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CHARTERED CLUBS
– First Wednesday monthly club meet-
ings (January-November).
– Second Monday 7 p.m. monthly radio
net on the club repeater.
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– Every Wednesday morning “tech-talk”
coffee group at City Market.
– “Open Shack” operating sessions.
0HPEHUV·EHQHÀWV Unique 24/7 access
to SCARS’ new and fully equipped
state-of-the-art “ham shack” with multi-
mode HF/6m software-defined (SDR)
transceivers, and VHF/UHF rigs with
D-Star, digital modes and more. New to
Sun City? SCARS also maintains the
441.625 MHz. Sun City repeater (+ offset,
pl tone 103.5) – open to any FCC-licensed
amateur radio operator. Tune in and join
in local QSO’s (conversations).
Public Service. SCARS members are
available to assist Sun City and the
Georgetown Fire and Police Departments
during emergencies and help with local
and county special event communications
when additional radio resources are
needed. When normal communication
modes are down, ham radios still work
and can contact outside resources – locally, Four times a year the monthly dance
regionally, and worldwide. When all else
fails, ham radio works.
Drop in! First Wednesday club meetings
normally start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet &
greet (eyeball QSO). The formal business
meeting starts at 7 p.m., topped off by a
radio/tech presentation.
Aviation
Saturday, Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m., ACA
Contact: Sam Smith,
[email protected], 562-676-5534
Become a member of one of Sun City’s
first chartered clubs. Aviation brings
folks together to reminisce about days
when they, their friends and their
colleagues were more actively involved
in the industry. All are invited to
visit. Membership is not limited to
pilots, but to anyone with an interest in
aircraft, aviation history or the aviation
community. Dues are $12 a year.
Members meet on the second Saturday of
each month at 8:30 a.m. for a social time
of coffee and donut holes in the Atrium of
the Activities Center.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
Ballroom Dance
Contact: Pam Epstein at
[email protected] or Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
512-868-4498
2393 or [email protected]
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing to recorded music 7-10 p.m.
Members no charge, guests $10
Beverages and snacks provided
Suggested dress code: smart casual
Tea Dance
Sunday, Aug. 13, SCB
1:15-1:45 p.m. Social time
1:45-3:45 p.m. Dance to recorded music
Refreshments served
Members $3, Guests $10
Suggested dress code: smart casual
Social Dance
Thursday, Aug. 3, CCF/G
Dancing to recorded music, 6-8 p.m.
Members free, Guests $10
Dances: The Ballroom Dance Club
typically hosts two dances monthly,
featuring dances such as the foxtrot, waltz, WLPHV:HDUHDZLÀKRWVSRWWRR
rumba, cha-cha, East and West Coast
swing, bolero, samba, nightclub two step,
tango and merengue.
features a live orchestra (or band). Three
of the dances with live music are catered.
Light refreshments are provided for the
Tea Dance. You are encouraged to bring
a teacup.
We also host social dances throughout the
year. Members can mingle, chat and drink
wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Guests are very welcome to the dances –
please come and dance!
The Ballroom Dance Club offers the
current club a variety of dance classes
at various skill levels on Monday and
Tuesday evenings. For more information
refer to the BDC website or contact
Greg or Kathy Rhodes (co-chairs, Dance
Instruction) at gkrhodes.2@suddenlink.
net or 512-869-9218.
Membership is $14 annually and covers
admission to most monthly dances. Fees
may be charged for dances with live music.
Billiards
Billiards Center Hours
Weekends: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Phillip Pensabene, 202-412-
August is hot, hot, hot. Pool is cool,
cool, cool. The Billiards Center is air
conditioned. See you there.
The Billiards Center is open to all Sun
City residents. Monday night is Social
Billiards, a great opportunity for ladies,
couples and beginners to play with no
competitive pressure. Drop in and have
some fun.
For club members, we have an 8-ball
tournament every Wednesday at noon
and a 9-ball tournament at 5:30 p.m on
Thursdays. Members are also eligible for
lessons, league play and periodic special
billiard parties.
Our stereo system plays background
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in the mornings and sports events other
Our players range from beginner to expert.
Annual dues are $10 per year. You can
purchase your membership online through
the Sun City website or in person at the
Member Services Office in the Social
Center.
Bocce
Monday through Saturday,
8-10 a.m. - Open Play
Contact: Steve Mellinger, president,
[email protected]
The Sun City Bocce Club welcomes new
and experienced bocce players to the
courts. Beat the summer heat by playing
under our beautiful shade covers which
provide plenty of respite from the sun! We
have exciting events for all levels of play,
and provide instruction upon request.
We focus on the fun of bocce and the joy
of being outside with friends playing a
healthy sport. All equipment is provided
onsite by the club.
August member events:
8/3 Seeds of Summer Bocce Event
(8-11 a.m.)
8/5 New Players Energy Bar Event
(8-10 a.m.)
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