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| OHCC LIVING | JUNE 2026 | 37 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 The Bocce Club announced the Bocce King and Queen at their recent Quarter 2 Membership meeting – John Abdelaziz and Bocce Queen – Joan Comito. Manny Morais and Gloria Whitman were in second Place and Mike Simons and Elaine McGushin were our third-place winners. In total, 54 Men and 49 Ladies earned one or more bocces last year. If you'd like to play or need a quick get- started lesson, join us Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 pm for drop-in play. There are experienced players to guide you. And while you're there, check out the bulletin board for details on upcoming events like League and Tuesday Morning Training. For more details, email BocceClub.OceanHills@gmail.com Summer bocce and BBQs start Sun., June 28, and continue the fourth Sunday of the month through October if the weather is good. Join us for a few games of bocce followed by a BBQ. Oct. 7 - 9 is the Annual Harvey Wallbanker Tournament for three days while the golf course is closed for the week. A truly fun and fabulous event with lots of fun and excitement. And lastly, the infamous Great Gatsby Casino Night has been changed to Thurs., Oct. 29, at 5 pm in Abravanel Hall. Casino Knights will be back with Craps, Blackjack and Roulette, dancing and costume contests. Every year gets better as returning guests perfect the gala attire. 20 – Joan Comito – Bocce Queen; 17 – Gloria Whitman – second Place; 16 – Elaine McGushin - third Place; 12 – Jane Johnson, Anna Grinshpun, Bernice Clark; 11 – Myrna Weber; 10 – Jean Meeks; 8 – Ruthie Alexander; 7 – Diane Gilbert, Pat Pesce, Fern Laethem, Ann Archibald, Judy Cattel; 6 – Joann Bush; 5 – Jackie Crosby, Yvonne Rivelli; 4 – Callie Dean, Dorothy Tubesing, Mary Hessinger, Paula Johnson, Julie Pashkowsky, Rita Harper, Louise Testerman; 3 – Cygal Gylman, Judy McDaniel, Ruth Mazner, Gail Alfonso, Sharon Fineberg; 2 – Barbara DuDeck, Debbie Wills, Susie Anson, Mary Kapsalis, Dolores Tricarico, Jackie Windes, Pat Stansell, Alice Robeson; 1 – Batia Cagan, Maryann Khan, Carolyn Hunter, Odette Engelberg, Linda Williams, Jenn Budoff, July Widdes, Janice Walker, Karin Barnes, BJ Torres, Linda Ball 189 – John Abdelaziz – Bocce King; 137 – Manny Morais – second Place; 84 – Mike Simons – third Place; 70 – Joe Dudkowski; 66 – Isaak Ayzenshteyn; 63 – Leo Malone; 60 – Al Lipitz; 47 – Dennis Lady; 45 – Tom Silva; 39 – Joe Trimino; 33 – Jeff Powell; 30 – Bill Crosby; 26 – Richard Pede, Larry Bean; 25 – Bob Foster; 23 – Sheldon Clark, David Key; 21 – Cliff Singh; 15 – Skip Dunham; 14 – Slava Grinshpun; 11 – David Mertz; 10 – 9– Bob Whissel, Kenny Gerlach; 7 – Tom Cattell, Ken Trogdon, Huelan Fields, Tony Sando, Mark Feinman; 6 – Huelan Fields, Tony Sando, Mark Feinman; 5 - Frank Pesce, Marty Mazner, Gene Alexander; 4 – Ric DuDeck, Mike Stansell, Vince Tricarico; 3 – Patrick Ravelli; 2 – Vinny Miscioscia, Doug Murray, Tom Baublit, Al Harruf; 1 – Marti Hart, Ariel Peri, Herb Friedman, Brian Tisher, Don Williams, Bill Beckley, Martin Mazner, Robert Hunter, Bob Hessinger, Scott Lerner, Patrick Campbell, Bob Hart, John Pashkowsky, Ken Taylor. Written by Jackie Crosby Bocce