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It was March and we're from Beaumont so we expected wind. In a déjà vu decision we decided to return to the site of our February hike, Lake Perris, only to hug the low ground this time with a dam hike. Okay, maybe it was just a stroll on flat paved ground not requiring walking sticks. The dam is a two mile man-made stretch of terrain with spectacular views of water, mountains and urban areas of the Moreno Valley. While the blustery wind kept our head-gear tethered, the temperatures were not unpleasant for the tail-end of winter. Construction work on repairing leaks in the dam was ongoing, aborting the hike near the far shore. Apparently plans are underway to build a new dam just west of the existing one built in 1973. Native fishermen dotted the shoreline at the dam. The water level is quite low and wind whipped white caps dotted the lake surface. Terri Peak rose on the north side of the lake reminding us of our February "real" hike in rugged terrain. In 2011 we "hiked" the Living Desert Museum in the spring and plan to do it again in April. Lynette used to serve as a guide there and will give us an up close and personal tour of the flora and fauna and the great railroad exhibit. To find out where else we are hiking in 2014 call or e-mail Lynette at (951) 377-0392 or lynette.simonson@gmail.com. ~ Leonard Tavernetti SpORtS & OUtDOOR ACtIVItIES | FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2014 43 42 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2014 | SpORtS & OUtDOOR ACtIVItIES Hearty Hikers Some of the very best paddle tennis was played during April. On April 30, the first annual Four Seasons Spring Doubles Tournament was held. There were eight teams in the double elimination event. The winning team of Alan Chan and Jim Cochran were the come-from-behind team. The very first match of the tournament pitted them against Niles Sundstrom and Michael Rothberg. Alan and Jim were behind 4-1 but eventually won the match 5-4. They made it, unbeaten, to the finals and played Gary Campanella and Terry Miller. Gary and Terry were only one game away (4-0) from winning but then Jim and Alan used every strategy, stroke, skill and insult they knew to come-from-behind and win 5-4. Congratulations to Alan and Jim. Thanks also to the other teams: Paco Paez, Richard Carrasco, Dan Anguiano, Mike Flower, Diego Diaz, Syed Ali, Phil Harris, Bill Samuels, and Tsao Carrasco, Rob Gardner. Les Ebner, at Sun Lakes Paddle Tennis and Pickleball clubs, invited the Four Seasons Paddle Tennis and Pickleball players to an afternoon BBQ at their North Clubhouse in March. They provided all the food, entrees through desserts, and it was excellent. About eight Four Seasons couples attended. We will be having more tournaments with them and social get togethers. Court times: Official - Wed./Fri./Sun. – 2 to 4 pm. Unofficial - Fri./Sun. – 8:30 am to 10:30 am. For more information, call Alan Chan at (951) 769-4202 or Jim Cochran at (951) 769-5525. ~ Michael Rothberg Paddle Tennis Air Conditioning & Heating Residential • Commercial Sales • Service Have You Serviced Your System Lately? • Maintenance Contracts • Fresh Air Adjustments • Thermostats • Filters • Heating & Air Conditioning Service • Fireplace Repair • We Carry Parts • HVAC Consultants Monte Beach State Lic. #C20-278262 • All Major Credit Cards Accepted 52 Years Experience • Solera Resident ph (951) 845-6889 (909) 768-8933 Fax (909) 798-3623 Terry Miller, Gary Campanella, Jim Cochran, and Alan Chan. Jim Cochran wasn't jumping for an overhead; he just gets excited easily. L-R: Len Tavernetti, David Kershaw, Bill (hiking friend), Mary Liebenberg, Lynette Simonson, Richard Brown, Ruth Tavernetti and Jeromee Liebenberg on the dam with Terri Peak in the background Native fishermen looking for "Catch of the Day". Hearty Hikers set to satisfy hearty appetites.