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...]
Missing: Mah Jong Table
July 17, 2024 by
A strange mystery needs to be solved. Recently Jan Price donated a perfect Mah Jong table to the club Susi and I picked it up and placed it in Carnarvon House. The Mah Jong players have used it a few times But here is the mystery - it’s disappeared. If anyone knows where it is it would be great to … [Read more...]
Canada Day Fun, 2024
July 4, 2024 by
What fun we had on Canada Day 2024! The day couldn’t have been a better day for our members and for our beneficiary, the CHAMP program. The sun was out, the breeze was there and the members were all smiles, resplendent in their red and blue. In 2024, for the first time in this event, not only did we … [Read more...]
Flora Martin 4’s Tournament 2024
June 30, 2024 by
The Burnside LBC hosted the annual BSI Flora Martin “4’s” tournament on June 29th with 16 teams - 64 players. The Burnside volunteers did a tremendous job organizing the event and their kitchen staff provided an arrangement of tasty goodies. Those goodies were supplemented by Karen Evans in honour … [Read more...]
BSI Women’s Silver Tray Tournament 2024
June 27, 2024 by
“50 YEARS OLD”. OBLBC hosted the BSI Women’s Silver Tray tournament Tuesday and Wednesday, June 25 and 26. The first tournament was in 1974 and although missing 2020 and 2021 due to Covid this tournament continues to endure thanks to the support of the BSI Women competitive players. Sixteen teams … [Read more...]
Provincial Fours 2024
June 26, 2024 by
Here are the winners for the Provincial Fours: MENS GOLD Kin On Lau Gonzo Wong Alex Kwok Patrick Sum WOMENS GOLD Josephine Lee (Marie Taylor, sub) Zoe Chan Sarina Mak Gigi Chan MENS SILVER Ryan pollard Auzzie Chambers Ron Mattinson Darren Hutchinson (Janes Chen, sub) … [Read more...]
Elbow Grease = Bright and Shiny!
June 26, 2024 by
Gloria and Pierre polished things up at OBLBC. With lots of elbow grease Gloria brought the Silver Tray, and Pierre some of our trophies back to life. These items shine so brightly, you may want wear sunglasses while looking at them. Thanks so much Gloria and Pierre! Photos and article submitted … [Read more...]
Second Annual BSI Novice Intermediate Tournament 2024
June 23, 2024 by
The second annual BSI novice intermediate tournament took place on Saturday May 22 at our club. Sixty participants from eight local clubs played four 10-end games. Throughout the day there were up to 40 spectators attending to help support their club members. A BBQ lunch with all the trimmings … [Read more...]
Congratulations Adam Ross!
June 20, 2024 by
Our youngest club member Adam Ross was selected recently as one of two recipients of the 2024 Young Birders Award presented by the BC Field Ornithologists! Adam is 15 and he started birding several years ago when he encountered a Christmas Bird Count at Panama Flats. Adam has been a keen birder … [Read more...]
Debuting Our New Club Shirt At The 2024 Australian Open
June 18, 2024 by
So proud to debut our new club shirt at the 2024 Australian Open with my partner, Ann Faulkner (Queenslander). I had excellent comments from lots of people saying our new club shirt looks “bright, vibrant, and looks a “treat” (Aussie slang for “looks very good”). Lost the first game against a … [Read more...]