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.
This successful bowling season is drawing to a close and many thanks to those leaders and volunteers who are responsible for that success. We are a large club with over 150 members and it is time to consider our management needs for next season. In November we must select the members who will guide us in 2025. It is a rewarding experience to help with the running of our club and the nominations committee needs to hear from those who are willing to stand. In particular the following important areas are in need of a candidate.
We must find a treasurer. The qualifications needed do not demand a chartered accountant. Within our membership there will be many of you who have managed and kept financial records in your respective careers.
We need someone to be responsible for our building requirements. A role that requires management and attention to the routine use and upkeep of the property.
There is a requirement for a Social Director on the Board. Last year the annual meeting failed to find a candidate. One of the main duties of the Social Director is the kitchen and the problem with candidates being unwilling to accept that responsibility. However an elected candidate, with the Boards’s help could set up a kitchen management arrangement with the assistance of our many wonderful volunteers.
In particular the interest of our new members, in taking up the challenge, would be most welcome. We need to close the gap from the lost “covid” years and to encourage an influx of new talent and enthusiasm.
We anxiously await your response ( Trevor, Martin and Geoff )
The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club was home to the District Pairs Championship September 14th and 15th. Winners of the event were the home club’s Mike Ward and Helen Roberts who took gold and the trophy, beating out silver medal winners Vern Greenhill and Leone King from Courtenay. Both had a 4-0 record going into the final match.
Also of note were the four Parksville teams who had entered the event. Last year’s winners and defending champions were Ken and Carol Bucyk who ended up with a 3-1 record, as did the Club Pairs Champs, Robbie Thomas and Don Urquhart. Sandi Mitchell and Wayne Larocque as well as Mary and Kent Card represented our club.
A big thank you goes out to everyone from the Qualicum club who made the event such a success. Thank also to the games committee who made this all happen as well as to all the participants who played under perfect weather conditions. The District Pairs Championship wraps up the last of the District tournaments for the year.
As the days get shorter and a bit cooler, we are preparing for our final day of outdoor bowling.
We are planning a fun game followed by some social time with your friends.
Tags in at 12:45 for 8 end game starting at 1:00.
A social gathering to wrap up the year will follow at 2:30 pm. Please bring a cold appetizer to share with your fellow bowlers. Coffee, tea and goodies will be available. The bar will also be open!
A few year end bag tags/trophies will be presented at the social gathering.
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.
Our neighbours up the road at the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club are having an Open House on September 28 & 29th from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The club’s indoor green offers three rinks identical in play to the outdoor ones with regulation width and length. Playing in Qualicum during the winter is a great way to stay active, hone skills and meet new people as well. So, get out of the rain and into the fun and do a little indoor lawn bowling. The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club is located at 665 Jones St. in Q.B. Check out their website at www.qblbc.ca for more details.
Ace photographer Chuck Benson recently took this wonderful photo of our effervescent friend and lawn bowling pro, Mavis Gooding. She had just jumped out of a plane and was sailing along on the thermals with her parachute and her instructor. All this on the occasion of her 80th birthday. All we can say is “Congratulations, Mavis, on a jump well done, and a very Happy Birthday to you.”
The Cowichan/Parksville Challenge on September 10th is fast approaching but our games committee needs a little help. We are in need of three more players to fill out our team and to have a complete roster. If you have never been to Cowichan, here’s a great chance to check out this green and meet fellow players from the South Mid-Island. The games will be at 10 A.M. and 1 P.M. and there is a limit of 24 players. You are asked to bring your own lunch to this event. If you are interested, please contact Kathleen Motley. Her email address is games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com.
Our Club is hosting the George Gibson Open Tournament on Wednesday and Thursday of this weekend. At this time our freezer is quite low on baked goods (excluding cookies). Please feel free to bring by some goodies and place these in the freezer with your name on the container.
If you have been organizing in the past one of the many club winter activities or are interested in organizing them please contact Trevor Motley before the next board meeting on September 16. President@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com
