Page 110 - February Sun Rays
P. 110
CHARTERED CLUBS
Continued from the previous page [email protected]. Program informa- recommended but not required.
tion via e-mail.
our group consists of both social and Pet
tournament players. We have several Birding: Ed Rozenburg, 512-869-7303.
tournaments and lunches throughout Martin Byhower, avitropic@sbcglobal. Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or
the year. Give us a try! net. Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 7. 2:30 p.m. [email protected]
MR 3/4. The Birds of Williamson County For anyone interested in our beginner,
Men’s Golf Association in Your Backyard and Beyond - a slide intermediate or advanced dog training
presentation by Martin Byhower. classes, our trainer, Ruth, will hold an
email: [email protected] informational meeting on Wednesday,
Contact: President Jeff Morgan, Bird Walks: Thursday, Feb. 2, Hornsby March 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Activities
[email protected] Bend. Meet at LHPP at 7:30 a.m. to car- Center, 1 Texas Drive. She will talk about
The purpose of this association pool from there. Wednesday, Feb. 15, her training philosophy and methods,
is to promote good fellowship and Berry Creek. called “6Paws Training,” and answer
sportsmanship among its members while any questions you may have about living
playing golf. Weekly tournaments are Butterflies: Ed Rozenburg, 512-869- with or training your dog. She’ll also talk
held each Wednesday. You do not need 7303. Watch for emails. about the club’s Pet Therapy program.
great golfing skills to become a member You must be a club member to take the
or to participate in any sponsored golfing Native Plants: Art Gibson, 512-943- classes.
event. 0173. Watch for emails.
Membership dues are $12 a year per
See the Golf section of the Sun Rays for Rockhounds (Geology): Watch for household. You can join online through
monthly MGA news. emails. the CA ticketing system.
FREE REPTILE REMOVAL: See page 5.
Nature Training Tip: Adopting an older dog
Oldies But Goodies Dance can be a wonderful way to save a life
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2:30 p.m., SCB and enhance yours. Older dogs tend to
Contact: Ed Wiley, president, Saturday, April 29, 7 p.m., SCB be calmer, and in many cases have had
512-688-1071; [email protected] Contact: Buck Linscott, 512-863-9856 or some basic training. Often they are more
[email protected]. comfortable being left alone during the
DNA Explains the Mystery of day if need be. However, there are some
Human Settlement of the Western Do you remember listening and dancing to challenges, such as changing old habits,
Hemisphere the music of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s? Well, being a bit slower on daily walks, having
that’s what the Oldies but Goodies (OBG) health issues not found in younger dogs,
Using the DNA of modern humans, sci- Dance Club is all about: dancing and etc. Feel free to contact the Pet Club
entists now are able to determine where listening to the music of the Rock ’n’ Roll for information and help if considering
and when certain early humans migrated era. If you enjoy and remember classic adopting an older dog.
to the Americas. This information has rock ’n’ roll, Motown, golden oldies, sock
modified previous theories and has raised hops, American Bandstand, Soul Train Photography
questions about the Clovis artifacts which or cruising the boulevard listening to
were found at the Gault Site and at other Wolfman Jack commanding the airwaves Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1:45 pm, CCF/G
locations. then you might want to be a part of the Contact: President Brad Norrick at 312-
OBG Dance Club. 532-7073 or
At the Senior University Fall Session,
Rocky Romero lectured on the peopling The OBG is where the “young at heart” [email protected]
of the Americas, and he will present his dance to the music of the golden oldies.
findings to us. In the six weeks course, The club is open to all residents. The General Meeting: The February meeting
Rocky Romero and Sandy Beaumont classic hits of the past will be featured will be on Wednesday, Feb. 1 starting at
lectured on the development of humans. in five dances scheduled throughout the 1:45 p.m. for social time in the Georgetown/
year and performed by the very best Florence Rooms at Cowan Creek Amenity
Membership dues for 2017 are $12 and of area rock ’n’ roll bands in the Social Center. Visitors are welcomed.
include the monthly program and pro- Center Ballroom. OBG dances for 2017
grams and activities of all Special Inter- are scheduled on the following dates: April Photographs on Display: Members’
est Groups. 29, July 15, Sept. 23 and Nov. 11. photos are exhibited at the Activities
Center, Cowan Creek Amenity Center,
Special Interest Groups: See Club Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dances start the Legacy Grille, and the club website.
Calendar on the website. at 7 p.m. BYOB and snacks. Ice and
water will be provided. Dues are $10 per Special Interest Groups: SIG meetings
Amphibians and Reptiles: Jim Chris- person and entitle the member to attend are held in the Photography Rooms in
tiansen, 512-868-3504. all OBG dances at no additional charge. the Atrium, Game Rooms 1 and 2.
Non-members and guests are welcome Current SIGs are Creative Photography,
Astronomy: Rick Wagoner, 512-943- to attend any event at $10 per person Competition, Lightroom, Nature,
0966. Meeting: Monday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., payable at the door. Period dress is Photoshop-CC-CS, Photoshop Elements,
(CCF). Program TBD.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
Atmospheric Sciences: Gail Abend,
108 | SUNRAYS FEBRUARY 2017
