- Linda & Don McPherson
Winter Bocce Club play continues Monday through Saturday at 1 p.m. at the West Rec. bocce courts. Good weather days between rainy spells continue to attract a spirited crowd of regulars eager for competition as well as new players interested in learning the game.
Come check us out: bocce is easy to learn and we’ll be delighted to introduce you to its joys – no experience necessary and you’ll be playing immediately. As William Giraldi concluded in a November 2017 New York Times feature after observing the banter and camaraderie of players in their 70s, 80s and 90s, “I wanted to glimpse the trick to longevity and it turns out to be nothing more complicated than having friends – and bocce.”
The schedule of events and tournaments for 2019 is posted at the Bocce courts and has been distributed to club members. View the Bocce Club webpage (OVA login required): https://oakmontvillage.com/article/category/clubs/bocce/.
FIRST TOURNEY ON FEBRUARY 16
2019 Tournament play kicks off with the Valentine’s Day Tournament at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16. Winners will be announced and pictured in the March 1 Oakmont News.
Tournaments are limited to the first 24 players securing a tag from the tournament board -be sure to get to the courts early, in time to reserve a place for the chip draw for teams and courts.
2019 WINE COUNTRY GAMES
The Sonoma County Council on Aging will soon announce the competition dates for the 2019 Wine Country Games. It’s time to start thinking about organizing four-person teams to represent Oakmont in the competition at the Sonoma County Bocce Club’s courts in Santa Rosa’s Julliard Park. Watch http://winecountrygames.com for current information on the sports, dates and rules. Registration typically opens March 1.
