UPDATES
2023
2023 Annual General Meeting
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday Oct 22, 2023 at the Collingwood Leisure Time Club. A new board was elected. Congratulations to the new and returning Board Members.
CLBC – Oct 22, 2023
Class outings from OLB
On Thursday, Sept 21 and Tuesday Sept 26, 2 different Grade 9 classes from Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School came out and enjoyed learning and playing Lawn Bowling. Fun was had by all.
CLBC – Sept 21 & 26, 2023
BBQ at the Club
A nice day to come out and Lawn Bowl, followed by a BBQ at the Club.
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CLBC – July 9, 2023
Lawn Bowling in July
A sunny morning on July 6 and Clubhouse Cleaning, with a birthday celebration later in July.
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CLBC – July, 2023
Launch of New Bowling Greens
On Thursday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m., Brian Saunderson RIDING MPP was at the Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club to celebrate the launch of New Lawn Bowling Greens.
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CLBC – June 15, 2023
Blue Mountain Probus Lawn Bowls
The Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club welcomed the Collingwood & Blue Mountain Probus group.
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CLBC – June 7, 2023
Special Olympics Visit
The Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club welcomed the Collingwood & Area Special Olympics. A great turnout!
CLBC – June 6, 2023
First Coaching Session in 2023
The initial coaching session for the 2023 season was held on May 31. Follow-up sessions scheduled for June 14 & June 28.
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CLBC – May 31, 2023
2023 Opening Day
The Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club opened for the season on May 28.
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CLBC – May 28, 2023
2022
2022 Annual
General Meeting
The 2022 AGM for the Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club was held, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Collingwood. Meeting started at 2:00pm, adjourned at 3:05pm.
CLBC – October 13, 2022
2021
2021 Annual
General Meeting
AGM’ers Motto: Neither snow, nor sleet, nor cold, nor wind, nor gloom of day stays members from the swift completion of their appointed duties!
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CLBC – January 4, 2022
Closing Day for the
2021 Season
The 2021 season has come to an end. We hope to see everyone in 2022!
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CLBC – October 28, 2021
Collingwood Town Council
Bowls!
The town council drops in for a day of Lawn Bowling.
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CLBC – September 28, 2021
Walt Disney Promotes
Lawn Bowling
Isn’t it great to have such a prominent, high profile celebrity promoting our game of Lawn Bowling!
CLBC – September 12, 2021
Blue Mountain Probus Club
Takes up Lawn Bowling
22 Members of the Blue Mountain Probus Club, bowled 6 ends and then participated in a BBQ lunch
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CLBC – August 27, 2021
The Lawn Bowling
Olympics
The 2021 Lawn Bowling Olympics winners were declared after 4 rounds!
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CLBC – August 26, 2021
Pretty River Probus
Ladies
Pretty River Probus Ladies had a great feast following 4 ends of Lawn Bowling……. in 90+ temperatures. Hardy Group!
CLBC – August 25, 2021
First BBQ of the Season
at the Club
We had a full house for our Sunday Bowl and first BBQ of the year that followed.
CLBC – August 17, 2021
Honour to
Bruce & Mildred Lowe
For many years, Bruce and Mildred Lowe were the happy faces members would meet upon entering the Club’s “Lounge and Kitchen”. Their customer care was cheerful, meticulous, consistent and devoted. Today, as they retire, from their meritorious contribution and steadfast volunteerism, we honour them with their own “name plaque”, prominently displayed in the Club House. HATS OFF to Bruce and Mildred.
CLBC – August 1, 2021
Blast from the Past
Past Treasurer
Donna Locke Visits
President Norma chats with currently inactive member Donna Locke who paid a surprise visit on July 31st. Donna was Club Treasurer for 11 years. As many members know, Donna also excelled on the tournament circuit.
CLBC – July 26, 2021
Lessons for
Terry Dowdall, MP
Terry Dowdall MP Simcoe-Grey learning the basics of Lawn Bowling from President Norma Gee. Norma complimented Terry on his athletic prowess and invited him back for another lesson when the COVID pandemic would permit him to compete with the Club’s best players. He accepted!
CLBC – July 6, 2021
Mission Accomplished
Over 40 Members!
At the start of the year, President Norma had set a mission of building the club up to 40 members. On July 18, she announced the Club had not only met the goal, but surpassed it claiming “Mission Membership Accomplished”.
CLBC – July 12, 2021
CLBC
35th Anniversary
Award
Terry Dowdall, MP Simcoe-Grey, presenting President Norma Gee with congratulations on the occasion of Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club’s 35th Anniversary (May 31, 1986 – May 31, 2021)
CLBC – June 30, 2021
New This Year
A Super Relaxing Program
For Seniors
The Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club is making changes to the game of lawn bowling. We’ve launched a new program called Senior Participation: Accessibility, Fitness, and Social Inclusion. This new program brings a variety of playing times, attire, and more support for our seniors!
CLBC – June 28, 2021
Lawn Bowling
Recommended by
Medical Professionals
With the second highest proportion of seniors amongst sub-regions in Ontario (27%) the South Georgian Bay area is fortunate to have a plethora of options which support staying active.
CLBC – June 2, 2021
MEET OUR AMBASSADOR
UPDATE
Betty celebrated her 100th Birthday in April, 2023
Betty Riches was named the Ambassador for the Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club in the 2021 season!
At 98 years old, Betty is perfect for this role as she shows others that age does not matter. She plays lawn bowling three times a week and says that the Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club is her new best friend. She loves to be outdoors playing a relaxing game with friendly people.
Betty did not take up the sport until she moved to Collingwood about 10 years ago. It just so happened that the seller of her house left a set of lawn bowls behind. Her curious nature encouraged her to hunt for a lawn bowling green which led her to 45 Paterson Street – the Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club.
She credits her long-lived life to the fact that she stays active doing a mild form of outdoor exercise. She says “by playing the games, my spirits are lifted and I gain my mobility”. Betty consistently scores almost every end. It would be unusual if she didn’t have at least one bowl on the jack. Every team wants Betty on their side!
The Collingwood Lawn Bowling Club welcomes all seniors to play 3 free-of-charge rounds. Stop in to meet Betty and learn a new game!