Please be advised that Thursday Night Coaching Clinic is finished for the season however if anyone still requires that little bit of help let me know and we will line you up with one of our coaches.

Cheers, Jack

BCB is looking for energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic candidates looking to help grow and support the sport of lawn bowling in Canada. There are 3, three-year term, director positions open on the BCB Board of Directors. For more information, read the full press release here: Call for Nominations: Join the Bowls Canada Board of Directors – Bowls Canada Boulingrin 

Visit https://bowlscanada.com/en/volunteering/ to access the Nomination Package and details on the application process. The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm (EDT) September 7, 2025, via email at office@bowlscanada.com or via mail to the BCB Office.  

Our next meet and greet is coming up quickly.  We have nineteen new members this year so a good chance for new members to get to know some of the long standing veterans.

Arrive at high noon for some complimentary eating, to go along with the meeting and greeting.

Nothing fancy – hot dogs and potato chips, and a fun game of bowls at 1PM (tags in by 12:45).

To ensure we have enough food, please RSVP to this email before Saturday.

JDFLBC Membership juandefucalbcmembership@gmail.com

We have the BSI Greenskeeper Tournament coming up Saturday August 30th.

We are in need of someone to coordinate or be a helper in the kitchen. Any assistance would be truly appreciated.

Please contact BrendaThomson48@gmail.com

Thank you,

Brenda

The Cracker Jack tournament is next weekend, August 9th. 

Kitchen A is in need of raisin bread, sweets, cookies and veggies with dip.  We have a good supply of muffins.

Items could be dropped off Thursday morning, or anytime and left in the fridge by the coffee urns.

Thank you
Chris & Laurie Hayman

If you notice a staple that the kitchen needs (items such as coffee, sugar, napkins etc.), please add it to the list posted on the fridge.

I will check the list each Thursday and purchase the necessary items asap.  This does not apply to major events.

Thank you 

Donna Harding

I have been corresponding with John Stubbs School, seemingly they are not doing their  yearly ‘ fun day’ at Westshore next year however they are still interested in having lawn bowling sessions with selective groups of students who show prior interest in learning the sport, a bit early to know any specifics on and we may not know til next spring but may sound promising to get some juniors seriously interested.

Jack

As per an enquiry through our website we have arranged a Corporate Group session with 12 to 15 persons from Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation https://hctf.ca/

for a Lawn Bowling Session on Thursday August 14th from 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm at a cost of $20 per person, I will arrange for 4 to 5 coaches accordingly.

Jack

Jojan Manikath from Trillium Communities – West Shore Village has invited JDFLBC members to join them for two special events at their facility at 333 Wale Road, Victoria:

Stampede Day – Thursday, July 10
Space for 15 guests (first come, first served)

Dinner en Blanc – Monday, July 21
Space for 4 guests (first come, first served)

To RSVP or ask questions, call Jojan directly at 250-478-7527.

Don’t wait too long as spots are limited!

Good Evening All 

Looks like the weather isn’t going to cooperate for burgers tomorrow afternoon, June 26th.

We are postponing the burgers until Thursday July 3rd. 

But the weather should be good for the morning bowling then we can come inside for coffee/tea and cake.

See you in the morning 

Judy, Shannon, and Donna

Stay Connected – Join Our Private Members Facebook Group!

Just a quick reminder that we have a Private Members Group on Facebook – a great space to:

• Connect with fellow bowlers
• Ask questions and share tips
• Stay updated on events and club news

Whether you’re after advice, curious about what’s coming up, or simply want to get to know other members, our Facebook group is the perfect place to do it all.

How to join:
Click the link below and request to join. Once approved, you’ll be added to the group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/jdflbc.members

If you’re on Facebook, we’d love to see you there!

Our annual visit from John Stubbs Middle School will take place on Tuesday June 24th where approximately 240 students will come to try out lawn bowling over 3 sessions during the day.

We will be looking for 20 volunteers for each session to show the kids about the sport we love, no special experience required just the desire and the patience to introduce lawn bowling to our younger generation.

There will be a sign up sheet posted on the notice board in the clubhouse later this week with session times, please sign up, your support and help will be greatly appreciated, it’s low key no pressure, this annual visit assists in our applications for Government grants for capital purchases for the Club.

Good Afternoon
Just a reminder that there will be bowling on Thursday June 19th .     We have the greens until noon before the provincials practice.
Join us on July 26th for Burgers after bowling. ( I believe there are some birthdays so there will be cake for desert).  Ladies that aren’t bowling come down for a burger and a visit everyone welcome. 
Cost $8.00
RSVP  before  Tuesday July 24th to jhambleton48@gmail.com  or this Thursday at bowling.
Cheers Judy, Donna, Shannon

The following message is being sent on behalf of Taylor Bowls representative.

Attached is the current price list, bags/trolley description page and bowl colours

for your club’s reference.

The following message is from Sharon Ward and Joanne Cowan who are kindly organizing the Kitchen for the Galleon Cup

The clubhouse will be open on Wednesday, May 14^th from 1-4 pm, the Women’s  BSI  committee will receive donations of goodies and put them in the refrigerator.

If anyone is bringing goodies on any other day, please open the clubhouse yourself (with the password/number) and put everything in the refrigerator or freezer.

Thanks for all the donations of home baking, or bought goodies of any variety.

Good bowling everyone! 

Hello everyone

Opening day and a fun season of bowls and social events is almost upon us. I hope that all of you have had a happy, healthy winter and are as excited as I am to get back onto the greens.

Your Board of Management has been working together to prepare for the upcoming season: planning Open Houses, club and BSI tournaments, fun days, and finalizing the BSI tournament schedule. We were also successful in bidding for a Provincial Championship tournament. We will host the Men’s and Women’s Provincial Fours Championships between June 20th and 22nd.  More to come later.