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INTEREST GROUPS
each other, and then spend some time de-
ciding what sub-groups we want to form,
how often we want to meet, and who is
going to do what. For more information,
contact Devon at
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Corvette Owners
Are you interested in joining other Cor-
vette owners in a SunCity cruising group?
Contact Kent and SusanDidriksen at 512-
863-9206 or
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Cruisers
Have a motorcycle or scooter or dream of
having one? Join the Sun City Cruisers.
We meet for fellowship, story swapping,
discussions on bikes and accessories,
and planning for future group rides. Call
Russ Miller at 512-863-9692 or email
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Cycling
The Sun City Texas Cyclists have rides
from cruising around Sun City to longer,
faster rides over rarely traveled roads. New
member rides are Saturday and Monday
mornings. For more on our ride options,
distances and pace, visit our website.
The SunCityOrdinarilyUnrulyTan-
demSociety (SCOUTS)
invites tandem
riders to join them for a ride in the won-
derful countryside outside SunCity. Rides
are every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact
KarenShawhan,
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Czech
If you are of Czech heritage and interested
in meeting socially with other Czechs,
contact Stephanie Matlock at stephanie_
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DAR - Robert Gilbert
Livingston Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution,
The Robert Gilbert Livingston Chapter,
will meet on Thursday, February 12 in
the Atrium of the Sun City Activities
Center, 1 Texas Drive. Refreshments
begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting at 10
a.m. The program will be presented by
Gabrielle (Gaby) Smith Hadyka, State
Registrar of Texas, who will speak on
“Becoming George Washington.” Guests
are welcome. For further inquiry, contact
Regent Barbara Elrod, (512) 931-2484.
Firefighters
Are you a former firefighter, either career
or volunteer? If you’re interested in casual
gatherings with other former “smoke eat-
ers” contact Ken Phipps at kenwphipps@
gmail.com.
French Social
Born, lived or worked in French-speaking
countries?Want to keep up the language?
Join our group on the second Thursday
of the month at 2 p.m. For the location,
please contact Claudia Shelton by email at
Garland Groupies
If you previously lived in Garland, Texas
and are interested in fun and fellowship
with others who have lived there, you
should become a member. Call Charlie/
Margie Swearingen at 512-864-0306 or
Ed/Bettye McCrary at 512-864-0471.
German
Second Thursdays, Noon
This spirited social club comprises native-
born andGerman-Americanswith a desire
to share mutual experiences in all things
Germanic; the language, peoples, culture,
prevalent in its diverse regions. Interest is
keen regarding the migration of German
settlers to Texas and their contributions
to the Lone Star state. Luncheons are on
the second Thursday of eachmonth, with
dialogue inGerman andEnglish. Contact:
DickAull, 512-948-2911 or Ute Kelly, 512-
863-9256.
Hadassah - SC Kadima
Hadassah is the largest women’s Zionest
and volunteer organization in America.
Hadassah is dedicated to improving
the lives of people in Israel, supporting
women’s health issues andwomen’s rights
in the U.S. To find out more information
about the local Kadima chapter, contact
Sarah Christiansen, 512-868-3504 or
Geri Scheer,
512-864-0212 or
Hawaii
Our next gatheringwill be held onSunday,
March 22, PrinceKuhioDay, at theCowan
Creek Florence Room. Email Karen if you
have not received email notification.
The Hawaii club consists of members
who were born or raised in Hawaii, those
who have lived or worked in Hawaii,
or those who possess a real love for the
state and its culture. Contact KarenMer-
edith Lindholm at hulagal98@hotmail.
com or 512-686-1906, or Martha Toler at
or 512-868-
3639.
Indiana
Former Hoosiers and others interested
in Indiana are invited to join us. Contact
Barbara Wolford at 512-948-7182 or bj-
Iowa
Maid-Rites, anyone? Are you an Iowa ex-
pat? Come join other Iowans on Monday,
February 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the George-
town and Florence Rooms of CowanCreek
for our annual Maid-Rite Party. For more
information, contact Pat Sampson at 512-
JanMiller at
Italian Social
Second Fridays, VFW Spaghetti Night
If you have Italian heritage, have lived in
Italy, or just plain love everything Italian,
join us for the Italian Social and Cultural
Club. Occasionally, we have other outings
and great potluck. Bocce Sundays. Contact
Eddie Verdecanna at 512-868-0704 or ed-
Kansas
If you have lived in Kansas or just wish
you had, you are invited to join us as we
share information, stories, andmemories
of Kansas. The Kansas Group gets togeth-
er at least annually. Watch the Kansas
Group page on the Sun City Texas web-
site for upcoming events. For additional
information, contact JimWayland at 512-
864-9319, Reg Bessmer at 512-686-0140,
or Larry/Jonene Pruitt at 512-591-7268.
Ladies Beginner Golf Group
(LBGG)
Are you a beginner or returning golfer?
Intimidated by the course or other golf-
ers? Our group is a network of ladies who
connect with each other to play golf, im-
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