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30 | THE COLONY NEWS | JULY 2024 | Did you know that Bocce Ball has become the third most popular sport in the world? Even George Washington built a bocce court at his home in Mt. Vernon! Virtually any age and athletic ability can play. No wonder the Thursday Bocce Club is so popular! And now that the weather has warmed up, we are welcoming more and more new people. Our games are fun and enjoyed by all ages… in fact, some of our 90-year-old residents are beating some of the younger players. Age is NO excuse! But wait, you don't have to play to enjoy Bocce. We have tables and chairs with umbrellas and there is usually a nice breeze to keep you cool. Folks love to sit around and visit while watching the games. Everyone is invited to come play or just watch and socialize. Feel free to bring a snack and a beverage of your choice, or just yourself. We always have water and ice available. Our next Bocce Brunch will be coming up Sunday, July 21, at 11 am at the Bocce Court. It's potluck, so bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage and join us for some fun and games! Bocce By Jeanne Bender, 949-295-5412 We finally finished our 2023 Winter League and had our awards dinner on May 23. Almost everyone showed up, and we had a great time. We handed out over $7,400 in prize money this year! We had 13 teams and wished we had more. In the first photo are the Sweeps winners, who were the players that bowled the highest score for the last day of our league. Men's High Series #1 Candy Pineiro, #2 Hank Fleischer, #3 Steve Tiplitsky. Ladies High Series #1 Denise Godknect, #2 Sue Riccardi, #3 Gloria Fleischer. Men's Doubles #1 Candy Pineiro/Hank Fleischer, #2 Steve Tiplitsky/John Haller, #3 Andy Sciacca/Larry Thrall. Ladies Doubles #1 Denise Godknect/Sue Riccardi, #2 Gloria Fleischer/Susie Pawlowski, #3 Carol Hitchcock/Donna Kennedy. Mixed Doubles #1 Candi Pineiro/Denise Godknect, #2 Hank Fleischer/Sue Riccardi, #3 Gloria Fleischer/Steve Tiplitsky. In the 2nd photo are the Team winners for the season: First place, Bottom Row: Strikes Happen: Ed Munroe, Jerry Hanson, Jim Wheeler, Beverly Patten. Second Place, Middle Row: Ten Pins: Steffan Carroll, Gloria Carroll, Joe Roux. Third Place, Top Row: Rolling Stones: Jean Hawkins, Virgina Vasko, Adele Alatorre, Bryant Hawkins. In the 3rd photo are the Individual Award winners for the season: Susie Pawlowski, High Handicap Game of 292. Jerry Hanson, High Ladies Average of 167. Jay Schodrowski, High Scratch Game of 236. Beverly Patten, High Handicap Series of 722. Charlene Lusk, High Scratch Game of 226. Joe Roux, High Scratch Series of 617. Frank Hattabaugh, High Handicap Game of 291. Candy Pineiro, High Handicap Series of 709. Not pictured: John Haller, Men's High Average of 173 and Lynn Ennes, High Scratch Series of 548. I just want to thank everyone for a great winter season, and I hope we have everyone back this coming September! And once again, thanks to Lynn Ennes for a wonderful job as secretary for the last few years. Bowling Hank Fleischer, 714, 272, 3684 Bill & Phyllis Way watching bocce while waiting for their group to play Herb Reynolds, Tom McClure, Linda Traylor & Paul Nichols enjoying their game