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Movie:
Life of Pi
Monday, September 8, 7 p.m., SCB, $5 pp
Reserved Seating by Table, 127 minutes, Rated PG
A young man who survives a disaster at sea
is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure
and discovery. While cast away, he forms an
unexpected connection with another survivor:
a fearsome Bengal tiger. Feel free to bring
your own beverages and snacks. Your ticket cost includes soda
and snack.
N10 Sock Hop – More Than a Dance!
Thursday, September 11, 6:45-10 p.m., SCB, $12 pp
Reserved Seating by Tables
Don’t miss one of the best planned andmost en-
joyable events in Sun City Texas! Elvis legend
Victor Solimine, No. 1 Elvis impersonator in
Central Texas, will perform, sign autographs,
and pose for pictures with attendees. Victor
often works with local radio stations and appears on local televi-
sion stations, including a cameo appearance on the CBS Sunday
Morning News, broadcast fromNewYork. He has headlined on
CNN and People Magazine, and many local newspapers. Ben
Blaise, who played Buddy Holly at the Palace Theatre, will
also appear, sing, and dance with the ladies. The dance contest
returns with the jitterbug and cha cha as the featured dances.
Joe Harris, our DJ, will keep you dancing to songs from the ’50s
and ’60s, with a peek at music 50 to 60 years later. Finally—la-
dies, get your costumes ready for the costume parade, an N10
sock hop tradition.
Bring your own food and beverage and enjoy a night of memories
and merrymaking.
Tickets may be purchased online or at the Member Services
Office.
For information, contact Barbara Dorrah, 512-863-0063 or
.
Unusual Galaxies:
Oddballs in the Universe
Astronomy Lecture by Ken Van Lew
Monday, September 15, 9 a.m., SCB, $5 pp
Hubble (immortalized in the Hubble Space
Telescope) invented a tuning fork method of
classifying galaxies. Most galaxies fit some-
where on the tuning forkmodel. Other galaxies
have characteristics that make them stand
out as distinct types. Their sizes, shapes, structures, ages, and
companions make them “one of a kind” galaxies.
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Friday, August 1, at 8 a.m.
Movie:
The Monuments Men
Tuesday, August 19, 6 p.m., SCB, $5 pp
Reserved Seating by Table, 118 minutes, Rated PG-13
An unlikelyWorldWar II platoon is tasked to
rescue art masterpieces fromNazi thieves and
return them to their owners. Cast includes:
George Clooney, Matt Damon, JohnGoodman,
Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett. Ticket price
includes a snack and soda. Feel free to bring your own bever-
ages and food.
Chinese Cooking and Lunch with Chef
Dorothy Huang
Wednesday, August 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., CCG, $40 pp
Only 20 spaces available
Join us for a sumptuous lunch while you learn
how to prepare it under the guidance of Doro-
thy Huang, a renowned Chinese cooking in-
structor and author of
Chinese Cuisine Made
Simple
. You’ll learn all the tips and techniques
of making authentic Chinese food. She can turn you from an
absolute beginner to a confident Chinese cook in just a couple
of hours. Please bring an apron.
Menu: CrispyWontons, Kung Pao Chicken, and Beef Fried Rice.
Food Book Fair
Friday, August 22, SCB, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free to attend
It’s a Food Book Fair! If you love to eat and
love to read then don’t miss this event. While
enjoying literary culture, be sure to purchase
food and beverages from our local merchants.
Death by Chocolate at the Food Book Fair
$5 entry fee
Calling all chocolate specialists and chocolate bakers! Purchase
a ticket for the Death by Chocolate Contest to be held at the Food
Book Fair on Friday, August 22. Create a delicious chocolate
item and a panel of chocolate experts will convene to judge your
creations and award prizes. All creations must be turned in by
12:30 p.m. on Friday, August 22.
• The Basics
- Each entry must include a form of chocolate.
The contest is limited to one entry per person. You will be
judged on taste and presentation.
• Expert Chocolate Judging Panel
- Entries will be judged
by a panel of chocolate experts.
• The Prizes
- The first and second place winners will receive
a gift basket filled with chocolate and more.
