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ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
INTEREST GROUPS
Cruisers
Have a motorcycle or scooter or dream of
having one? Join the Sun City Cruisers.
We meet for fellowship, story swapping,
discussions on bikes and accessories,
and planning for future group rides. Call
Wayne Ware at 512-863-2202 or email
.
Cycling
The Sun City Texas Cyclists have rides
from cruising around Sun City to longer,
faster rides over rarely traveled roads. New
member rides are Saturday and Monday
mornings. For more on our ride options,
distances and pace, visit our website.
The SunCityOrdinarilyUnrulyTan-
demSociety (SCOUTS)
invites tandem
riders to join them for a ride in the won-
derful countryside outside SunCity. Rides
are every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact
KarenShawhan,
.
Czech
If you are of Czech heritage and interested
in meeting socially with other Czechs,
contact Stephanie Matlock at stephanie_
.
DAR - Robert Gilbert
Livingston Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution,
The Robert Gilbert Livingston chapter,
will meet on Thursday, January 8. The
meeting will be held in the Atrium of
the Activities Center, with refreshments
beginning at 9:30 and the meeting at 10
a.m. The programwill be presented byDr.
Evelyn Fox, University of Texas, who will
speak on “Cyber-Safety: What You Need
toKnow.” Guests arewelcome. For further
inquiry, please contact Regent Barbara
Elrod, (512) 931-2484.
Firefighters
Are you a former firefighter, either career
or volunteer? If you’re interested in casual
gatherings with other former “smoke eat-
ers” contact Ken Phipps at kenwphipps@
gmail.com.
French Social
Born, lived or worked in French-speaking
countries?Want to keep up the language?
Join our group on the second Thursday
of the month at 2 p.m. For the location,
please contact Claudia Shelton by email at
Garland Groupies
If you previously lived in Garland, Texas
and are interested in fun and fellowship
with others who have lived there, you
should become a member. Call Charlie/
Margie Swearingen at 512-864-0306 or
Ed/Bettye McCrary at 512-864-0471.
German
Second Thursdays, Noon
This spirited social club comprises native-
born andGerman-Americanswith a desire
to share mutual experiences in all things
Germanic; the language, peoples, culture,
prevalent in its diverse regions. Interest is
keen regarding the migration of German
settlers to Texas and their contributions
to the Lone Star state. Luncheons are on
the second Thursday of eachmonth, with
dialogue inGerman andEnglish. Contact:
DickAull, 512-948-2911 or Ute Kelly, 512-
863-9256.
Hadassah - SC Kadima
Hadassah is the largest women’s Zionest
and volunteer organization in America.
Hadassah is dedicated to improving
the lives of people in Israel, supporting
women’s health issues andwomen’s rights
in the U.S. To find out more information
about the local Kadima chapter, contact
Sarah Christiansen, 512-868-3504 or
Geri Scheer,
512-864-0212 or
Hawaii
At our December 7meeting, members not
only celebrated the holiday season, but
paused in remembrance of Pearl Harbor.
A great time was had by all. Thanks to
Charlie and Janet Payne for hosting this
event.
The next event will be held on March 22,
Prince Kuhio Day, at the Cowan Creek
Florence Room.
For more information about the Hawaii
group, contact KarenMeredith Lindholm
at
or 512-686-
1906, or Martha Toler marthanntoler@
gmail.com or 512-868-3639.
Indiana
Former Hoosiers and others interested
in Indiana are invited to join us. Contact
Barbara Wolford at 512-948-7182 or bj-
Iowa
Maid-Rites, anyone? Are you an Iowa ex-
pat? Come join other Iowans on Monday,
February 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the George-
town and Florence Rooms of CowanCreek
for our annual Maid-Rite Party. For more
information, contact Pat Sampson at 512-
JanMiller at
Italian Social
Second Fridays, VFW Spaghetti Night
If you have Italian heritage, have lived in
Italy, or just plain love everything Italian,
join us for the Italian Social and Cultural
Club. Occasionally, we have other outings
and great potluck. Bocce Sundays. Contact
Eddie Verdecanna at 512-868-0704 or ed-
Kansas
If you have lived in Kansas or just wish
you had, you are invited to join us as we
share information, stories, andmemories
of Kansas. The Kansas Group gets togeth-
er at least annually. Watch the Kansas
Group page on the Sun City Texas web-
site for upcoming events. For additional
information, contact JimWayland at 512-
864-9319, Reg Bessmer at 512-686-0140,
or Larry/Jonene Pruitt at 512-591-7268.
Ladies Beginner Golf Group
(LBGG)
Are you a beginner or returning golfer?
Intimidated by the course or other golf-
ers? Our group is a network of ladies who
connect with each other to play golf, im-
prove their game, and have fun. For more
information, email ElizabethCopeland at:
.
Latin/Hispanic
Are you Latin or of Latin heritage? Have
you speant a number of years living in
Latin America? If you are interested in
meetingwith others to practice Spanish or
exchange cultural experiences in a casual
social setting, contact Fran at 512-930-
8180 or
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