Bonsor Snooker Club
Report as of August 8, 2024

During the period from May 2024 to August 9, 2024, the Bonsor Snooker Club conducted 2 main tournaments. The Harvey Lee Double Knockout Snooker Tournament ran from July 2 to July 19. There were 32 participants who played 63 frames (games) to determine the Champion Stan Ziolkowski.

The 2024 House League Tournament ran from May 8 to August 8 for 14 weeks with 4 House Teams with approximately 56 members competing for the championship. The Championship team was Beat It Again! captained by Joe Leung. The other participating teams were Pot Black, captain George Kawaguchi, Red Black Only, captain Dan Hanna, and Snooker Dragons, captain Rod Lockhart.

As a participant in the Lower Mainland Seniors Snooker League (LMSSL), Bonsor has a promising team with 20 members. The LMSSL competition includes 8 teams and starts on September 4 2024 until mid-March 2025.

The Bonsor Snooker Club membership is strong with 70 members. In addition to schedule tournaments, the Snooker Club offers daily free-play time. The skill level of play ranges from novice to expert with varied opportunities to learn the sport and improve skill level. Of course, the Club also offers opportunity for friendship and good times.

Dan Hanna
President
Bonsor Snooker Club

After much preparation, the anticipated day finally arrived. Everybody was in great spirits arriving at the gym, with some in their team colors. Each participant received a gift bag upon check-in. A group picture of the participants and volunteers was taken for posterity, and with the blowing of the whistle, the tournament began. The tournament ended with the prize draws. Prizes ranged from racket bags to gift cards.

A total of nine (9) groups participated in a round-robin style tournament, one of which was a mixed doubles group.  Eventual winners in each group were awarded bronze and silver medals, with the first place winner a coveted gold trophy. The trophies and medals were presented during the tournament lunch.

The tournament lunch offered a choice of pork, chicken or vegetarian meals. A group of 8 lady members prepared a variety of desserts which were distributed to each table. To add to this feast were 175 treats that our Letty graciously donated to the tournament lunch.

To spice up the event, several prizes were raffled during the lunch hour. These included two badminton rackets. Everybody took something from this event. Some went home with treats, others with prizes, medals or trophies. And still others went home with the experience of having participated in a badminton tournament.

A special mention to ALL the volunteers here, and especially to Roger (our photographer/videographer) who put their hard work to make both the tournament and lunch social another successful event.

Bonsor 55+ Tennis Club at Central Park

Our tennis season officially started Monday April 15 to Friday September 27, 2024.  A valid Bonsor Senior Membership card is required to join.

Play dates are every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00-12:00noon on Central Park reserved courts 9-10-11-12.  All Monday statutory holidays are open to public use. New potential members are welcome to play three times for free before deciding to join.

Club fee is $50.00/yr and non-refundable.

Social events planned are free pizza days, fun social tournament, and year-end dinner.  Tennis balls are provided by the club.

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Hi, Monica!

Good morning!

We have had very busy days since the last trip - doctors' appointments, dentists, ultrasound test, air conditioner,....now all of that is completed one by one . I cannot wait any longer to say thank you to you. Not only do I want to say thank you, but I want to tell you the meaning of these senior bus trips to us. For us, this recent trip means rebuilding of confidence.

We two had accidents not long before the trip. My husband fell down in front of the entrance, and I fell down while playing table tennis. We were all OK and got back to normal daily life quickly. But we were still scared a little bit and doubted ourselves. Fortunately, we did well during the trip and went back home safely. We love the beauty of Canada and earn energy by visiting wonderful places and nice people. The trip for us is an enjoyment, and there is some kind of ability training as well.

I asked my husband again this morning, "Are we going to join the next seniors bus trip?" "Yes!" - he answered firmly without any hesitation.

We want to let you know, and please tell Britt and the Driver too; your volunteering work helps seniors a lot, and you all are great and priceless!

Hope you enjoy the bright summer, and  meet us again in autumn ! ????????

Yours,