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ONLINE:
SCTEXAS.ORG
INTEREST GROUPS
join us tomake new friends and share our
memories of Colorado. For more informa-
tion or to be included on our email list, con-
tact Devon at
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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
.
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 Thursday, May 7, in the Social
Center Ballroom with refreshments be-
ginning at 9:30 and themeeting at 10 a.m.
The program will be presented by Judy
Callaway Ostler, who will speak about
“TXDAR - New Beginnings.” Contact
Regent Barbara Elrod, (512) 931-2484.
Patriots Pantry
, our new cookbook, sells
for $15 each or 2 for $25. To purchase,
contact Vice-Regent Sally Hunt at 512-
868-5369.
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:
Jerry Faulkner, 512-868-1847.
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 gathering will be held in June
in celebration of King Kamehameha Day.
Members will receive an e-mail notifica-
tion with date and place.
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. Please contact KarenMeredith
Lindholm at
or
686-1906, or Martha Toler marthann-
or 868-3639.
Indiana
Please join other Hoosiers for the Indy 500
race party and potluck Sunday, May 24
at 11 a.m. in the Cowan Creek Amenity
Center.
Former Hoosiers and others interested
in Indiana are invited to join us. Contact
Barbara Wolford at 512-948-7182 or bj-
Iowa
Are you an Iowa expatriate? Come join
other Iowans onMonday, August 10 from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Georgetown and
Florence Rooms of the CowanCreekAme-
nity Center for a summer beverage tasting
social. Bring a plate of finger food to share.
Contact Pat Sampson at 512-863-8219
or
or JanMiller
at
for more
information.
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.
Latin/Hispanic
Are you Latin or of Latin heritage? Have
you speant a number of years living in
Latin America? If you are interested in
meetingwith others to practice Spanish or
exchange cultural experiences in a casual
social setting, contact Fran at 512-930-
8180 or
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