Membership Dues
Membership Dues Update
The increase in dues from $208 to $214 for both Membership and Associates was approved at the November 2024 AGM.
Regards,
Rob Matthews, President
Food Bank Thanks
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Sheila and I would like to send a warm thank you to everyone who donated to the food bank drive this past Christmas.
Through your generous support our club was able to deliver 2 full car loads of food for those in need!
Wayne Larocque
Short Mat Christmas Break
Short Mat Christmas Break
This is a reminder that the last day of short mat, before the Christmas break, is Sunday 15th December.
Short mat and Friday Happy Hour will resume on Tuesday 7th January.
Hope you all have a very happy Christmas and look forwards to a great New Year.
Mick Banks
Christmas Gift Exchange
Christmas Gift Exchange Update
There have been some questions regarding the gift exchange. I will suggest a gift AROUND the $20 mark. It’s not mandatory to buy a gift at all, your choice.
It would be a good gesture to donate to the food bank for the people in need!
Looking forward to seeing you all on Friday for a fun get together!! There is still room for more to sign up.
If anyone has any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Marg Wood
Christmas Party – December 13, 2024
Please click on the link below for information on our 2024 Christmas Party
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.
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
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
