WHATS IN STORE FOR THIS SUMMER A new season is about to begin. The Games Committee has been hard at work making plans for a new season of activities. The following gives some insight of what you can expect this summer. LAWN BOWLING: Starts Monday April 3. See the calendar for all draw times … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Renew Your Membership
March 24, 2023 by
As we approach some nicer weather this month and into the Spring and Summer, it is timely to remind everyone that last year’s membership for the Club expires on Mar 31, 2023. We are now open for membership renewals (see the banner on our website) and hope that all of our members from last year will … [Read more...]
Sticks Launched at Mystery Madness Event
March 19, 2023 by
March Madness was well attended by over 50 members on March 11. 7 rinks for lawn bowling and 2 rinks for croquet kept members active on a +12 degree day. Our New Years Day Extravaganza, the Groundhog Day event and March Madness all had excellent weather and we’re well attended. March Madness was a … [Read more...]
Interested in a Markers Course?
March 14, 2023 by
Would you be interested in taking a 3 hours "Markers Course". What does a "marker" do you might be wondering. A good example is when we have singles matches. The Marker will place the jack once it's thrown, will give direction to ensure the mat is properly placed, will mark a bowl that is a toucher, … [Read more...]
New System for Direction of Play Announced
March 12, 2023 by
Early this Spring we will introducing a new system which will detail the direction of play and on which green our games will be played. This system will help maintain our greens and keep them in the best playing condition possible. I have placed posters that detail how this new system will work. … [Read more...]
Bowls, Croquet and Social on tap at March Madness on the 18th!
March 8, 2023 by
On the heels of the New Years Day Extravaganza and Groundhog Day your Games Committee has agreed to try a threepeat called “March Madness” on Saturday, March 18th. Croquet and lawn bowlers are asked to arrive by 1:15 with the games starting at 1:30pm. The weather will determine how long we play … [Read more...]
Darts Group Celebrates Ronnie’s 90th
February 28, 2023 by
The Darts group helped Ronnie Stinson celebrate her 90th birthday on February 26th. The birthday party featured cake and smiling faces all around. Happy birthday Ronnie from the rest of the club! [ngg src="galleries" ids="239" display="basic_thumbnail"] … [Read more...]
Mystery Format on Tap for March Madness Tournament
February 5, 2023 by
"March Madness" is just around the corner and will be a half day tournament similar to the format we had for New Years Day and Groundhog Day. There will be something different with this event and I'll give you a hint. Have you ever lobbed a bowl? My guess is that we all have at one time or … [Read more...]
Groundhogs Declare End of Winter
February 5, 2023 by
On Saturday, February 4th, we celebrated Groundhog Day and I am happy to say we did not see our shadows and nary a drop of rain fell on our heads - could things get better early in February. We had a total of 44 lawn bowlers, croquet players and spectators enjoying the 9 … [Read more...]
Don’t Cheat!
January 17, 2023 by
An updated version of the laws of lawn bowling has been published. The Crystal Mark Fourth Edition was approved at the Biennial World Bowls Council Meeting in August 2022. International Technical Official (and Bowls International columnist) Allan Thornhill has this to say about the new Laws … [Read more...]
