Need to Know Archives - Parksville Lawn Bowling Club

JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER

Written by Robbie Thomas on March 21, 2026. Posted in Need to Know, Uncategorized.

It’s Smile Card time again.

Please send your orders before Wednesday March 25th, by clicking Smile Card Order Form.

As usual, denominations of $50, $100 or $200 are available. I will send out an email to those who have ordered on Thursday 26th, advising where and when they can be picked up.

You can pay by either cheque (marked for Smile Card), cash or e-transfer to treasurer@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com (Memo note for Smile Cards). PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR THE TREASURER.

Contact Chris Fereday if you have any questions feredayc@gmail.com

Draw Master Training/Refresher

Written by Robbie Thomas on March 17, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

A Draw Master Training/Refresher will be held on April 13, 2026 at 1:00 – 1:45

If you are new to being a Draw Master or would like a refresher on the role of a Draw Master, please join Sandi and Joey in the Draw Room.

No need for preregistration. However, if you plan to attend it would be helpful if you sent an email to games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

Joey & Sandi

Two Draw Masters Needed

Written by Robbie Thomas on March 17, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

With our Season fast approaching, I am still in need of two Draw Masters:

Thursday – 9:30 am (10 ends)

and

Saturday – 9:30 am (8 ends)

If you are interested in overseeing one of these draws, please send an email to games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com as soon as possible.

I have recently heard that some people think if you are the Draw Master for a particular Draw, you are not able to play in it. That is absolutely incorrect! If you are a Draw Master you can choose to play or not to play, completely up to you.

If you have any questions, please contact games@parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

Thank you.

Open House Update

Written by Robbie Thomas on March 14, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

As you are aware, our Open House is on April 18 and 19. Some invitations to this event have been put in a pamphlet holder in the sunroom. Feel free to give them out to friends, neighbours, etc.

Sandi Mitchell

Preseason Exercise

Written by Don Urquhart on March 12, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

Proper stretching and exercise is important any time but particularly for preseason!

For important suggestions of exercises to help your bowling see the new Pre-Season Exercises / Tips page on the Bowling/Player Development menu

OR,

by clicking the following link: Preseason Exercises / Tips

Weekly Updates

Written by Calendar Updates on February 28, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

Draw Masters Needed

Our Club is looking for Draw Masters for the following draws:

Tuesday 6:30 pm (perhaps in a Cutthroat format)

Thursday 9:30 am – 10 ends

Saturday 9:30 am – 8 ends

Please contact Joey Merrell if you are interested in overseeing one of these draws.

Thank you.

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Garage Sale APRIL 11th — 8am to 12noon.

It’s time to begin gathering your donations to this sale.

The Clubhouse Sunroom will be open to receive them

from April 5th through 9th.

Items should be clean and in good working condition.

No large furniture or clothing please.

Members are invited to a pre-sale on Fri. April 10th

from 10am to 2pm.

Volunteers are welcome for the day of the sale, both

for the actual sale and for the ensuing clean-up.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact

Wayne @ 250-586-2617 or Sheila @ 250-248-3239.

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Pre-Season Exercises

Are you ready for the start of the new bowling season?

If, like me, you have spent most of the winter watching curling, tennis, the Olympics, chair yoga and maybe a few views of Tai chi walking maybe you should think about doing some exercises to get ready for lawn bowling. There are any number of exercises on the internet related to lawn bowling. I have typed up a list of some I found and it will be posted here as soon as it is possible.

In the meantime, I have hung up the list on the coaching board in the sunroom. If you decide to use them, realize that they are ones I use but may not be ones you can use. I am not a physical therapist nor a fitness instructor.

Sandi Mitchell, Player Development

Up Coming Events

Written by Calendar Updates on February 27, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

Winter activities at the club will end at the end of March.

There is a short mat competition on March 28 (from 9:30) & 29th (from 11, with the final game at 2:30). Tea, coffee and snacks will be available both days with the bar being open from 4 p.m. onwards. There is a pizza supper after the final. Expected cost is $5 to $8 depending on numbers. Sign up at the club.

The SAGM is Saturday April 4th at 1 p.m. Further details will be sent in March.

The April board meeting is on the 13th at 3 p.m.

The garage sale is Saturday April 11th from 8 to 12. Drop off your items during the prior week.

The open house to attract new members is slated for April 18th and 19th from 1 to 3.

Opening day is Sunday April 26th; an 8 end game followed by a social get together.

Baking for the short mat tournament, open house and future social events
would be appreciated. Please leave your items in the freezer with your
name and baking date.

Open House

Written by Calendar Updates on February 17, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

OPEN HOUSE DATES have been decided and in case you didn’t see it posted on the calendar I thought I would bring it to your attention. This year the Open Houses will be on Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19 from 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm. The coaches will once again depend upon your help to welcome the public and to help with the bowling part. So, please, mark the dates on your calendar and we’ll see you then.

Sandi Mitchell, Player Development

Thrifty’s Smile Card Fundraiser

Written by Robbie Thomas on January 6, 2026. Posted in Need to Know.

It’s time to get your Thrifty Smile Cards

Happy New Year. We all have to buy groceries, so why not support our club by purchasing these Smile Cards through this great fundraising program. Our club will receive up to 6% of sales, depending on how many we sell. They are available in denominations of $50, $100 or $200. The cards have no expiry date and can be used as cash at any Thrifty stores.

The preferred method to order is by clicking this link: Smile card Order Form or by going to the club’s website, clicking contacts and then clicking Smile Cards.

Orders will be taken until Monday January 12th, and will be available for pick up the following days. An email will be sent out advising you when I will be at the club to distribute the cards. Thanks for your support

For any questions please contact Chris Fereday.