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Beatles Memories: "Still in Fashion" TRI-DISTRICTS 21, 22, and 23 Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show Fri., Oct. 10 • Doors open at 10:30 am, lunch at 11:30 am Main Clubhouse Ballroom • Fashions from "H.E.L.P." Menu: Grilled chicken breast, fiesta salad, centerpiece desserts. Tickets are $25 pp and are on sale Oct. 1, 9 am to 2 pm and 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Main Clubhouse lobby if available. Info., Tanya, 769-0361. About 27 years ago Presley Construction Company planned and began building Sun Lakes Country Club. The plan was magnificent private homes, clubhouses, pools, golf courses, tennis courts and a wide-open style that was very pleasing to the eye. The centerpiece of the entire plan was the golf courses that separated the homes and gave the whole complex a "park-like" appearance. Everything belonged to the homeowners except the golf courses and the RV parking lot. The builder maintained ownership of these entities for the revenue, but promised to turn them over the HOA upon completion of the complex or at least by 2007. Subsequently, Presley Construction sold its assets to Pulte Company. The golf courses and RV lot were placed in a trust fund account, but Pulte, as did Presley in the past, collected a $28 per home fee from our monthly assessment to maintain the entities. Toward the end of 2004 the last home was sold and the board of directors requested the trust fund account be dissolved and the entities turned over to the HOA. After some hassle, the properties became ours. For years after, our accounting system collected the $28 each month from the homeowners to maintain the properties. Finally, the separate accounting control of the golf courses and the restaurants was folded into our full accounting control. Approximately one-third of our community played golf. As turnover occurred in our complex, the golfing community dwindled, finally to about 10 percent. Some residents now see the golf courses as a burden on the homeowners and want the golfing group to shoulder the cost of operation. It should not be forgotten that Sun Lakes Country Club complex is planned around two golf courses for a reason — it increases our home market value dramatically, it makes our homes appear more beautiful in the park-like setting. When each of the homeowners purchased homes at Sun Lakes Country Club, they purchased the entire complex with all of its amenities including the golf courses. Unlike the other amenities, tennis, swimming and others, golfers pay a fee to play. The fee should not be so burdensome that ultimately there are very few golfers. Our monthly assessment pays for our clubhouses, pools, courts, common areas, golf courses and restaurants — everything we own — we were aware or should have been aware of our obligations when we purchased our home and became part of this wonderful community. DeLegate aSSembLy report Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly 4 | sun lakes lIfestyles | OCtOBeR 2014 | COmmunIty news dIstrIct bu Z Z Can you smell them? Delicious Buddy Biscuits are coming in October! Tell your furry friends that they are on their way. We listened to your requests and we are bringing them to you. We will have peanut butter flavor, and kitty treats in tuna. Proceeds will go towards installing misters to keep our rescued dogs cool in the kennels. Our sale dates in the Main Clubhouse Lobby will be from 3:30 to 7:30 pm on Thurs., Oct. 2, Fri., Oct. 3, Sat., Oct.4, Sun., Oct. 5, Tues., Oct. 14, Tues., Oct. 21, Thurs., Oct. 23, Fri., Oct. 24, Sat., Oct. 25. On Sun., Oct. 26, they will be sold from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. On Sat., Oct. 25, from 10 am to 12 noon, we will be having our annual Doggie Halloween Parade on the Veranda. Please help us help them! Thank you for all your support. epap aniMal rescue From the Recreation Director For those of you who took part in the 100 mile walk challenge, we are very proud of you. You have all done a terrific job and we applaud you. We will be removing the sheets from the clubhouses at the end of this month. If you have not yet collected your prize for completing 100 or 200 miles please do so by stopping by the Recreation Department at the Main Clubhouse. If you would like to keep track of what you have accomplished, please write it down prior to the sheets being taken down. Keep a lookout for a new, exciting challenge coming your way in the upcoming months. AARP Smart Driver Course Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. By taking the brand new AARP Smart Driver course you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. After taking the course, you may even be eligible for a discount on your car insurance! (Participants should consult their auto insurance agent for details). An AARP Smart Driver course will take place on Tues., Oct. 28, 12:30-4:30 pm and Thurs., Oct. 30, 12:30-4:30 pm at the South Clubhouse. You must attend both sessions to qualify for the certificate. The classroom course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Space is limited, so register early at the Main Clubhouse starting Oct. 1.

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