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56 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2019 | There are only three more weeks of play in the Autumn Tournament. Playoffs will be held Mon., Nov. 19 and Tues., Nov. 20. Come on out and cheer the teams on! The schedule for 2020 is being readied as I write this article. If you are planning a trip or two in 2020, you may want to work around the Bocce schedule. It can be found on the small bulletin board on the back of the cabinet. We take the holiday season off and begin again after the new year with the Winter Tournament. Hopefully we'll have better luck getting the games in than we did in 2019. If you are new to bocce you may not know that our playing times change with the seasons. In the winter we play at 1, 2 and 3 pm, in hopes that the temperature is a little higher at that time of day. By contrast, the summer hours are 5, 6, 7 and 8 pm in hopes that the temps are a little lower! Spring we split the difference, beginning play at 2, 4, 5, and 6 pm. Speaking of splits, autumn gets split twice! September hours are 5, 6, 7, and 8 pm continuing the summer hours. In October, as the weather cools, we switch to the spring hours listed above. Are you totally confused yet?! This is our attempt to keep our players as comfortable as possible. Kudos to all our faithful referees. We could not function on the courts without them. All they get as a 'thank you' is a luncheon in January, before our season begins, unless a player takes the time to thank their referee. Give it some thought. . . Questions, call Dutch (845-0392). See you on the courts! 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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