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...]
The Greenslade Men’s Pairs Tournament 2024
August 13 and 14th 2024 The Greenslade men’s pairs Tournament was held at the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. There were 16 pairs teams from the BSI clubs throughout Victoria. The tournament consisted of five 16-end games over the two days. There were no five-game winners. A special thanks goes out to … [Read more...]
Legacy Tournament, August 10 2024
The day started with everyone enjoying fresh baked scones made by Kay Alexander . Kay provided delicious homemade goodies throughout the day, thank you. Before the start of the tournament Harnam Grewal spoke about the background of the Legacy Programme (see separate post). Thank you … [Read more...]
Legacy Triples Tournament History
LEGACY TRIPLES TOURNAMENT I have been asked by Linda, a National Triples Champion, to say a few words to kick-off this tournament. Membership fees alone do not cover all the expenditures involved in running a club such as ours. Hence, the legacy programme. The Legacy programme was prompted, … [Read more...]
Bowls Canada Capping Project
This is a new initiative designed to honour the legacy of National Team Players both past and present. Oak Bay LBC are privileged to have a present member and some past members being recognized and honoured. Those being honoured are: Betty Walker . (WB). Present … [Read more...]
Internet and Telephone Scam Presentation
Constable Berle Zwaan of the Saanich Police Department and Constable Natalie Mishrigi of the Oak Bay Police Department gave an informative presentation to 40 club members on Wednesday July 31st. The presentation provided a host of information on internet and telephone scams, … [Read more...]