Page 103 - August Sun Rays_Text_01-57_proof_FinalTrim
P. 103

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-
                                               VFKHGXOLQJFRQÁLFWV:HDUHDGHGLFDWHG     ball games.
 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]
 – A portion of each class is devoted to                                                    ,I\RXDUHÁ\LQJVRORWDNHÁLJKWZLWK
    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-

ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG                                                                         AUGUST 2017 SUNRAYS | 101
   98   99   100   101   102   103   104   105   106   107   108