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It is hard to believe a whole year has passed since I started writing these articles. The following members have been appointed to the Master Architectural Committee for the year Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023: Joe Formino, Jerry Howell, David Kealy, Lyla Wolden, and Roy Nierman. All of these committee members have previously served on this committee so we will be able to start the New Year at full gallop. Our goals are: 1. To be fair and impartial in applying the Rules, Regulations, and CC&Rs of Sun Lakes Country Club. 2. To maintain the quality, appearance, and values of the homes in Sun Lakes Country Club. 3. To help make Sun Lakes Country Club an inviting place to live and the number one choice of any 55+ community in which to live. This is an older community. It was built from 1997 to 2004. This means that many homes are in need of some TLC (Tender Loving Care) and improved landscaping. Many trees that were beautiful 20 years ago have become safety hazards now. Roots are growing above ground or pushing up sidewalks or driveways. Some trees are so huge that they are a hazard to homes during high winds. The time has come for some homes to be repainted. The outside stucco should be painted every 16 years and the trim painted every four years. Wooden patio covers have started to rot and need to be replaced with new wood or with Alumawood Patio covers. Landscaping needs to be reviewed. 20-year-old sprinkler systems may need to be replaced. With the water shortage in California, many of you may be looking to replace your yards with drought- tolerant landscaping or redo your yards with artificial turf. Redoing your yard with drought-tolerant plants may be less expensive than replacing a sprinkler system. The cost of maintaining drought- tolerant landscaping is definitely less expensive than maintaining bushes and a grass yard. Now is the time to start thinking about and planning your new projects. Once you decide what you wish to do contact your painter, patio cover salesman, landscaper, or brick mason and decide who you want to do the work and for what price. Remember there are many craftsmen out there who would love to help you with your improvements. I personally have found the best way to hire a contractor or landscaper is to approach a homeowner who has had work similar to what you want done. Tell the homeowner you like the work done and Inquire who did the work. Also, ask the homeowner if he is satisfied with the work done and if he would hire the same person to do future work for him. Most homeowners love to share that information with you. Remember, before any exterior improvement can be started an application must be submitted to and approved by the Master Architectural Committee. Put us to work. Submit your applications for exterior improvements. ~ Roy Nierman, Chairman, MAC, (909) 889-1142 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JANUARY 2023 | 15 Sun Lakes Committee Reports Master Architectural

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