Basketball
Everyone is welcome. We meet at the
basketball court Fridays starting at 4 pm.
Bring your energy and be prepared to have
some fun. ~ Richard Hoffman
64 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2019
Bocce ball is played at The Summit on Tuesdays at 9 am, and on
Wednesdays and Fridays, play begins at 4 pm. Everyone is welcome.
New players are introduced quickly to rules and best strategies.
Play is on beautiful tournament-grade, smooth, accurate courts
and sideboards. There is a small, easy step-in. Smooth concrete
surrounds the courts. There are handicap accessible ramps, and
other players to help pick up balls if needed. We pick teams for each
court by random draw.
On Fridays we gather inside before play between 3 and 4 pm — for
a TGIF mini potluck and refreshments.
The word "bocce" comes from an Italian word, which is plural,
meaning "to bowl." The small white ball is thrown first to start game,
called pallino. Rules are very simple, get your ball as close to the
pallino as possible in order to score a point. If more balls of the same
color get close, 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 one and a half hours. First court winners stay
and are challenged on second game by winners from the second
court. We mix and match and 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.
Questions call any of the contacts: Mike Saperstein, (951) 769-
7909; Larry Anderson, (951) 846-3123 or Jeannine Baker, (951) 797-
0833. ~ Mike Saperstein
Bocce Ball
(L-R) Jack Spies, Publia Quiles, Macy Chen, Margi Spies, Buzz Mark
