6 | SUNRAYS AUGUST 2014
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Committee Meetings
See page 145 for list of committee members.
See Sun City Texas Resident Directory or
> Community Association >
CA Advisory Committees for description of
duties for each committee.
Chartered Clubs (Non Sports)
Thursday, August 7, 2 p.m., AC MR 1
Communications
Wednesday, August 13, 9:30 a.m., CCAN
Covenants
Wednesday, August 6, 9 a.m., CCAN
Elections
Wednesday, August 20, 9 a.m., AC MR 3/4
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Friday, August 8, 9 a.m., AC MR 3/4
Finance
Tuesday, August 26, 1 p.m., AC MR 3/4
Golf
Monday, August 25, 3 p.m., AC MR 3/4
Landscaped Maintained Homes
Wednesday, August 6, 10 a.m., AC MR 3/4
Modifications
Thursday, August 7, 8:30 a.m., CCAN
*Open at 10 a.m.
Thursday, August 21, 8:30 a.m., CCAN
Nominating
As needed
Property & Grounds
Tuesday, August 12, 1 p.m., AC MR 1/2
Tuesday, August 26, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2
Sports
Monday, August 18, 8 a.m., AC MR 1
Wildlife
Wednesday, August 6, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2
Other Committees or Task Forces:
Neighborhood Reps
Wednesday, September 17, 9:30 a.m., CCF/G
COPs
Tuesday, August 5, 9:30 a.m., AC MR 1/2
Summer Safety Tips
Everyone can enjoy the blue skies and warmweather
if they follow the tips in the list below to improve
their safety during the hot summer months.
1. Drink plenty of fluids:
Drink six to eight glasses
of water per day. By the time you are thirsty, your
body is already dehydrated.
For seniors, the feeling of
thirst decreases as we age
, so increase your water intake
if you are exercising or doing any type of prolonged physical
activity. Do not drink alcoholic or caffeinated drinks. Carbon-
ated sodas will only further your dehydration, too.
2. Pick the right outfit with accessories:
Wear loose, light-
weight, and light-colored long sleeves to help protect your
skin from sun. Wear wide-brimmed hats to keep the sun off
of your face and neck. Wear sunglasses—glasses that block
UVA and UVB rays can help reduce the cumulative effect of
damage to the eyes.
3. Turn on your air conditioning:
If you don’t have central
air or a room air conditioner, spend part or most of each day
at locations with air conditioning, including a friend’s house,
shopping mall, senior center, or movie theater.
4. Be an early bird or night owl:
The sun is strongest between
10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During a summer heat wave, limit your
outdoor activity tomorning and evening, when the temperature
is lower and the sun is less intense.
5. Watch for heat stroke:
It is extremely important to watch for
signs of heat stroke, especially for seniors. Some signs to look for
include confusion, disorientation, dry skin, excessive tiredness,
headache, lethargy, nausea, and a rapid pulse. If a person expe-
riences these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
6. Review your medications:
Many seniors use medications
daily. Some medications can cause side effects, like increased
sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Review all medications
and check with a doctor or pharmacist with any questions.
7. Wear sunscreen:
Sunscreen is a must to prevent sunburns.
Look for a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and
also has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or more. Be sure to
apply it about 15-30 minutes before exposure. If you’re enjoy-
ing water activities, reapply your sunscreen frequently. It only
takes about 15minutes for the sun to damage unprotected skin.
You may not notice it immediately, but the damage is there.
Stay Safe, Sun City
Submitted by the Georgetown Police Department
CA NEWS
labor day holiday
All facilities, except CA business offices, will be open
on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Business will
resume normal hours and operations on Tuesday,
September 2.
