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CHARTERED CLUBS
Continued from the previous page American-Statesman, “Georgetown, with the classic sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
a population of about 50,000, will be one Our next dance will be held on Friday,
held each Wednesday. You do not need of the largest city-owned utilities in the September 18. Our final dance of the
great golfing skills to become a member United States to provide its customers year will be on Saturday, November 14,
or to participate in any sponsored golfing with green energy.” Be sure to attend this when we will dance to the sounds of Little
event. program! Beverly and the Shades, a rock-n-roll band
specializing in the oldies from the ’50s and
See the Golf section of the Sun Rays for Membership Dues: $12 includes monthly ’60s. All dances will be held in the Social
monthly MGA news. program and SIG activities. Center Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
and the dance begins at 7 p.m. Dues are
Mixed Martial Arts & Special Interest Groups: See Club $10 per person or $15 per household. All
Self-Defense Calendar on the website dances are free to members. BYOB and
snacks; ice and water will be provided.
Contact: Fred Warman (fcwarman@ Amphibians and Reptiles: Jim Non-members and guests are welcome to
verizon.net) for details regarding Christiansen, 512-868-3504 attend any dance at $5 per person.
membership or an exploratory visit to
a Krav Maga class. Astronomy: Micheal Starch, 512-868- Pet
1076 and Ed Wiley, 512-688-1071. Monday,
The club’s sole purpose is to provide Sept. 28, 7 p.m., ACA. Current Astronomy Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or
members with the opportunity to learn items of interest; then, Ed Wiley’s “Six [email protected]
and practice self-defense techniques from Nights on Kitt Peak,” a tour of the
several martial arts styles. Sun City Observatory and Ed’s contribution doing Ruth Olsen will once again hold an
residents practice with those who share a double star research. informational meeting for any person who
common skill level and defensive technique is interested in dog training classes and
preferences. The club provides a unique Program open to all Sun City residents has not taken them in Sun City before.
opportunity for a seniors-oriented training and their guests. Both Tom and Ruthie will hold a meeting
program in a non-contact approach that on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 6:30 p.m., in
is designed to prevent injury but develop Atmospheric Sciences: Gail Abend, the Activities Center rooms 1 and 2. This
personalized defensive skills tailored to [email protected]. New SIG! See Club meeting is only for us humans, no dogs at
each individual member’s capabilities and Calendar and watch for email notices. this one. You will have an opportunity to
health limitations. This is not a one-size- meet with Ruth and ask questions about
fits-all program. Birding: Karen McBride, txmotmot@ her training philosophy, which is very
gmail.com; Ed Rozenburg, 512-869-7303. important to know. You will want to use
Starting in August, club members began No Meeting. Walks: Thursday, Sept. 3 and positive reinforcement, giving your dog a
Krav Maga classes at the Victory Karate Wednesday, Sept. 16. Meet at LHPP at lot of praise when he does what you ask
Studio on Williams Drive. Krav Maga is 7:30 a.m. of him. She will also discuss the different
the basic “self-defense program taught to all levels of training classes and what is
Israeli citizens.” There will even be a class Butterflies: Ed Rozenburg, learned in the classes.
on how to use canes for defensive purposes. 512-869-7303. Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 1,
It is never too late to join in the classes, 2:30 p.m., AC MR 3/4. Program: Skippers Dog training classes – beginner,
as core techniques are taught/repeated Part II. Walk: Wednesday, Sept. 23; meet intermediate and advanced – will begin
and practiced at each class session. The at LHPP at 9:30 a.m.; details later. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and end around
Krav Maga program has several levels and the end of October. Saturday mornings
can even progress into combat readiness Native Plants: Art Gibson, 512-943-0173. are usually when classes are held. For
training, but that is not our target level of No walks scheduled. Changes by email more information, please email Tom for
training. We will stick to the “parking lot” and on Club Calendar. the exact times, dates and location.
self-defense level, but advanced training
in Krav Maga is an option for interested Rockhounds (Geology): Ed Cook, The annual Blessings of the Animals,
members. [email protected], 512-591-7572. organized and hosted by Judy Worth,
Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m., AC will be held on Friday, Oct. 2 at the
Nature MR 3/4. Program: Trilobites, ancient and Cowan Creek Amphitheater & Pavilion,
ubiquitous; presenter Ed Cook. beginning at 9 a.m. The program is open to
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2:30 p.m., SCB FREE REPTILE REMOVAL: See page 4. all Sun City pet owners, so bring your pets
Contact: Bob Jensen, President, along. The program is non-denominational
[email protected]; 512-876-0152 Oldies but Goodies Dance and will feature selected readings and
songs to celebrate the life of our pets, and
Georgetown Is Going All Green !!! Friday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m., SCB the love we have for them.
Contact: Bill Smith, 512-591-7016 or
Georgetown Utility Department staff [email protected] ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
will explain how this move to utilize
solar and wind power was planned and The OBG Dance Club is where “The Young
put into action and what it means for the at Heart Dance to the Golden Oldies.” The
city and its residents. To quote the Austin club is open to any Sun City resident that
enjoys dancing to those Oldies but Goodies.
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