Sunday 19 October saw the traditional opening of the green where the ladies singles champion Rita Featherstone, and the mens singles champion Robert Ayres, rolled the first jack down the green followed by the first bowl for the season.
The members then sat down to a beautiful lunch prepared by our wonderful volunteers.
After lunch we had the Ron Patterson perceptual trophy presentation for the best bowlers on a Tuesday and Saturday.
Adrian Beales was presented with the Saturday trophy and Gerda Otta for Tuesday.
It was then followed up by the presentations of trophy winners and runners up from last season’s club championships.
It was a great day had by all and I must thank all of the club members who helped out on the day.
Bowls Pennant Season starts on 25 October and this will be a very busy time.
We have two teams playing Saturdays in division three and eight, and two teams playing on Tuesday in division two and five.
Over the past couple of weeks we have been playing practice matches against Warburton, Chirnside Park and Yarra Junction to refine our skills prior to the season start.
I would also like to welcome Gary Brousarrd back to Healesville after playing several years for Warburton.
Gary’s mother’s name is on our ladies championship honour board, so Gary now has the opportunity to be there too.
Every Thursday at 12.30pm we have a social day for bowls whereby you can come along, not feel pressured, and have a fun day learning to bowl with other like minded people.
Many of our social bowlers are there to show you the ropes and have some fun.
Contact Robyn Turville on 0407 617 625 for further information.
