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Welcome,
novices and experts alike to the wonderful sport of English lawn
bowls. It is perhaps the only outdoor activity where men and women,
young and old, ex-jocks and ex-loafers, can all compete on an equal
footing. But more importantly, it is easy to learn, very low cost,
and provides gentle, healthy exercise and pleasant social company
for people of all ages. A day on the green will get you out of the
house and challenge you to some mental and physical stretching.
Some
still call this English Lawn Bowling (much to the chagrin of the
Scots.. where it is even more popular!). We are one of the many
Californian clubs that have been in existence for over 50 years
proving year round that life feels better in the sunshine. Our membership
is split almost evenly male and female, from ages 17 to 101!
Recent
Winners

The
new queens of Palo Alto. In an extra end roll-off final Helene Pier
and Sarah Babin became the ladies pairs champions.
See
Tournaments
for all the results and schedules.

Men's
pairs finalists Fred and Don, with Pete and Bud (winners).
Free
Trial Bowling Lessons
Free
lessons by arrangement with one of our experienced coaches. And
we can always open up a newcomers practice lane. Try before you
join. Many of this year's newcomers are already bowling in all draw
games. Lessons are usually scheduled around normal draw games or
practice sessions. Drop-ins welcome any Sundays.
Corporate
Outings / Offsite Meetings / Parties
"So
much more than we expected, so challenging, couldn't believe how
much fun it is"... quote from execs at recent corporate outing
that took over most of the green to try bowls, in addition to their
meeting in the clubhouse.
Visitors
and newcomers always welcome.
Almost
all the draw social games, and more than half the tournaments, are
played with teams of both men and women. Challenge your spouse to
get off the rocker today. All ages welcome .. from 18 to 88.
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NEWS
FLASH
Sausage BBQ
- 5pm Sunday April 27th
Open House
- Try Bowls for free
April 27th 1:30pm onwards.
The
mixed pairs finals had to wait until Terry got back from China...
but it didn't matter. John and Ginger won anyway.
LAWN
BOWLING SCHEDULE
Winter
Hours now in effect
Draw
Games: Tues, Thur and Sat at 1:30pm
1:30
pm Sundays - Casual games and beginners' lessons.
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Pizza
Bowls is Back
Wed
nights at 5pm
March
19th onwards
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Green
Closure
The
green will be closed to bowling Monday May 12 to Mon June 9th for
annual maintenance. If the green recovers quickly we may be re-opening
on Sat 7th June. At that time we will switch to summer hours, bowling
at 9:30 am on Tue, Thr and Sat.
Members
Page
Meet
our colorful cadre of members.
Now showing off their many individual styles.

Gordon
shows how it is all about smooth delivery.
Formal
Learning Classes
John
Hickson will be offering lawn bowls classes through the auspices
of the Palo Alto Rec Dept. (See Spring Catalog - Adult Sports).
Learn in a group setting with one of the best club coaches in Northern
California. Next set of classes start Wed March 26th.
See
also the new Coach's
Corner on this site for all John's monthly hints.
Photo
Wicks
See
Photo Wicks
for a running photo gallery of the club players in action - on and
off the green.
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