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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | NOVEMBER 2023 | 57 The shade structures over the bocce courts are completed. They look very nice, but the question members keep asking is, "Weren't they supposed to shade the benches?" Perhaps they will when the sun is higher in the sky, come spring and summer. We shall see about that when the time comes. The Fall Tournament is perking along with two full weeks left to play, plus the play-offs on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 13 and 14. After that we won't play organized bocce again until the first week in March, with the start of the Spring Tournament. This Tournament will be 11 weeks long; the following two tournaments will each be 10 weeks long. The Winter Tournament has been eliminated altogether. The courts will be available to everyone during the off-months, so take advantage of nice weather if and when it comes along during that time. Meanwhile, questions, comments, suggestions, call Dutch at (951) 845-0392. See you on the courts! Friends of Bocce POP Tennis, formerly known as Paddle Tennis, is a fun, fast sport that can be enjoyed by people at all fitness levels. Though played on a smaller court with a different paddle and 20 percent deflated tennis balls, POP Tennis is otherwise scored and regulated like traditional tennis. POP Tennis is played on the courts to the left of the Main Clubhouse on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8 to 10 am (spring/summer hours). Additionally, there is a group that plays Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 pm and Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 pm. People are free to come and go as their schedules permit. All are welcome and there are always friendly folks to teach beginners the game! Paddles and balls are provided too. For more information or to be on a decision-making committee, please feel free to contact Carl Miller at (951) 512-3131. **All regular POP players are asked to get their $10 membership fee to Jeanne McGuire. The dues are used to plan parties, tournaments and buy balls and paddles. Hope you'll POP by!