Membership update:  I am happy to announce that our “Online Membership Form” is up and running.  Here is a link to the online form.  Some of you have already filled the registration form out – thank you. 

The following tournament in Osoyoos is being sent out for your information.  If you are interested there are links at the bottom of the page.

It is hard to believe it is March already!  As we look ahead to a new season on the greens, we’re excited to welcome everyone back for another year of bowling, community, and good fun. The upcoming season is shaping up to be a great one, and we hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us for all the key events.

If you are new to the area or have always wondered what Lawn Bowling is all about please join us at one of our Open Houses. Guests and Visitors are always welcome. For more information please review the VISITORS menu and if you cannot find the answer to your questions then contact our Coaching Coordinator Jack Robertson at playerdevelopment@juandefucalbc.ca

Below is the schedule for the 2026 season:

2026 Club Schedule:

• April 18 (morning):  Setup Day
• April 18 (afternoon):  Open House
• April 25:  Opening Day & SAGM
• April 26 (afternoon):  Open House
• April 29 (evening):  Open House
• September 26:  Closing Day & AGM
• September 27:  Clean‑Up Day
• October 3:  End‑of‑Season Banquet

All of this information — along with any updates throughout the year — will also be available on the club website for easy reference. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on the greens and kicking off another enjoyable season together.

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