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CHARTERED CLUBS
Continued from the previous page Cedar Park for a workshop where we will to the Shuffleboard SIG and 20 other resi-
create our own wee gardens, especially for dents also play at the two courts (adjacent to
the Travel Talk column for the “City these enchanting little spirits. Workshop Bocce Courts, and next to Horseshoes and
Week” community newspaper. Ellen will information will be posted on the club Washers). The courts are open every day to
address topics such as deciding where website. The faerie garden program and residents. Although there is no league play,
to go, picking tour companies, packing, workshop are perfect for the youngsters members of the SIG and other residents
credit card use and much more! in your life, so bring them along. We’ll gather at the courts at 9 a.m. every Tues-
have cookies and lemonade and plenty of day and Thursday to play for one hour.
Wanted: People willing to share a for- time to ask questions of our experienced
eign language with others. You don’t gardeners, or pick up a garden book from Newcomers are welcome to join us any
have to be a teacher to teach. Club dues the lending library. Members will also time. If you have not played in the past and
are waived for teachers. Contact Judy provide gardening tips and introduce our would like to be introduced to the game
Harries at [email protected]. plant of the month. at a time other than 9 a.m. Tuesdays and
Thursdays, email Tom Rice at rice4646@
For information about classes, con- June Yard of the Month gmail.com.
tact SIG directors or visit the For-
eign Language Club online. Congratulations to Nancy Crisp-Rogers Horticulture/Sun City
and John Crisp at 306 Capote Peak Drive. Organic Gardens
French – Contact Marielle at A photo of their beautiful yard is in the
[email protected]. “Around Sun City” section of this month’s Tuesday, June 2, 1 p.m., ACA
Sun Rays. Nursery/Iris beds open every
German – Contact Ursula Pinner at Thursday and Saturday 9 to 11 a.m.
[email protected]. Hiking Contact: President Randall Brown,
512-508-8015 or randy.brown@
Italian – Contact Reeta Wadzeck at Email us at: [email protected] suddenlink.net
512-591-7199. New Members: Vern Gonion, 512-869-
The Hiking Club has nearly 90 hikes 1129 or [email protected]
Russian – Beginning and intermediate planned in 2015 as well as four fun so- Native Plant Garden:
Russian will be offered in the fall. Con- cial events. We hike nearby, like the San
tact Nancy Grafton at nancygrafton@ Gabriel River Trail and the Lake George- Do you like to dig in the dirt?
sbcglobal.net. town Goodwater Loop, and also far, like
Colorado Bend State Park and Enchanted Is gardening therapy for you?
Spanish – Contact Ginny Hahn, Rock State Natural Area.
[email protected]. Curriculum Do you want a place to be outside on a
Director, Judy Harries, jbharries@juno. Our hikes can be relatively easy, about 4 beautiful day?
com. Basic Spanish courses will resume miles on level trails, or challenging, like
in the fall. Read descriptions of all our 12 miles on rocky and hilly terrain, and Do you need help deciding what plants to
classes on the Spanish SIG website. Ques- everything in between. Information about include in your landscape?
tions: contact Judy Harries, jbharries@ any hike can be accessed via the calendar
juno.com. on the club’s website. Do you need guidance about native plant
care?
Japanese - Contact Judy Harries at Be sure to login as a resident before go-
[email protected]. ing to the club website. Interested folks Are you interested in helping Mother
are welcome to join us on an introductory Nature?
Chinese - A beginning Chinese class is hike before you join. See you on the trail.
being planned for the fall. More details Do you find it relaxing to browse a garden
will come at a later date. Horseshoes & Washers to enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the
flowers?
Club Dues: January – December $10/ Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
person, July - December $5/person. Join Horseshoe Courts The Native Plant Garden can provide you
online at www.sctexas.org or by check at Contact: Tom Minor, 512-863-9811 with all these benefits. In it are over 72
the Member Services Office. Newly arrived homeowners have been species of beautiful plants that survive
joining our club, but we need more play- and thrive in the Texas climate. They are
Garden ers. Long-time residents are missing out drought tolerant and low maintenance.
on fun and fellowship! Many of you have They provide food and habitat for wildlife.
Wednesday, June 10, CCF/G played horseshoes in parks and at family Each plant species is labeled with its com-
12:30 p.m., Social time, picnics, so what are you waiting for to mon name, Latin name, water require-
1 p.m.. Meeting join us? Our club maintains 10 well-kept ment, and maintenance recommendation.
Contact: Carol Parsonage, courts, so come on down!
[email protected] On Thursday and Saturday mornings,
Want to add some enchantment to your Shuffleboard SIG club members care for the garden, prun-
life? Why not attract some faeries to your ing in mid-February, mulching annually
garden? At our monthly meeting, Emily Sun City Texas has an active Shuffleboard and weeding regularly. Please join us at
Button will demonstrate how to do that. group; approximately 20 individuals belong the Native Plant Garden along the club’s
Later in the month, we will head to Hill back fence.
Country Water Gardens and Nursery in
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
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