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...]

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...]

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 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...]

Photos by Gloria Brown Carnarvon House was decorated and looking very festive for our big event of the year! On Sunday December 10th, sixty- eight club members and guests gathered for the annual club Christmas dinner and party. A traditional turkey dinner was prepared and served by staff from … [Read more...]

Report by Brent Merchant. Photos by Gloria Brown. The Family Appreciation Day took place on September 16th with approximately 60 members engaged in lawn bowling, croquet and spectating. Tony Tucker of the Oak Bay Pharmasave once again graciously provided gift certificates and a cash donation in … [Read more...]

Report by Donna Blackstock. Women’s Novice Singles We had 7 competitors in this year’s tournament. We had two players finish with a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. Karin Buss took first place with a better points differential and she also won the head to head match against Lauren Charlton. We … [Read more...]

Report by Donna Blackstock. Photos by Gloria Brown. The 2023 Quaddie Tournament was dedicated to the memory of Jennifer Letkeman. Jennifer was a long time member of our club and an avid supporter of club and BSI tournaments as well as a variety of our winter activities. The Quaddie had 10 … [Read more...]

The Miller Cup Club Tournament takes place on July 29th. Registration for players and supper are surprisingly low. The tournament is a one day event and has always been well attended by experienced and particularly by new bowlers so we hope more members will register. It takes a significant … [Read more...]