Tossing balls toward a target is the oldest game known to man. Eventually this game came to be known as Bocce. No portrayal of Italy is complete without an image of people playing bocce in a town square. Come learn to play Bocce at the courts of The John Pirelli Lodge (The Italian Club) located at 2625 County Line Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio. 45430, where people of all ages, nationalities, and athletic ability are welcome.

ADDITIONAL FEE:There is a one time fee of $10.00.

The five vital signs that measure a person’s health are blood pressure, body temperature, breathing rate, heart rate, and pain. However another vital sign that is becoming clinically recognized as a critical indicator of health is walking speed. In a recent meta-analysis review, walking speed was a highly accurate predictor of life expectancy than just age or gender. In fact, walking speed predicted other health indicators such as cognitive function, mental, and physical well-being. Within this series we will explore a set of studies scientists used to make these claims and what we can do to live longer, healthier lives.