Lawn Bowling Season to Start May31

Although the cool spring days of April are slow to depart, our greens keeping staff reports that the greens are now ready for use.  The cool east winds off Lake Michigan are sure to depart any day now and give way to many warm sunny months.  So polish up your bowls and head off to…

Competing in his first international lawn bowls tournament, Max Cavender, 18, of Milwaukee Wisconsin stepped into the spotlight at the World Junior Cup in Warilla Australia, April 12-20.  Max competed in Group 2 against bowlers from Brunei, Canada, Guernsey, China, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Scotland.  Playing in his third match of the tournament, Max beat…

Winter in Milwaukee, WI invariably arrives with its snow and sub-freezing temperatures. Our greens typically take a rest and some of our bowlers pursue other activities, like curling. Our members gather for an annual potluck dinner, which helps keep us connected until the warmer weather arrives. One of our members (Bob Schneider) just couldn’t stay away…

Wednesday Night Open Bowling for all club members begins Wednesday June 1.  Men and women will bowl together on pairs or triples teams.  Teams will  be determined by the number of people and skill level of those present to bowl each Wednesday.  The club offers lawn bowling lessons at 6:30 PM for those interested in learning…

Thursday afternoon Triples League for all club members begins June 2.  A season long commitment is required.   Men and Women will bowl together.  A schedule has been developed for those who signed up.  Games start at 1:15 PM  

MLPLBA club member Patricia Loehr authored an article in the Journal of Sports Philately featuring the sport of Lawn Bowling.  To read the article, go to “Lawn Bowling: it isn’t just your Grandad’s game anymore!” The Journal of Sports Philately is a publication of  Sports Philatelists International .