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CHARTERED CLUBS
take home a new plant.
Program
Martin Byhower will present his talk At-
tracting Wildlife to Your Yard and Gar-
den. It includes information about using
native plants, feeders, water features and
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while repelling deer, squirrels, raccoons
and other undesirables.
August Yard of the Month
This month we feature the beautiful yard
of Candy and Sam Prater at 255 Red Pop-
py (N10). A picture of their yard can be
found in the Around Sun City section of
this month’s Sun Rays and on our website.
Hiking
Email us: [email protected]
Summer is upon us! Join the Hiking Club
for a morning hike when the tempera-
tures are cooler. We offer 100+ day hikes
a year, as well as overnighters and multi-
day trips. Our hikes range from 12 miles
on rocky, hilly terrain to four miles on
level trails, ensuring there is something
for everyone. We also have four social
events that are not to be missed. Our 50+
trained hike leaders make each trek an
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at area restaurants. Local trails include 10 looking for volunteers.
in Sun City, San Gabriel River trail and
the Lake Georgetown Goodwater Loops.
We also hike all over the Hill Country
including Colorado Bend State Park, En-
chanted Rock State Natural Area, Inks
Lake, Ladybird Lake, Mother Neff State
Park, Miller Spring Nature Center and
more! Check out the hiking calendar on
our website; call the hike leader to deter-
mine if it is a good hike for you. Hope to
see you on the trail soon!
Horseshoes & Washers
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
Horseshoe Courts
Contact: Tom Minor, 512-863-9811
Newly arrived homeowners have been
joining our club, but we need more players.
Long-time residents are missing out on fun
and fellowship! Many of you have played
horseshoes in parks and at family picnics,
so what are you waiting for to join us? Our
club maintains 10 well-kept courts, so come
on down!
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
Horticulture/Sun City person; sign up and pay online through
Organic Gardens www.sctexas.org or at the Member
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No meeting in August Membership Director - John Pettitt, at
Contact: President Steve Frye, 512-943-0618 or johnpettitt@suddenlink.
[email protected] net
There will be no member meeting August.
Fishing Director – Gary Goldfeder at
512-868-5419 or [email protected]
on the website for the latest information.
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We invite all SCTX residents to come activities.
by the gardens for a tour any Saturday
morning (weather permitting) from 9-11 Hunting Director – Bernie Long at 512-
a.m. 943-0241 or [email protected]
Garden access is restricted to members Leases and day hunts are available for
only and guests if accompanied by a dove and deer. High fence game preserve
member, but someone will be glad to escort hunting and hog hunting available year
you around for a tour. Come out and see round.
the new native plant garden located inside
WKHIHQFHQH[WWRWKHEDOOÀHOG Shooting Director – Phil Wright at
[email protected] or 907-947-1040.
Nursery/iris area is open every Thursday
and Saturday 9-11 a.m. Check website for a list of planned
shooting activities, days and times. Club
If organic gardening interests you, look members organize events and outings at
for the application on our website under a local shooting range.
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and follow the instructions on the form. All Skeet and trap shooting: Thursdays,
garden beds are currently rented, but if 8:30 a.m.
you join now, you can get on a waiting list
for future openings. While you are waiting Pistol shooting at a variety of targets
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Wednesdays.
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most of the spring crops. There may still Wednesdays, meet at the Cowan Creek
be some harvesting of melons, peppers, Pavilion at 9:30 a.m.
okra and the like, but for the most part,
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3056 or [email protected].
In August, gardeners are getting their
beds prepared for the fall planting which Galz and Guns – For women who like to
will begin mid-month depending on the shoot, want to learn, are just beginners or
weather. experts, come join the club and have the
opportunity to learn to shoot, practice,
We are all waiting for cooler weather and attend clinics and competitions. Workshop
those fall crops to come in. – Orientation on Second Thursdays –
Fourth Wednesday is a Fun Shoot. For
Hunting & Fishing more info contact Kaki Bassi at 512-686-
1523.
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m., SCB
Contact: President Frank Sicola, 512- Reel Ladies²IRUODGLHVZKRORYHWRÀVK
863-9808 or [email protected] Contact Nancy Bowles at nbbowles@
Vice President Gary Massaglia, 512-363- icloud.com or Sally Blackshear at
8619 or [email protected] [email protected].
The speaker for August will be Steve Hall
from Texas Parks and Wildlife. He will
discuss hunter safety and the importance
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Membership: Annual dues: $12 per
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