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SUN CITY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 2020 JULY NEWSLETTER
NOTICE FROM THE SCHOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
As we move forward during this pandemic, we are doing our best to follow safety guidelines and to
serve our members and the citizens of Sun City. In order to assure the safety of our staff and residents,
the SCHOA Board of Directors is again closing the office to the public starting July 1st and we will no
longer be able to schedule appointments. The status of the closing will be re-assessed weekly; if you
have any questions please call 623-974-4718. Most of the normal business can still take place via email
or the phone and a limited staff is here working Monday – Thursday 9:00 to 3:00 and Friday 9:00 to
noon during the summer.
We will be closed to email and the phone on July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
Stretching to reach out in new ways, we have set-up a virtual Thirsty Thursday membership event
minus the Root beer Floats (unless you make your own at home). Our event will be like the in person
Thirsty Thursdays where we tell you all about SCHOA and what we do, plus a little about Sun City
history. We will still give out a raffle prize to members who attend and like the others; this event is
open only to Sun City residents. I hope you can join us.
Please Join the Sun City Home Owners Association for a virtual Thirsty Thursday Meet-up THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 at 12:30 pm
We will be hosting a Zoom Meet-up to introduce you to SCHOA and Sun City.
RESERVATION REQUIRED BY: MONDAY, JULY 13TH CALL: (623) 242-8903
Please leave your email address and a Zoom Meeting invitation will be emailed to you with a link for you to join in. Members are eligible for a raffle prize - link to application.
Stay safe and well, Jim Hunter SCHOA Board President
News from Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)
Our country continues to face the challenges posed by the Coronavirus and this month, we have seen new challenges present themselves including nationwide protests and calls to defund our police. I’ve been back and forth to Washington, D.C. for hearings on these issues. I was hopeful we could all work together to find a bipartisan solution to the issues facing our nation. While I could support portions of the presented bill, there were other portions of the bill that were extremely concerning. After speaking with local police officers and police chiefs who expressed their concern about the bill and the limitations it would put on their ability to effectively do their jobs, I had to vote no. I hope that we can come to a solution sometime in the future. My office continues to work around the clock to address the needs of our constituents. We are continuing to update our
Coronavirus Resources website and are available to assist with anything you may need.
At the beginning of June, I reopened my Surprise district office by appointment only. Staff are following CDC guidelines including wearing masks and social distancing. Call 623-776-7911 to make an appointment. My staff located in my Washington, D.C. office continue to work remotely. However, the office is fully operational, and my staff stands ready to assist you. Feel free to contact us via phone, 202-225-4576 or 623-776-7911, or via email by going to my website at https://lesko.house.gov/contact/.
I would love to keep in touch and share my weekly updates with you. To sign up for my weekly updates, please visit www.Lesko.house.gov. These short updates will let you know what I’m working on and other important announcements. And make sure you are following me on social media for the latest news and share with your friends and family!
Facebook—@RepDebbieLesko
Twitter—RepDLesko
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May God continue to bless you and our great nation. Until next time, Debbie Lesko Congresswoman Debbie Lesko
Editor’s Invitation
Our elected senatorial, congressional and
legislative representatives for Sun City and
Arizona have been invited to submit an article
monthly to keep Sun City residents informed.
We appreciate those who have submitted
articles for this month’s issue.
“Start with SCHOA” If you have any questions call us at 623-974-4718
News from Chairman Hickman: Hello SCHOA,
Maricopa County is taking proactive steps to respond to increased community spread of COVID-19. We have hired more people to do contact tracing and disease investigation, which is one of the primary functions of county government during this pandemic. These efforts will benefit from additional federal funding as well. In June, the Board of Supervisors approved a plan to allocate federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds in our community. The bulk of the spending is focused on the public health response now and any future needs related to the pandemic. There’s also money set aside for small businesses, individuals, and families. You can read more about it here: https://www.maricopa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1414
In order to stop the virus from spreading, we all need to do our part. Maricopa County Public Health offers these recommendations:
WHEN POSSIBLE - Avoid being in any setting with more than 10 people ALWAYS - Keep at least six feet of distance from others when out in public WHEN POSSIBLE - Limit contact with those outside of our household, especially if you are in a high-risk
group ALWAYS - Stay home when you are sick ALWAYS – Stay home as much as possible when a household member has tested positive for COVID-
19 except to get essential medical care, prescriptions, and food FREQUENTLY - Wash hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if unable to
wash hands ALWAYS - Wear a mask or cloth face covering when going out in public
Get the latest information about COVID-19 in our community by visiting Maricopa.gov/COVID19.
As ever, please feel free to contact me with your comments, questions, and concerns. In your service, Clint Hickman, District 4
Chairman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
www.maricopa.gov/dist4
602-506-7642
We are closed to the
public right now, but we
are still here to answer
the phone calls and
email of our members
and the citizens of Sun
City.
Please call 623-974-4718
with any questions or
concerns.
Call 623-974-4718.
Our Compliance, Business Partner, and Membership departments are here to
help.
SCHOA’S MISSION STATEMENT “To provide for the well-being of Sun City through fair and universal compliance with the CC&Rs”
(Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)
YOUR SCHOA COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT GETS RESULTS
BEFORE AFTER
COMPLIANCE INCIDENT REPORT – THROUGH JUNE 2020
Opened Closed Opened Closed
Age Restriction 44 56 Fences 13 14
Animal Restrictions 72 99 Grandfather 1 1
Business in home 30 34 Setbacks 6 10
Conditions of Property 1,786 1,949 Sheds 29 33
Construction Standards 4 6 Vehicle 733 896
Dwelling Condition 8 11 Totals 2,726 3,109
“START WITH SCHOA”
If you are planning on doing something to your house, it is better to ask then to build and
find out it violates a CC&R of Sun City.
Call 623-974-4718 and ask to be connected to our Compliance Office.
The Compliance Officers who work in SCHOA’s Compliance Department are the people to
ask if you have any questions about the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) that
govern Sun City. There are only twenty CC&Rs, but sometimes they are hard to interpret, that is
why it is best to call SCHOA at 623-974-4718 and ask speak to a Compliance Officer. We at SCHOA
relay on the public to report any problems, or possible issues, that they encounter and it is always
better to ask if there is any doubt. Our CC&Rs help to maintain the comfort and beauty that drew
our residents to Sun City in the first place.
WEEDS Especially After the Rain – A TIP from the SCHOA COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT Our four field inspectors/officers still need the assistance of Sun City residents in maintaining our beautiful Sun City. As the saying goes, weeds grow very quickly and ALTHOUGH DEAD, THEY STILL NEED TO BE PULLED AND CLEANED UP. Whether you are a full time or part time Sun City property and/or home owner, you are still required to maintain your premises free of all weeds – tall or flat – as both can weed killer on the weeds, you are also required to remove those dead weeds. Most of our residents have generally been very good at having a neighbor or landscapers come in regularly to maintain their property and eliminate any weeds, if they are going to be gone any length of time. If not, please contact https://www.suncityhoa.org/cc-and-r-compliance-staff/ and speak to the SCHOA compliance officer who is responsible for your area and they will be able to contact the property owner. We also ask that vacant or abandoned houses be reported as soon as possible so we can initiate action. SCHOA appreciates the cooperation of all of our residents as everyone assists us in keeping Sun City the place we are proud to call HOME.
Are you ready to Vote?
You can check your
status online by going to
the Maricopa County
Elections Department
website here.
AS A HOME OWNER &/OR NEW RESIDENT - DEED RESTRICTION ENFORCEMENT BASICS 101
Sun City is a deed restricted community and is most well-known for requiring at least one resident, living in the
household, to be 55 years or older. Sun City is also a remarkably clean and well-kept community and much of
that has to do with the efforts of Sun City Home Owners Association, the dedicated staff and our Board of
Directors in enforcing the Sun City Deed Restrictions. When you purchased your property and became an
owner within Sun City, you agreed to comply with the Deed Restrictions – whether you knew of them, read
them and/or understood them. Like any easements, Deed Restrictions are recorded documents and they
control what you can and cannot do with your property.
Courts consider Deed Restrictions to be enforceable and you are:
1. An owner about to buy or sell a home 2. You are a realtor 3. You are a title company SCHOA is able to provide information regarding
the property to be assured there are no current
violations and/or fees owed. The Administrative
Enforcement fee for this service is $200. For more information, contact 623-974-4718 and ask
to be connected to the Compliance Department.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the SCHOA compliance officer responsible for your area https://www.suncityhoa.org/cc- and-r-compliance-staff/ and they will be able to talk or set an appointment to meet with you and answer your questions or concerns. The Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA)
appreciates the cooperation of all of our Sun City
residents and with everyone’s help SCHOA will be able
to keep our Sun City community “the place we are
proud to call HOME!”
THIRSTY THURSDAY CLUB NEWS
Please Join the Sun City Home Owners Association for a virtual Thirsty Thursday Meet-up THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 at 12:30 pm
We will be hosting a Zoom Meet-up to introduce you to SCHOA and Sun City. The meeting is
sponsored by our Business Partner Armored Roofing (see their ad in this newsletter).
RESERVATION REQUIRED BY MONDAY, JULY 13TH CALL: (623) 242-8903
Please leave your email address and a Zoom Meeting. Members are eligible for a raffle prize. Invitation will be emailed to you with a link for you to join in.
For Sun City Residents Only. You must be a member to be eligible for raffle prizes.
Be sure to check with
SCHOA’s Compliance
Office before you
begin any
construction project,
whether inside or
outside.
Know your CC&Rs
2. Housing for Older Persons; Age Restriction
The Property is intended to constitute housing intended and operated for occupancy by at
least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older per unit under the Fair Housing Amendments Act
of 1988, U.S.C. § 3600, et seq., and the Arizona Fair
Housing Act, A.R.S. § 44-1491, et seq., (collectively, the“Fair Housing Acts”).
Find the CC&Rs here.
If you are wondering about something
related to Sun City CC&Rs or Business
Partners, we are here to answer your
questions or point you in the right
direction.
“Start with SCHOA”
The Foodbank is in need of donations and volunteers right
now - Please help if you can.
“To serve our communities with love and respect for those who are in need of a good and wholesome nutritious food box.” This is the mission of the Food Bank as their
officials continue to seek donations of specific food items to help restock
their shelves. Thank you for responding to this great demand.
If you are able to give, these basics help those in need, it will be appreciated:
healthy cereals, canned meats, peanut butter, bottles water, oatmeal and
jellies. You can drop off your items at the
Valley View Community Food Bank, 10771 W Peoria Ave., Sun City 85351.
Sun City residents care, share, step up and volunteer to fill these needs.
Please consider volunteering
for NW Valley Connect.
CALL: 623-282-9304
HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR
SUN CITY COMMUNITY
RESOURCE GUIDE?
We will be doing a second
distribution in the fall, but they
are also available at the front
door of our office.
Why CC&RS Should Matter to You
We all appreciate our neighbors who we see
working on their houses and their yards, paying
attention to the rules we all agreed to when we
bought our homes. Sometimes, however, a few
of our neighbors don’t believe the CC&Rs have
anything to do with them, that they are an
island unto themselves who can manage their
property however they choose and the rest of
us be damned. Well, that frankly is not true.
The rules apply to us all and benefit us all. No
one is singled out and if you are unsure of the
meaning or purpose of one of the CC&Rs,
please call us at 623-974-4718 or email
SCHOA’s Mission Statement:
“To provide for the well-being of Sun City
through fair and universal compliance with the
CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and
Restrictions).
Please make
sure you keep
the fruit that
drops from
the trees
picked up so
that it does
not attract
pests.
The SUN CITY COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NETWORK (Sun City
CAN) is an organization of volunteers that provides free assistance to low-income seniors, disabled persons and others in
meeting their basic needs and maintaining an independent lifestyle.
10195 W. Coggins Drive
Sun City, AZ 85351
623-933-7530 [email protected]
Do you have an interest in helping to
maintain the beauty of Sun City
through the property rules that govern
us? Then why not run for the SCHOA
Board of Directors? Please visit our
website or call 623-974-4718 for more
information. The election will be in
November 2020.
“START WITH SCHOA” – WHAT DO I DO? SCHOA includes this information in our monthly
newsletters to help not only new residents but
seasoned residents who need to know who to
contact:
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - EMERGENCY ‘911’ NON EMERGENCY, call 602-876-1011
FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE – Call 602-542-2124 if you believe you have received a solicitation that is a scam by phone, at your door or have been approached outdoors.
WHEN A STREET LIGHT IS OUT - What is the pole’s location? What is the POLE NUMBER? This is an identifier, marked on and located on the
pole. Call APS, Arizona Public Service, at 602-371-
7171.
FOR THE RESIDENTIAL SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM - This is administered by the SUN CITY FIRE & MEDICAL DEPARTMENT; to set an appointment call 623-974-2321 or email [email protected].
WHO IS MY CONDO ASSOCIATION CONTACT? Check first with one of your neighbors for the name
of a board member or call the Sun City Condominium
Owners Association (COA). Information is available at their website - www.azsccoa.org; call 623-974-9035 or email
FOR COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES – Call 211 or 877-211-8661.
TO REPORT POTHOLES, ROAD DAMAGE, DOWNED TRAFFIC SIGNALS, ROADWAY FLOODING OR HAZARDS and
BROKEN SPRINKLERS IN THE MEDIANS –Call the office of the Maricopa County Department of Transportation,
MCDOT Radio Dispatch, 602-506-6063, 24/7,and follow the instructions when prompted.
WHO DO I PAY MY RECREATION FEES TO – Call the Recreation Centers of Sun City, 623-561-4603 or visit their corporate offices on the lower level of the Lakeview Recreation Center, 10626 West Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, 85351.
HERE ARE SOME EASY WAYS TO JOIN SCHOA Come by the office and complete your new membership form to join; or obtain your new membership form
online go to the SCHOA website - www.suncityhoa.org Select Membership Application to print the page, complete and return with your payment
You will be able to renew, however, we regret that at this time new memberships cannot be completed online
and must be done in person or by mail.
After you have joined, you will have the ability to renew your yearly membership fee online or again in person
or by mail. SCHOA dues are voluntary and $25 a year. Call 623-974-4623 please leave a message or send an email for more information to: [email protected].
SCHOA MEMBERSHIP = OPPORTUNITY
Complying with the Sun City’s Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&Rs) is mandatory for all
residents. Beginning with its inception in 1963, the
Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA)
membership, however, has always been voluntary for
the citizens. Membership in SCHOA is an opportunity
for Sun City residents to make a small monetary
contribution with big rewards. Members appreciate
the work and the commitment by SCHOA to keep the
dues for membership manageably priced for all
residents, while working to keep Sun City’s property
values where they are today.
The SCHOA organization strives to operate on a
modest budget and has maintained the very
reasonable price of $25 per year membership fee for
the extensive services which are offered. This low
cost, allows members to consider and include a
donation with their annual membership fee.
All new members need to complete a membership
application. Visit www.suncityhoa.org and return it
with your payment to the SCHOA office for processing.
All current SCHOA members may renew their yearly
membership online, if you have not gone past your
expiration date. If your expiration date has passed,
payment needs to be made either at our office or call
membership (623-974-4623) to make a credit card
payment.
A SCHOA membership is a perfect way to support
Sun City for $25 a year. Find the membership form
either online at www.suncityhoa.org or come by and
visit the office, 10401 West Coggins Drive, Sun City, AZ
85351, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and see what we have to offer.
Your Membership Matters
ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED
YOU have an important role to play in making our elections
successful.
Maricopa County needs an army of volunteers and poll workers to support voters in 2020. Set
up a polling place or help register voters prior to the
election. Be a poll worker on Election Day. Or work on a
Citizen Board to help process early ballots to ensure every vote gets counted. However you choose to serve, you’ll be
making a difference and strengthening our democracy!
To learn more, visit
https://recorder.maricopa.gov/getinvolved/. You can also call or
email any questions to Recruitment and Training,
602-506-1511.
Upcoming Online Events
SCHOA’s Thirsty Thursday Meet-up on Zoom, Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12:30 pm. To register please call: (623) 242-8903
RESERVATION REQUIRED BY: MONDAY, JULY 13TH Please leave your email address and a Zoom Meeting
Invitation will be emailed to you with a link for you to join in. SCHOA Members are eligible for a raffle prize – link to application. Sponsored by Armored Roofing (see below).
Modern Solutions for Pain with Dr. John Gangemi, hosted by SCHOA Business Partner,
Gonstad Physical Medicine Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:30 PM
This is a Zoom meeting so you will need to call 602-973-1630 for a reservation.
From your Arizona Social Security Office:
How do I sign up for Medicare Part B if I already have Part A? Link here, or call 866-331-4359.
SCAMS ARE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND SIGN UP FOR ALERTS.
LINK TO WEBSITE HERE
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SCHOA’S BUSINESS PARTNER of the MONTH - Selected Based on Your TESTIMONIALS The SCHOA Business Partner of the Month is selected and recognized based on testimonials/evaluations that are received from residents who have used their services or if a Business Partner. Please complete an evaluation when you have received a service from one of our Business Partners.
For more information, contact the SCHOA office at 623-242-8764 [email protected]. Please make sure you update your Contacts so that Rodney Bertram’s email is updated to the [email protected] email.
At SCHOA we REFER but do not recommend, one Business Partner over another. The referrals are given in random order.
CONGRATULATIONS TO SCHOA’s
JULY BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE MONTH SUNDLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ROOFING DIVISION Thank you for providing excellent service and going above and beyond to Sun City residents!
All businesses that are part of the SCHOA Business Partner Program have qualified under SCHOA guidelines to be members. This program is highly respected in the Sun City Community.
Our office is closed to the public right now; access to our
Business Partner Referral Service is still available on our
website and via phone by calling 623-242-8764. Please
leave a message; we have been getting a lot of calls.
Search website for Business Partners here by category.
Search Business Partners here by name.
You must be a member of SCHOA to use the Business
Partner search features online. Well worth the $25
membership fee. You can also email
[email protected] for more information.
Sun City Home Owners Association - SCHOA 10401 West Coggins Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351 Telephone: 623-974-4718 Fax: 623-977-7095
Follow us on Social Media: @suncityhoa Website:suncityhoa.org
THE SCHOA OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE
PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
PLEASE CALL 623-974-4718 WITH ANY
QUESTIONS
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR CC&R
OR BOARD INFORMATION AND THE
BUSINESS PARTNER SEARCH PAGE FOR
REFERRALS.