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CHARTERED CLUBS
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in CCS at 3 p.m. to practice the gentle
healing movements of Tai Chi.
Additional information on meetings can
be found on the club website at www.
sctexas.org.
Amateur Radio Society
(SCARS)
Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m., AC,
MR 1 & 2
Contact: Bob Frost, 682-667-6455;
[email protected] Members meet on the second Saturday of
Calling all FCC-licensed ham radio
operators, shortwave listeners (SWLs),
and radio or scanning enthusiasts! The
Sun City Amateur Radio Society (SCARS)
wants you. You’re invited! Join us at our
get-togethers:
• First Wednesday monthly club
meetings (January-November)
• Month ly net on the Monday
immediately following the monthly
meeting
• Wednesday morning coffee and “tech-
talk” group at City Market
• Second Saturday monthly radio ‘Fox
Hunt’ direction-finding field event
• “Open-shack” operating sessions
Members’ benefits. Unique 24/7 access
to SCARS’ fully-equipped ham shack
with brand-new state-of-the-art HF/6m
& software-defined (SDR) transceivers,
and dual-band VHF/UHF rig. In addition,
SCARS maintains the 441.625 MHz. Sun
City repeater (+ offset, pl tone 103.5)
open to any FCC-licensed amateur radio
operator.
Public Service-minded? SCARS
members are available to assist Sun City
and the local Georgetown Fire and Police
during local or regional 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, regionally and can come and mingle, chat, drink wine,
worldwide.
Drop in! First Wednesday club meetings
normally start at 6:30 p.m. with an
informal meet-and-greet. The formal
business meeting starts at 7 p.m., topped Dance Classes: We offer a variety of dance
off by a radio/tech presentation.
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Aviation
Saturday, April 9, 8:30 a.m., ACA
Contact: Jeff Champion, 210-383-1459
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.
each month at 8:30 a.m. for a social time
of coffee and donut holes in the Atrium of
the Activities Center.
Ballroom Dance
Monthly Dance
Celebration of Spring Dance
Sunday, April 10, SCB
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Dancing to recorded music, 7 - 10 p.m.
Members free, Guests $10
Tea Dance
Sunday, April 24, SCB, recorded
music
Social time 1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
Dancing 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Refreshments served
Members $2, Guests $10
Social Dance
Wednesday, April 20, CCF/G
Dancing to recorded music, 6 - 8 p.m.
Members free, Guests $10
Contact: John Moore at 303-956-7646
or [email protected]
We typically have two regular dances
each month. Both feature a wide range
of dances, such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba,
Cha-Cha, East and West Coast Swing,
Bolero, Samba, Night Club Two-Step,
Tango, and Merengue.
Light refreshments will be provided for the Bocce
Tea Dance. You are encouraged to bring
your own special teacup for the Tea dance.
We also organize a ‘’Social Dance”
throughout the year where members
and have refreshments while dancing in
a very relaxed environment. Guests are
very welcome to these dances – please
come and dance with us!
classes at various levels from beginning
to advanced on Monday and Tuesday eve-
nings for current Ballroom Dance Club
(BDC) members. For more information,
refer to the BDC website or contact Jean
Ann Moore (Chair, Dance Instruction
Committee) at [email protected] or
720- 320-5942 (cell), 512-943-4734 (home).
Membership is $14 annually and covers
admission to the monthly dances that
have recorded music. Additional fees
may be charged for monthly dances that
feature live bands.
Billiards
Billiards Center Hours
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Contact: Phillip Pensabene, 512-868-
0103 or [email protected]
April showers means more time to play
pool. We look forward to seeing you, even
if it is not raining.
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
music, the television shows financial news
in the mornings and sports events other
times. We are a wi-fi hotspot, too!
Our players range from beginner to expert.
Annual dues are $11 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.
Play: Monday through Saturday,
8 a.m. and 1 p.m., BC
Contact: Russ Ruff, 512-639-1419 or
email: [email protected], or
visit the club’s website.
New players and guests are always
welcome to play with us. Members play
at 8 a. m. Monday through Saturday
during the summer months and at 1 p.m.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG