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48 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2020 | 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 Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time. Bocce is back, kinda! We're playing in the Fall Fun-Run, a format that is far different from our normal manner of play. Due to the guidelines set down by the state, we're all wearing masks, practicing social distancing and being careful. For those of you who don't play bocce, under normal circumstances, both teams would cluster at one end of the court, throw each ball, then make a trip down to the other end of the court and do the same thing again. For this Fun-Run, each team splits into pairs, one pair at each end of the court, on two benches separated by 6 feet. Balls are thrown in the usual manner, each player throwing two balls. However, there is no trip to the other end of the court. The players at the other end of the court then throw the balls. Players switch ends only when one team has eight points, and they pass down the court to the right side of the court, thus avoiding an eight-person jam midway! The referee does all the score-keeping, to avoid unnecessary interaction. In addition, we only play on courts one and three to avoid unnecessary interaction. Hopefully, we'll be back to our regular form of play by the time January rolls around. For more info, call Dutch at (951) 845-0392. Friends of Bocce

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