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...]
Family Appreciation Event, July 2024
The annual Family Appreciation event took place Friday afternoon on July 12. As Gloria’s pictures show over 60 croquet and bowlers participated. This yearly event is to thank and recognize those members who have joined our club under our introductory fee schedule. Pizza was provided to all … [Read more...]
May 11, 2024: Club Opening Day and 70th Anniversary
May 11 Opening Day was a resounding success. There were over 70 people bowling, croqueting and socializing. As special guests, the Honourable Laurel Collins, MP Victoria and her assistant Greg Teurling and acting Mayor Hazel Braithwaite, District of Oak Bay, joined us for a few ends of Bowling. Our … [Read more...]
2024 Qualicum Beach Premier Winter League
For the past two years, there's been five people from Victoria driving up to Qualicum Beach to play in a 10 session 20 game premier league indoor full length facility, same size as the outdoor Lawnbowling greens. There are only two such facilities in Canada, one in Vancouver and one in Qualicum … [Read more...]
Short Mat Players at Nanaimo Bowling Club: March 2024
The short mat players of Nanaimo Bowling Club invited Oak Bay to visit them for an afternoon of social short mat play. The club responded with a group enthusiast players who drove up to Nanaimo on March 15th. Two cars carried up the players with 4 players in with Brent Merchant and three players … [Read more...]
THE MYSTERY OF JERRY AND ANONY-MOUSE
THE MYSTERY OF JERRY AND ANONY-MOUSE No, no murders took place. Whew! Jerry and Anony-mouse must have read Agatha Christie’s “They Came To Baghdad”, and then They Came To Anderson. If you don’t already know, Anderson House is besieged by two critters! We know the name of one of them as … [Read more...]