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CHARTERED CLUBS
Self-Defense der the direction of Georgia Parmelee, the and enjoyable. For sun worshippers, our
Singers perform three concerts a year. Our “Sun Porch” is quite popular!
Mixed Martial Arts & Self Defense Christmas concerts, set for Dec. 6-7 in the
Contact Fred Warman at ballroom, blend the new and traditional to There are very active and self-supporting
[email protected] with celebrate the holidays in style. If you are traveling teams, the Sun City Warriors
questions. interested in singing with us, we welcome for the more competitive players. Warrior
you to join us. We rehearse from 6:40-8:30 game dates and times are posted on the
The Self Defense (SD) Club’s primary goal p.m. Tuesdays in the ballroom, or a des- Softball website. Fans are encouraged to
is to help our members develop: ignated alternative site when there are attend and enjoy these competitive soft-
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1) A greater awareness of risks and re- bunch of singers so rehearsal attendance
lated avoidance techniques. is important. Membership dues are $10 Our Summer season was completed last
and payable online at www.sctexas.org. month and our fall season will begin in
2) Effective defensive techniques when For more information, contact President early September. No games are sched-
an encounter can’t be avoided. Larry Rowe, or visit the chartered club uled during August, but practices will
page on the Sun City website. still take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and
Members are taught easy-to-learn self- Fridays. Registration and team selection
protection techniques: Mountain Dulcimer Players for our Fall League will take place in mid-
August.
– Instructors are Sun City residents with We continue to share music and fun at
extensive self-defense training. local nursing homes. It is a joy to play You are invited to also check the Softball
for people and adds meaning to our lives. Club website and the Club Bulletin
– The techniques taught are tailored to
accommodate the physical limitations Practice is every Saturday from 10 a.m. Solos
of each individual. to noon and every Tuesday from 6 to 8
p.m. in Rooms 3 and 4 of the Activities Contact: Mab Turpin, Membership
– Training is non-combative with no sig- Center. You are welcome to visit. Please Chair, [email protected]
QLÀFDQWSK\VLFDOFRQWDFW contact Jeanne Lubey for information: 512-868-1594
512-864-3459 or email: [email protected]
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practice with one or more partners. Social Bridge us!
– The SD Club membership dues for the Contact: Jeanne Walker, Thirsty Thursdays
balance of the year are $10. [email protected] or
512-869-4958 Join us on Thursdays for an evening of
– Use of a cane as a defensive tool is socializing and meeting new friends! We
available upon request. We play four games per weeek in the meet every second and fourth Thursday
Activities Center on Texas Drive. Bridge at the Cowan Creek Amenity Center from
– Classes are available at no charge to begins at noon; players should arrive at 5-6:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring
residents who face the challenges of 11:45 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and your favorite beverage and a glass. Ice
Parkinson’s disease and to CA moni- Fridays, Room 1. Bridge takes place on and water are available in the adjacent
WRUVDQGÀWQHVVFHQWHUGHVNSHUVRQQHO Thursday in Room 3 and begins at 5:30 kitchen. On the fourth Thursday of the
p.m.; players should arrive at 5:15 p.m. month we bring appetizers to share and
The next six-week training session will be celebrate birthdays. Watch your emails
held Sept. 6 through Oct. 11 after the July/ Play news or contact Mab Turpin for updates on
August summer break. Effective Septem- alternate locations.
ber, all training classes will be free with a 6/21 Rona Whitney and Irene Crass
paid membership. Membership can be pur- Bid and Made 7D If you are new to Sun City Texas and are
chased online via the CA ticketing system considering joining Solos, please come to
RUDWWKH0HPEHU6HUYLFHVRIÀFH&ODVVHV Softball a Thirsty Thursday where you will be
are held at Cowan Creek on Wednesdays (Senior Coed Slow Pitch) welcomed by our greeters and introduced
from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon as to other Solos.
needed. Come at least 10 minutes early for Contact: Membership Director Tom
warm-up. Please refer to the club’s website Davis, 512-843-9465 or trdavis101@ The purpose of this club is to foster social
for more details on training content and gmail.com opportunities, friendships and fellowship
class schedules. Join the Club and bring “You don’t quit playing softball because for Sun City Texas residents. We hope
a friend as a practice partner! you get old; you get old because you quit you will join us by signing in to the Sun
playing softball!” City Texas website and purchasing your
Singers membership through the TICKETS link
We invite you to beautiful Del Webb Field at the top of the page.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:40-8:30 to watch and/or play one of the few specta-
p.m., SCB tor sports in Sun City Texas! Come and A Culinary “Road Trip”
Contact: Contact: President Larry Rowe, have some fun! Our grandstand covers
(512) 869-2660, [email protected] make watching games more comfortable Remember the days of auto travel and
Continued on the next page
The Sun City Singers are taking a short
break this month before returning Sept. 5
for full-throttle rehearsals for our always
anticipated Christmas performances. Un-
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