PETANQUE ON SUNDAY!

April 17, 2016

I hope to turn you on to the game of petanque.  It's a bowling game originating in France that can be played virtually on any level patch of sand or gravel.  It takes steel 'boules' to play.  I am off to Claremont where a group of petanque enthusiasts has brought the game on board and the city has constructed six new terrains (courts).   https://www.claremont-courier.com/articles/news/t14161balls

I saw Paul Linke's new one man show and then a show he directed down at the Ruskin yesterday. Worth the drive to Santa Monica.  Reviews to follow.  

http://onstagelosangeles.blogspot.com/2016/04/paul-linke-time.html 

http://onstagelosangeles.blogspot.com/2016/04/a-gamblers-guide-to-dying-at-ruskin.html 


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A LOVELY DAY IN CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA

Claremont Petanque Terrains

The Claremont Petanque Club folks are friendly, open and fun.  The City of Claremont and the organizers of the Club have seven casual terrains (courts) that are not ideal for serious play, but serve the twenty-five or thirty locals who show up every Sunday at 2PM in the City Park just off Harrison in Claremont. An all volunteer group, the players are friendly and engaging.  Skill and competition rank second to simply enjoying the game.  Visiting with David and Nan Reger in their planned retirement community was great fun and the day in the park playing Petanque was great. 

Claremont Petanque Check In

David and Nan Reger Claremont Petanque

David and Nan THE WINNERS!

Hopefully, the City of Glendale will make some simple adjustments to the space behind the Adult Recreation Center which will welcome not only Glendale residents but players from around Los Angeles and beyond.

Be kind!  Into the day. 

michaelsheehan

April 17, 2016