OCTOBER 2013
SUNRAYS |
111
ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
CHARTERED CLUBS
Mah Jongg
sctxca.org > Site Index > Mah Jongg
Club
Wednesday and Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. AC, GR 1/2/3
Contact: Anna Freas, Pres., 512-966-
8141 or
Mah Jongg is a fun and challenging
game played with Chinese tiles. The Sun
City Mah Jongg Club welcomes players
of all skill levels to have an entertaining
time. We have several tournaments and/
or parties each year. Come join us!
Men’s Golf Association
sctxca.org > Site Index >
Men’s Golf Association Club
email:
Contact: Walter Connolly, President,
512-868-0780 or winstonconn@
suddenlink.net
The purpose of this association is to pro-
mote good fellowship and sportsman-
ship among its members while playing
golf. Weekly tournaments are held each
Wednesday. You do not need great golfing
skills to become a member or to partici-
pate in any sponsored golfing event.
See the Golf section of the
Sun Rays
for
monthly MGA news.
Nature
sctxca.org> Site Index > Nature Club
Tuesday, October 15, 2:30 p.m., SCB
Contact: John Henry, President,
512-868-3939;
Hank Haliasz: A Lecture on Mars
After a brief review of Mars, Hank will
discuss how we could put humans on
the surface of the Red Planet and why
we should.
As the head of the Astronomy SIG for
many years, Hank shared his knowledge
of astronomy with members and provided
leadership, resulting in the growth of the
SIG. Recently, Hank resigned from that
leadership position, so this is a special
opportunity to learn from him and to
thank him for his contribution to the
Nature Club.
It’s a great time to join the Nature
Club!
Dues are reduced for the remain-
der of the year!
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
See calendar on the website.
Amphibians & Reptiles:
Jim Chris-
tiansen, 512-868-3504.
Astronomy:
Joe Bennett, 512-869-
4584, or Michael Starch, 512-868-1076.
On Monday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the
ACA, Hank Haliasz discusses the Chal-
lenger Space Shuttle Disaster.
This is
free and open to all residents and
their guests.
Birding:
Ed Rozenburg. 512-869-7303,
or Karen McBride, txmotmot@sudden-
link.net.
Meeting on Tuesday, October 1 at 2:30
p.m. in AC MR 3/4, focuses on “Bird-
ing in Australia.” Bird Walks will be on
Thursday, October 3, and Wednesday,
October 16. Meet at LHPP, 8 a.m.
Butterfly:
Ed Rozenburg, 512-869-7303.
No meeting this month. ButterflyWalk is
Wednesday, October 23. Time/place TBA.
Native Plants:
Randy Pensabene, 512-
868-0103. Tuesday, October 22 at 8:30
a.m. is a visit to Hill Country Natives in
Leander. Carpool from LHPP.
Rockhounds:
Bill Blodgett, 512-948-
7088, or Paul Swetland, 512-863-8822.
Tuesday, October 8 at 4 p.m. in AC MR
3/4, Nancy Ohlenbusch discusses “Petri-
fied Wood.”
FREE REPTILE REMOVAL
See page 4.
Pet
sctxca.org > Site Index> Pet Club
Contact: Tom Olsen, 512-639-2085 or
October brings with it cooler temperatures,
turning leaves, football games and exciting
activities for the Sun City Pet Club.
As announced last month, every effort is
being made to reschedule the Ft. Hood
K9 demonstration. Unfortunately, the
decisions are made by the military and
the wheels turn slowly. Please be as-
sured a notice will be sent when the
event is rescheduled, so watch your
weekly CA Communicator for further
information.
The annual Blessing of the Animals will
be held at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, October 4
at the Cowan Creek Amphitheater. All
pets and their owners are welcome if the
animals are on leashes or in carriers.
Each year the Sun City Pet Club spon-
sors a toy and treat drive for homeless
animals. This will be held in Decem-
ber and additional information will be
forthcoming.
Photography
sctxca.org > Site Index >
Photography Club
Tuesday, October 1, 2 p.m., CCG/F
Contact: Don Simpson, President,
General Meeting:
The October meet-
ing will be Tuesday, October 1, starting
at 2 p.m. with cookies and conversation,
at the Cowan Creek Amenity Center
in the Georgetown/Florence Rooms.
Visitors are welcome. You will receive a
nametag indicating visitor or newmem-
ber and club regulars will welcome you
and share information about the club.
The meeting agenda consists of general
club information, a program pertinent
to photography, and commentary on the
Subject of the Month photos that are
projected for all to enjoy.
Photographs on Display:
Members’
photos are exhibited at the Activities
Center, Cowan Creek, The Oaks, Photo
Studio and website.
Photography News:
For a quick check
of the latest news and activities, go to the
website and click the Newsletter link.
The calendar of events is posted weekly
and other items of interest as they occur.
Special Interest Groups:
Monthly SIG
meetings are held in the Photo Studio.
SIGs include Photoshop Elements, Pho-
toshop CS, Lightroom, Nature, Competi-
tion and Advanced.
Field Trips:
Monthly field trips offer
members great photographic opportu-
nities. Typically, there’s a brief session
prior to the field trip offering suggestions
about photographing the subject, and
also after the trip, to share experiences
and photographs.
Membership:
You are welcome regard-
less of your level of expertise―casual to
advanced. Club dues ($8 through year
end) provide excellent training through
classes/workshops, SIG meetings, Field
Trips and assistance from experienced,
knowledgeable members. You may join
the club through the CA website, at the
Monthly General Meeting or by contact-
ing a Board Member.
