Isn’t She Lovely!!!
The Halloween Games Event was recently held at our club, and the winner of the best costume was Diana Olenick, who looked spooktacular in her silver and black dress.
HALLOWEEN GAMES DAY – 2024
This years annual Halloween Games Day took place on Saturday 26th October.
It was well attended by the full complement of 12 mixed triples teams. They all entered into the spirit of the games with many wearing very imaginative costumes. The games played were very much not Bowling orientated. The teams played electronic Tenpin Bowling, Table Curling, Mini Basket Ball, Darts, Corn Hole and Ladder Ball. The games were all very competitive.
After the games the were served with a well-earned beverage and a tasty Chilli and delicious dessert.
The day was rounded off with the presentation of prizes to the winning team of Kate Wilson, Terry Nichols and Gerda Veld.
Two other teams skipped by Diane Cruickshank and Barry Conn tied for first place. A playoff of one dart nearest the bullseye decided the winner.
A Prize of a fantastic Pumpkin Decoration made and donated by Lynne Hutchinson was presented to the winner of the Best Costume – Dianna Olenick.
Thanks to all the participants, including helpers with set up, food preparation, the games and those that helped with the clean up.
Tape Measures
Tape Measures
I have received some tape measures for bowling and also some spray chalk. The measures are $50. If you are interested let me know by phone or email.
Sandi Mitchell
Something to Make You Smile
Hi all. The greens have now been put to bed, the awards handed out and the fall/winter activities have begun. However, here is one last picture to enjoy, that of the last day of outdoor bowling at our club for the 2024 season. Thanks to all who took part, thanks to Chuck for the photo and to the weather gods who were smiling on us that day.
Carol Bucyk
Today (October 9) – Last Day To Order Your Smile Cards Now
Let’s start off the new financial year with this great fundraiser. Purchase Smile Cards (gift cards) from Thrifty’s to use when you buy your groceries, the club will make up to 6% on whatever we sell. The cards are available in denominations of $50, $100 or $200 and must be ordered by Wednesday October 9th. They will then be available for pick up Friday.
It’s simple, just Click
https://www.parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com/smile-cards/ NOW to order yours.
Last day to order is Wednesday October 9th.
Halloween Games Day – Registration is now open!
Saturday 26th October 2024
Start at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm
Open to all Members and Social Members.
Each Triples Team, chosen by a very fair draw, plays six different fun games.
Three original games from last year with three new challenges.
Come along and try something different.
A very pleasant meal will be provided at the end of the competition.
Games and food for the cost of $10.00 each.
Please wear something relevant to Halloween or preferably the costume of your choice
Sign up on or after 10 am on 3rd October by contacting Sandi Mitchell,
Full details on the games notice board.
Any questions or enquiries contact Mick Banks,
Winter Activities
The Lawn Bowling season has ended but your club continues to offer many indoor activities throughout the winter. Your membership entitles you to take part in as many of these activities as you wish. The emphasis in these activities is on sociability and fun, so come out and join us.
Mahjong
Monday, September 30th and October 7th at 7:00 p.m. we will be offering lessons for anyone wishing to learn how to play Chinese Mahjong. Regular play will commence on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m.
This activity is open to club members as well as the public. The cost is $2.00 per night.
Coordinators: Marilyn and Murray Sinclair
Cribbage
Begins Wednesday, October 16th at 1:00 p.m.
This activity is open to club members as well as the public. The cost is $4.00 per day.
Coordinators: Terry Nichols and Brian Larkin
Bridge
Begins Thursday, October 17th at 1:00 p.m.
This activity is open to club members as well as the public. The cost is $4.00 per day.
Coordinator: Sandi Mitchell
Short Mat
This activity is held on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday of each week at 1:00 p.m. The opening day is Friday, October 18th.
This activity is open to club members only. The cost is $2.00 per day.
Coordinator Mick Banks
Darts
Begins Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m.
This activity is open to club members only. The cost is $2.00 per night.
Coordinators Wayne Larocque and Tex Gooding
Also, keep watching for special events such as the Upcoming Hallowe’en Party.
Qualicum Beach – Indoor Bowling
Attached is a letter from Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club. Also attached is the schedule for October 7 – November 10, 2024.
Lynn has advised that QBLBC will once again be offering the Premier League on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 4:30 commencing October 8, 2024. They will also run the Premier League on Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm commencing October 12, 2024. Please contact Lynn at games@qblbc.ca regarding which days or if you would like both days to enter.
Qualicum Beach – Letter to Bowlers regarding Indoor Bowling
Qualicum Beach – Indoor Schedule October 7 – November 10, 2024
Final Club Tournament of the Year Winners Decided
The last major tournament of the year, the Gloria Wilcox Men’s and Women’s Triples Tournament took place on Wednesday and Thursday September 18th and 19th under almost perfect weather conditions. For the men, it was the winning team of Rick Dolley, Howard Auld and Bob Ashton. Martin Fereday, Clive Arthorne and Ken Tait took second, while the team of Andy Burton, Andy Burpee and Tex Gooding rounded out third place.
On the women’s side, Merry Danarti, Leslie Leinweber and Miriam Gunn pulled off a first place finish. Second went to Mary Card, Jeanette Ferguson and Avril Adamson. Third place honours were earned by Sandi Mitchell, Barb Campbell and Donna Dunn.
These top six teams then played off against each other for the coveted Salmon Cup Trophy with the men coming out on top and with that, getting the honours of being this year’s winners. The men earned 4 points, with a +4 differential and 8 ends, while the women got 4 points, a -4 differential and 7 ends.
Some big thank yous go out to the following folks who helped to make this final event a success: Vicki Banks, who came out of retirement to do magic in our kitchen, greens crew, set-up crew, the bar for keeping us hydrated, our club photographer, Chuck Benson, Joey Merrell and Sandi, who were the go-to people for this event, the games committee, Kathleen Motley, all of the players and spectators who came, and to the novice and intermediate players who stepped up and got involved in this tournament.
This tournament officially finishes our outdoor activities and the fun now switches to the indoor ones which begin with mahjong on September 30th. Please check previous entries for times, dates, prices, and coordinators.
Carol Bucyk
The Library needs your help
It is wonderful that many people use the library but it appears that some books are not being returned but are being replaced.
Please remember this is a LIBRARY not a book exchange. When you borrow books, they should ALWAYS BE RETURNED.
The library thrives on the books donated by members for others to enjoy. However, due to limited shelf space, please keep books published 20, 30 or more years ago at home and bring them to the club in April for the garage/book sale.
Thank you everyone.
Debbie Lawrence