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CHARTERED CLUBS
Continued from the previous page Georgetown Fire and Police departments Cha-Cha, East and West Coast Swing,
during local or regional emergencies and Bolero, Samba, Night Club Two Step,
The Spirituality Anonymous Group help with special event communications Tango and Merengue.
meets on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at when additional radio resources are need-
CCW/J. The guest speaker will be Adam ed. When normal communication modes Light refreshments will be provided for
Blatner, who will discuss the many lev- are down, ham radios still work and can the Tea Dance. You are encouraged to
els of the mind, how we reflect on ideas, contact outside resources – locally, region- bring your own special teacup for the Tea
how habits are formed, where spiritual ally and worldwide. When all else fails, dance.
inspiration comes from, and more. Contact ham radio works.
Mary Pat Morris, 512-869-8761 for more We also organize a ‘’Social Dance”
information on this group and the Wise Drop in! First Wednesday club meetings throughout the year where members can
Women group. normally start at 6:30 p.m. with a meet mingle, chat and have refreshments while
and greet (eyeball QSO). The formal busi- dancing in a very relaxed environment.
The Qigong Exercise Group will help ness meeting starts at 7 p.m., topped off
you start your day with enhanced energy. by a radio/tech presentation. Guests are very welcome to these dances
It meets each Monday, Wednesday and – please come and dance with us!
Friday mornings at 8 a.m. in the Atrium. Aviation
Dance Classes: We offer a variety of dance
The Tai Chi Healing Movements Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:30 a.m., ACA classes at various levels from beginning
Group meets each Wednesday afternoon Contact: Sam Smith, to advanced on Monday and Tuesday
from 3-4:30 p.m. in CCS to practice the [email protected], 562-676-5534 evenings for current Ballroom Dance Club
gentle healing movements of Tai Chi. (BDC) members. For more information,
Become a member of one of Sun City’s refer to the BDC website or contact Jean
Amateur Radio Society first chartered clubs. Aviation brings Ann Moore (Chair, Dance Instruction
(SCARS) folks together to reminisce about days Committee) at [email protected] or
when they, their friends and their 720-320-5942 (cell), 512-943-4734 (home).
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m., AC, MR 1/2 colleagues were more actively involved
Contact: Bob Frost, 682-667-6455; in the industry. All are invited to Membership is $14 annually and covers
[email protected] visit. Membership is not limited to admission to the monthly dances that
pilots, but to anyone with an interest in have recorded music. Additional fees
Radio: That’s what we’re all about. aircraft, aviation history or the aviation may be charged for monthly dances that
Whether you’re one of America’s 770,000 community. Dues are $12 a year. feature live bands.
FCC-licensed ham radio operators, a Members meet on the second Saturday of
shortwave listener (SWL), AM/FM DX’er, each month at 8:30 a.m. for a social time Billiards
kit-builder, or just want to learn more, of coffee and donut holes in the Atrium of
check us out! Join us at our: the Activities Center. Billiards Center Hours
Weekdays: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
– Monthly club meetings (First Ballroom Dance Weekends: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays, January – November). Contact: Phillip Pensabene, 512-868-
Monthly Dance 0103 or [email protected]
– Radio Net on the club repeater (Second “Veterans’ Day Dance”
Mondays, 7 p.m.). Wednesday, Nov. 9, SCB November brings Veteran’s Day,
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the
– Radio direction-finding in-the-field Dancing to recorded music, 7-10 p.m. annual pre-Christmas frenzy. Take a
“Fox Hunt” event (Second Saturdays). Members free, Guests $10 moment to be thankful for our veterans
and our great lifestyle here in Sun City
– Tech-Talk coffee group at City Market Tea Dance Texas, and don’t forget to come by the
(Wednesday mornings). Sunday, Nov. 20, SCB, recorded music Billiards Center and join us for some pool
Social time 1:15-1:45 p.m. over the holidays.
– “Open Shack” operating sessions. Dancing 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Refreshments served The Billiards Center is open to all Sun
Members’ benefits: Unique 24/7 access Members $2, Guests $10 City residents. Monday night is Social
to SCARS’ new and fully equipped state- Billiards, a great opportunity for ladies,
of-the-art ‘“ham shack” with multi-mode Social Dance couples and beginners to play with no
HF/6m software-defined (SDR) transceiv- Wednesday, Nov. 16, CCF/G competitive pressure. Drop in and have
ers, VHF/UHF rigs with D-Star, digi- Dancing to recorded music, 6-8 p.m. some fun.
tal modes and more. New to Sun City? Members free, Guests $3
SCARS also maintains the 441.625 MHz. Contact: John Moore at jjmoore@ For club members, we have an 8-ball
Sun City repeater (+ offset, pl tone 103.5) me.com, or 303-956-7646 tournament every Wednesday at noon
– open to any FCC-licensed amateur radio and a 9-ball tournament at 5:30 p.m on
operator. Tune in and join in local QSO’s We typically have two regular dances Thursdays. Members are also eligible for
(conversations). each month. Both feature a wide range lessons, league play and periodic special
of dances, such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, billiard parties.
Public Service: SCARS members are
available to assist Sun City and the ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
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