12:15-3:30 at Poolside
Cheers Singles Group	Weekly socials, dining out, wine tastings, day trips, a book club and various other activities. Join us in this safe environment to socialize.	Ginny Marr at 480.390.5145 or Richard Lewin at 480.525.3630 www.cheerssingles.com	-
Chordaires Show Chorus	Friendly, fun group of women singing 4-part harmony, acapella, and modern barbershop style music performed in several venues.	Denise Van Dyke, president 602.451.6195 For bookings, contact 575.497.9447 www.chordaires.org	Rehearsals, SLCC Mirror Room Thursday afternoons 1-3:30pm
SL Community Theatre	Join a group of residents who present "live" adult comedies/dramas each year at Cottonwood & Oakwood and support outreach programs. include: financial donations to Chandler High Schools, annual scholarship to a high school drama student; and children's theater at local elementary schools.	Facebook page: Sun Lakes Community Theater [email protected] www.SLCTinfo.com	-
Computer Booters	Computer Booters is a multi-platform technology organization providing information on all aspects of technology. Via Zoom beginning with a social session at 12:30. Even number months are a Q&A meeting beginning at 1:00. Odd number months have an informative presentation led by a guest speaker.	Contact Patricia Hill at 480.895.2196 or [email protected]	2nd Wednesdays Cottonwood Computer Learning Center, 25630 S. Brentwood Dr.
SL Democratic Club	Established in November 1995, membership is almost 200 members, plus about 200 regular guests. 6:30 p.m. for social, meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.	Weldon Knape at 602.448.8334 [email protected]	2nd Mondays at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Navajo Room.
Disc (Frisbee) Golf	The idea is to see how many throws it takes to get from a tee area to the basket. Enjoy walking and fellowship.	Paul Feeney at 480.843.9547  [email protected]	Paseo Vista Recreation area Tuesdays at 8:30am
SL Duplicate Bridge	Duplicate bridge games and lessons for all skill levels. Location: Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23419 S Alma School Rd. Click HERE for Winter 2024 Duplicate Bridge Class information	Eileen Utter at 480-375-1222 Bridgewebs.com/sunlakes	M/T/TH @ 1:30 PM, Sat @ 9:00 AM.  Novice games Thurs Mornings 9:00 AM
East Valley Marine Corp League Detachment 1296	A non-profit service organization of honorably discharged Marines, FMF Corpsmen, Chaplains and Associate members promoting the ideals of our country and follow the tradition of Marines helping Vets & their families.	[email protected] www.eastvalleymarines.org	-
SL Fly Fishing Club	Open to anyone interested in fly fishing, primarily throughout AZ. The club's philosophy is to bring people together that want to fly fish. New to the sport or pro, you are welcome.	George Abernathy at [email protected] or 480.521.1060 Randy Smith at [email protected] or 480.371.8406	Call to George or Randy to confirm.
Friendship Card Class	3rd Wednesday monthly at 1:15pm. Make 2 unique cards to take with you. No experience necessary.	Sandy Johnson at 480.802.0723	-
SL Garden Club	Meet all year on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Sun Lakes Chapel Center (9230 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. North)	Starla Kramer at 480.540.8080 www.sunlakesgardenclub.org	-
Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch	Established to share the love of hard-shelled gourds and gourd art with other artists who possess the same passion. It is our mission to teach and continue to learn how to work safely with gourds while enjoying a genuine camaraderie with each other. We would absolutely love for you to join us!	www.spiritdesertgourds.com [email protected] [email protected]	4pm, painting room of Oakwood Arts and Crafts building, 3rd Thursday Oct.-April.
Sun Lakes Saturday Hand & Foot (Saturday)	Join us for a fun time playing Hand & Foot. We will gladly teach you how to play.	Contact Janet at 480.802.8343	Saturday 1-4pm Oakwood Poolside
Hand & Foot (Monday)	Come enjoy some card fun and learn a new game	Pat Hirt 480.895.0914	Monday 1-4pm Oakwood Poolside
International Mah Jong	Thursdays at 12:30 in Poolside	Marilyn Kasper 480.495.5977	-
Ironwood Couples Niners	Niners couples play and dine on alternate Fridays from approximately November to April/May annually	Membership contatct:  Judy Hedding [email protected]  or 480.313.8998
Ironwood Lady Niners Golf Organization	A fun-filled environment promoting self-improvement, camaraderie & sportsmanship. Annual membership is $70.	Janis Gustafson at 701.228.5833 Ironwood Lady Niners	Wednesdays at the Ironwood course
Ironwood Ladies Golf Association (ILGA)	We are a fun, 18-hole golf group. All ladies of Sun Lakes and the surrounding communities are welcome to join our league. The league’s play days are every Thursday at the Ironwood Golf Course in Sun Lakes. We have an AM and a PM shotgun each play day.	Ann Gavin at [email protected]	Shotguns at 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m through March
Ironwood Men's Golf Association (IMGA)	Great year-round men's 18-hole golf league at Ironwood Country Club, rated #7 Best Short Course in US (Golf Advisor 2021).	Membership & Handicap Info: Dick Winkelman at [email protected] Publicity: Bruce McCorkle at [email protected] www.iwmensgolf.com	Tuesday morning and afternoons
Links Player's Fellowship	A Christian based bible study group for golfers	Mark Starley at 602.620.4796 [email protected]	Wednesday at 8am in the Oakwood Bradford B.
SL Lions Club (Flag Program)	The flag delivery program demonstrating support of each branch of the service, first responders and the US Flag for a small annual fee. Residents can enjoy 2 flags delivered for six holidays.	480.352.8076	3rd Tuesday at 10am in the Phoenix Room at Cottonwood Sept. - June
Men's IronOaks Niners	A competitive opportunity for all golfers-high, average and low handicappers. We currently cap our membership at 100 members to ensure we do not turn away players each week. To join, new members must supply 54 holes of dated, signed and witnessed scorecards along with the league application and dues check.	Secretary, Bruce Henderson [email protected]	Thursday morning play
Oakwood Lady Niners	Enjoy golf and socializing - this is a group to consider.	OLNGA Website	Tuesdays
Men's Oakwood Golf Association (MOGA)	New to the community and want to spend more time on the golf course? Join MOGA. Play on Thursdays morning and afternoon.	Wayne Karp at 480.229.4242 http://mogagolf.org	-
Sun Lakes Model Railroad Club	The Sun Lakes Model Railroad Club is an all-scales model railroad club that consist of Sun Lakes and local area expert modelers.	[email protected]
Oakwood Artist League	Painting in all media; watercolor, oil, acrylic, or drawing.	Joyce 480.802.9643	Fridays and the 2nd Tuesday of the month
Oakwood Couples 9-Hole Golf League	Couples meet for fun, fellowship, and…oh, yes…golf. Members must have and maintain a USGA membership and Handicap Index, but all levels of golfers are welcome. Golf games take handicap index into account to level the playing field for all couples. Prizes, dinner and socializing follows the event. Membership is capped at 50 couples, and couples on a wait list are invited to join as vacancies arise.	[email protected] https://tldelaney36.wixsite.com/oakwood-9h-couples	Select Fridays from mid-Nov. through mid-May
Oakwood Couples 18-Hole Golf League	Oakwood Couples Golf League is a fun, friendly 18-hole golf league that is open to couples in the Sun Lakes area. Golf is followed by a meal and a social gathering. Our membership comprises all levels of golfing ability. You can play from whatever tees suit your game (from the forward Silvers to the vanity Blues). All you need is an active GHIN index so we can calculate your handicap properly. We're here for the fun and fellowship.	www.oakwoodcouplesgolf.com	Twice a month, 2nd and 4th Fridays from Nov. to May, 12:30 pm shotgun in winter, 7:30 am shotgun in May.
Oakwood Ladies Golf	Join this group of ladies for fun and golf on Tuesdays. Additional information is available at: olgagolf.org	President: Sharon Showorn  [email protected] Vice President:  Linda Anderson at [email protected]
Oakwood Lady Niners	Oakwood Lady Niners is a nine-hole golf league that plays on one of Oakwood's three beautiful courses on Tuesday mornings. For more than 35 years OLNGA has welcomed female golfers of all handicap levels for camaraderie, prizes, social gatherings, and, of course, golf!	Bonnie Tasch, Handicap & Member Chair 303.547.8849 or [email protected] Kathy Chebuhar, President 480.209.6647 or [email protected] www.oakwoodladyniners.wixsite.com/olnga	-
Rock, Gem & Silver Club	Three Shops: (1) Creative uses of rocks in Lapidary; (2) Making jewelry in Lost Wax & Silver; (3) Designing Stained Glass, Gourds	www.slrgs.com	-
SL Republican Club	We offer programs with well-informed speakers on the key issues of the day. Our mission is "Education for an Informed Electorate".	Patricia Koepp 480.883.0662 [email protected] www.slgop.org	Second Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 P.M. (No meeting June-August.)
SL Roadrunners RV Club	Provide opportunities for travel, recreation, & camaraderie to RV Club Members through rallies, social events and monthly meetings. Refreshments are at 6:30pm, business meeting starts at 7pm.	Glenn Smith, President at 480.994.3083  or [email protected] www.SunLakesRoadrunner.com	Sun Lakes Country Club Navajo Room the 2nd Tuesday Oct., Nov., Jan. – May.
SL Senior Softball	Provide a recreational outlet enabling men and women over the age of 50 to enjoy the game of slow pitch softball. While competitiveness is a given, participants also experience camaraderie and exercised with an emphasis on player safety.	www.sunlakessoftball.com Larry Wolfe at 602.538.2248 or [email protected]	-
Sun Lakes Table Tennis Club	Enjoy a game of table tennis/ping pong. All levels of play welcome.	Contact Rich Nadler at908.421.4745	Thursday, Fridays noon-4pm
IronOaks Tennis Club	The IronOaks Tennis Club welcomes all levels of play: novice, intermediate, and seasoned players. We will help partner you with singles or doubles players at your level. Throughout the season, we offer a variety of tournaments. Come enjoy both social or competitive matches!	Carole Rockland at 717.507.9831  [email protected]	-
Texas Holdem Tuesdays	Residents from any Sun Lakes community are welcome to play.	Chris Bethany at [email protected]	Registration at 5pm.Tuesday at 5:45pm in the Bradford Room.
Tremble Clefs Choir	This group focuses on those with Parkinson's Disease. Music therapy can provide better ability to swallow, speak, move and increase joy.	Carolyn Perkins 480.486.0170 or [email protected]	1st and 3rd Thursday, 10am-noon at Sun Lakes Methodist Church
Water Aerobics	Join us at the main Oakwood Pool for a fun exercise class using water for resistance. Easy on your joints.	Call Lori at 480.802.2346	MWF 9-11am
Water Volleyball	Water Volleyball is a fun, exciting game open to all skill levels and to all homeowners. Light weight plastic balls are used to keep play safe.	Mike Banta at 480.216.9371	M, W, F: 2 – 4 Sat: 11 – 1 at Oakwood pool
SL Writers Club	If you have always wanted to write memoirs or stories, you will want to join our group. Each week you receive 1 or 2 words to write on and you have 5 to 8 minutes to read what you have written. Focus on fiction, nonfiction, poetry or prose.	Barbara at 480.388.0190	Tuesdays at 1pm Cottonwood ceramics room
Women's Association of Sun Lakes	The Women's Association of Sun Lakes is to raise funds in support of those who make the lives of our seniors safer, more comfortable, and to provide education/information with an emphasis on serving all of our Sun Lakes communities. Monthly Business Meeting and Member Appreciation - New and existing members welcome to attend. Refreshments served.	Jessica Klebanow at 480-729-0999 Vickie Brush at 630-229-7477	Mondays at 9am, Sun Lakes Country Club (25630 S. Brentwood Dr)

Don't see your club represented. Contact us with your club information at [email protected]

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Ironwood

Ironwood Pools and Spas are located throughout the community and include the main clubhouse pool, Halley pool, and Voax pool. All pool locations have an adjoining spa for extra relaxation.

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Oakwood:

The Oakwood Pool and Spa complex has every relaxing amenity you could want in one area. The main pool consists of a lap pool enabling residents to increase their heart rates while being easy on their joints. The lap pool is also utilized by the water volleyball players Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

A 3’ deep kiddie pool is located adjacent to the main pool area.

The main pool is heated during the winter allowing everyone to float, relax and visit with friends year round. Sore muscles? Take a soak in the spa.

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Hours of Operation

• Adult Pool: 6am to 10pm
• Children's Pool: 8am to 10pm
• Teens Age 15-17: Noon to 3pm
• Children under 2 years old, or in diapers, must wear swim diapers under a swim suit. 
  
• Swimming Pool Conduct Problem, call Mobile Patrol at 480.797.6508
• Notice: No Lifeguard On Duty.
• Pool activities are at swimmer's own risk.

Wording from the CC&Rs:

1.         Children. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult when using pools.
    a. Children still in diapers may use only the Oakwood children’s pool and only if they are wearing a “swim” diaper with a bathing suit over the “swim” diaper.
    b.Children ages two (2) through seventeen (17) years may use pool facilities as follows:
(a)   the Ironwood Clubhouse pool, the Voax pool, and the Halley pool daily from 12:00 p.m. (noon) through 3:00 p.m.; and
(b)   the Oakwood children’s pool during posted hours.
      c. Children ages fifteen (15) through seventeen (17) years of age may use Oakwood’s main and lap pools from 12:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m.
    d. Children under eighteen (18) years of age are not permitted to use any Association spa at any time.

Hello Tabletop Game Players! New table reservations will open on Wednesday, November 1st. There will be sign-up sheets placed here in the Poolside Building, at the concierge desk in the clubhouse and on the IronOaks website – IronOaksAZ.com

You will have until the end of November to submit your request form, and will be on a first come, first served basis. Confirmation emails will be sent out to group coordinators starting Friday, December 1st and the new schedule will begin on Monday, January 1st. Forms can be emailed to [email protected] or turned in at the concierge desk in the clubhouse.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Abigail Faires at [email protected] or by calling 480-317-3629. Thank you for your patience and cooperation with the scheduling process!


2024 Tabletop Game agreement will be available at Poolside and at the Concierge desk beginning November 1, 2023.