CASTA CONNECTIONS SPORTS Cont’d

Pickleball

On July 5, we enjoyed our first Ice Cream Social fundraiser of the summer. We will hold another one on Wednesday, August 2. Stop by the Lawn Bowling Pavilion between 4 and 6 p.m. to enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes and root beer floats. A crockpot barbeque with assorted salads and dessert was held July 19.

Because of the summer heat, many of us are attending open play on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m. If you are interested in checking out pickleball at Casta del Sol, stop by to watch and/or give playing a try. And be sure to stop by the Pickleball table at the newcomers’ event on August 5 for more information about this fun sport.

If you have questions about pickleball, please contact Metty Thomason at (714) 325-3526 or Donna Guild. Donna Guild, (949) 446-0005

Shuffleboard

In June, the Sunday Super Shuffle had the following winners: first place: Stan Krauson and Susan Herrning; second place; Howard Reafsnyder and Cathy McCoy; and third place: Jeff McCoy and Mary Ellen Marcus. The Sunday Super Shuffle will not be held during the summer, so September 10 is the next event.

The Sunday Potluck Social Shuffle in June had the following winners: first place: Jayne Freed and Debra Friedman; second place: Ann Loranger and Nevin Valentine; and third place, Barbara Harris. The next Sunday Potluck Social Shuffle is August 27 at 1 p.m. Note the time change.

The Shuffleboard leagues are on hiatus during the summer months. The Wednesday Friendly Shufflers meet at 10 a.m. Lessons with practice led by Bob and Mo Caywood are Fridays at 10 a.m. These practices have encouraged new players to join the upcoming fall leagues.

For further information, contact Jim Kinney at dothemath99@yahoo.com

Debra Friedman, debrafriedman0@gmail.com, (949) 230-7195

Tennis

The annual Casta del Sol Tennis Club Summer Soiree is fast approaching on August 18. The event will be poolside at Rec Ctr 1. Sign-up information is available at the Rec Ctr 1 office. This year’s event will feature music by crowd favorite Ortega Highway for your listening and dancing pleasure. A delectable array of Mexican food will be served to tickle your palate.

The Tennis Club offers a variety of on-court activities for all player levels. These activities provide terrific opportunities to develop your skills, get some fun exercise, and enjoy some stimulating conversation. The court activities include round robin events on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8 to 10 a.m., as well as informal group events on most Tuesday and Thursday evenings. On the first Saturday morning of each month, the program includes fabulous coffee, delicious donuts, and an informal tennis clinic. Newcomers are graciously welcomed Roger Gyger, (949) 430-9045