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HEALTH & SPORTS CLUBS | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2015 | 33 As you read this, the Winter Tournament is under way. As I write this, it has yet to begin. If you haven't been charged with writing an article for Lifestyles, you can't imagine how difficult it is to compose a coherent message a month before it is going to be read. Suffice it to say, if you missed signing up for the Winter Tournament — it is your loss. Many teams decided to brave the weather. We play at 1, 2, and 3 pm in the afternoon — and are enjoying the brisk weather, spending an hour on the courts, and competing with other teams who know how to bundle up for the weather! As a heads-up, the Spring Tournament entries must be in by March 13, with play beginning the week of March 23. This is a 10 week tournament, with a little complication at the end. More on that when the spring schedules are finalized. We'll have the same problem with the Summer Tournament. Memorial Day and Labor Day complicate the schedule a little. As always, entries go to 1288 Pleasant Valley, box at the door. Need a player or have questions, call Dutch, 845-0392. If you didn't sign up for the Winter Tournament, you missed a chance to get out, socialize and enjoy the brisk weather. Hopefully, we'll see you on the courts! Friends of Bocce Hey billiards players; do you enjoy the game of 8-Ball? If so, come on down to our Billiards Room any day except Sunday and practice with members of the 8-Ball Group. New players are more than welcome to join in. We usually arrive around noon and play until 2:30 pm or so. We 'pea' for partners and play to improve our 'game.' Competition is friendly, and helpful hints are common-place, as we're there to learn on those practice days. It's a bit more serious on tournament days. Every Thursday we host three matches here and one match at an away location nearby. While the competition is still friendly, there are no suggestions for improvement during these matches! If you want a more serious game, join a team and play in our tournaments. Cost is $15 for a three-month season. For more information, contact Steve Felber at 769-6898 or SNFELBER@yahoo. com. A great New Year's Resolution for 2015 is to take up the #1 fastest growing sport for seniors, Pickleball. The game benefits are great exercise, total fun, and a great way to make new friends. You can learn a great deal about this sport by visiting www.pickleballchannel.com. Pickleball is played every morning at 8 am, Monday through Saturday. New players are always welcome and equipment can be provided for loan. Paddle Tennis regular scheduled play is Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 8 am, and Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5 pm. Club membership dues are $10 annually and further information can be obtained by contacting Royce Newman 769-1103. Additionally, check out the bulletin board at the courts for further information on events and activities. Pickleball & Paddle Tennis Sun Lakes Residents