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of Texas Land and Water Designs, will
present: “Why Pay for Water, When You
Can Get It for Free?”
The July agenda items will also feature
“Plant of the Month” and “Tips of the
Month” presentations. During the social
part of our meeting, an ongoing slide show
will feature the July Yard of the Month
and other surprise photos. Master Gar-
deners will be available to answer your
gardening questions. There will be a table
for sharing plants and garden items. You
can check out a book from the portable
gardening library and you might even
win a door prize at the end of the meeting.
If you have a yard, you qualify for mem-
bership in the Garden Club! It’s not too
late to join. Beginning July 1, dues are
just $6 for newmembers through the end
of the year. Visitors are always welcome!
July Yard of the Month
Congratulations to DJ and Nathan Cor-
bell! They purchased the first house built
by Del Webb in Sun City Texas and have
made significant changes to their original
yard over the past 18 years. A photo is
in the “Around Sun City” section of this
month’s
Sun Rays
.
Hiking
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Contact: Jan Woolheater, 512-868-
5573 or
Join us on the trail! The Hiking Club will
sponsor more than 89 group hikes this
year, as well as four social events. Hike
destinations include not only nearby sce-
nic areas, such as the San Gabriel River
Trail and Lake Georgetown’s Goodwater
Loop, but also more far-flung locations,
such as Enchanted Rock State Natural
Area and Colorado Bend State Park.
Participants can choose their individual
level of hike difficulty, with trails vary-
ing from three to twelve miles in length.
Potential members are welcome to take
part in an introductory hike. Instructions
for applying for membership are accessed
by clicking on Contact Us > Application
Form. Our extensive website also con-
tains helpful guidelines on hike proce-
dures and equipment. Activities during
July include hikes along greenbelts in
Austin and Round Rock, as well as local
hikes along the San Gabriel River Trail
and Lake Georgetown’s Goodwater Loop.
Obtain details on this month’s scheduled
hikes and special events by logging on to
the Sun City Texas website. After access-
ing the Hiking Club site, click on a specific
date on our Calendar.
Horseshoes & Washers
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Horseshoes & Washers Club
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
Horseshoe Courts
Contact: Tom Minor, 512-863-9811
Neighborhood Doubles Horseshoes
Tournament – Come Play!
The HAWKs (aka The Horseshoes and
Washers Club) invite the men and wom-
en of Sun City Texas to participate in a
doubles horseshoe tournament in July.
Come and represent your neighborhood!
On Tuesday, July 8, we ask you to come
to the courts at 9 a.m. for some practice
and to give us some idea of neighborhood
interest. The tournament will be held
the following Tuesday, July 15. Refresh-
ments will be available.
Many of you may have played at family
picnics, though our members will assist
anyone new to the game. Please join us
in July for some good-natured competi-
tion and fun.
Shuffleboard SIG
Sun City Texas has an active Shuffle-
board group; approximately 20 indi-
viduals belong to the Shuffleboard SIG
and 20 other residents also play at the
two courts (adjacent to Bocce Courts,
and next to Horseshoes and Washers).
The courts are open every day to resi-
dents. Although there is no league play,
members of the SIG and other residents
gather at the courts at
9 a.m.
every Tues-
day and Thursday to play for one hour.
Shuffleboard is fun for individuals of all
ages and all physical abilities. It is easy
to learn and easy to play―an ideal out-
door activity to enjoy with friends and
neighbors. Newcomers are welcome to
join us any time. If you have not played
in the past and would like to be intro-
duced to the game at a time other than
9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, email
Tom Rice at
.
Horticulture/Sun City
Organic Gardens
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Horticulture Club
No meeting in July or August
Nursery open Thursdays and
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Garden Beds available now.
Contact: Lynsie Lander,
The Horticulture Club will not have mem-
ber meetings in July and August, since so
many of our members travel during the
summer. On July 3 at noon, we will again
have our “Brats at the Barn” potluck lunch
for members and their guests. Registration
will be online.
With summer temperatures comes the
slow time at the Gardens; about all that’s
growing are okra and eggplant. Now’s the
time when your bed should be allowed
to rest and you can think about what
amendments are needed to prep for the
fall growing season. The Greenhouse is
also planning what they will grow for fall
vegetable gardens, so check to see if they
will be growing your favorites.
And we still have beds available for new
members, with enough time to get that bed
in shape for a fall garden. If this sounds
interesting to you, come by the Gardens at
141 Sun City Blvd. for a tour on Saturday
mornings between 9-11 a.m.
Hunting & Fishing
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Fishing Club
No meeting in July
Contact: President Jim Grier,
512-869-2627 or
Meetings
: Second Tuesday of each
month; no meeting in July or December.
Membership
: Annual dues are $12 for
single person; $20 for two persons in the
household. Sign up and pay online or
at the Member Services Office. Contact
Frank Sicola, Membership Director, at
512-863-9808.
Fishing
: See the Hunting & Fishing club
website for a list of planned fishing ad-
ventures for 2014. Contact Ron Thomp-
son, Fishing Director, at 512-869-2202 or
.
Hunting
: Hunting season is mostly over;
however, high-fence game preserve hunt-
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