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ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
CHARTERED CLUBS
Men’s Golf Association
sctxca.org > Site Index >
Men’s Golf Association Club
email:
Contact: Walter Connolly, President,
512-868-0780 or winstonconn@
suddenlink.net
The purpose of this association is to pro-
mote good fellowship and sportsmanship
among its members while playing golf.
Weekly tournaments that are held on
each Wednesday. You do not need great
golfing skills to become a member or
to participate in any sponsored golfing
event.
See the Golf section of the
Sun Rays
for
monthly MGA news.
Nature
sctxca.org> Site Index > Nature Club
Tuesday, March 19, 2:30 p.m., SCB
Contact: John Henry, President,
512-868-3939;
Eastern Screech Owls as
Suburbanites
Dr. Fred Gehlbach will present his stud-
ies of how the Eastern Screech Owl has
adapted to life in the suburbs, especially
of drought-ridden Central Texas. Dr.
Gehlbach taught at Baylor University
for 30-plus years. In 1995, he and his
graduate students focused their studies
on U.S. and Latin American biota, with
an emphasis on urbanized nature and
wildlife conservation. His study of the
Eastern Screech Owl was the first long-
term study of a native bird in a city.
Dues:
$12, includes monthly programs
and membership in four SIGs.
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Amphibians and Reptiles:
JimChris-
tiansen, 512-868-3504
Astronomy:
Hank Haliasz, 512-863-
9851. OnMonday, March, 25 at 7 p.m. in
the Atrium, Michael Starch will present
“Gravity: Viewed from the Ground Up.”
Birding:
KarenMcBride, 979-415-4979,
or Ed Rozenburg, 512-869-7303. Bird-
ing Walks are scheduled for Thursday,
March 7 and Wednesday, March 20.
Meet at LHPP at 7:30 a.m. No March
SIG meeting.
Native Plants:
Randy Pensabene, 512-
868-0103. ANative Plant Treasure Hunt
will be on Tuesday, March 26. Meet at
Legacy Hills Park’s Berry Creek Trail-
head at 8:30 a.m. Search for Bluebonnet
and other overwintering rosettes. Bring
plant ID books.
Rockhounds:
Bill Blodgett, 512-948-
7088, or Paul Swetland, 512-863-8822.
On Tuesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. in AC
MR 3/4, Will Holton will present “Geodes
in Stained Glass.”
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
Please leave harmless, beneficial reptiles
in your landscape!
Pet
sctxca.org > Site Index> Pet Club
Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or
The members of Sun City Pet Club are
starting 2013 with great expectation of
exciting upcoming events. Leading the
group is a Board consisting of:
Tom Olsen
President
Carol Belmont
Vice President
Bob Herwig
Treasurer
Nathalie Hise
Secretary
On
Wednesday, March 13,
the club
will sponsor a
“Rally-O”
at Cowan
Creek Pavilion beginning at 10 a.m.
Rally-O consists of a course which in-
cludes 10-20 stations. At each station
there are instructions for the handler
to move with their dog in a certain way
such as left turn, walk fast, u-turn, etc.,
or perform a certain action such as sit,
stay, down, etc. The Rally offers both
dogs and handlers experiences that are
fun and energizing. The canines move at
their own pace, very similar to rally-style
auto racing. It is a fun, casual event, de-
signed to give every Pet Club member a
chance to come out and “strut their stuff”
and, most of all, HAVE FUN!
Any furthers questions about the Rally
or the Pet Club, please contact President
Tom Olsen at 512-639-2085 or suncity-
Photography
Tuesday, March 5, 2 p.m., CCF/G
Contact: Charlie Byers, President,
Meeting:
The meetings begin with a
meet and greet at 2 p.m. and official
start at 2:30. A short program will be
given 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
also.
SIGs:
Special Interest Groups meet in
the Studio. Always check the website cal-
endar for the most recent information on
a particular event.
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, and helpful, knowledgeable
people.
Pickleball
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Pickleball Club
Contact: Sue March,
“Let’s Pickle!”
Four members of the Sun City Pickleball
Club recently competed in a ‘compass’
tournament in San Antonio, over the
weekend of January 19 & 20. This was
an open doubles event with 32 teams
participating. No restrictions were
placed on the teams with regards to
skill level, sex or ages. It was a mix of
all possible combinations. Our members
were specifically invited to come play
and made a very good showing. Larry
Hudson & Chuck Flanagan won gold
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