First Lido Shores Invitational Bocce Tournament December 15th

Bob Lifeso tosses a practice ball on the new Lido Shores Bocce Court while Bob Essner looks on

Bocce anyone!  In case you haven't seen it… there's a new Bocce Court at the Beach Pavilion area, just inside the beach easement gate on the south side.  To get things rolling and the court commemorated, we're announcing the first Lido Shores Bocce Invitational Tournament.

The official grand opening event takes place December 15th, beginning at 3:00 pm and coinciding with that evening's Sunset Gathering.  So come just a little earlier than usual, bring a beverage and a snack, and plan to roll a bocce ball or two on the recently completed court.

Bocce is one of the oldest sports around and was made popular in Italy.  The ancient bowling game is relatively simple.  Played by two teams of 1 to 4 players, the game begins by rolling a small ball or pallina from one end of the long, flat court to the other.  Then players take turns trying to roll the bocce balls closest to the pallina.

Bob Essner takes his turn

The Lido Shores Bocce Court was constructed over the 2013 summer months.  Bob and Anne Essner and Bob and Sue Lifeso provided the inspiration and the funding.

As part of the team effort, Richard LaBrie and Elliott Himelfarb worked to build the 60- by-10 foot court. The two Bob's then began the process of  hard packing the surface using brooms and a roller.

LSPOA also assisted in the cooperative spirit by installing a permanent bench alongside the court.

New cypress bench built and installed this week

Bocce balls will be provided.  Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn a new sport.

Plan to be part of the fun Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 pm, then stay for the Sunset Gathering at the Pavilion.

If you have any questions, please contact the Essner's at aessner2@gmail.com or the Lifeso's at lifeso1@aol.com

~BT