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36 | OHCC LIVING | MARCH 2026 | The second Bocce Training Class will be held at the courts on Tues., March 24, at 9 am. To sign up, email BocceClub. OceanHills@gmail.com. Training is open to members and non-members who want to try their hand at bocce. The first tournament of 2026 is April 7 at 10 am and it's not too early to get your game in shape to compete. And don't forget to mark your calendars for our annual Cinco de Mayo party, May 2, and Casino Night, November 7. If you're really ambitious, Sunday Bocce play and BBQs is the fourth Sunday of the month May through September. We're taking orders for Bocce Club Badges at $13 each. Forms are available at the Receptionist desk in the Clubhouse. Are you ready to volunteer? Do you have skills with excel? Do you like to write articles? Do you love leagues and tournaments? Is party planning something you always wanted to learn? Are you a leader wanting to get back to work by volunteering to be a club director or officer? If so, we have the perfect spot for you with the Bocce Club. Our goal is to have at least one trained backup for all the positions within the club to share the work and the fun of being an active club member. Don't hesitate to call Jackie or any board member to learn more. Your 2026 Officers are Jackie Crosby – (760) 390-2885, Mark Feinman – (323) 767-4485, Jean Meeks – (909) 801-9791, and Joann Bush, (303) 810-2019. Written by Jackie Crosby Bocce If you are looking for a way to reduce stress and anxiety, and a way to increase flexibility and balance, then Tai Chi exercise may be just what the doctor ordered. Originally, Tai Chi was developed for self-defense, but has evolved into a graceful form of exercise. Some describe it as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that 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. Tai Chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. It is especially suitable for older adults who otherwise may not exercise. The benefits of Tai Chi may include decreased stress, improved mood, increased energy, improved flexibility, balance, and agility, and improved muscle strength. OHCC offers a free Tai Chi class each Tuesday and Thursday, 9 to 10 am, in the Abravenal Hall. Each class is led by a video presentation that lasts about 45 minutes. For more information, please contact Mary Ross at (760) 295-9979 or mk1ross@cox.net. Tai Chi We started rehearsals on Feb. 12 for the Spring Concert on May 24. I hope you have all placed it on your calendar as it is going to be a wonderful afternoon of music. The theme of the concert hasn't been announced yet but, with this being the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, it just might sneak its way into our program. We rehearse every Thursday most often in Abravanel Hall from 10:15 am until noon. Even if you haven't joined yet but may be interested, please stop by a rehearsal and see if it might be something that you are drawn to. We have had some people who have come to our concerts and said that they would never be able to sing with our group. A good portion of the group that are singing with the chorale had exactly that feeling, myself included. But our very talented director Beverly Taylor makes it easy, and she constantly is striving to improve our skills and make us better singers. That's why it's such a pleasure to sing with this group. The Spring Concert will be held at 2 pm in Abravanel Hall on May 24. I hope you all can be there, whether you are on the stage or in the audience. It promises to be wonderful. The website for the Choral Society is http:// ohchorale.wixsite.com/ohchorale. It is also available on the Ocean Hills Country Club website. Scan the QR code and it will also take you to the website. Written by Jack Shabel Choral Society