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CHARTERED CLUBS
Self-Defense set for Dec. 7-8 at 7 p.m. in the Social Cen- Softball
ter Ballroom. This production will feature (Senior Coed Slow Pitch)
Contact Fred Warman at traditional favorites like Most Wonderful
[email protected] Time of the Year, It’s Beginning to Look a Contact: Membership Director Tom
for questions regarding club Lot Like Christmas and Sleigh Ride, along Davis, 512-843-9465 or trdavis101@
membership, insights into training, with a selection of songs for the season gmail.com
class content and class schedules. by Irving Berlin. Two interesting pieces
by songwriter and arranger John Rutter “You don’t quit playing softball because
The Self Defense Club’s primary goal is to will be featured. The concert will include you get old; you get old because you quit
help our members develop: sacred songs like Gesu Bambino, Celtic playing softball!”
Advent Carol and the Coventry Carol,
1) a greater awareness of risks along with the traditional Handel’s Hal- We invite all new and existing residents to
lelujah Chorus from Messiah. Tickets for beautiful Del Webb Field to watch or play
2) avoidance and escape techniques these concerts go on sale Tuesday, Nov. one of the few spectator sports in Sun City
1, and may be purchased online at www. Texas! Come on out and have some fun!
3) effective defensive techniques sctexas.org or in the Member Services
Office. The Singers are always looking There are very active and self-supporting
Members are taught easy-to-learn self- for new voices so if you like to sing and traveling teams, the Sun City Warriors,
protection techniques that require little perform, please join us. Membership dues for the more competitive players. Warrior
training and practice. for the 2017 season are $10 and payable game dates and times are posted on the
online at www.sctexas.org. Softball Club website. Fans are encour-
– Club instructors are Sun City residents aged to attend and enjoy these competitive
with extensive self-defense training. Dulcimers - a SIG of Singers softball games.
– Classes are held at the Cowan Creek Most of our group is back home from sum- Our fall season (Monday and Thursday
Amenity Center. mer travels so we are happily catching up games) will conclude on Nov. 21. We have
on each other’s lives. initiated a “Fun League” that plays on
– The techniques taught are tailored to Friday mornings which is organized by
accommodate the physical limitations Practice is every Saturday from 10 a.m. skill levels. Our open practices still take
of each individual. to noon and every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. place at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and 1 p.m. on
in Rooms 3 and 4 of the Activities Center. Fridays. Registration for our Fall League
– Training is non-combative with no sig- You are welcome to visit. Free lessons is still available for players who desire to
nificant physical contact. are offered for interested parties in Janu- play as substitutes.
ary and February. Please contact Jeanne
– A portion of each class is devoted to Lubey for more information. Phone: 512- You are invited to also check the Softball
practice with a partner to perfect your 864-3459 or email [email protected]. Club website and the club bulletin board
self-protection techniques. at Del Webb Field for additional informa-
Social Bridge tion, schedules and calendar of events.
– The Self Defense Club membership
dues are $5 for the balance of the year. Contact: Marlene Mathers, Solos
[email protected] or
– Special training is offered to residents 512-818-6881 Thirsty Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
who are required to use a cane; a cane Second and fourth Thursdays, CCF/G
can be legally taken anywhere and can We play four games per weeek in the First, third and fifth Thursdays
be a very effective defensive weapon. Activities Center on Texas Drive. Bridge Putters Café Patio
begins at noon; players should arrive at Join us on Thursdays for an evening
Classes are available “at no charge” to Sun 11:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and of socializing with new members as
City residents who face the challenges of Fridays, Room 1. Bridge takes place on well as “seasoned” members.
Parkinson’s Disease. Thursday in Room 3 and begins at 5:30 Contact: Marilyn Hamner,
p.m.; players should arrive at 5:15 p.m. 512-869-5879 or marilyn.hamner63@
Classes begin Wednesday, September 14 gmail.com.
from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cowan Creek Play News
Amenity Center. Training fees are $15 for The Solos Chartered Club is open to all
singles and $25 for couples for the six week 8 /15 Fess Westfall and Bob Wilson Sun City residents. Our goal is to have a
(once per week) training classes. You must bid and made 7S good time participating in social, intel-
be a paid member of the Self Defense Club lectual and sporting activities by taking
to attend classes. 9/5 Joanne Torres and Marlene part in our many Special Interest Groups.
Mathers 7NT For a listing of all Solos Interest Groups,
Come and bring a friend as a practice including descriptions of each group and
partner. 9/5 D onna Moore and Peggy Norris contact persons, please see the Solos web-
7H page at www.sctexas.org.
Singers
9/9 Bob Wilson and Joanne Torres New members, if you want to be on the
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:40-8:30 p.m., bid and made 7NT mailing list for any of our Special Interest
SCB
Contact: Nancy Robohn, president, 512- ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
943-9682, [email protected]
The Sun City Singers, more than 150
voices strong, are hard at work on the last
concert of the year, everyone’s introduction
to the holidays, the Christmas Concerts,
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