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.

This years annual Halloween Games Day took place on Saturday 26^th 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.

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

Saturday 26^th 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 3^rd October by contacting Sandi Mitchell,

Sandramitchell1263@gmail.com

Full details on the games notice board.

Any questions or enquiries contact Mick Banks,

mvbanks@shaw.ca

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.

Carol Bucyk

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.”

Carol Bucyk