La Pétanque Marinière

Remembering Matt Hopkins

It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that Matt passed away on June 6th. Matt was a gentle soul with a quirky sense of humor, who loved the game of petanque and our caring community. He will be sorely missed..

Alison would love it if you could share photos of Matt by adding them to this google album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pExECjYUtDZFyBxc6

We all send our love and prayers to Alison and Matt's mother, Barbara. Ali may be reached by email : [email protected].

Betsy Hansen
Lamorinda Pétanque Club
lamorindapetanque.com

Lamorinda Pétanque Club will be hosting the FPUSA Regional Mixed Triples on Sunday June 21st.
We look forward to another great tournament with you all.

Neil McGovern
Tournament Director

Dear Petanque Family,

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to say that Carolina Jones passed away peacefully at home yesterday, May 20, 2026. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.

Carolina was a long time member of Lamorinda Petanque and embodied the spirit of our club: Fun, community, good play and etiquette. In one of my last communications with her, Carolina reminded me to be sure not to put dirty glasses in with the clean glasses after our birthday parties, and to keep the shed organized! I promised to do so and assured her that she will always be very much a part of Lamorinda Petanque.

We will celebrate Carolina in due course. If you have pictures of Carolina please share them to this album! She will be greatly missed by her many friends in Lamorinda and beyond.

Betsy Hansen
Lamorinda Pétanque Club
lamorindapetanque.com

On-line registration:
https://www.lapetanquemariniere.org//tournament-registration

Marin club keeps special sport alive It has been referred to as the “the greatest game you’ve never heard of.”

LPM sends condolences to the family and friends of VOMPC member Barbara Byrne.

https://www.pressdemocrat.com/obituaries/barbara-byrne-ca/

Club Français du Sacramento

The Soup and Four Ball Singles Tournament Is 2/28/2026 at Valley of the Moon Pétanque Club

Check in is at 9:00 a.m.
Check in ends at 9:30 a.m.

$15.00 Per player

Come join in with some warm soups,

Mushroom Soup and Chicken Noodle/Rice, Salads & Bread for $15.00.

Cash Only Day of – we suggest that you bring your own bowl.

Lunch only $15. Play and Lunch is $30.