Welcome to April! We hope no showers will interfere with our BSM bocce play on Tuesdays!! April also brings on thoughts of planning adventures away from Burnt Store Marina during the off-season weeks for many of us.
As you travel, looking for interesting destinations and activities, why not make playing bocce one of your goals. There are many hidden gem bocce courts in cities that are waiting to be found. For example…the North End of Boston, traditionally known as the “Italian” neighborhood of Boston, is known for many Italian restaurants, ranging from casual to gourmet. Add a few pastry shops with Italian delights and it is a dining mecca. But what you might not know, is that located in the center of Langone Park, within the North End are public bocce courts. Here, after your dining experience, you can find a comfy bench to watch and participate in the activity. During breaks in the bocce games, you can enjoy the view of bustling Boston Harbor in the background.
The bocce court is adjacent to the northeast side of the parking lot at Burnt Store Marina Country Club. Play is from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, followed by dinner at Linkside Café or other local restaurants. Dinner is optional, and you do not have to be a member of Burnt Store Marina Country Club to play bocce.
You will find an enthusiastic group of bocce players every Tuesday. Grab your lawn chair and join the fun. There is a nominal fee of $1, collected each week for maintenance of equipment, and end of season party and prizes.
You are welcome to play bocce at your leisure. There is a guest set of bocce balls in the back of the golf cart barn. It is in the unlocked plastic container clearly marked for general use. Please be sure to return the equipment back to the cart barn when you are finished playing. So, gather your guests, and spend a couple of hours having some bocce fun!
For more information and to be added to the email contact list, please contact Barbie Newman at extixeno@aol.com.
