“MAGIC MATTERS”Ladies News – November/December

2016

Welcome to our final issue for 2016. We hope you have enjoyed catching up on all the news and happenings throughout this year. We would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2017 in whatever you do. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay happy.

Home News

1 November: Melbourne Cup Day in the Auditorium at our Club. Great day was had by all. The ladies enjoyed a lunch and a few drinks together, bet on a few horses and sat back and watched the Melbourne Cup. The fashion stakes were very high and it was hard to pick the best dressed (especially the hat) on the day.

3 November: Irene Mares Turnaround Triples – 3 x 6 ends of bowls were played by our Ladies before lunch after drawing their teams and rinks out of the hat. The winners were Therese Smithers, Rosemary Reynolds and Kim Lee.

4-6 November: Premier Cup – Hosted by Merrylands this year it was indeed a very successful tournament. Teams from the North Coast, South Coast, Metropolitan, Merrylands, St Johns Park and Cabramatta competed against each other over the 2 ½ days. The Winners were North Coast and well done to Merrylands who came in 2nd (behind by one 1 point).

7 November: Committee Meeting – If you wish to read the Minutes they are in the Bowls Lounge.

8 & 10 November: Pennant Trials for Grade 2, 4s & Lansdowne Medal – Both days went well. Trials have continued each Thursday in November as well. The Selectors thank all players who have been able to attend.

11 November: Club Presentation Night - What a great night. The food was excellent and the entertainment very good with many members dancing the night away. Congratulations to our Ladies and Men who received their rewards for winning at Club level, District level, State level and International level.

Out and About

11 November: Lansdowne District –v- Nepean District - Held at Austral Bowling Club. Congratulations to the following players who were selected and played in this event: Maureen Randell, Saylee Jones, Jenny Clark, Jan Rolph, Vaana Ohmsen, Robyn Smith, Julie Rothery and Gemma Atkin. Nepean were the overall winners by a small margin.

14-15 November: NSW v ACT Test –Sam Shannahan, Sam & Natalie Noronha were selected to play in the test which was played at Cabramatta Bowling Club over 2 days. Congratulations girls on helping NSW win the Series.

26 November – 11 December: World Championships – Played in Christchurch, NZ, Val Smith & her team won Bronze in the 4s with Jo Edwards winning Bronze in the Singles in the 1st week of competition. Val and Jo also celebrated their 500 th Game for New Zealand and were presented with their 500th Cap. In the 2nd week of competition, Jo Edwards won Silver in the pairs. Overall the Australian Jackaroos (Men & Women) received 4 Gold Medals and 2 Silver and 1 Bronze.

2 December: Austral Bowling Club – Runners/up were the team of Cheryl Gillard, Jenny Clark and Willow Fong. Well Done ladies.

15 December: Ladies Christmas Party & Break Day. Looking forward to an enjoyable day with all the ladies getting together to enjoy good company, great entertainment and a lovely lunch.

A Bit of Etiquette is Nice

New Members: When a new member joins a club it is good etiquette to be polite and friendly by introducing yourself and other members; and if someone hasn’t already done so, show them the club facilities, and introduce them to the club officials and staff.

Birthdays for the Months of November & December

Nov 1 – Mary Kirkham Dec 3 – Rosemary ReynoldsNov 1 – Jan Rolph Dec 5 – Maureen Brown (80)Nov 4 – Joyce Dwyer (99) Dec 19– Joyce McKee (90)Nov 14 – Audrey Whitmore Dec 20 – Mary Bridge (80)Nov 20 – Joyce Maynard Dec 24 – Jenny QuinnNov 23 – Elaine Penman Dec 27 – Joy MaizeyNov 24 – Jill Ferricks Dec 28 – Natalie and Samantha Noronha (21)

Rule for the Month

Q: Third B delivers her bowl fairly wide. As it re-enters its own rink it contacts a bowl from Team A which had been declared dead but left lying just outside the boundary line. As a result of the collision both bowls came to rest in their own rink. What is the position regarding the bowls?

A: The dead bowl belonging to Team A would be removed. (Law 17.1.4). The bowl belonging to Third B would be replayed (Law 37.3.1.3) as the dead bowl became a neutral object. (C.23.2.3).

Quote for the Month

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.(Swami Sivananda)

Joke for the Month

Shampoo Alert!As I was washing my hair in the shower this morning, I took time to read my shampoo bottle I am in shock! The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my entire body says “for extra volume and body”! Seriously, why have I not noticed this before? Now I understand why I am so “full-figured”!

Tomorrow I am going to start using Morning Fresh dishwashing liquid. It says right on the label “dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove.” It pays to read the warning labels, my friends!

This explains everything…. Here I was thinking it was all the chocolate I eat….!

SICK LIST

Evelyn Cornwall is home from hospital after her fall. She has a fractured spine and is using a walker. Hope you recover real soon.

Audrey Whitmore is doing very well and is back at the Club doing her bit with the Social Ladies. As always is still smiling and telling funnies. Good onya mate.

CHIT-CHAT

Shirley & Allen Johnston celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on 11 November. Congratulations you two, hope you enjoyed your day.

Joyce Dwyer (on 4 Nov 2016) celebrated her 99 th birthday and Joyce McKee (on 19 Dec 2016) will celebrate her 90th Birthday. Congratulations Ladies that is awesome.

Maureen Brown (5 Dec 2016) and Mary Bridge (on 20 Dec 2016) celebrate their 80th

Birthdays. Looking good ladies. Hope you enjoy the celebrations.

Natalie and Samantha Noronha (28 th Dec 2016) will celebrate their 21st birthday. Congratulations girls. Hope you have a great time celebrating.

On 7 October 2015 Gemma Atkin and her brother Grant were invited to Government House to witness Merv Currie presented with a Bronze Medal for saving Grant’s life in a flooded

river 40 years ago. Merv Currie was then 18 years old and Grant a baby. Merv had only been found after a long search.

Joan Wilkinson – A BIG thankyou to Joan for so many beautiful plants she brings in for the raffle on Thursdays. Also thankyou to all the ladies who have donated prizes for the raffles during the year.

Christmas Hampers – Thankyou to all who brought in goodies for the Christmas Hampers this year. Our Social Ladies were over whelmed.

Jan Anlezark will have a big Wedding coming up in September 2017 when her daughter walks down the aisle. Good luck with all the planning Jan, hope it all goes well for you.

Ann Mulheron said “Being on selection is quite enjoyable. It is hard work learning everything but I love it”. Good Onya Ann.

Mary-Ann Parcell from SJP is now our State President for NSW. Congratulations and good luck in the coming year Mary-Ann.

What’s Coming Up in 2017?

The 2017 Bowls Calendar will be ready real soon. Just finalising a few dates. There will also be a Yearly Planner available in the Bowls Lounge for everyone to see what events are set down for next year. (Good idea Jenny Clark and good work from Maureen Randell for putting the information in. Took quite some time we believe). If we have missed any news, please let us know. We will be are happy to include it next time.

LADIES BOWLS RESUME THURSDAY 12TH JANUARY 2017

R/U - Willow Fong Invitation Fours: Irene Littlefield, Jenny Quinn, Debbie Schoemaker and Val Smith with Willow Fong

Winner - Irene Mares Turn-Around Triples: Therese Smithers, Rosemary Reynolds and Kim Lee

2 nd Place - Irene Mares Turn-Around Triples: Shirley Thomas, Sook Crisp and Robyn Smith

3rd Place - Irene Mares Turn-Around Triples: Jenny Quinn, Cora Taylor and Kathy Betcher

A few of our hard working Social ladies: Doreen Stone, Carmel Byrnes and Audrey Whitmore

Fancy Dress Day 2nd June 2016

2016 Bowler of the Year and Club ChampionVal Smith

Jo Edwards and Val Smith following the presentation of their caps for representing New Zealand Internationally in 500 games