{"id":36691,"date":"2025-08-14T17:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=36691"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:59:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T21:59:32","slug":"aurora-lawn-bowling-club-hosts-family-fun-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/aurora-lawn-bowling-club-hosts-family-fun-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Aurora Lawn Bowling Club hosts \u201cFamily Fun Day\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dozens gathered at the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club in steamy conditions on Sunday afternoon for the venerable organization\u2019s annual Family Fun Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A wide demographic rolled into the oldest sports club in Aurora and enjoyed a range of games that were laid out at the recreational facility including corn hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most came to bowl on the ALBC\u2019s pristine greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blazing hot Summer of 2025 has presented its own unique set of challenges regarding turf maintenance at area golf courses and bowling clubs, but President Ray Noble praised Town staff for their meticulous care of the verdant playing surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe greens are really good. Our greenskeepers\u2014James Dean and Brent Gibb\u2014know what they\u2019re doing. They grew up in the industry. When a first-time visitor to the club saw the bowling green for the first time last week, she thought it was carpet and didn\u2019t believe we were bowling on natural grass.&nbsp; I had to convince her by showing the clippings and the irrigation system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The long-time ALBC President provided impromptu lessons to both young and old on the immaculate turf and he mingled freely with the guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sport Aurora\u2019s 2023 Coach of the Year was pleased with the turnout for the event which included his grandson and granddaughter as well as the Mayor, enthusiasts, and members of the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere are many people here today that are dedicated to the game. Even though it\u2019s hot, it\u2019s also a fun day for family. We\u2019re thankful that Delmanor has sponsored the event and we have lots of guests to enjoy lunch in the air-conditioned clubhouse. We\u2019re happy that Mayor Tom is here, too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During our greenside interview, Mayor Tom Mrakas noted that the Family Fun Day was a \u201cgreat opportunity to visit one of the hidden gems of Aurora. It\u2019s at the centre of so much history of the area.&nbsp; The setting here in McMahon Park is forested and peaceful.&nbsp; It\u2019s a beautiful facility to enjoy with fellow Aurorans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Mrakas praised the efforts of the Town\u2019s lawn bowling club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe organization is volunteer-driven and they do an amazing job maintaining the area for members and residents to enjoy.&nbsp; All our volunteers are such an important part of the Town. It\u2019s also great to see younger people enjoying lawn bowling\u2014we\u2019re seeing a wide range of ages enjoying the sport this afternoon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Jim Stewart<br \/>Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F36691&#038;t=Aurora%20Lawn%20Bowling%20Club%20hosts%20%E2%80%9CFamily%20Fun%20Day%E2%80%9D&#038;s=100&#038;p&#091;url&#093;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F36691&#038;p&#091;images&#093;&#091;0&#093;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2F2025-08-14-03.jpg&#038;p&#091;title&#093;=Aurora%20Lawn%20Bowling%20Club%20hosts%20%E2%80%9CFamily%20Fun%20Day%E2%80%9D\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F36691&#038;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Aurora%20Lawn%20Bowling%20Club%20hosts%20%E2%80%9CFamily%20Fun%20Day%E2%80%9D&#038;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F36691\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dozens gathered at the Aurora Lawn Bowling Club in steamy conditions on Sunday afternoon for the venerable organization\u2019s annual Family Fun Day. 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