CA Communicator - Weekly Bulletin - August 20, 2010
Sondra Carlton
August 20, 2010
Index:
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Weight Management Program Begins Next Week - Sign up now!
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Sun City Jewelry Bazaar
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Safety Reminder on Golf Courses - Note for Everyone!
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Golf Update
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Best Kept Secret in Sun City Texas
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Think About It!
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Landscape Update
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For what are you most Thankful?
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Crime Statistics in our Area
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Cafe on the Green
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Williams Drive Update
Weight Management Program – Hurry, starts next week!
Submitted by Barbara Council, Fitness Center
Back by popular demand! This
program
is designed to teach you how to live a healthier lifestyle. Learn from our extensive panel of
experts how to start an exercise program, improve your nutrition, and understand proper portion
sizes and so much more!
Meetings are Wednesday mornings, starting this Wednesday, August 25
th, ending November 17. Cost is $99 if joining as an individual or $130 to be on a
team. Join with your friends and neighbors and form your own team for extra support and
motivation.
Register at the Texas Drive Fitness Center before
Wednesday!
SUN CITY JEWELRY BAZAAR - this Saturday!
Submitted by Jan Crutchfield, SCT Lifestyle Assistant
The best things in life are sparkling! Sun City is hosting the Second Annual Jewelry Bazaar in
the Social Center Ballroom (2 Texas Drive, Blg A Georgetown, TX 78633) Saturday, August 21, 1-5p.m.
This afternoon affair is a great escape from the mundane and boring to the creative and beautiful.
Over 30 jewelry artists and craftsmen will provide wide selection of jewelry and jewelry related
items, these are local Texas area exhibitors that are happy to show and share their
talents.
Reminder – Safety on the Golf Courses
Submitted by Ron Delaney, Director of Operations - Sports, 864-1233 or
ron.delaney@sctexas.org
We have recently received several reports of residents walking, bike riding, playing with their
dogs and other non-golf activities on the golf courses during the evening hours. Please remember,
the golf courses are restricted to golfers only and all other activities such as walking, biking
and walking your dogs are restricted to walking paths, bike paths, ball field and the dog park and
of course your own yards.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Golf Update
Legacy Hills Grand Reopening-
We will be celebrating the reopening of the Legacy Hills golf course on Saturday
September 4, 2010. There will be both an 8:00am and a 1:00pm shotgun. There will be
special “Grand Reopening” gifts for all players as well as Hole in One contests (8:00am Shotgun
only), beat the pro and superintendent contests on all par 3’s and special offers on new Legacy
Hills merchandise.
Cart Path Only Policy-
During the heat of summer, after 12:00pm each day the cart path only policy will be lifted on
all holes (including White Wing #8) with the exception of par 3’s. All players are expected to
follow the standard 90* cart rule and keep at least 30 feet from all tees and greens. We will
return to our normal cart path only policy when the heat subsides.
Legacy Hills Golf Club Tours-
On Sunday August 29, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm we will be hosting a driving tour of the work
completed on the Legacy Hills greens and bunkers. Each tour will be guided by a Sun City staff
member. The tours will start at the Legacy Hills clubhouse.
Half Price Golf-
During the summer heat, tee off after 1:00 pm and play 18 holes or more for the price of
9. Residents with punch cards, use a 9-hole punch and play an unlimited number of holes.
Residents that pay-as-you-go pay just $20 and play all you would like.
Tax Free Weekend-
This weekend is the Texas Tax Free Weekend; from Friday August 20
th thru Sunday August 22
nd the sales tax will not be added to your purchase. Take an additional 8.25%
savings on top of the normal 25% “member’s discount” this weekend on all shirts, shorts, hats and
socks.
Free Adams Golf Fairway Wood-
Purchase an Adams Golf Speedline Driver for the low price of $299.00 and receive a Speedline
fairway wood at no charge, a $199.00 value. Also, purchase an Adams A-7 Max or A-7 Oversize
iron set and receive a matching wedge at no charge. Remember we have a wide selection of Adams
demo clubs for you to try before you buy, at the White Wing golf shop.
The BEST Kept Secret in Sun City
Submitted by Donna Hixson, Resident
The BEST kept secret in Sun City…and don’t let the name fool you!!!
The Ladies Bonus 9
program is sponsored by the Pro Shop staff who extends an invitation to ALL ladies to
come out to the golf courses to participate in this program of fun and leisurely golf.
This program is for experienced golfers to beginners. The name implies the program is
only for those gals playing 9-holes but it is for everyone…18-hole players, 9-hole players, and
non-league players, too. You will only be able to play 9-holes on Monday mornings as the
maintenance workers are busy getting the courses ready after a busy weekend of play…thus, the
name! If you want a more practice on specific skills within your game or just to have some
fun without the competitive element, this is the place for you. The pro shop sets the
perfect, early and cool, Monday morning tee time schedule and arranges your foursome...all you do
is sign-up, show up and come ready to play and practice.
Ladies Bonus 9 golf is played on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Sign-up deadline are
at White Wing Pro Shop (until Legacy Hills is open again where it will once again be located) until
Thursday, at 6:00 p.m., prior to the Monday play day. The field is limited to the first 44 players.
With this low-keyed golfing program, there isNO entry fee (you pay your own green fees), no scores
kept (unless you wish to enter your own score into the GHIN system), no special scorecards issued,
and play will move from course to course. Single tee starts for other regular play will be
scheduled for the other side of the courses while the
Ladies Bonus 9 is playing.
Come into the pro shop and sign-up NOW…you will enjoy the Ladies Bonus 9 program!
Think About It!
Submitted by Joanie B. Shapiro, Covenants Committee
During the 4 years that I have been on Covenants, a Sun City Committee, I have gained
understanding and knowledge about the wonderful community in which I live. It is a personally
rewarding experience to participate with other concerned residents on a Committee, the function of
which is vital to the success of Sun City Texas. Each resident of Sun City owes it to
themselves and to the community to participate actively in our governance system. Volunteer
for a committee, you’ll be glad you did.
Landscape Update
Dog Park Update:
CA is working on resolving the wet/ dry areas inside the dog parks especially the
large dog side. With the heavy foot traffic it has become a challenge to keep grass alive and
deeply watered but at the same time not creating mud puddles. Bermuda seed has been applied
in the bare spots but is slow to germinate without being able to water 4 times a day. We are
checking into small gravel to eliminate the turf completely. Thank you for all your patience
while we are working on a permanent solution.
Irrigation issues in the common areas:
Common areas are being irrigated during day time hours to keep turf alive. We
are experiencing longer run times on all irrigation stations and some loss of pressure at night and
had to extend our water window. All common area water is reclaimed water so we are not in
violation with City of Georgetown ordinance.
Please report any irrigation issues that you may notice to:
Carlton.Mathis@SCTexas.org
Sun City Water Manager for Common Areas
Office phone number: 512-704-6731
Blue Grass along blvds:
The CA contractor is spraying MSMA for grassy weed control. The blue dye
marks the areas which have been treated for staff and residents. Please keep pets off the
treated areas until grass has dried which should not take very long in these temperatures.
The blue dye will brake down with UV light so any overspray on side walks will not last more
than 1 week.
What are you most thankful for?
Submitted by Emily Wallace, Managing Editor, Sun Rays
In the publishing business, we learn to think ahead – way ahead. I am already thinking about
the November Sun Rays – and Thanksgiving! What are you most thankful for? Has there been a
significant event in your life that has left you extremely thankful for the outcome? Would you like
to share it? Please send me an email at
Emily.wallace@sctexas.org and tell me about
it.
Crime Statistics In our Area
Submitted by Jim Romine, Executive Director
Recently the CA has been asked to begin providing information to the community on criminal
activity that occurs in our community and in our surrounding areas. To achieve this request,
the CA will now have a link on our portal that will take you toa groundbreaking new concept in
on-line reporting and call analysis provided by the Georgetown Police Department. CADmine is a
service that gives police administrators and supervisors detailed reports and maps showing actual
workload and call statistics in Georgetown. It organizes the data already available in the Police
Department’s CAD system (Computer Aided Dispatch) into an incredibly easy-to-use interface and
presents it in informative ways that CAD systems do not. A public version of CADmine gives citizens
access to crime stats in their neighborhood through the use of an internet
connection.
To access this site, merely go to
Myneighborhoodupdate.net or go to
the CA’s web portal, and click on the Crime link (last News article).
Hope this helps and remember, stay informed and stay safe. Jim
Cafe on the Green News
Submitted by Jennifer Pitkethley, Owner
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Monday: Cheddar Burger w haysyack onion rings and side salad
Wednesday: Hot Prime Rib Roast Beef Sandwich w mashed potatoes and green beans
Thursday: Homemade Chicken Salad on whole wheat w side salad
Friday: Fried Fish Sandwich with haystack onion rings and side salad
- Tuesday: Chicken Quesadilla w side salad
Visit us at Cafe on the Green at:
cafeonthegreen.net
Williams Drive Update 8-20-10
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Expected completion- Fall 2010
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Please use caution when driving through work zones- 45 mph Thank you
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Upon completion, Williams Drive will have 4 lanes, a center turn lane and 10’ shoulders on
both sides of the roadway.
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Please feel free to contact Commissioner Valerie Covey’s office with questions or concerns you
may have at 943-3370 or comm3@wilco.org
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While we are very thankful for the rain, it has slowed progress on some work items. Crews
are working to reach the expected completion date of Fall 2010.
Progress on last week’s schedule
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Removed concrete valley gutter and paved intersection at Woodlake, right turn lane paved and
opened
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Removed concrete traffic barrier from project
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Worked to finish flex base from Woodland Park to North Lakewood along north right of way, this
area prepared for hot mix overlay
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Worked to place flex base from Wildwood to DB Wood along north and south sides
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Placed guard rail at Olde Oak
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Excavated for bore pit for 24” waterline across from Del Webb
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Clearing for 24” waterline installation Casa Loma east to Casa Loma west entrance
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Graded and placed topsoil. Seeded and watered various locations to establish grass
Work scheduled for this week
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Begin trenching for 24” waterline installation
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Bore for 24” waterline across from Del Webb
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Place flex base through the intersections of Penny Lane and Sedro (access will be maintained
at all time)
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Place erosion control devices for waterline installation from Casa Loma east to west
entrance
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Work to finish flex base from Wildwood to DB Wood, north and south sides
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Work to complete flex base from Sedro to Penny Lane
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Form up and pour concrete rip rap at guard rail at Olde Oak
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Graded and placed topsoil. Seed and water various locations to establish
grass
General Notes
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24” Waterline installation has begun. Work is located between Casa Loma east entrance and
Casa Loma west entrance and should continue through September. We will meet with each property
owner and provide limits of construction and a schedule
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Asphalt paving is scheduled to continue from Wildwood to DB Wood on August 31. The goal
is to open up two lanes of traffic eastbound from Olde Oak to DB Wood by the middle of
September, 2010
