B.Y.O Breweries Open Pairs Tournament Results

The greens of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted an Open Pairs tournament sponsored by B.Y.O. Breweries on Tuesday, July 20. Ron Gregory and Al Fuller, Ingersoll finished in top spot with 3 wins (45+1). Tony Vandenhurk and Joyce Donaldson, Simcoe finished in second with 2 wins (41) and Tilly Mannen and Laura Ritchie, St. George in third with 2 wins (40+3). One game high winners were Joan Way and Carol Risidore, Burlington (36).

Dufferin Club Singles Tournament Results

Twenty members of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club bowled in the Club Singles Championships on Thursday, July 15. The ladies and men's senior champions were Marie Sutton and Bill Ellis while the novice champions were Phyllis Gould and Bob Dolmer, respectively.

Thanks to Velma Locke for refreshments on a very hot humid evening and to Wilma Roblin and Eleanor Thomson who ran the draw. Special thanks to all the "jack setters" for a job well done.

Dufferin Centennial Open Pairs Tournament Results

On Friday, July 9 the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club and challenged the weatherman and bowled their Centennial Open Pairs Tournament. The pair of Larry McClellan and Jurgen Fessler from St. Marys finished first with 3 wins (47+2). Frank and Maureen Francella, Hagersville finished in second with 3 wins (44), Frank Pring and Laura Ritchie, Caledonia in third with 2 wins (45+6), Tony Vandenhurk and Mary Faludi, Simcoe in fourth with 2 wins (43+5) and Dorothy Forbes and Deanna Palmer, Thamesford in fifth with 2 wins (42+1). One game high winners were Joyce Donaldson and Christine Booth, Simcoe (32).

The lucky winners of the raffle draw were Ron Gregory, Ingersoll (two tickets to the Sanderson Centre), Wilma Roblin, Dufferin Club (one night accomodation at Best Western), Carol Broughton, Hagersville (sports bag), Joan Way, Burlington (golf shirt) and Christine Booth, Simcoe (gift basket).

Williams Coffee Pub Tournament Results

Williams Coffee Pub sponsored a women's/mixed pairs tournament at the greens of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club on July1. There was a sea of red and white in celebration of Canada Day. Charlie Lyle and Margaret Beacroft, Burlington finished in top spot with 3 wins (46+5). Gary Moore and Shirley Hague, Woodstock finished in second with 3 wins (40); Joyce Donaldson and Christine Booth, Simcoe in third with 3 wins (38); Jim Smith and Deanna Palmer, Woodstock in fourth with 2 wins (45+5); Moe Cosyn and Irene Thompson, Woodstock in fifth with 2 wins (39+1) and Tilly Mannen and Marie Cruickshank, St. George in sixth with 1 game (high 37).

Canada Day Jitney Results

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club members continued their centennial celebrations with a Canada Day jitney bowled on Sunday, June 27. Two game winners were Joan Deutscher (22), Bob Dolmer (22) and Joan Kay (20).

Centennial Dinner & Dance Cancelled

Due to poor ticket sales the Centennial Dinner and Dance scheduled for Saturday, June 26 has been cancelled. Thanks to the organizing committee for all their hard work trying to organize the event and also for organizing the Centennial Open House on June 5, which was a great success!

Sunday Jitney & BBQ Results

The winner of the jitney bowled Sunday, June 13 was Betty Gragg with 2 wins (27). Nellie Flaherty finished in second with 2 wins (22) and Bunty Lowe in third with 2 wins (18).

McCleister Funeral Home Ladies Pairs Results

Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club hosted a women's pairs tournament sponsored by McCleister Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8. The winning pair was Shirley Hague and Deanna Palmer of Woodstock with 3 wins (44+5). Muriel LaPlante and Mary Faludi, Simcoe finished in second (2 wins, 41+3); Beverly Hitchman and Shirley Filsinger, Kitchener in third (2 wins, 40+3) and Olive Martin and Loretta Beaton, Brantford finished in fourth (1 game high 36).

Tickets on Sale for Centennial Dinner & Dance

Tickets are on sale for the Centennial Dinner and Dance on Saturday, June 26. The event will be held at the Branch 90 Legion Hall on Oak Street. Cocktails will be served at 6 pm with a hot buffet dinner to follow at 7 pm. "Two of a Kind" will be playing live music from 9 pm to 1 am. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance from the Marie Sutton or the tennis court staff.

Centennial Celebrations in June

The Dufferin Club celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. Celebrations include an Open House on Saturday, June 5 from 9:30 am to 4 pm with free food, entertainment and activities for all ages. Raindate is Sunday, June 6 starting at 10 am. Here is a run down of the Open House celebrations:

• 9:30 am Opening Ceremonies
• 10:00 am Town Crier
• 11:30 am (to 1:00 pm) Free Instruction: Learn to Play Tennis & Lawn Bowling
• 12:00 pm (to 2:00 pm) Free Lunch: BBQ with hot dogs, chips and drinks
• 2:00 pm Centennial Cake Cutting/Serving
• 3:00 pm Closing Ceremonies

Play tennis and lawn bowling free all day. Live music played by "The Unitards". Bring your friends and join in on the fun. Get in the spirit and come dressed in period costume.

There will also be a centennial dinner and dance Saturday, June 26 at the Branch 90 Legion Hall on Oak Street. There will be cocktails at 6 pm and then dinner (hot buffet) will be served at 7 pm. Live music from "Two of a Kind" from 9 pm to 1 am. Cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in advance from the court staff.

Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic Pairs Results

Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic sponsored a women's and mixed pairs tournament at Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club, Tuesday June 1. Charles Lyle & Marg Beacroft, Burlington finished in top spot with 3 wins (44). Frank Pring & Carol Broughton, Caledonia finished in second with 3 wins (40), Kody Olthof & Alice Petherman, Simcoe in third with 2 wins (40 + 2) and Frank & Maureen Francella, Hagersville finished in fourth with 2 wins (40). Muriel LaPlante & Joyce Donaldson, Simcoe round out the top with with a 1 game high.

Jitney Results - Sunday, May 30

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club opened the Sunday jitney season on the greens with the followng winners: 1) Alma Kisser with 2 wins 21, 2) Bob Dolmer with 2 wins 19 and 3) Jack Taylor 2 wins 19.

Open House - Saturday, May 1

The 2010 centennial season kicks off with a joint Lawn Bowling and Tennis Open House on Saturday, May 1 from 10 am to 12 pm. Information regarding memberships and club activities will be provided and membership registrations will be accepted. Light refreshments will also available.

Dessert Bridge and Euchre

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club is sponsoring a Dessert Bridge and Euchre Event at the Sydenham Church (120 Sydenham Street) on Wednesday, April 21 at 12:30 pm. Tickets are $8 per person and includes prizes. For tickets or information contact Marie Sutton (751-0802), Wilma Roblin (753-0706) or Olive Martin (752-8326).

Our Town: Brantford

Our Town. the WNED-TV series, came to Brantford in October to produce a scrapbook of the city. One of the segments will be a feature of the Dufferin Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club. Our Town: Brantford premiered Saturday, December 12. The complete story is posted in the Brantford Expositor. WNED has scheduled an encore presentation Sunday, April 4 at 5 pm and again on April 9 at 3 am.

Thanks for a Great Season!

The members of the Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club wish to offer our sincere thanks to our 2009 sponsors: Brant Chiropractic & Laser Clinic, Dr. Guy Pelletier; McCleister Funeral Home, Ted McCleister; Tranquility Place Retirement Home & Apartments, Christine Middelkoop; McKay Travel Inc., Paul Meadows; B.Y.O. Breweries Inc., Don Woolton; Tradewind Heating & Air Conditioning, Bob Hopton; Galerie Lumiere, Stuart Armstrong; Ingham Monuments, Brian Mcisaac; Nancy Tomkins Denture Clinic, Nancy Tomkins; Brantwood Farms, Tom Pate; Richardson Trophy, Emma Richardson; Don and Betty Snider Pairs Plaque, Betty Snider.

Special thanks to Andrea Hebb for our awesome web site. Many thanks to Roger Abraham, Norwich Lawn Bowling Club for posting our events on the District 3 web site. Our sincere thanks to the sports editors of the Expositor and C.K.P.C for reporting our events throughout the 2009 season. Join us in 2010 for our CENTENNIAL YEAR!

Upcoming Events

• Tradewind Heating & AC Ladies and Mixed Pairs
  Tues, Aug 3 @ 10 am
  
  
• Jitney
  Sun, Aug 8 @ 2 pm
  
  
• Galerie Lumiere/Eagle Place Senior (Novice Lead) Tournament
  Ladies and Mixed Triples
  Tues, Aug 10 @ 10 am
  
  
• Richardson Trophy Ladies and Mixed Triples (Novice Lead)
  Sun, Aug 15 @ 4 pm
  
  
• Heart & Stroke Jitney
  Sun, Aug 22 @ 2 pm
  
  
• Tranquility Place Retirement Home & Apt Tournament
  Ladies and Mixed Pairs Sat, Aug 23 @ 10 am
  
  
• Calendar of Events

Membership Fees

• Regular - $100
• First Year Bowler - $60
• Student - $30
• Social - $20

Membership fees are non-refundable. Lockers are available to rent for $5.

OLBA

The Dufferin Lawn Bowling Club is part of the Ontario Lawn Bowling Association, located in District 3.

Across Ontario, there are a total of 16 districts and within our district there are 11 clubs, of which Dufferin is a very active club.

2009 Tournament Winners

• Ladies Singles - Eleanor Thomson
• Ladies Singles (Novice) - Lisa Marie Hooper
• Men's Singles - Joe Godwin
• Men's Singles (Novice) - Jim Thomson
• Richardson Trophy (Mixed Triples) - Stan Plumstead, Jean Solis and Lisa Marie Hooper
• Snider Pairs Plaque - Marie Sutton and Phyllis Gould
• Monday Evening Ladies - Eleanor Thomson
• Monday Evening Men's - Jim Thomson
• Stuart Axford Trophy Monday Evening's Men's (Novice) - Jim Thomson

Club Pins

• Club Pins for Sale - $5