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CHARTERED CLUBS
Oldies but Goodies Dance punishment is denying the animal what it is a fun active game that combines the
it wants when it displays inappropriate elements of tennis, badminton, and ping
Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., SCB behavior. If it jumps on you looking for pong. Played on a doubles badminton
Contact: Bill Smith, 512-591-7016 or attention, ignore the animal. Do not talk court with paddles and a perforated plastic
[email protected] to it, yell at it, touch it - just ignore the ball, all it requires are workout clothes,
animal. When it calms down and all fours court shoes and a desire to play the game.
The OBG Dance Club is where “The Young are on the ground, then pet and praise. Whether you are new to pickleball or are
at Heart Dance to the Golden Oldies.” The a seasoned veteran with tournament
club is open to any Sun City resident that Photography experience, we have a level of play suited
enjoys dancing to those Oldies but Goodies. to your needs.
We have four dances per year which feature Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m., CCF/G
the classic sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Contact: Cheryl Cook, President, 281- Our club offers a free introductory
Our next dance will be held on Saturday, 382-7760 or [email protected] training class for beginners. It provides
Nov. 14, when we will dance to the sounds a fundamental overview of the skills
of Little Beverly and the Shades, a rock-n- The October meeting is the fifth needed to play the game. We also sponsor
roll band specializing in the oldies from the in a series entitled “Photography a mentor program in which some of our
’50s and ’60s. All dances will be held in the Improvement Program.” This month’s more experienced players assist beginners
Social Center Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 subject is “Details,” presented by Mr. Don with rule assimilation and suggestions
p.m. and the dance begins at 7 p.m. Dues Simpson. In addition, there will be some on technique. Of course, the best way
are $10 per person or $15 per household. club announcements. All residents are to become proficient at pickleball is to
All dances are free to members. BYOB welcome to attend. actually play the game. Courts 5 and 6
and snacks; ice and water will be provided. are currently reserved for beginner use
Non-members and guests are welcome to Photographs on Display: Members’ every Monday afternoon from 2-4 p.m.
attend any dance at $5 per person. photos are exhibited at the Activities
Center, Cowan Creek Amenity Center, While registration for our fall leagues is
Pet the Photo Studio and the club website. now closed, come on out and cheer our
players on as they compete in an 8-week
Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or Special Interest Groups: SIG meetings ladder league through Nov. 6. Women play
[email protected] are held in the Photography Studio. on Mondays from 1-2 p.m., men play on
Current SIGs are: Advanced, Competition, Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m., and mixed doubles
The annual Blessing of the Animals, Lightroom, Nature, Novice, Beyond the play on Friday afternoons from 1-2 p.m.
organized and hosted by Judy Worth, will Basics, Photoshop-CS-CC, Photoshop
be held on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Cowan Elements, and PSA & PSA-Print. If pickleball sounds like the game for you,
Creek Amphitheater & Pavilion, beginning contact our player development director,
at 9 a.m. The program is open to all Sun Field Trips: Monthly field trips Richard Bradley, at RLbradley1963©gmail.
City pet owners and pets. All dogs must offer members great photographic com for more information.
be on a leash and cats inside a carrier. opportunities. There is a brief session
The program is non-denominational and prior to the field trip to discuss trip details Poker
will feature selected readings and songs and logistics; another get-together takes
to celebrate the life of our pets, and the place after the trip to share experiences Contact: Roland Schroeder, 512-869-
love we have for them. and photographs taken. 0138; [email protected]
The next Pet Club general membership Membership: The 2015 dues are now If you like to play Texas Hold’em or Omaha
meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 payable online and are $6 for the first High / Low, come and join other Sun City
p.m. in the Atrium at the Activities Center person and $2.50 for each additional resident players and have a great time.
on Texas Drive. Our featured speaker will family member for the remainder of the Players come and go at their leisure
be a representative from Invisible Fence year. throughout the days of play.
who will talk about how they can design
systems to handle most pet containment Pickleball All of the events listed take place in the
issues you have, whether it’s designing an Activities Center. All Sun City residents –
indoor or an outdoor system. Refreshments Contact: Judy Swain, 512-417-0627 or new and established – are welcome to join
will be provided. [email protected] the club. Dues for the remainder of 2015
are $5 per resident and that allows each
Training tip of the month - Using Swing by the Sun City pickleball courts member to participate in as many of the
positive reinforcement and negative and you might hear our players talking games as he/she desires.
punishment must happen within 10 about Buttons and Bows, Tutus and
seconds of the action; any longer than Tiaras, and Ball Caps and Bow Ties. No, Texas Hold’em No Limit Tournament
that and your pet will not associate the they’re not discussing current fashion
action to the response you gave. Positive trends. They are talking about some of The Poker Club will hold a $10 buy-in
reinforcement can be any or a combination the many social activities the club sponsors Texas Hold’em No Limit tournament on
of verbal praise, petting or treats. Negative throughout the year to promote our motto Tuesday, Oct 13. The tournament will
of “Fun, Fitness and Friends.” consist of no more than three tables with
120 | SUNRAYS OCTOBER 2015 a maximum of 30 players. A sign-up sheet
For those who haven’t heard of pickleball,
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
