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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2019 55 Ladies Putters Group The past few months have been a challenge for those of us who love outdoor sports. The Ladies Putters Group was no exception. Whether it was the wind blowing across the putting green, the rain coming down, or the chilly evening temperatures, the LPG members would not be deterred. The ladies still enjoyed their putting sessions. LPG members were invited to volunteer for the IOA Golf Championship. This tournament was held at the Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon at the end of March. As part of the SYMETRA Tour, which is billed as the "road to the LPGA," this tournament gave visitors and volunteers the opportunity to see the future stars of professional women's golf. LPG members Phyllis Kates, Pat Whalen, and Susan Wilson hosted some of the golfers as house guests during the tournament week. Linda Gaylor and Susan Wilson also assisted as scorekeepers for the IOA Tournament. Nice work, ladies! The group will be participating in some offsite putting tournaments at nearby, local golf courses. We will also be hosting some fun events at The Courts putting green. Look for updates on these activities in future Breeze articles. LPG putting begins every Monday at 6 pm. If you prefer to putt earlier in the day, join the group on Fridays at 9 am. All sessions take place on The Courts putting green. If you have any questions regarding the Ladies Putters Group, please contact Judy Irving at (951) 922-2525. ~ Vivian Walker Bocce ball is played at The Summit, 9 am Tuesdays, 3 pm on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Everyone is welcome. Play is on beautiful, tournament-grade, smooth, accurate courts and sideboards. Easy small step-in and ramps for wheel chairs or scooters. Smooth concrete surrounds courts. The word "bocce" comes from an Italian word which is plural, meaning "to bowl." The small white ball, the pallino, is thrown first to start game. Rules are very simple. Get your ball as close to the pallino as possible in order to score a point. If more balls of same color get closer, these additionally score points. Much like pool, bocce requires players to take turns. This makes it an ideal game for socializing in between turns. Often cheers or laughter can be heard. No one has an edge in bocce ball unless of course they have played for years. We generally play games to 12 points. Two games are played and take approximately 1-1/2 hours. First court winners stay and are challenged on second game by winners from the second court. We mix and match so no team is expert, and we change numbers on a team so no one is left out. The game of bocce ball requires no specific skills or previous experience. You will get a little exercise and enjoy a beautiful view and breezes at The Summit, all while having a great time with a great group of people. If you are interested in learning the game, please join us at The Summit. If you have questions, contact one of the following: Mike Saperstein: (951) 769-7909; Larry Anderson: (951) 846-3123; Jeanine Baker: (951) 797-0833. ~ Mike Saperstein Bocce Ball Beautiful early morning brings out many bocce ball players. Top row (L-R): Walt Webster, Charlie Meyer, Marian & Buzz Mark, Bill Baker, Charlie Leger, Greg Stilson, Richard DiPoma, Mike Saperstein, Jack Biersdorfer; Kneeling: Lylia Puckett, Jeanine Baker Judy Irving putting on a beautiful winter morning No matter what, the LPG is going to putt! Dianne Wood enjoying a "Chamber of Commerce" day on the putting green