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From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 3/22/2024 9:30 am
Subject: CA Communicator - Weekly Bulletin - March 22, 2024

CA Communicator

March 22, 2024

March Sun Rays

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2024 UIL Golf State Championship

Volunteers Needed

Along with parking and ball spotter volunteers, we need scoring volunteers as well! The scoring volunteers will be stationed at designated tees to record the players' scores. There will be a training prior to help every volunteer understand the scoring role. If you would like to volunteer for scoring please contact Linda Curfs at [email protected]

The Boys will play Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30, and the Girls will play on Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7. 6A play will take place at White Wing and 5A play will take place at Legacy Hills.

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!

Friendly Reminder:

Promoting Safe Driving in Sun City Texas

As our community continues to grow, this concern becomes even more critical. With a commitment to safety, we urge all Sun City residents to adhere to traffic laws and prioritize safe driving practices.

Driving within Sun City Texas offers advantages that contribute to safety:

Lower Traffic Volume and Speed Limits: Unlike larger roads outside Sun City, our streets typically have lower traffic volume and reduced speed limits. This environment fosters safer driving conditions.
Law-Abiding Majority: Most drivers in Sun City conscientiously obey traffic laws, creating a safer overall driving experience.
Crosswalks: for safe pedestrian crossing
Crosswalk Etiquette: When approaching crosswalks, always yield to pedestrians. Wait patiently for them to safely cross the road before proceeding.
Remember, prioritizing pedestrian safety benefits everyone in our community!

Unique Challenges: Sun City’s unique mix of vehicles, including golf carts and bicycles, necessitates extra caution.

Golf carts are an integral part of our community. When operating a golf cart on public streets:

Ensure your golf cart has an orange slow-moving vehicle triangle on the back.
Possess a valid driver’s license to operate the golf cart legally.
Obey traffic laws just as you would in any other vehicle.
Remember that golf carts offer less protection than cars, so drive defensively and be mindful of pedestrians and other vehicles.

Many residents ride bicycles in Sun City. When driving, especially around cyclists:

Exercise extra caution and maintain a safe distance.
Yield to cyclists at intersections.
Be patient and allow cyclists to navigate safely.

Children and Golf Carts:

Children should not drive golf carts unless they hold a valid driver’s license.
Safety is paramount, and young drivers lack the experience needed to operate golf carts responsibly.

Resource Guide and Directory:

Refer to Page 23 of the 2023-2024 Resource Guide and Directory for comprehensive information on Texas Golf Cart laws. Familiarize yourself with the rules to ensure compliance.

Community Association’s Role

Residents often inquire about the Community Association’s (CA) role in enforcing traffic laws. While the CA does not actively enforce these laws, we encourage self-regulation and responsible behavior.

Remember, safe driving benefits us all. Let’s keep our streets secure and enjoyable for everyone!

Call for Submissions: Nonprofits!

Is your favorite nonprofit hosting a special event in May? Email a paragraph (75 words or less) to Emily Wallace at [email protected] for consideration for publication in the May issue of Sun Rays.

Articles must include the name and purpose of the charity, the reason it is seeking donations and a contact person’s name, email address and phone number. Deadline is Monday, April 1.

Resident Board Election Candidate Filing Period

March 18-29, 2024

Resident Board Election Filing Period is open

from March 18-29, deadline at 4 p.m.

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Candidate packets are also available at the Member Services office.

CA Holiday Hours

Easter Sunday, March 31

All facilities closed except golf.

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Thank you to the Spring Garage Sale sponsors like Pulte Homes.

Golf Course Walking

Walking between the hours of 4 p.m. and sunset is only allowed on the following specified golf courses and dates:

Monday, March 25 - Cowan Creek

Monday, April 1 - NO WALKING

Monday, April 8 - Legacy Hills

Golf Course

Walking Rules

Walking ONLY.
Residents and resident guests ONLY.
Resident guests must be accompanied by a resident.
No bicycles or golf carts.
Pedestrians must stay on the cart path.
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.

Quick Links

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Veterans, the Lost & Found Pet Alert System and more!)

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City and Government News

GISD SPRING BUS TOURS

Georgetown Independent School District is hosting bus tours this spring, designed to invite community members to see where the district is growing and how its accommodating for that growth.

Guests on the tour will visit both new and old campuses, see where future schools could be constructed, and learn more about programs,

enrollment and the future of GISD.

Registration is required and community members can

The April 6 bus tour will start with pick up at The Oaks parking lot.

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April 6, 9-11 am

April 13, 9-11 am

Total Solar Eclipse

Monday, April 8, 1:36 p.m., Georgetown, TX

On Monday, April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse. This will be the first occurrence of such an eclipse in the region since 2017.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, April 8, 2024

Time: Between 12:18 p.m. and 2:58 p.m.

Peak Totality: At 1:36 p.m. in Georgetown, TX

Duration of Totality: Approximately 3 minutes and 15 seconds

After this spectacular event, the United States will have to wait until 2044 for the next solar eclipse to grace its skies, as predicted by NASA.

Safety Tips for Eclipse Viewing:

1. Traffic Expectations: Anticipate significant traffic in Georgetown

and Williamson County on Monday, April 8. Plan your travel accordingly and be

prepared for delays.

2. Road Safety: Do not stop on road shoulders to view the eclipse.

Find a safe and designated location.

3. Eclipse Glasses: Protect your eyes by wearing eclipse glasses. The

Sun City Nature Club has generously donated 300 Eclipse shades, courtesy of the McDonald Observatory. Starting Friday, March 22, these solar viewing glasses will be available at the following amenity centers for residents:

Activities Center (1 Texas Dr.)
Social Center (2 Texas Dr. Bldg. A)
Cowan Creek Amenity Center (1433 Cool Spring Way)
The Retreat (1220 Cattleman Dr.)
Limit: 2 glasses per person (first come first served)

Lastly, a friendly reminder: Vacation Rentals, such as VRBO, are not allowed in Sun City Texas according to our CCRs (Covenants Conditions and Restrictions) Exhibit C, section 4.: “There shall be no subleasing of Dwelling Units or assignment of leases unless prior written approval is obtained from the Board or such activity expressly complies with additional Rules, if any, regulating subleasing or assignments. All leases shall be in writing. No transient tenants may be accommodated in a Dwelling Unit, and all leases, other than leases of Vacation Getaways, shall be for an initial term of no less than 30 days.”

City of Georgetown Solar Eclipse information: https://visit.georgetown.org/eclipse/

Williamson County Solar Eclipse Information: https://www.wilcotx.gov/1321/2024-Eclipse