The St. Paddies Day games on Saturday March 15 started off under cloudy skies and what appeared to be nonstop rain. But did that stop the croquet and lawn bowlers - not a chance. Well okay it did stop them - but just for a short time. After a bit of a wait the rain tapered off allowing … [Read more...]
Mixed Interclub Short Mat Mixed Triples Tournament: March 7-9, 2025
Lake Hill LBC hosted the above mixed triples tournament on March 7-9 with 16 teams registered. Interclub short mat tournaments ceased due to COVID in 2019 and Lake Hill was the club which hosted the last one in 2019. It was only fitting that Lake Hill started the short mat tournament rolling … [Read more...]
Oak Bay Wins Qualicum Beach Tournament!! February 21/22nd, 2025
The past three years, Qualicum Beach has hosted an indoor full-length Triples two bowl tournament with 10 end games being played. This tournament is sponsored by Vivian Sears Realty donating $500 towards the winners. Anyone on the island can enter. There were 16 teams playing a two tier round robin … [Read more...]
Wet Dirt, Sand and Benches
A total of 9 members (3 on Monday and 6 on Tuesday) volunteered to place dirt under and around the new benches. This sounds pretty easy but that was not the case. The dirt we had placed between Carnarvon House and the lawn equipment shed was wet and caused it to form lumps. We used a cement mixer … [Read more...]
Chinese Supper, March 2, 2025
Forty-five members attended the Chinese supper late in the day on March 2nd. By all reports everyone enjoyed the supper and being able to touch base with other members in a social setting. It’s was a beautiful night and Gloria's pictures captured an exceptional sunset and a great supper. Everyone … [Read more...]
February Fling, Feb. 1 2025
The "February Fling" took place on Saturday February 1st. The weather forecast for the day was for rain and cold weather with a chance of some snow. The weather did cooperate as the sun came out during the game but by the end the sun had disappeared and a cold wind began blowing. What the heck … [Read more...]
Christmas Party & Dinner, Dec. 8 2024
Carnarvon House was looking very festive on the evening of December 8th, when 72 Club members, family, and friends gathered for the annual Christmas party and traditional turkey dinner. Although there were a few minor issues in dealing with a new caterer this year, everyone was well fed, … [Read more...]
Sun Shelter Concrete News, Nov. 15 2024
On the morning of November 15, 170+ 55 pound bags of concrete arrived and were placed in the parking lot near Anderson House. Club volunteers, our contractors and Lumber World personnel moved the concrete from the parking lot to the area beside the BBQ shed. Marian Burrow provided muffins and Marcia … [Read more...]
Sun Shelter Update – Empty Holes & Rough Wood, Nov. 27, 2024
November 27th was “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” sung by the band AC/DC. Club members came out to fill the holes that were dug for the sunshade foundations. Having weathered a number of rain storms the dirt was rather heavy and stuck to our shovels, rakes, boots and clothes but we did prevail. … [Read more...]
South Island Open Singles Tournament 2024
August 10 and 11th held at the Gordon head lawn bowling club the South Island Open Singles was held. 32 single players entered this growing tournament. A very Interesting format. The first player to seven ends wins the game with a potential of playing up to 13 ends in total for one game. The … [Read more...]