season from 4 to 6 pm for our tailgate parties. Bring your drinks and an appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to socialize and play some games. Any questions please contact Stephanie at 609-980-9505 or at siszak@comcast.net or Tammy Shields at 863-632-2024 or at tammy.shields1221@gmail.com. Looking forward to having many new Friendly Bocce players. LA PICKLEBALL By Chuck Caesar Pickleball is in full swing here at Lake Ashton. We kicked-off the unofficial start of summer with a pickleball mixer over the Memorial Day weekend. We began the morning with a moment of silence to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, followed by some pickleball and popsicles. Lisa Savala and Dianne Holman were the women’s champions and Earl Schley and JP Thomas were champions of the men. As we moved into June we began a mixed double league. Fourteen teams are participating in the league which will run through the end of July. Our social and fundraising teams have planned several other events for the beginning of July. On Tuesday, July 2, we will be sponsoring a dance at the HFC with DJ Wayne. The dance is open to the entire Lake Ashton Community with all the profits going to support the up coming expansion of the pickleball courts. We will wrap up the 4th of July week with a members’ mixer and cookout on Friday, July 5. The Newbie Clinics are on hold for the summer but will return once the weather is a bit cooler. In the meantime, If you are interested in learning to play, come join us at open play on Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 11 am. There are always people who can help you learn the game. We even have paddles if you need one.
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