Author: Jo-Anne Merrell

Memorial Plaques

Two memorial plaques have been installed on our club benches.

If you are interested in getting one installed please contact Miriam Gunn (Fundraiser).

For these photographs and others from this year, please click here: Photos 2024 – Parksville Lawn Bowling Club

Courtenay Ladies Tea Party – July 16, 2024

Please see the attached for for information regarding the Ladies Tea Party event in Courtenay.

Courtenay Ladies Tea Party – July 16, 2024

Cowichan Lawn Bowling Club

Please see the attached for a Womens Open Two Bowl Triples tournament on June 11 & 12, 2024 and a Mens Open Two Bowl Triples tournament on July 16 & 17, 2024.

Cowichan – Ladies Open Two Bowls Triples

Mens Two Bowl 6 Pack 2024

Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club’s Vision Impaired Program

Greetings,

Please pass this invitation along to your members, their families, and
friends.

The Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club’s Vision Impaired Program has been offered
to the public for over 40 years!

If you, or someone you know has a vision impairment and would like to
learn a new sport, be active, meet new people and be a part of the
community, please join us on _Tuesday, June 4th at the Nanaimo Lawn
Bowling Club at 500 Bowen Road (Bowen Park)._

We are offering 3 FREE lawn bowling sessions, 9am, 11am and 1:30 pm
where each vision impaired participant will be paired up with a sighted
director (volunteers welcome) who will teach and guide them on how to
play the game.  Please wear flat soled shoes and comfortable clothing.
A BBQ lunch will also be available.

To register for any one session, please contact:
membership.nlbc@outlook.com or secretary.nlbc@outlook.com.

Transportation from the ferry dock may be arranged if needed.

Happy bowling!

Donn Sherry
Vision Impaired Program Director

NLBC Visually Impaired Introductory Workshops

Measuring Clinic

On May 17 there will be a measuring clinic for the novices and any novices from last year who would like to learn how to do a few basic measurements. The measuring clinic will start at 10:00. Coaching will also be available at 9:30 as usual.

Note also that on June 17 at 1:00 there will be a more involved measuring clinic. If you have never taken a measuring clinic you are urged to take advantage of this clinic.

Sandi Mitchell

Garage Sale

Thank you to those of you who helped out in some capacity. A special shout out to Lynne Hutchinson. We couldn’t have done it without you! I often went to the club and found Lynne busy pricing items all by herself. Lynne, it did not go unnoticed. Since Qualicum had their garage sale on the same day it was decided that we would promote each others event. That had a positive impact on our sales. We are still reviewing the contribution that having the container on site to our bottom line. Since the kitchen is closed until further notice maybe filling it up with garage sale items would be a good interim use. We thus avoid the container cost. Our minds are now busy exploring avenues to increase the number and value of the merchandise we are able to offer. Our numbers are down slightly from the previous couple of years but still respectable. As always, any and all input is greatly appreciated.

Garry Steele

Baking

We have a couple of events coming up this month; the open houses and the novice lessons. Although not necessary it is nice to be able to refreshments in the way of tea, coffee and goodies. To that end we need some baking. Please put what you bring into the freezer.

Thank you very much, Sandi Mitchell

Membership Fees

Membership fees may be paid by cheque in the Membership mailbox in the draw room, or by e transfer to the Treasurer.
Full membership $208
Social $21
Lockers $15

Thank you, Kathleen Arthorne

101 FOR REGISTRATION ONLINE FOR LEAGUES AND CLUB TOURNAMENTS

1) Click on ANY Day for the Event on the calendar
2) Registration form pops up
3) Input information that is required
4) Hit SEND
It is sent to Games, a confirmation will be emailed that it has been received.  A reminder will be emailed a few days before the event starts.

League Registration begins April 17 – Closes May 1

Spring Mixed Triples league. May 7 – June 11
Open to all players.  Limited to 16 teams
Duration 6 weeks   Entry fee $18.00 per team

Spring Cutthroat Ladder league. May 8 -June 12
Open to all players.  Limited to 25 players
Duration 6 weeks   Entry fee $6.00 pp

Spring Mixed Pairs League.  May 9 – June 13
Open to all players limited to 16 teams
Duration 6 weeks $12.00 per team
(Winners move onto district Mixed pairs held in September in Qualicum)

Volunteers needed this week!

Fortis Team

Hi all,

Here’s the Fortis team that helped us out! Sanded and painted the frames they did.
Amazing and done in 3 hours on Friday, with more to come.

Andrew Adamson

Tarmac Upgrade

Here are some tantalizing photos of the tarmac upgrade.  Visit the club to see the real thing as well as the bowl shed upgrade, the magical improvement to the bowling green after a cruel winter and the initial steps to the benches and landscaping.

Andrew Adamson

Easter Greetings

The Board would like to wish all the membership and their families a very happy Easter.

From your PLBC Board

Lawn Cutting

We are looking for 3 or more helpers on Thursday, April 4, 2024 to cut the grass around the green and do some tidy up in the gardens. Start time will be 8:30 am. If it is raining, we will postpone this. If you can help, please contact Andrew Adamson.

Closure of the Kitchen

Please be advised that effective today, the kitchen is closed (except for the dishwasher for the use of the bar). We are currently seeking a Social Director to take over the running of our kitchen. At the SAGM the Board will be looking for a volunteer to step up as Social Director. The Board and Club Members would like to thank Vicki and Mick for all their contributions to our Club.

Trevor Motley