Author: Robbie Thomas
Bracelet Found
Has anyone lost a bracelet?
There was a thin gold women’s bracelet found on or around the green sometime this summer – best guess is July. If you think this is yours, please contact Miriam Gunn.
Final Outdoor Bowling Day
Please come on September 27 and join us for the final day of outdoor bowling. It will be an easy 8 end draw game at 1:00 pm, with tags in at 12:45.
Following the game, please gather in the Clubhouse to share in social time with your fellow members. Please bring an appetizer (hot or cold) to share at the potluck. Bag tags and any outstanding awards will be presented at the social time. If you are only coming for the social time, please plan to be at the Club by 2:00 pm.
Winter Activities
Our winter activities occur weekly and their start dates are as follows:
Mahjong – October 12 at 7 pm (public welcome)
Crib – October 14 at 1 pm (public welcome)
Darts – October 14 at 7 pm (members only)
Bridge – October 15 at 1 pm (public welcome)
Short Mat starts Friday October 16 at 1 pm, Sunday October 18 at 1 pm and Tuesday October 20 at 1 pm (members only)
Cost for winter activities is $2.00 per person per week.
Mahjong Lessons
Mahjong lessons for members of the club who are interested in joining the Mahjong Club and want to learn how to play will be available on Monday, September 28th at 2:00 in the club room.
We play Chinese Mahjong and meet on Monday evenings from October through to March. If you wish to participate please email Murray Sinclair at at msin44@gmail.com so that we know how many to prepare for.
Silver Medal Winner
Club member Keith Terlson wins a silver medal at the Canadian Championships Fours Competition.
Keith and three teammates from the Juan de Fuca Club won the Silver medal in Men’s Fours as the BC ‘B” team. This National Tournament was played at the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club from August 17th to the 19th. Teams from Atlantic Canada and all of the Provinces from Ontario west played in this event.
Congratulations Keith.
More details on the National tournament are here, 2026 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships
Club Mixed Pairs Reminder
Eight teams will contest the Club Mixed Pairs Championship on Thursday and Friday this week, August 20th and 21st.
The preliminary rounds will be at 9 am and 12:30 pm on Thursday and at 9 am on Friday. The top two teams will play in the final starting at 12:30 pm on Friday.
Drop in to see some good bowling.
More Baking, Please
Calling all bakers, cookie creators, muffin magicians, and dessert dynamos!
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help keep our refreshment table well stocked with some tasty homemade treats. Whether it’s cookies, squares, muffins, loaves, or a family favourite, your baking would be warmly welcomed and greatly appreciated.
No need to aim for perfection—club favourites are made with a little flour, a little fun, and a lot of community spirit.
If you’d be willing to contribute some baking for an upcoming club event, please let us know. Every plate helps and every bite brings a smile.
Thank you for helping make our club such a wonderful place to gather!
April
Players Needed for Open Tournament
Our Club is hosting the last Open Tournament of the Season on September 2 & 3. We have space available for players, specifically we are seeking players who would like to skip. If you are willing to do so, please contact games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com.
Thank you,
Joey
Club Singles August 11 – 13
The club Singles is being played from Tuesday, August 11th to Thursday, August 13th.
Games on Tuesday and Wednesday start at 9:00 with the last game at 1:30. The semi-finals are Thursday at 10:00 with the finals at 1:00.
Coffee and tea will be available most days. Come out and watch what is sure to be some very good and exciting games.