Tanglewood is a 55+ community just N. of Sebring, in central Florida.They have been playing pétanque for years and take it very seriously - while having fun, of course.
First of all the 8 courts are spotless, very well maintained. Just like the entire community, by the way. With shaded seating areas for those hot Florida afternoons.
Several of the +/- 120 members have their role in keeping things organized: tournament schedules, spreadsheets, maintenance, lighting, you name it. A lot of these folks are retired engineers, who make sure everything is always in tip-top condition.
Two of the driving forces behind the club in earlier days, Jack Dobbyn and Alex Legault are honored with beautiful brass plaques.
First of all the 8 courts are spotless, very well maintained. Just like the entire community, by the way. With shaded seating areas for those hot Florida afternoons.
Several of the +/- 120 members have their role in keeping things organized: tournament schedules, spreadsheets, maintenance, lighting, you name it. A lot of these folks are retired engineers, who make sure everything is always in tip-top condition.
Two of the driving forces behind the club in earlier days, Jack Dobbyn and Alex Legault are honored with beautiful brass plaques.
I was there on a quiet Monday morning, but I understand that when the boules get going, and the drinks & snacks are on the tables, the petanque club gets noisy!
On this picture you see some of today's active members, from L to R: Barry Radawiec (from Cadillac, MI) , Bob and Barb Thulin (from NY) and Wade Greenisen, the actual club chairman (from MN).
Thanks to all for the friendly reception! I will certainly go back to visit in the fall, on one of those noisy evenings!
Tanglewood has its own resident newspaper. Look under "sports" for the latest pétanque club news.
Tanglewood has its own resident newspaper. Look under "sports" for the latest pétanque club news.
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Those courts look fantastic. Now I know exactly where I want to retire!
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