From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 4/2/2021 9:00 am
Subject: CA Communicator - Weekly Bulletin - April 2, 2021

 CA Communicator
April 2, 2021
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Fitness Centers Update: Effective Monday, April 5
 
Residents must wear a mask (nose and mouth covered), clean machines after use and sanitize hands when entering and exiting the fitness centers.
 
We appreciate your continued cooperation. Due to your efforts and the hard work of the housekeepers and fitness staff, we continue to open more areas and expand hours of operation safely.
 
Verbal or physical abuse or intimidation is never accepted or tolerated in fitness. 
 
  • Monday -Friday: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (closed for cleaning noon – 1 p.m.)
  • Saturday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed for cleaning noon – 1 p.m.)
  • Sunday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed for cleaning noon – 1 p.m.)
 
Cleaning
  • Fitness Center will be closed from noon to -1 p.m. (only), seven days a week. Residents will have to exit the building and pools for the entire hour. Locker rooms will be closed for cleaning at noon. 
  • Staff will lock the Texas Drive Fitness Center front doors during cleaning time. The fitness halls at Cowan Creek and The Retreat will have caution barriers during cleaning time.
  • Residents are still responsible for cleaning their machines after use.
 
Locker-Rooms
  • The dressing room area (only) will be open. No showers until a later date. No lockers until a later date. Swimsuit spin dryers will be available. Residents and staff must wear a mask in all parts of the locker-room/changing area.
  • Capacities for changing area. Changing areas will be closed starting at noon until 1 p.m. each day for cleaning like the rest of the building and pool areas.
o  TD locker-room changing area capacity six people
o  CC locker-room changing area capacity four people
o  Retreat locker-room changing area capacity two people
o  Showers are still closed, but spin dryers will be available.
 
Announcements
  • Cash and checks accepted again. Receipts available.
  • Classes remain on the reservation system.
  • Staff will be adding additional classes back inside. 
  • Water fountains are still closed except for bottle fillers.
  • Vending machines are still closed.
  • Residents and staff must wear masks while walking out to the outdoor pools/spas. Masks may be off during swim time and lounge time. They must be on when going to the outside bathrooms and when entering the buildings.
  • No guests.
Volunteers Needed!
 
Sun City Texas is very excited to be hosting the Boys’ and Girls’ 5A and 6A State Tournaments this year and will be needing volunteers in the following areas: 
 
  • Parking lot attendant
  • Crossing Guard
  • Ball Spotters
  • Forecaddie
 
The Girls will be playing Monday and Tuesday, May 10-11, and the Boys will be playing on Monday and Tuesday, May 17-18. Play will take place on Legacy Hills and White Wing golf courses. If you are available and would like to volunteer at this fun and prestigious event, please contact Janice Brown at [email protected] to let her know how you would like to help out!
Call for Submission:
Summer Nights
 
Growing up, summer nights seemed to last forever. For our June issue, Sun Rays wants to know: how did you spend your summer nights growing up? Were you chasing fireflies in the dark or surveying the city from the top of a Ferris wheel? Were you out hunting for a date or just searching for someplace with air conditioning? Send your summer night story to Jaime Calder at [email protected] by Monday, April 12 for consideration. We kindly ask that submissions be limited to 275 words or less. Photographs are strongly encouraged! If you need help in arranging a photograph or handling old pictures, please contact Jaime Calder at 512-948-7745.  
Sun City Library Hours Effective Monday, April 5
Sun City Library hours will be extended effective Monday, April 5.
  • Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Five Residents + One Volunteer = Total Capacity of six people
 Phase 3 Guidelines for Indoor Clubs and
Reservable Amenities begin Saturday, May 1
 
Beginning Saturday, May 1, all clubs, neighborhoods and residents may reserve and use CA facilities if they agree to abide by the Phase 3 guidelines click here to view Phase 3 Guidelines and Capacities>>.
Masks are mandatory in all SCTXCA facilities
 
Face masks will be provided for free to all who do not have one available. Please carry a mask for those times when you are not able to keep six feet of physical distance between you and people that are not in your household. This is especially important to remember when jogging or walking the hiking trails, golf cart paths, sidewalks and when outside with others in potentially close proximity. 
 City and Government News
Lake Georgetown in Stage 1 Drought Watch
Lake Georgetown is in Stage 1 Drought Watch as a result of drier than normal conditions in portions of the Brazos River basin and drought trigger levels set by the Brazos River Authority’s Drought Contingency Plan.
Water Matters: Find out more
 
The Sun City Water Matters Program was developed in 2014 to help residents understand the importance of water conservation and irrigation system management. If you have questions or concerns regarding your irrigation system and water conservation, please email [email protected] and they will reach out to help you. Click here for more Water Matters info>>
Next Election: Saturday, May 1
Early Voting
  • Monday, April 19 through Saturday, April 24, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cowan Creek Georgetown Room
  • No Sunday voting
  • Monday, April 26 and Tuesday, April 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Cowan Creek Georgetown Room
 
Election Day Voting
  • Saturday, May 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Cowan Creek Florence/Georgetown Rooms
 
 
Last Day to Apply for Ballot-by-Mail: Tuesday, April 20
 "Why is the Flag
at half- staff?"
To find out why flags are at half-staff, please check out Sun City Facebook Page: click here or check https://halfstaff.org/
 WOW! Bookmobile
Tuesdays
Social Center Parking Lot
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Cowan Creek Parking Lot
11 - 11:45 a.m.
Masks required
(No bookmobile on fifth Tuesdays of the month)
 New to the City of Georgetown? Have questions? The City Services Guide is a list of the most commonly requested services.
Williamson County COVID-19 Impact Dashboard: Click here>>
 Around Sun City
Golf Course
Walking Access 
 
Golf course walking only between the hours of 4 p.m. and sunset at the following golf courses:
 
 
Monday, April 5No walking due to a tournament
Monday, April 12 – Legacy Hills
Monday, April 19 - White Wing
Golf Course
Walking Rules
 
  • Walking Only
  • Resident and Resident Guest Only.
  • Resident guests must be accompanied by a resident.
  • No bicycles or golf carts.
  • Pedestrians must stay on the cart path unless to maintain social distancing.
  • Residents must carry CA issued resident badge or driver’s license.
  • Pets must be on a leash and you must clean up after your pet. 
  • Please bring a mask with you on your walk. If you can’t maintain six feet physical distancing then put on your mask while passing people and remove it when you are six feet away.
 Farmer's Market
Tuesdays
Social Center
Parking Lot
9 a.m. - noon
Masks required
 Battery Recycling Collection
at Activities Center
 
Activities Center Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
 Mulligan's is open for dine in and take out
The staff looks forward to welcoming you back to enjoy new items and old favorites.
 
Temporary Road Closures
 
Due to ongoing construction, the access road from Del Webb Boulevard and Yellow Rose Trail may be periodically closed.
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 Coming Events
 Board of Directors Workshop
Thursday, May 13
1 p.m., SCB
 
 Board of Directors Open Session
Wednesday, May 19
3 p.m., MESQ
 Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, May 27
1 p.m., SCB
 Committee & Group Meetings
All April committee meetings will be virtual.
Please contact the Committee Staff Liaison for meeting links.
Nominating
Monday, April 5
9 a.m., Virtual
 
Property & Grounds
Tuesday, April 6
2 p.m., Virtual
 
Covenants
Wednesday, April 7
9 a.m., Virtual
 
Wildlife
Wednesday, April 7
3 p.m., Virtual
 
Emergency Management
Friday, April 9
9 a.m., Virtual
Modifications
Thursday, April 15
10 a.m., Closed Meeting
Applications are due by noon on the Friday preceding each meeting.
 
Chartered Clubs
Monday, April 19
9 a.m., Virtual
 
Golf
Monday, April 26
3 p.m., Virtual
 
Finance
Tuesday, April 27
1 p.m., Virtual
 
Firewise
Wednesday, April 28
1 p.m., Virtual
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