April 2023 Membership Update | |
Nationals Registration Underway | |
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The 2023 USBF Nationals will be held June 19-24 at the Highwood Bocce Club. The HBC will host the best bocce players from around the country for a full range of competitive events. This gives us all an opportunity to showcase our club, city, and members.
Register Today
Click here to register. Registration packets have also been mailed to all USBF member clubs as well as many others clubs across the country. Registration deadline is May 1st so get your teams together now and submit them soon! Reach out to highwoodbocceclub@gmail.com with any questions
Sponsorships Now Available
The cost of the tournament will be underwritten by sponsorships, and the club has put together sponsorship packages. If you're interested in sponsoring the tournament, or are willing to help solicit others, please reach out to Tom Holleman, tomho@yahoo.com
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Nationals Championships Schedule
The schedule has been set for the National Championships, and it includes a full week of events, with open competitions for players at different skill levels, and Punta Raffa Volo (PRV) competitions for advanced players. Entry fees are $80 per individual per event.
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Sunday, June 18
Courts open for Practice 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., first come first served
Open B, Monday, June 19
Beginner/Intermediate, four person teams, USBF Open Rules
Women’s PRV Doubles,
Tuesday, June 20
Two person teams, International rules
Mixed PRV Doubles,
Wednesday, June 21
Two person teams, International rules
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Men’s and Women’s Precision Shooting, Thursday, June 22
Individual shooting skill contest
Men’s PRV Doubles, Thursday,
June 22 – Friday, June 23
Two person teams, International rules
Open A, Saturday, June 24, 2023
Elite/Advanced players, four person teams, USBF Open Rules
Awards Banquet, Saturday, June 24
6:00 p.m. full seated dinner and awards presentation
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Easter Coccetto April 9
Join us on Sunday, April 9, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the annual Easter Coccetto. The Highwood Bocce Club and Modenese Society are once again co-hosting and invite you to join us for one of our most popular member events.
Bring the kids for chocolate eggs and a meet 'n greet with the Easter Bunny, take your chances on our giant egg raffle, and enjoy mimosas and Bloody Marys while connecting with friends and family. Members and their families are welcome.
RSVPs are not required.
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General Membership Meeting April 16 | |
Save the date. Our next General Membership Meeting will be Sunday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. The National Tournament will be a major topic. | |
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April
1 | 4 v 4 Open Bocce Tournament
9 | 12:00 pm Easter Coccetto
16 | 3:30 pm General Membership Meeting
21 - 6:30 pm Bingo and Member Dinner
May
7 | 9:00 am Club PRV Tournament
19 | 6:30pm Member Dinner & Comedy night
20 | 9:00 am Club PRV Tournament
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June
1 | 12:00pm Afternoon Pick-Up League
19 - 24 National Championship Tournament
Please note, courts may be closed the week before the national tournament for practice and preparation. Check the online calendar at highwoodbocce.com for up-to-date information.
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Highwood Bocce Club Cookbook Available
Food Is Life! | Cibo É la Vita! Now Available on Demand at Amazon
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To order your copy for just $25 click https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMT439K8 or go to amazon.com and search on the book title of Food Is Life! | Cibo É la Vita! Limited copies will also be sold at the Club during events and gatherings. Buon appetito! | | |
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Fabulous Fish Fry
Nobody had to give anything up for this Lenten fish fry! More than 120 people enjoyed a feast which included linguine with red clam sauce, broasted cod, baked white fish, and shrimp scampi. A great job as always by Donna Pieracci and her excellent team.
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Sunday Funday
Sunday has been popular at the club with bocce games, cards, and fellowship helping us get through winter.
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April 1 Tournament Results | |
Pictured above, the winning Team Don't Be Greek (Anthony La Barbera, Mario La Barbera, Julian Batula, Frank De Luca) with second place finishers Mission Imbocceball (John Corrigan, Steve Thornberry, Jack Minorini, Joe De Luca) | |
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Saturday, April 1, 20 teams gathered for a competitive Open Tournament which attracted local players/teams as well as visitors from Rockford, Racine, Elmwood Park, and the Detroit area. Congratulations to the team Don't Be Greek on their undefeated championship run bettering the Mission Imbocceball Team in the finals.
A special thank you to Danko Dykyj for organizing and Lio Giannotti, Tom Holleman, Lenny Innocenzi, and Julian Batula for making sure things ran smoothly the day of the event.
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Spring Fever Bocce Tourney | |
Congratulations to HBC members (pictured right) Courtney Strickland, Lauren McDermott, Vanessa Garippo, and Lilia Zaparaniuk, competing as Team ABC, with great success at the 2023 Club Molisani Charities Women's Spring Fever Bocce Tournament outside of Cleveland, Ohio.
The team made it to the championship round and lost in a close 12-9 match. An impressive 2nd place finish in a competitive 24-team tournament!
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Club News and Announcements | |
Thursday Afternoon Pick Up Games
Afternoon pick-up bocce games will continue on Thursdays. No need to sign-up in advance, just show up and play! Players of all abilities are welcome. Check in and warm up 12:00 PM, games start at 12:30 PM. Cost is $5, $10 for guests of members. Thanks to Mike Ronzio for continuing to lead these afternoon sessions and to Ken and Betty Duffy for starting these afternoon sessions. Questions? Email Mike Ronzio at mronz@comcast.net.
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The Winter Leagues are coming to a close and the spring leagues are about to start. Unfortunately these leagues do not have open spots at this time
- A new Tuesday Mixed League started on 3/28
- The Wednesday Men's Spring League will start on April 12
- The spring/summer Thursday Men's Spring/Summer league starts April 27
Due to popular demand we now have more leagues running than ever before. Thanks to all our league presidents for their time and leadership to make these leagues happen.
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Bruce Bertucci - Monday and Thursday winter leagues
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Paola Perrelli and Heidi Peddle - Tuesday leagues, all seasons
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Ozzie Pasquesi - Wednesday winter league
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Mary Ann Pedersen - Sunday evening leagues
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Tom Holleman - Wednesday spring & Thursday fall mixed league
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Steve Thornberry - Thursday spring/summer & Wednesday outdoor leagues
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Mike Ronzio - Thursday Afternoon Pick-Up League
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Tuesday Night League Champions | | |
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Congratulations to the Tuesday
night mixed league CHAMPIONS,
Team Cosenza, Italy!
Pictured from left to right: Andy Fleury, DeeDee Niebling, Jenny Fleury, Ann Vole, Fred Slayton, Frank Vole.
Thanks to Paola Perrelli for another well run, fun Tuesday mixed league. More pics from the Tuesday League below.
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Thank you to Bruce Bertucci for running an excellent Monday night season! | |
Monday Night League Champions
Congratulations to the Monday night winter league CHAMPIONS, Team Vole!
Pictured from left to right: Jim Moorman, Tom Holleman, Mike Ronzio, Dave Schlagetter, Frank Vole, Jerry Pedersen, Tony Vole (not pictured).
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Club Events Calendar Online
A comprehensive club calendar showing all member events and league dates is now available on the website. The calendar also shows when private events are scheduled so members can understand court and club availability.
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Operating Hours
All members have access to the
Club via their key fob from
6 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week.
Bar Hours
The bar welcomes members from 6:30 p.m. to closing (usually between 10-12 p.m.) Monday - Saturday, Sunday hours 12-6 p.m.
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Club Rule Reminder
As a reminder to members bringing your own liquor to the Club is not allowed due to liability risks. This is true regardless if the bar is open or closed. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Stay Up-to-Date
The bulletin board in the cardroom and the digital display in the court area are updated regularly with membership, financial, memorial, and business information.
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Plan Your Event
The Club is a great place to host a party with excellent food, reasonable rates, and attentive service. The Banquet Room has recently been repainted and is ready to welcome your group.
Donna Pieracci is the primary point of contact for booking parties. She and her staff handle all aspects of party planning, menu selection,
set-up, etc.
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Click here for our rental flyer.
Contact Donna at 847-946-7838 or dmpieracci16@gmail.com.
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The Club recently welcomed the following new members:
Erica Bohac
Sandi Brutzkus
Nick Draus
Mark Knobel
Stefanie Lenzi
Jason Gonzalez
Anthony Martocci
Frankie Ostello
Christina Santello
Jessica Santello
David Simpson
Luis Vazquez
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The Club honors the memories of our members and their loved ones.
Gigi Bernardi
The bulletin board in the card room has space to place memorial cards, and news of a loss can be shared with Peter Pieracci who will share the information with our members.
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Officers
President
Tom Holleman
Vice President
Mary Ann Pedersen
Treasurer
Heidi Peddle
Recording Secretary
Tim Tolari
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Trustees
Frank Bacci
Bruce Bertucci
Lenny Innocenzi
Amy Lazzaretti
Frank Lomoro
Peter Pieracci
Miles Russell
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