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44 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2019 | We're well into the Summer Tournament, as you read this article, with 64 teams signed up to play. That's about average for the tournaments in the warmer and colder times of year. The winners at the Spring Tournament were as follows: AA winners: Lloyd and Jeannie Dana, Dutch and Jim Curry. Standing in for the two women were Ray Messerer and Pat Moran. Congrats! A winners: Joe Corbett, Joan Silvestri, Keiko Fujii and Larry Smiley. Well done! B winners: Dave and Judy Crail, Michael and Marsha Reardon. Standing in for the Reardons were Chelle Hyde and Howard Jackson. Good job! The names of the runners-up can be found on the front side of our bulletin board, along with the six other teams in the finals. Several teams used subs during the play-offs. We get complaints about that all the time. This is a Senior community, we deal with aging retirees! We have, and have had in the past, many players playing with some kind of infirmity, using walkers, canes, even motorized carts. We take pride in the fact that they can, and still want, to throw a bocce ball. Inevitably, more serious things crop up and teams need subs. That is what the Alternate List is for. We do the best we can in making up the Alternate List to reflect the player's skill level. And, as I've heard many players say, "We're all dealing with the same things. Sometimes we're 'on', and sometimes we're 'not'." How true! Questions, call Dutch at (951) 845-0392. Friends of Bocce Friday mornings, 9 am in the North Clubhouse. Cost is only $5 per week (or $20 per month). Tai chi (Tie-Chee) is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. The tradition of Tai Chi dates back to at least the 15th century in China, and the practice is based on the belief that balancing the opposite forces in the body (known as yin and yang) will encourage the flow of chi (energy) through the body to promote health. You may also find Tai Chi appealing because it's inexpensive and requires no special equipment. Tai Chi can be done anywhere, alone or in a group class. If you're looking for a way to reduce stress, consider Tai Chi and join fellow Sun Lakers in developing strength in balance, stamina, and flexibility. Info., Dee Coughtry, (951) 381-4919. Tai Chi

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