As
a member of Palo Alto LBC you are also a member of the USLBA, and eligible
to compete in regional and national tournaments. See www.USLBA.org.
See
Our Club for 2011 Membership Fees and Forms. Everyone
welcome.
Winter Bowling Hours!
Winter
Bowling Hours
Tuesday,
Thursday
Saturday and Sunday
There by 1:15, Bowl at 1:30pm
Free
Trial Bowling Lessons Free loaner bowls
See
our Beginners'
Section for details. All ages welcome.
Also,
free coaching for those trying to improve. Or join
a course. Call John Hickson.
Now
you can read an electronic copy each month of our new look
Wicks newsletter right here, thanks to Dave Hale. See the current issue or visit the Wicks Archive.
Art on our doorstep...
We have several art projects going on at the club.
First, the City of Palo Alto selected Judith Selby Lang to create
an art installation on the lawn between our green and Embarcadero.
She’s working with the community to make giant lawn
bowls from plastic strips to both celebrate our sport and bring
attention to the environmental problems associated with single
use plastic bags. There is one more opportunity to participate
in the construction on January 21, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the
Lucie Stern Center (right before Games Night).
The official installation opening will be on February 4, from
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. We will move our draw time to 12:00 pm
that day so that there will still be games going on as people are
gathering for the reception. We’ll finish up about the time the
formal reception activities are started. Once the formal activities
have concluded there will be bowling again in case some
of those attending want to give our sport a try.
Second, as you have read, Palo Alto has asked that we let the
Art Center use our club house to conduct ProjectLOOK! art
classes for a few months while their building is refurbished. We
are proud to be a part of this community outreach.
They will be here from January 31 through April from 10:00 am
– 2:00 pm. They will store a small amount of supplies at the
club, use only the main room, and provide cleaning services.
The refrigerator will be locked while there are students in the
clubhouse, but can be opened for refreshments once the field
trip sessions are completed. We understand that this will be a
bit inconvenient for the club but appreciate that the City
provides us a wonderful home and we help when we can.
Third, we’ll be having a second annualMember’s Art Show this
May.Watch for more news and start working on your portfolio!
Last Tournament of 2011!
Draw Pairs
Congratulations to Winners Ian and Christine
and
Runners Up Bonnie and Fred
2011 Mixed Novice
Congratulations to Jeff Phillips and all of the novice bowlers
Frank, Darlene, Jeff, Bill, Dean and Paul
2011 Draw Triples
Look at that handsome crowd! And this years grand prize winners? Terry and Liz Hogan along with their young apprentice...Pedro Zalbidea.
Congratulations to everbody!
Super Seniors!
The 2011 winners are Al Mendoza 1st Place, Roberta Durham 2nd Place, and Fred Hawley 3rd Place.
Congratulations to all of our 80+ contestants. John, Carmen, Fred, Al, Arnie, George, Roberta, and Brit.
Mens Singles ...and this years winner is Terry Hogan. Final four were Ken, Terry, Bud and Pedro.
Mens Pairs ...and this years winners are Peter Knopf and Bob Schwartz.
Jon wasn't there take pictures. :(
If you have one, send it to Ken Torke!
Ladies
Singles ...and this years winner is Betsy Young and second place going to Bonny.
Ladies
Pairs
It was a day of outstanding bowling! I'm sure that the
finals game will be the topic of conversation for a while!
13th end, Marianne/Mary with a 3 shot lead on the scoreboard,
Nikki and Jeanne laying 5 all within an inch of the jack,
Marianne sends her final bowl down the rink, barely touches
the jack and move it about 1/2 inch to take the point! M/M
win!
INCREDIBLE BOWLING all the way around.
Congratulations
to all the Senior Bowlers surviving the heat in this year's tournament.
And, "Way to go!" to Ed Walker this year's winner and
Jerry Knott runner up.
Here's
your 2011 Men's Draw Pairs Contestants and Champions.
Congratulations to Larry Collaco and Brit Turner.
PALBC
on NBC!
The folks from NBC came out for the draw on a lovely December day.
They interviewed several members and caught some footage of the
games.
See
www.USLBA.org
for all the national news on lawn bowling in the USA, including
a new video competition and US Fan Facebook group.
(C)
Copyright 2008 PALBC - Palo Alto Lawn Bowls Club
Here's
your 2011 Men's Draw Pairs Contestants and Champions.
2011 Draw Triples
Congratulations
to all the Senior Bowlers surviving the heat in this year's tournament.
And, "Way to go!" to Ed Walker this year's winner and
Jerry Knott runner up.