AULD ACQUAINTANCES FROM JANUARY 1, 2024
Auld Acquaintances by Peggy Oldfield
Postings from January 1, 2024 forward
Posted December 1, 2024:
The CBC/SRC Association hosted the annual Christmas Buffet dinner party at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club on Sunday, November 24th and with the generous donation from the British Columbia and Yukon Region of the CBC Pensioners' National Association in matching the cost subsidy, the price charged to attend was reduced to half the actual cost. 81 people were in attendance for the delightful evening in a festive atmosphere, enjoying a very lavish and delicious buffet. CBC/SRC Association President Joe Holman welcomed everyone and the BCYRCBCPNA Co-President John Mang spoke at the podium, expressing appreciation to the RVYC staff and to CBC/SRC Association Secretary Peggy Oldfield. Mar Sulaika Ochs took the microphone to bring greetings from former colleague Steve Osborne who was unable to join the evening's festivities. A 50/50 draw netted $505.00 with half ($252.50) going to lucky winner Melody Kerr and half to the CBC/SRC Association coffers. Hugh Henderson donated a CBC poster and the raffle tickets served a double purpose in selecting Peter Layton as the poster recipient. Be sure to check out the vast collection of great photos from the occasion posted under the "Photo Gallery" heading of this website!
Posted November 10, 2024:
Monthly bowling at Grandview Lanes on November 6th drew participants Neil & Lynn Gillon, Lillian Hanson, Anne Mathisen, Rod & Lori Mundy, Bill Murray and Peggy Oldfield. Nibbles of raw carrot and celery sticks with dip, fresh green grapes, oatmeal raisin cookies and jam-filled mini-croissants were provided by Peggy. During the Bingo Game, Maurice Moses arrived to cheer the teams on and then join those proceeding to Apollo's for lunch.
Photos were snapped by Bill and Peggy, a few of which are shown here. Team photos are posted in The Gallery as well.
Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Neil Gillon and Lynn Gillon looking very determined about bowling well
while Lori Mundy takes it all in stride.
Lori Mundy and Bill Murray have a chat. At right, Neil & Lynn Gillon, Rod Mundy, Lillian Hanson and Anne Mathisen.
Lillian Hanson and Lynn Gillon are the bowlers. Lillison is musing, "Which ball will I choose?"
"Darn game!", chuckles Lillian Hanson.
Bill Murray on the move. In the background: Rod Mundy, Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen.
Secret score winners Anne Mathisen and Neil Gillon.
Rod Mundy and Anne Mathisen on the lanes. Lillian Hanson just heading off lane behind Anne.
Too bad we aren't playing Bingo this game, Rod (Mundy). Knocking out the head pin would have been great for that.
Lillian Hanson thinking, "I need one more pin to go down".
L-R: Rod & Lori Mundy, Lynn & Neil Gillon, Peggy Oldfield and Anne Mathisen.
Anne Mathisen demonstrates her frustration with the game.
Rod Mundy wins "Shot of the Day"!
Maurice Moses arrives to join the group for lunch and watch the Bingo Game in progress.
Surrounding Maurice are Neil & Lynn Gillon on the left; Bill Murray and Lillian Hanson at right.
Bill Murray gets set to capture the Bingo Game winning team: Neil Gillon, Lynn Gillon, Lori Mundy and Rod Mundy.
Posted October 13, 2024:
Maxime Bertrand has been appointed the new CBC Ombudsman. Her
five-year term succeeding Jack Nagler becomes effective on November
18. Ms. Bertrand is currently Director of Community Relations for
Radio-Canada and her career has spanned more than 30 years as a
journalist with the Corporation, reporting in both English and French
in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Sudbury, and Windsor.
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On October 9th, a group of ten convened at Grandview Lanes in Vancouver for the once-per-month fun of five-pin bowling. Participants this month were Neil & Lynn Gillon, Lillian Hanson, Alex Kerr, Rod & Lori Mundy, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan. Edible treats in the form of fresh veggies and fruit plus mini cupcakes in vanilla and chocolate were provided by Peggy Oldfield. Two regular games were played as usual, followed by a Bingo Game with the game card once again creatively designed by Bill Murray. The game was a tie between the two teams and Michael Taylor-Noonan suggested that one member from each team send one ball down the lane; whichever person scored the most points would take their team to the win. Neil Gillon and Bill Murray were the competitors and Bill's strike left no doubt about the win for his team!
Following bowling, Neil & Lynn, Alex, Rod & Lori, Peggy, Michael & Eleanor walked the short distance to Apollo's Restaurant for lunch where Lori Konorti joined the group on this occasion.
Here are a few photos from the event and don't miss the team and lunch photos posted in the Gallery....
Fresh fruit and veggies plus vanilla & chocolate mini cupcakes to sustain the bowlers!
Lori Mundy bowling. Rod Mundy and Alex Kerr are in the background on the right.
Lynn Gillon enjoys her moment in the sun with the "Shot of the Game" Trophy.
Alex Kerr and Lillian Hanson are on the lanes. In the background L-R are Bill Murray, Lori Mundy, Rod Mundy, Lynn Gillon,
Neil Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan (partially hidden behind Lillian) and Michael Taylor-Noonan.
Lori & Rod Mundy intently watching the action on the lanes.
Rod Mundy and Michael Taylor-Noonan try to boost Rod's score.
Rod's experiment with bowling without shoes did not go well; neither did his attempt to tie his shoelaces afterwards.
Alex achieved "Best Shot of the Game" with a strike.
He should be applauded also for rising from a first-game score of 69 to 162 in the second!
Rod Mundy and Michael Taylor-Noonan eye those pins. Lori Mundy, Alex Kerr and Bill Murray observe from the background.
Rod Mundy earned a high-five from Bill Murray. Alex Kerr is behind them and Michael Taylor-Noonan reacts to action on the lanes.
Best Male and Female Trophies were presented by Bill Murray to Neil and Lynn Gillon.
Each of them in the second game, exceeded their average by the highest number of points.
Posted September 15, 2024:
Johnny Michel, Managing Director, CBC English Services for B.C. and Alberta –
based in the Vancouver offices at 700 Hamilton Street for the past 17 years –
announced earlier this year that he would be leaving that role this summer.
Best wishes, Johnny, from all of us in the CBC/SRC Association (formerly the
CBC 20 Year Association) as you move into new undertakings.
We are also pleased to congratulate Alison Broddle whom it has just been
announced is appointed Johnny’s successor under the new title of Senior
Managing Director for B.C. Alison joined CBC Vancouver Radio staff in 1992
as a Researcher with Early Edition. She subsequently transferred to the
Network offices in Toronto where she rose to the position of Senior Director
of Current Affairs and Investigative, overseeing Radio programs such as The Current
and As It Happens and the TV programs Marketplace and The Fifth Estate, before being promoted to Director of Programming, CBC Network Radio. Alison returned to Vancouver to take up the responsibilities of Senior Director of Current Affairs and Investigative, overseeing Network Radio programming including special projects focusing on the subjects of reconciliation and climate change. Additionally she has headed implementation of diversity and inclusion practices at the Corporation.
During her career with CBC, Alison has produced award-winning series on the topics of wrongdoing in policing, immigration policy and healthcare and has guided numerous sessions on communications for the Institute for Future Leaders at Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) and at the University of British Columbia.
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Posted September 8, 2024:
An update from Ken Johnson advises that photographer and student Liam Brennan reports that an Inuk friend wrote his name on the CBC film bag (see photo at right) he received from Ken last month (story posted August 18 below). Liam is now in New Brunswick, launching his Master's Degree in environmental science.
Bowlers gethered at Grandview Lanes on September 4th and the occasion was embellished with a celebration in recognition of Lillian Hanson's 90th birthday (August 30). Bowling participants besides Lillian were Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos. The festivities were joined too by non-bowlers Joe Holman, Maurice Moses, Lori Mundy and Neil Simpson, with Maurice singing Happy Birthday to Lillian and Neil Simpson gifting her with a lovely flower arrangement. Corn on the cob segments from Ding & Marichu Torrijos and a Birthday Cake from Peggy Oldfield provided the edible treats. At the completion of three games, Lillian Hanson, Joe Holman, Maurice Moses, Rod & Lori Mundy, Peggy Oldfield, Neil Simpson and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan walked the short distance to Apollo's Restaurant for a leisurely and laugh-filled lunch. In addition to the photos posted below, be sure to see additional pics in the Colleagues' Gallery section of this website.
Lillian Hanson and Ding Torrijos get ready to take out the pins.
In the background L-R: Lori Mundy, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Marichu Torrijos, Bill Murray,
Michael Taylor-Noonan and Rod Mundy.
Marichu Torrijos goes to choose a bowling ball to finish off those pins.
A vanilla cake with buttercream frosting to wish Lillian Hanson a Happy 90th Birthday!
Maurice Moses in great voice singing "Happy Birthday" to Lillian.
Peggy Oldfield listens in the background.
Marichu Torrijos and Peggy Oldfield listen to Maurice Moses singing "Happy Birthday" to Lillian Hanson.
Lillian Hanson takes a deep breath to blow out the candle!
Michae4l Taylor-Noonan snaps the photo of Lillian blowing out her birthday candle while Rod Mundy pays close attention.
Marichu Torrijos on the lane as husband Ding heads to the lane on the right. Behind them L-R are Eleanor Teylor-Noonan, Rod Mundy, Lillian Hanson, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Bill Murray.
Bill Murray, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos share a laugh an antics on the bowling lanes.
Rod Mundy is laughting while saying, "Darn Game!" as he poses with the trophy confirming his frustration.
Eleanor Tylor-Noonan, meanwhile, got to pose with the "shot of the game" trophy!
Peggy Oldfield gets ready to bowl. Behind Peggy, L-R: Lillian Hanson, Marichu Torrijos,
Lori Mundy, Maurice Moses, Rod Mundy and Michael Taylor-Noonan.
Neil Simpson surprises Lillian Hanson with a lovely floral arrangement as Lori Mundy and Marichu Torrijos share the smiles.
Smiles from Lori Mundy as Lillian Hanson and Neil Simpson share a hug.
A hug for the camera between Lillian Hanson and Neil Simpson.
Lillian's Happy Birthday flowers from Neil Simpson.
Michael Taylor-Noonan confirms it's yummy cake.
Lillian Hanson in action.
Joe Holman arrives to join the group for lunch following bowling. Joe chats with Lillian Hanson, Neil Simpson and Lori Mundy.
Peggy Oldfield and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan are in conversation at left.
Michael Taylor-Noonan is anxious to pry the triphy out of Bill Murray's hands!
Winning Bingo Game Team - Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos.
The not-too-happy Bingo Game runners up Marichu Torrijos, Peggy Oldfield, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Lillian Hanson....
...who proved they could be good sports and put on a smile!
Posted August 18, 2024
At the British Columbia and Yukon Region CBC Pensioners' National Association AGM on June 20, 2024, Ken Johnson was a lucky door prize winner of a CBC film bag. Ken has seen the bag to wonderful use by donating it to award-winning photographer and student Liam Brennan who is spending his summer photographing wildlife in the Northwest Territories. Liam is the same young man who captured shots of orcas next to the kayak off Spanish Banks earlier this year which were aired by local media. With thanks to Liam and Ken, we are pleased to share a couple of photos from Liam's experiences this summer.
Liam Brennan in the Arctic
Polar Bear (Photo by Liam Brennan)
Posted August 15, 2024
Bowlers Neil & Lynn Gillon, Lillian Hanson, Peggy Oldfield, Neil Simpson, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos, gathered at Grandview Lanes on August 7th and began the session with a special surprise for fellow bowler and creative promoter, Bill Murray. Several months ago, Neil Simpson proposed presenting a special trophy to Bill iin appreciation of his continual efforts to entice colleagues to join the monthly bowling/lunch sessions and the artistic fun Bingo Cards for each montly game. A couple of ideas distilled into a trophy featuring Rodin's "The Thinker".... turned into "The Bowler" and to that image, Neil added a bowling bag, bowling ball and bowling pin and had a plaque inscribed, "BILL MURRAY...thanks for all the joy and 'rolling' inspiration you have given all of us...All the CBC Bowlers". As Bill celebrated his 75th birthday on August 5, this bowling occasion was the perfect opportunity to make the trophy presentation which was done by Neil and Peggy Oldfield. This was followed by another delightful surprise for Bill when Lillian Hanson awarded him the Oscar she had been given on the occasion of her CBC retirement and which she now stated she wanted Bill to have. Rounding out the celebration, Bill was asked to blow out the candles and make a wish on a birthday cake, and to cut the first slice for himself. Ding & Marichu Torrijos provided delicious Bing Cherries for everyone to enjoy and Bill Murray brought chocolate chip cookies in recognition of August's Chocolate Chip Day. The group DID finally get to the bowling part of the reason for being there and laughter continued throught the games. The usual trophies were absent this time to display instead CBC Olympic memorabilia brought by Bill Murray as a nod to the Olympic Games underway in Paris.
Following the games, Lynn & Neil Gillon, Neil Simpson, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Peggy Oldfield carried on for a great lunch at the Apollo Restaurant and if you're in that area, we highly recommed it's excellent menu. Everything tried by the group so far has been delicious and generous in serving.
Photos from the day....
"The Bowler" based on Rodin's 'The Thinker" (note the bowling bag and ball lower right and bowling pin, lower left),
created by Neil Simpson.
Bill holds the package just presented him by Neil Simpson and Peggy Oldfield.
Lynn & Neil Gillon watch Bill trying to get into his package!
Bill Murray studies 'The Bowler' unwrapped, while Lynn and Neil peek over his shoulder.
A handshake "thank you!" between Bill and Neil. Lynn shares the moment in the background.
Neil and Lynn watch as Bill emulates "The Bowler" pose.
An Oscar for Bill from Lillian Hanson. Eleanor Taylor-Noonan watches from the edge of the bowling lane.
A "thank you" hug for Lillian from Bill.
Cake and cookies.
Bing Cherries, chocolate chip cookies, and birthday cake!
Bill Murray blows out the cake candles. Michael Taylor-Noonan takes a photo; Lynn Gillon at left.
Michael's pic of Bill blowing out his candles.
First piece of cake was Bill's then everyone else was on their own to cut themselves a piece! Oscar watches over the proceedings.
Bowling underway with Ding Torrijos and Lynn Gillon on the lanes.
In the background - Lillian Hanson, Marichu Torrijos, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Bill Murray.
Lillian Hanson and Neil Simpson in fine form to bowl.
Behind them, L-R: Ding Torrijos, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Neil Gillon, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon, Bill Murray.
Marichu Torrijos, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon and Neil Gillon
react to something terrific happening on the bowling lane.
Bill Murray concentrates on his aim while Lillian Hanson makes a comment about her bowling ball. In the background,
L-R, Ding Torrijos, Marichu Torrijos, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Neil Gillon.
Michael Taylor-Noonan looks confident about taking out those pins.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Neil Gillon on the lanes.
They obviously didn't read the invitation to wear red to cheer on the Canadian Olympic team!
Michael Taylor-Noonan, Lillian Hanson and Neil Gillon (that shirt is orange).
Marichu Torrijos and Neil Simpson in action.
Michael Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon and Neil Gillon listen to Bill Murray explaining the Bingo Game Card.
Neil Gillon and Marichu Torrijos bowl.
Neil decided to don the bow from Bill's gift package as a headband to see if it would inspire his aim.
Posted July 26, 2024
July 3 saw CBC/SRC Association bowlers gathering at Grandview Lanes. Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen, Bill Murray, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos has a great time playing two regular games as well as the Bingo game. Treats were supplied by Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Marichu & Ding Torrijos, and Bill Murray in the form of home-made cookies, fresh cherries and Canada Day cookies respectively. Bill Murray and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan captured the trophies for exceeding their average and Ding Torrijos scored an impressive 262 in the second game! Thanks to Bill Murray, we have some great photos of the day to share....
Noshing around the great snacks - cherries brought by Ding and Manichu Torrijos; home-made cookies
from Eleanor Taylor-Noonan; and Canada Day cookies brought by Bill Murray.
Anne Mathisen gets the first @#$%^&* Stupid Game trophy of the day.
Ding Torrijos is on the lane behind Anne at right.
Red for Canada Day sported by Lynn & Neil Gillon and Ding Torrijos.
Bill Murray and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan win the trophies for beating their average during the first game.
Neil Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Anne Mathisen, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos watch the bowling action.
Bill Murray holds the trophy for the shot of the game by picking up a difficult spare! Lynn Gillon is on the lane behind Bill.
Some friendly chats going on - Anne Mathisen, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos.
Anne Mathisen explaining to Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Neil Gillon that she wanted a LARGE coffee!
Michael Taylor-Noonan sizing up which ball to throw next.
Neil Gillon makes a delivery.
Marichu Torrijos wondering what she has to do to make that spare.
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Neil Gillon lines one up (he was experiencing double vision and wore a special pair of glasses).
Michael Taylor-Noonan eyes the pins on the next lane;
Marichu Torrijos, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon and Ding Torrijos are watching in the background.
Bill Murray's turn to make a delivery.
Ding posing with a picture of his amazing score of 262!
Anne Mathisen gets redemption with an incredible strike later in the game!
Bill Murrays creative Bingo Card for the third game.
Check out the photos in the Gallery for pictures of the winning and runners-up teams!
Posted June 9, 2024:
The CBC/SRC Association bowling group gathered on June 5 at Grandview Lanes for another fun-packed morning. Lori Mundy cheered everyone on as, with her arm still in a brace as she heals a broken wrist, it wasn't possible for Lori to bowl this time. Alex Kerr travelled over from Victoria to join Neil & Lynn Gillon, Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos in the bowling games. Cookies and mini cupcakes for the occasion were provided by Peggy Oldfield. Awards for Best Female and Male Bowler were made on the basis of exceeding one's average and went to Ding and Marichu Torrijos. At the end of bowling, eight of the participants - Neil, Lynn, Alex, Rod, Lori, Peggy, Michael and Eleanor - walked a short distance to Daybreakers Caffe & Bar where menu choices ranged from breakfast through brunch and lunch dishes. Servings were generous; the food delicious and the large booth seating accommoded the group perfectly.
Here are photos from the bowling segment of the day, provided by Bill Murray and Peggy Oldfield:
Lemon Loaf and Mini Cupcakes, courtesy Peggy Oldfield.
Michael Taylor-Noonan takes stock of the pins. In the background
L-R: Ding Torrijos, Alex Kerr, Rod Mundy, Neil Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Bill Murray and Lori Mundy.
Bill Murray expresses his feelings about claiming the Stupid Sport Trophy.
His frustration was showing after hitting the head pin eleven times in a row!!!!
L-R: Ding Torrijos, Marichu Torrijos, Alex Kerr, Rod Mundy, Lynn Gillon, Michael Taylor-Noonan,
Neil Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lori Mundy and Peggy Oldfield.
Lynn Gillon on the lane and watching the action L-R: Ding Torrijos, Marichu Torrijos, Alex Kerr, Rod Mundy and Neil Gillon.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Lori Mundy are deep in conversation at right.
All in blue....Alex Kerr, Lynn Gillon and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan.
Also favouring blue in the background is Michael Taylor-Noonan.
The guys - minus Alex Kerr who was bowling - pose for the camera: Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Neil Gillon. Marichu Torrijos, Lynn Gillon and Lori Mundy got into the photo as well!
Alex Kerr gets to temporarily hold the Shot of the Day Trophy
Marichu Torrijos and Rod Mundy bowling. Ding Torrijos and Alex Kerr can be seen behind Rod.
Bill Murray gets the Shot of the Day Trophy.
Neil Gillon and Michael Taylor-Noon take a turn.
In the background: Ding Torrijos, Alex Kerr, Rod Mundy, Bill Murray, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Lori Mundy.
Bill Murray wins his second Shot of the Day award (making up for his Stupid Sport Trophy earlier!).
Alex Kerr and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan bowling.
Behind them watching are Ding Torrijos, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Rod Mundy, Bill Murray and Lynn Gillon.
Husband and wife Ding & Marichu Torrijos were the winners of the Male and Female Best Bowler Trophies,
here just presented to them by Peggy Oldfield.
Posted May 18, 2024:
Another month has slipped by and with it, bowlers have gathered again at Grandview Lanes in Vancouver for another round of laughter and fun. May 8 was the chosen date and the participants were Neil & Lynn Gillon, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos. Bill Murray enlivened the morning showing support for the Vancouver Canucks, wearing the jersey he was gifted on retirement from B.C. Ferries (his second career following retirement from CBC Vancouver) and displaying a Canucks' playoff towel from 2011. A selection of fresh fruit and cookies was supplied by Peggy Oldfield. The Men's Trophy continues to be absent so Bill Murray loaned a trophy his grandfather had won for the winner on this occasion. Following the games, Neil, Lynn, Michael, Eleanor and Peggy enjoyed more comaraderie and conversation over lunch at St. Augustine's Pub. The pub is changing their menu and eliminating their lunch special of the day which has always been a favourite choice with group members, so the group may be looking for another venue in future. The next bowling date is Wednesday, June 5 so watch for the notice and the decision on where lunch will take place.
In the meantime here are the photos from May 8th....
Fresh fruit and cookies to sustain energy!
Bill Murray beams in support of the Vancouver Canucks!
On the lanes - Neil Gillon and Marichu Torrijos.
Bill Murray and Michael Taylor-Noonan.
EleanorTaylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon and Neil Gillon peruse the munchies.
Ding Torrijos gets set for his turn on the alley.
In the background L-R are Marichu Torrijos, Peggy Oldfield, Lynn Gillon, Neil Gillon and Michael Taylor-Noonan.
Ding Torrijos shows he feels he definitely deserves posing with the !@#$%^&* Stupid Game Trophy!
Ding Torrijos, Lynn Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Bill Murray and Michael Taylor-Noonan
watch Neil Gillon as he prepares to bowl.
Peggy Oldfield gets to pose with the "Shot of the Day" Trophy.
Lynn Gillon concentrates on those pins.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Neil Gillon and Michael Taylor-Noonan are in the background behind Lynn.
Eleanor Taylor Noonan's turn to have the !@#$%^&* Stupid Game Trophy.
Eleanor & Michael Taylor-Noonan were the winners of the game secret scores.
Neil Gillon in the background pretending he doesn't notice.
Marichu Torrijos poses for her turn at winning the Shot of the Day Trophy.
Lynn Gillon in fine form on the lane behind Marichu.
Canucks' fan Bill Murray earned a pose with the Shot of the Day Trophy.
Posted April 14, 2024:
Best wishes for speedy healing to Lillian Hanson and to Lori Mundy, both of whom are recovering from a broken wrist. Lillian was bowled over by an over-friendly dog and Lori tripped.
Once-per-month 5 pin bowling at Grandview Lanes took place on April 10th with participants Alex Kerr (who travelled from Victoria), Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield, Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding & Marichu Torrijos. Marichu and Peggy provided cookies and fruit-filled croissants to keep everyone's energy up. Following the games, Alex, Michael, Eleanor, Ding, Marichu and Peggy relaxed over a leisurely lunch at St. Augustine's Pub. The next gathering for bowling and/or lunch is Wednesday, May 8th.
Treats provided by Marichu Torrijos and Peggy Oldfield.
Eleanor & Michael Taylor-Noonan watch Alex Kerr in action.
Marichu Torrijos and Alex Kerr on the lanes. Ding Torrijos and Bill Murray in the background.
L-R: Ding Torrijos, Bill Murray, Alex Kerr and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan does a victory dance after getting a strike!
Ding & Marichu Torrijos sport matching t-shirts from a recent holiday.
Marichu Torrijos bowls while Peggy Oldfield waits to take another photo.
Eleanor wins the Women's Trophy for beating her average and Bill wins the Men's
though the trophy has gone missing to an absent bowler.
Alex Kerr demonstrating excellent form.
Michael Taylor-Noonan seriously contemplates his shot.
Marichu Torrijos demonstrates her own flashy bowling style.
Alex Kerr shows off his second trophy of the day - this one for the shot of the game.
Special days for the month of April filled the Bingo Card!
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Wrapping it up for the day - L-R: Bill Murray, Marichu Torrijos, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos.
Posted March 17, 2024:
The CBC/SRC Association monthly bowling took place on March 6th but St. Patrick's day was definitely evident in the wearin' o' the green as well as the serviettes and paper plate on the goody "table" i.e., counter. You may remember that in Bill Murray's promo for the event, he cited numerous special days in March that could be acknowledged and while no one showed up wearing a toga, there were Pink Poodle socks modelled by Anne Mathisen acknowledging Barbie and other splashes of pink and yellow which the group readily stretched belief to say they were in recognitiion of Barbie and Big Bird. Munchies included coconut shortbread from Mirachu & Ding Torrijos and veggies plus dip, cookies and mini muffins from Peggy Oldfield. Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen, Bill Murray and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan joined Ding & Marichu and Peggy for bowling. Ever creative Bill Murray brought three new trophies - a replacement for the previously damaged ladies' one plus brand new "Shot of the Day" and "Frustration" trophies. "Shot of the Day" could be claimed by any bowler making a shot they and/or the other bowlers deemed worthy and the "Frustration" one is rather self-explanatory! Following the fun of the games, Neil, Lynn, Anne, Michael, Eleanor, Peggy, Ding and Marichu relaxed over lunch at St. Augustine's Pub. The next bowling and pub lunch date is Wednesday, April 10th - come join the group for one or both!
Macadamia Shortbread Cookies from Marichu & Ding Torrijos; veggie & dip, mini muffins and cookies from Peggy Oldfield. It takes a little imagination but try to believe the yellow icing is for Big Bird, the coloured sprinkles in the cookies for Barbie and the green celery for St. Patrick's Day!
Anne Mathisen shows off her Pink Poodle socks for a "Barbie" theme!
The brand new Female Bowler trophy replacement created by Bill Murray.
The "Shot of the Day" creation by Bill Murray. What it's "awarded" for can be changed to suit the whims of the bowlers!
Having a frustrating game? You can claim this new creation of Bill Murray's and pose for a photo!
Anne Mathisen, Bill Murray and Ding Torrijos paying serious attention to the action on the lanes.
Lynn Gillon plots how to best knock down all the pins.
Behind her, L-R, Neil Gillon, Eleanor & Michael Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos.
Bill Murray standing against the pole ready to take a photo while Lynn Gillon chooses her bowling ball and
Michael Taylor-Noon gets ready to send his down the lane.
Marichu Torrijos on the bowling lane; Michael Taylor-Noonan, Neil Gillon, Lynn Gillon,
Bill Murray and Ding Torrijos are in the background.
Michael Taylor-Noonan and Bill Murray on the lanes. Behind Bill, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon and Ding Torrijos.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan's strike earned her the right to pose with the Shot of the Day Trophy!
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Michael Taylor-Noonan (on the bowling lane) confers with Bill Murray.
Surrounding Bill are Neil & Lynn Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Ding Torrijos.
Neil Gillon and Ding Torrijos in action. Behind them are Bill Murray and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan.
Call it the Frustration Tophy or the Stupid Game Trophy - but Lynn Gillon felt the need to grab it!
L-R: Bill Murray, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Anne Mathisen.
A reaction from Lynn Gillon who's just bowled a strike while Neil Gillon's looking good to do the same.
Time for the Bingo Game with the card created by Bill Murray.
Ding Torrijos, Bill Murray and Peggy Oldfield show off their shades of green for St. Patrick's Day.
Posted February 11, 2024:
With the turn of the calendar to a new month, the CBC/SRC Association bowlers gathered together on the 7th at Grandview Lanes for another few hours of fun on the five-pin lanes. Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen, Rod & Lori Mundy, Bill Murray and Peggy Oldfield bowled and Neil Simpson arrived in time to cheer the teams on during the Bingo Game. Treats to enjoy abounded with boxed chocolates from Lori & Rod Mundy, chocolate hearts from Bill Murray and mini Valentine themed chocolate and vanilla cupcakes from Peggy Oldfield. The male and female trophies were awarded based on secret scores, to Rod & Lori Mundy. Lori got to pose or a photo with hers but the trophy (nicknamed "Maxine") had sustained an injury, so instead of Lori taking her home for the next month, she journeyed home with Bill Murray for repair. Other commitments prevented the entire troupe from continuing on to the pub lunch, but Anne Mathisen, Peggy Oldfield and Neil Simpson enjoyed the food and conversation afterwards at St. Augustine's.
Lynn Gillon, Peggy Oldfield, Lori Mundy and Anne Mathisen all sporting shades of red and pink for Valentine's Day.
Rod Mundy and Bill Murray on the lanes. Lori Mundy, Anne Mathisen and Neil Gillon can be seen behind them.
Anne Mathisen pays serious attention to the bowling pins. Lynn & Neil Gillon are at the counter behind Anne.
Rod Mundy, Bill Murray and Neil Gillon looking seriously determined.
Lori Mundy is set to knock those pins down. Neil Gillon and Anne Mathisen are in the background watching.
Neil Gillon and Peggy Oldfield on the lanes.
"Maxine" seriously injured and knocked off her pedestal.
The unidentified perp tries to repair the damage.
Maybe he needs a first aid refresher course?
Lori Mundy was the female bowler to come closest to the hidden score.
The "Maxine" trophy was presented to her by Peggy Oldfield, but instead of keeping Maxine for the next month,
Lori had to relinquish her back to Bill Murray to carry out proper repair.
Bill Murray presented the male trophy to Rod Mundy for coming closest to the hidden score
and as Rod's trophy is unscathed, he gets to take it home for the next month!
Bill Murray designed and created a new trophy for the team runners-up in the Bingo Game!
From Jeff Groberman:
A new book! Jeff has published a sequel to his travel adventures Grobetrotting, entitled Grobetrotting Stikes Again! Jeff is offering the sequel which takes you along on his adventures to the heart of Africa, through the vibrant cultures of Mexico, Central and South America, and on detours to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand and Spain. For those of you who journeyed with Jeff through the first book, this next chapter promises even more exhilaration and discovery.
You can find both volumes available on Amazon, Kobo, Apple, and other online platforms. The eBook is priced at $5.99, and the paperback at $15.99. As a token of his appreciation for your unwavering support, Jeff is offering an exclusive pre-launch discount to you: the eBook for just $2.99 and the paperback for $10.50, available for the next two weeks. Additionally, I'm matching the price for the original Grobetrotting: Traveling the World Laugh by Laugh during this period.
For those of you in the Vancouver region, Jeff will be participating in the Annual JCC Book Festival at the Vancouver Jewish Community Centre at 950 West 41st Avenue at 11:30 on Monday, February 12th. He'll be reading selections from the new book and signing copies.
Posted January 15, 2024:
The CBC/SRC Association 5 Pin Bowling at Grandview Lanes in Vancouver kicked off the new year on January 10th with a great turnout both for bowling and for the lunch at St. Augustine's Pub which followed. Ten participants shared a lot of laughs throughout the three games - Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen, Rod & Lori Mundy, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield, Neil Simpson and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan. Eleanor Taylor-Noonan provided cookies to sustain the group's energy and they were eagerly gobbled up through the play. The "regular" bowlers were very happy to welcome Neil Simpson as a first-time participant with the group and hope not only that Neil will return frequently but that seeing a newcomer will encourage others to join in! Not only was Neil bowling with the group for the first time but he won the take-home-for-a-month trophy by exceeding his first game score in the second by the most points. Lynn Gillon was the female winner for achieving that same feat. Maurice Moses stopped by to cheer the bowlers on in the Bingo Game and joined everyone at St. Augustine's Pub for a short visit. Bowlers Neil & Lynn Gillon, Anne Mathisen, Rod & Lori Mundy, Peggy Oldfield, Neil Simpson and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan were joined at the pub by Louella Quan Charlston, Manjula Dufresne, Joan Engel & Bill Scholey and Beth McArthur as well as Maurice. Everyone is hoping this augers well for lots of you to join us in the future!
Here are a few photos from the day...
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan asks, "What does one have to do to get a spare around here?"
Lori Mundy heads onto the lane while Eleanor & Michael Taylor-Noonan, Neil Gillon and Bill Murray watch what's going on.
Lynn Gillon returns to her seat. That happy look is due to her finally getting a strike!
Neil Simpson, Rod Mundy, Eleanor Tatlor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon, Neil Gillon, Bill Murray,
Michael Taylor-Noonan and Anne Mathisen react to action on the lanes.
Neil Simpson and Bill Murray take their turn on the lanes.
Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lori Mundy and Rod Mundy observe in the background.
Lynn Gillon wins the female "take-home-for-a-month" trophy. It ws presented to her by Peggy Oldfield.
Beginner's luck! Neil Simpson wins the male "take-home-for-a-month" trophy, presented to him by Bill Murray.
Neil Simpson, Peggy Oldfield, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Rod Mundy watch the Bingo Game action. Peggy is ready to cross off another square on the score sheet, hopefully!