Bocce BBQ and VTL Report

The Villages Tennis Club is serving up an afternoon of friendship, laughter, and a little friendly competition at this year’s Bocce Bash 2026, taking place on Sunday, June 7th from 3:00–7:00 PM at the beautiful Gazebo Park.

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Residents and guests are invited to enjoy an exciting afternoon of bocce play, delicious BBQ favorites, and community camaraderie in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Bocce play begins at 3:00 PM and continues until 6:00 PM, giving participants plenty of time to socialize, compete, and enjoy the sunshine. The Tennis Club General Meeting will take place at 4:15 PM, followed by dinner service shortly afterward.

The scrumptious BBQ menu includes:  

• Hamburgers
• Sausages
• Hotdogs
• Vegetarian BBQ options
• Potato salad
• Corn on the cob
• Desserts
• Beverages
• And more!

Tennis Club members and their guests gathered under the shade umbrellas at Gazebo Park, enjoying the sunshine, socializing with neighbors, and preparing for another memorable Tennis Club event. The relaxed outdoor atmosphere reflects the welcoming spirit and strong sense of community that continues to make Tennis Club gatherings so special at The Villages.

Event pricing is:

• $25 for Villages Tennis Club (VTC) Members
• $30 for Non-Members

The event promises to bring together tennis friends, neighbors, and newcomers for a memorable afternoon filled with food, fun, and laughter. Whether you are a seasoned bocce player or simply looking for a wonderful way to spend a summer-like afternoon with friends, the Bocce Bash is sure to be a highlight of the season.

Fortunately, the Tennis Club’s dedicated volunteers helped bring the event together with creativity, teamwork, and plenty of good humor with our fearless leader Jayme Dickson and crew!

Residents are encouraged to register early and join the fun at one of the Tennis Club’s most anticipated social gatherings of the year.

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The Spring 2026 session of the Villages Tennis League (VTL) has concluded play.  The team captained by Peggy Seidel captured 1st place with a record of 4-3 narrowly edging out the 2nd place team.  The league was structured such that players were paired with and played against some that were not in their daily groups.  This resulted in new acquaintances and tennis partnerships.

Competition among the villagers was friendly but competitive.  Many matches went to the 3rd set tie-break.  The competitors gave it their all playing for their mixed doubles teams.  The warm to hot afternoon sun was brutal at times, but the players gave it their best under the difficult conditions.

While there were some outstanding matches, there were some individual players that really stood out.  Most notable was Shirley Mariani.  She was victorious in nearly all of her matches despite battling her opponents and the afternoon heat.  She managed to help guide her male tennis partners across the finish line.  While there is not a league MVP award, it was clearly evident Shirley would have hoisted the trophy.