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| SUNRAYS OCTOBER 2014
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Wednesday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. --
Lunch at The Vineyard at Florence
Enjoy lunch in a reserved room at the
winery, then take in the grounds on a
scenic, self-guided tour. Those planning
to attend should have already made their
paid reservation and lunch selection. Meet
at the Legacy Hills Park parking lot at
11 a.m. to carpool. The lunch is in lieu of
our regularly scheduled October meeting.
Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. – Field Trip to Brenham, Texas
We will visit the Antique Rose Emporium
where you will learn about rose varieties
and have an opportunity to purchase some
for yourself. Lunch (on your own) will be
at Must Be Heaven Sandwich Shoppe in
downtown Brenham. In the afternoon,
we will have a guided tour of Blue Bell
Creamery. $12 covers transportation,
Blue Bell Creamery tour and trip refresh-
ments. Make checks payable to SCTXCA
and drop off at the Monitor’s Desk; no
cash accepted. Trip is limited to the first
55 members who sign up. Departure from
the Social Center parking lot.
Membership
For the remainder of the year, dues are
only $6 per person. New members may
participate in October Member Apprecia-
tion events, space permiting.
October Yard of the Month
Congratulations to Paula Mockenhaupt
and Norm Pfingsten, 502 Apache Moun-
tain Lane (N51). A photo is in the “Around
Sun City” section of this month’s issue of
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 nearby scenic areas,
such as the San Gabriel River Trail and
Lake Georgetown’s Goodwater Loop, as
well as 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 varying from 3 to 12
miles in length. Potential members are
welcome to take part in an introductory
hike. Instructions for applying for mem-
bership are accessed by clicking on Con-
tact Us > Application Form. Our extensive
website also contains helpful guidelines
on hike procedures and equipment.
Activities during October include local
hikes on Lake Georgetown’s Goodwater
Loop and trails along the San Gabriel
River, as well as destination hikes in
Austin and Central Texas. Obtain details
on this month’s scheduled hikes and spe-
cial events by logging onto the Sun City
Texas website. After accessing 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
Newly arrived homeowners have been
joining our club, but we need more play-
ers. Long-time residents are missing out
on fun and fellowship! Many of you have
played horseshoes in parks and at family
picnics, so what are you waiting for to
join us? Our club maintains 10 well-kept
courts, so come on down!
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.
Newcomers are welcome to join us any
time. If you have not played in the past
and would like to be introduced to the
game at a time other than 9 a.m. Tues-
days and Thursdays, email Tom Rice at
.
Horticulture/Sun City
Organic Gardens
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Horticulture Club
Business Meeting:
Tuesday, October 7, 1 p.m., ACA
Potluck Dinner:
Monday, October 23, 5 p.m., LHPP
Nursery open Thursdays and
Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Garden Beds available now.
Contact: Lynsie Lander,
The October meeting will be a busy one,
since it is our Annual Business Meet-
ing. We will be voting for new Officers
and Board members as well as proposed
Bylaw changes. We will also review the
2014 income and expenses, discuss the
2015 budget cycle and recent changes to
Chartered Club operations, and discuss
plans for next year. In order to entice a
quorum (about 60 people), we will be
having refreshments during the meeting.
Don’t forget about our Annual Harvest
Potluck dinner on Monday, October 23
starting at 5 p.m. at the Legacy Hills
Park Pavilion. Check your recipe box
for your favorite dishes. The Club will
provide the meat and you bring the sides
and dessert. Members will receive more
information about this event via email.
Hunting & Fishing
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Fishing Club
Tuesday, October 14, 2 p.m., SCB
Contact: Jim Grier, 512-869-2627 or
Meetings:
Tuesday, October 14, 2 p.m.,
in the Social Center Ballroom. Club
member Bill Smith will discuss his sum-
mer in Alaska along with a slide presen-
tation.
Membership:
Annual dues are $12 per
person or $6 for new members after July
1. Sign up and pay online through www.
sctxca.org or at the Member Services Of-
fice. Contact Frank Sicola, Membership
Director, 512-863-9808.
Fishing:
Check out the Hunting & Fish-
ing Club website for a list of planned
fishing adventures. Contact Ron Thomp-
son, Fishing Director, 512-869-2202 or
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