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This week's photos come from two sources. George Farruggio sends pictures from his Punta Gorda Elks Bocce Association (Florida). Laura Carrico sends photos from recent action at the Palazzo di Bocce. See current issue of The Joy of Bocce Weekly for more details - it is archived at Back Issues.}

Here's some of the Punta Gorda gang under the shade of one of the canopies strategically placed at each end of the court. Ever think of a canopy for shade over the ends of your bocce court? Check these out...

Looks like they have two different surfaces to play on - carpet and a more traditional surface. Carpet is becoming more popular because it can be almost maintenance free.

This photo and the ones that follow show action in The Battaglia Bocce Invitational held at the Palazzo di Bocce in October. Click the photo to visit the Palazzo di Bocce web site.

The boys at the Palazzo think things over.

Looks like they employed the correct strategy...ah, the Joy of Bocce! Where else would you see such a heartfelt "group hug"?

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Posing with Anthony Battaglia, the boys from the Palazzo sport the hardware and also received a big time cash prize {$8000). Note: photos below are held over from past weeks.

We give a little instruction on how to play.

Let the games begin - 4 vs. 4 - two partners stationed at each end.

Good athletes and fierce competitors all - the tension mounts quickly.

We dine. We play some more bocce. We have dessert. We enjoy each other's company, and we help a worthy charity.