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CHARTERED CLUBS
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Members’ benefits. Unique 24/7 access
to SCARS’ fully-equipped ham shack
with brand-new state-of-the-art HF/6m
and software-defined (SDR) transceivers
and dual-band VHF/UHF rig. In addition,
SCARS maintains the 441.625 MHz.
Sun City Texas 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 departments 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 worldwide.
Drop in! First Wednesday club meetings
normally start at 6:30 p.m. with an
informal meet-and-greet (an “eyeball
QSO”). The formal business meeting
starts at 7 p.m., topped off by a radio/tech me.com, or 303-956-7646
presentation.
Aviation
Saturday, Aug. 13, 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.
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Ballroom Dance
Monthly Dance
BBQ Dance Saturday, Aug. 6
With “Where’s Renee, featuring
Bahama Bill”
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.;
BBQ Dinner: 6 – 7 p.m.
Dancing: 7 - 10 p.m.
Tickets will be on sale through the
Ballroom Dance Club website or at the
Member Services Office
Tea Dance
Sunday, Aug. 21, 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
No Social Dance in August. Social
Dance will resume Wednesday,
Sept. 28
Contact: John Moore at jjmoore@
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 Play: Monday through Saturday,
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
can come to mingle, chat and have
refreshments while dancing in a very
relaxed environment. Guests are very
welcome to these dances – please come
and dance with us!
Dance classes: We offer a variety of dance
classes at various levels from beginning
to advanced on Monday and Tuesday
evenings 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]
Hot time, summer in the city, you can
keep your cool with a game of pool. 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
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.
Bocce
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. when
the weather is colder.
Our club dues are only $12 all year for
returning members and $6 for the year for
new members beginning on July 1. Bocce
balls and yardsticks are available in the
small bin next to the club shack for guests
to use. We invite all Sun City residents
to try the game and then consider joining
our club and participating in the special
events that all members enjoy. You may
join by using the Sun City Texas website
or by making your check out to SCTXCA
and paying at the Member Services Office.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG