Palazzo di Bocce : Sport di Bocce : History of Bocce

Reservations Recommended:
For both dining and bocce play.
Appropriate casual attire required.

Dining Room:
Mon-Thurs: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: 3-9pm
Carryout is also available during these hours.

Bocce:
Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-2am
Sun: 3-9pm
Soft soled shoes required for bocce play.

Events:
Specializing in personalized gatherings for groups of 8 to 800 with several meal, bocce & entertainment options to meet the needs of every group.
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Leagues & Tournaments:
Join one of our leagues or start your own group or company league.
Tournament play open to all skill levels.
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	Remember, you don't have to be Italian to play bocce.

History of Bocce
Throwing balls toward a target is probably the oldest game known to mankind. As early as 5200 B.C. the Egyptians played a form of bocce with polished rocks. The early Romans were among the first to play a game resembling what we know as bocce today. From the early Greek physician Ipocrates to the great Italian Renaissance man Galileo, the early participants of bocce have noted that the game’s athleticism and spirit of competition rejuvenates the body. According to legend, Sir Francis Drake refused to set out to defend England against the Spanish Armada until he finished a game. He proclaimed, “First we finish the game, then we’ll deal with the Armada!”. Thanks to many Italian immigrants at the turn of the century, bocce has come to flourish in the United States. So, cheers to bocce. Throw out a pallino and become part of the long heritage of the game from great thinkers such as Galileo and Di Vinci, to the noble Sir Francis Drake and even America’s own George Washington. Enjoy the world’s oldest sport, a sport known to revive the body and mind.

4291 S. Lapeer Rd. Orion MI 48359 248-371-9987 (P) 248-371-9986 (F)