Jun
29
Every Friday evening the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club welcomes visitors to a free session of bowling. Anyone can come on their own or with friends. Wear a pair of low tread shoes and come to the bowling greens near the tennis courts in Beacon Hill Park. The action starts at 6:00 p.m. and wraps up at 8:00.
When you arrive a member will provide you, your friends and the other visitors with bowls and give you a "rink" assignment. A coach will review the basics of scoring, game strategy and techniques for throwing the bowls to take advantage of the curling path they take. "Many people think that the bowls are weighted and that's why they take the curving path," said Vera Creelman, Past President of the club. "In fact, the bowls are ovoid and that causes the curling action," she explained.
The Victoria Lawn Bowling Club is an historic part of Beacon Hill Park. The club celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. It now has 110 members. A full season membership costs $155 per year, but you are welcome to come to the free Friday sessions three times before a membership is required. The bowling season lasts from late April until Thanksgiving and in the winter members have two active bridge groups and several other activities. It is also possible to join just as a social member.
After the Friday evening matches, everyone gathers in the club house for ice cream and tea or a drink. It's a lovely way to spend a summer evening in the park and so generous of the Victoria Lawn Bowling Club to provide this opportunity to the neighbourhood. You and your family and friends could have a great time.