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CHARTERED CLUBS
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ture Gardens will be open both days. Con-
vert tickets to wristbands at the Atrium
in the Texas Drive Activity Center. Tour
brochures, maps and free refreshments
will also be available. Every tour site will
have monitors to answer questions and
provide directions. Tickets can be pur-
chased for $12 online or at the Member
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During the tour tickets will be available
for $15 at the Atrium. The garden tour is
a fun opportunity to pick up landscaping
ideas while assisting local charities.
May Yard of the Month
Congratulations to Bill and Linda Atlee
at 214 River Rock Drive (N31). A photo of
their beautiful yard is in the “Around Sun
City” section of this month’s Sun Rays.
Hiking
Email us at: [email protected]
It’s springtime in Texas and May is a great
time to join the Hiking Club to discover
some wonderful areas to explore and
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early June will include: Brushy Creek
West, Warbler Vista, Berry Springs Park,
Pepper/Nolan Creeks and several loops
around Lake Georgetown (Goodwater
Loop). A three-day, two-night overnighter
trip to the Hill Country is also scheduled
for members on May 16, 17 and 18. Motel
accommodations have been arranged in
Blanco or you can choose to hike any of the
hikes separately and not stay overnight.
Hikes for the overnighter will include
Reimer’s Ranch Park, Pedernales Falls
State Park and the Preserve at Walnut
Springs. The Hiking Club has three hike
levels that vary in distance, time and ter-
rain. If you are new and not sure which
level is best for you, please contact the
hike leader for the hike you are interested
in joining for details and help. See you on
the trails! Contact us at: suncityhiker@
gmail.com
Horseshoes & Washers
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
Horseshoe Courts
Contact: Tom Minor, 512-863-9811
Newly arrived homeowners have been
joining our club, but we need more players.
Long-time residents are missing out on fun
and fellowship! Many of you have played
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so what are you waiting for to join us? Our vehicle without a CHL/LTC.
club maintains 10 well-kept courts, so come
on down! 0HPEHUVKLS Annual dues: $12 per
person. Sign up and pay online through
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6XQ&LW\7H[DVKDVDQDFWLYH6KXIÁHERDUG membership director, at 512-943-0618.
group; approximately 20 individuals
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Horseshoes and Washers). The courts are 868-5419 or [email protected].
open every day to residents. Although there
is no league play, members of the SIG and +XQWLQJ Leases and day hunts are
other residents gather at the courts at 9 available for dove and deer. High fence
a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday to play game preserve hunting and hog hunting
for one hour. Newcomers are welcome to are available year round. Contact Bernie
join us any time. Long, hunting director, at 512-943-0241
or [email protected].
Horticulture/Sun City
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Monday, May 2, 1 p.m., CCF Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Pistol shooting
at a variety of targets in several scenar-
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Contact Bernie Long, director of hunt-
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Wednesdays; meet at CCPP at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Andy Attaway, alattaway@
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Spring vegetable gardeners are being re- )O\ ÀVKLQJ Contact Bill Smith, 512-
warded this month with lots of fresh veg- 591-7016 or [email protected].
etables from their garden beds. One of our
special interest groups is Outreach. They $UFKHU\ Contact Bernie Long, 512-
grow vegetables for donation to the Caring 547-3056 or [email protected].
Place and Annunciation Maternity Home.
About a ton of vegetables are donated an- .D\DNLQJ Contact John Digits, 512-
nually to these charities. Club volunteers 869-4164 or [email protected].
donate their time to plant, maintain and
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learn Texas gardening by doing.
Learning Club
The Horticulture Gardens will be featured
on the Garden Club tour, May 14 and 15. (Formerly Foreign Language Club)
Come out and see the native plants, iris
and vegetable beds. Contact: Glenda Nuckols, grundy911@
Come join us at our meeting on May 2 at suddenlink.net
1 p.m. in the Cowan Creek Florence room.
All Sun City residents are invited. Third Friday International Presen-
tation – This is a free and open-to-all
Hunting & Fishing presentation, so bring a friend or two!
Tuesday, May 10, 2 p.m., SCB &OXE 'XHV $10/person. Join online
through the CA ticketing system at
Contact: President Frank Sicola, 512- www.sctexas.org or by check at the
863-9808 or [email protected] 0HPEHU 6HUYLFHV 2IÀFH 0HPEHUV PD\
Vice President Gary Massaglia, 512-363- participate in all activities and language
classes.
8619 or [email protected]
Planning a trip? The club is offering
0HHWLQJThe speaker for the May meet- short courses in phrases for travelers.
LQJZLOOEH6JW5DLOH\ÀUHDUPVLQVWUXF- Judy Harries, [email protected].
tor for Georgetown Police Department.
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ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG