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

Instagram—RepLesko

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

specialprojects@suncityhoa.org

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 admin@SunCityCAN.org

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 smokedetector@suncityfire.com.

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

sccoa@suncitycoa.com.

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: membership@suncityhoa.org.

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,

recruitment@risc.maricopa.gov or

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 marketing@suncityhoa.org. Please make sure you update your Contacts so that Rodney Bertram’s email is updated to the marketing@suncityhoa.org 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

marketing@suncityhoa.org 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.