Bocce players roll with it
What’s the little-known game hidden behind Clubhouse 2? Bocce is the name of the fast-growing, competitive, team game. The object for each team is to roll its four balls as close to the Pallino (the smaller, target ball) as possible. The winning team is the the one that scores 10 points first.
Bocce ball is easy to learn, has few rules and is a lowimpact yet challenging aerobic workout; it’s also an enjoyable spectacular sport. Betty Regalado and Bertha Barragan, all decked out in reindeer antlers, recently stopped by to watch a preseason game.
When asked what motivated her to play bocce, new LW resident Kelly Johnson said, “I want to try everything! Living in Leisure World is like being a kid again, staying out and playing until dark.”
Lee “Jake” Pfeifer, her bocce partner, shares her enthusiasm. After being introduced to the game by a friend, Lee enjoyed it so much she called the contact number and joined the club.
Wearing clever, catchphraseemblazoned T-shirts is a popular way for many of the teams to show their love for the sport. Marti Parker and Rosanne Brewitz wore their matching “This is how we roll” tees to their preseason games. Annual dues of $5 per member will be collected starting Jan. 8. Members may also pay on Sunday,Tuesday or Thursday of the first week of play. Anyone with curiosity, enthusiasm and the desire to have fun is welcome to join. For more information, call Kathy Russell at (949) 293-7517.
—Laura Garcia
