John Terranova, President
We hope the summer is treating everyone well, wherever you may be spending it, and you are managing to stay cool. But, most of all, you have remained safe and healthy! Registration for the 2023-24 season will begin on Sept. 1 online at our club’s website, www.sunlakesbocceclub.com. Those interested can complete a registration form and pay the $25 registration fee, which covers the cost for a two-person team for both the first and second sessions.
The first session begins with our annual “Wine and Cheese” Kick-Off Event on Oct. 29. Divisional competitive play will begin the following day, Oct. 30, and run through Jan. 7, 2024, followed by our Potluck Awards Banquet on Jan. 14. The second session kicks off on Jan. 15 and concludes on March 24, followed by our second session Potluck Awards Banquet, to be held on March 31. Sue Donovan, tournament director, has several exciting member tournaments planned for both the first and second sessions.
Our website also contains information about the club, including our By-Laws, Club Play: How It Works and the Rules of the Game. As always, all new players to the game, or those who require it, can request instruction by our Training Committee by sending an email to the attention of the membership director at [email protected].
Also, we are excited to inform all residents and club members that the bocce courts will undergo extensive needed refurbishment, including removal of the current artificial turf, inspection/cleaning/leveling of the concrete sub-surface, and recovering with new industrial grade artificial turf. All work is to be completed by the CWPV Homeowners Association prior to the start of the club’s 2023-24 season. Additionally, bocce court lighting will be upgraded during the same period.
The Sun Lakes Bocce Ball Club, the board of directors, and the members thank the CWPV Homeowners Association, General Manager Steve Hardesty, and his management team, especially Jim Miller (facilities) and Scott Anderson (grounds), for their continued support in making the many improvements to the bocce courts and playing conditions over the past several years. It has been a pleasure working with them.