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The Burnaby North Lawn Bowling Club has about 80
members and would be glad to get another handfull.
The 'Green' is in a nice, quiet location with lots
of free parking: In Confederation Park, on Penzance Drive, just north of the
Burnaby Library (Mc Gill branch). Activities
start in May. Open house is on May 8, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Orientation for new bowlers are throughout May (tel
299 2064 or 298 5817).
Beginners show up (with flat soled shoes or runners
if possible), and use the clubs 'bowles', initially for free.
The game is similar to curling, including scoring
and duration: A white ball is placed and becomes the target
for
the bowles of two teams of 3 players each. The
club house is simple, but is well used for social gatherings
etc.
The bowles are heavier on one side, so they do not
roll in straight lines - that makes aiming challenging.
Costs: Nothing initially, later rental of bowles
costs 50 cents per 2 hr game and players pay $2 for
price-money.
After the first month, if you decide to become a
member, the annual fee is $125. If yoy
buy your own bowles, new ones are expensive($400?); but first find out the size
and weight which suits you. The games are played in a friendly
spirit.
Members are friendly and sociable, mostly with
white hair, a majority of women.
Edgar Pechlaner (tel 604 299 7685)
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