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ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
CHARTERED CLUBS
Nature
sctxca.org> Site Index > Nature Club
Tuesday, February 19, 2:30 p.m., SCB
Contact: John Henry, President,
868-3939;
2011—A great year for Texas wineries!
Dan Marek, owner of the Georgetown
Winery who raises grapes in Rockland,
will explain why the dry weather pro-
duced a big grape harvest for Texas.
Learn how the special soil on his family’s
land has helped raise exceptional grapes
to blend award-winning wines.
Dues:
$12, includes monthly program
and membership in four SIGs.
SIGs
Amphibians and Reptiles:
JimChris-
tiansen, 512-868-3504
Astronomy:
Hank Haliasz, 512-863-
9851. The meeting onMonday, February
25 at 7 p.m. in the Atrium features a video
on Saturn. Chuck Puckhaber will also
present an update on the Higgs Boson
findings at the CERN supercollider.
Birding:
KarenMcBride, 979-415-4979
or Ed Rozenburg, 512-869-7303. Birding
Walks will be on Thursday, February 7
and Wednesday, February 20. Meet at
LHPP at 8 a.m.
Ruth Lehman will present “Madagascar:
Off the Beaten Path” on Tuesday, Febru-
ary 5 at 2:30 p.m. in AC MR 3/4.
The Great Backyard Bird Count takes
place February 15-18. For information,
visit
html.
Native Plants:
Randy Pensabene, 512-
868-0103. On Saturday, February 23 at
8:30 a.m. at the Horticulture Club Gar-
dens, there will be an introduction to the
Horticulture Club’s Spring/Fall Plant
Sales, special ordering, and their Native
Plant Demonstration Garden.
Rockhounds:
Bill Blodgett, 512-948-
7088, or Paul Swetland, 512-863-8822.
Paul Swetland will present “The Origin
of Oil and Gas” on Tuesday, February 12
at 4 p.m. in AC MR 3/4.
FREE REPTILE REMOVAL
Jim Christiansen. .........
512-868-3504
Joe Moore........................
512-639-8319
Dick Woolheater.............
512-868-5573
Dick Woolheater (cell) ..
512-966-0367
City of Georgetown
Animal Control...............
512-930-3592
Pet
sctxca.org > Site Index> Pet Club
Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or
The Sun City Pet Club is a social club of
pet lovers and owners. The club meets
several times a year and features speak-
ers on subjects pertaining to our pets.
Dog training classes started in Janu-
ary and another class will be held in
mid-April. The Pet Club offers begin-
ner, intermediate, and advanced dog
training classes, as well as instruction
to become certified Pet Partners Therapy
and R.E.A.D. teams. These classes are
lead by Ruth Olsen, the club’s trainer.
Therapy dogs visit assisted living and
memory care facilities, several local el-
ementary schools, and the Georgetown
Library. The dogs are highly regarded,
and the program has been very success-
ful. For further information on how to
get involved in this program, contact
Tom Olsen or visit the website.
Dues for family memberships are $12
yearly, email the club for an application.
The March meeting will feature a Rally-
O obedience competition for dogs and
their owners in Sun City. Details on the
date and exact location have not been
finalized.
Valentine Hugs to your pets!
Photography
Tuesday, February 5, 2 p.m., CCF/G
Contact: Charlie Byers, President,
General Meeting:
The next meeting
will be Tuesday, February 5, at 2 p.m.
Georgetown/Florence Rooms at Cowan
Creek Amenity Center.
Meeting:
The meetings begin with a
meet and greet at 2 p.m. and official
start at 2:30 p.m. A short program will
be presented, followed by our subject
of the month photos and commentary.
We have cookies, and guests are always
welcome.
Photographer of the Month:
Each
month, a member is selected for special
recognition. See some of their works on
the website and in the Activities Center
hallways. Check the hallways at Cowan
Creek and The Oaks for monthly exhib-
its. Our weekly updates and monthly
newsletter can be found on our website.
SIGs:
Special Interest Groups meet in
the Studio. Always check the website
calendar for the most recent informa-
tion on a particular event. Visit www.
localcalendar.com/public/sctpc.
Field Trips:
An outing and photo shoot
is planned at semi-regular intervals.
Check the calendar, sign up, and/or plan
to attend the review of photos the follow-
ing week in the Studio.
Membership:
We welcome all levels,
fromCasual to Advanced. Your $16 dues
include all regular club workshops and
meetings with helpful, knowledgeable
people.
Pickleball
sctxca.org > Site Index >
Pickleball Club
Contact: Sue March,
“Let’s Pickle!”
This is the unofficial call to arms (or
paddles) for the Pickleball Association
of Sun City Texas. Almost any morning
and afternoon members of the club are
on the courts noisily engaged in having
fun. The high-pitched ‘poink’ of the plas-
tic balls, friendly banter and laughter of-
ten guide curious onlookers to pause and
wonder, “Is it legal to have so much fun?”
The answer is an unequivocal, “YES!”
Pickleball in Sun City is played at sev-
eral levels. Players meet almost every
morning and afternoon for social play.
These are generally pick-up games in-
volving players of all skill levels and ev-
eryone is welcome to join in the action.
We also offer non-competitive social play
for women on Wednesdays and competi-
tive league play for those seeking to test
their skills. Players who enjoy serious
competition often participate in outside
events such as the Senior Games and
Senior Olympics.
If you’ve never played or are a begin-
ner, sign up for one of our free begin-
ner training classes. Our elite training
team will teach you the game. During
the class, you will learn rules and tech-
nique. Equipment is provided and each
class will be 1 ½ hours in length. The
beginner class occurs twice monthly with
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