Halloween

Dig out those scary costumes you have stashed away and get ready for the annual Halloween Red Pin to be held on Saturday, Oct. 30^th at 5:30 PM.  Prizes will be awarded for best costumes, so be sure to get your name in now, while there are still a few spots open.  Cost is $10.

King of the HIll

There is a new king on the hill.  Cal Shirey dethroned Jim Bumgard during last Sunday’s tournament.  Next challenge will be on Sunday, November 21^st.  If you are interested in giving King Cal a run for his money, call Dennis Barnes at 623-229-2010.

Learn to Bowl

Check out Marie Forman’s Bowling Clinics.  $25 covers the cost of 3 sessions with Marie and her staff, and includes shoes and lineage.  If you’re new to the game or haven’t picked up a ball in a long time, check out Marie’s classes.  Next class meets on Wed., Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. and will continue through the 3^rd week of November.  We all benefit from a review of the basics!

Mentor Program

If you are currently bowling and would like to improve your scores or make more regular contact with that elusive 10-pin, sign up for the Mentor Program.  Some of the best bowlers in our community volunteer their time to help you with all facets of your game.  Class starts at 9:00 AM on the first Saturday of every month.  Sign up now for the Nov 6^th class. It is definitely worth the $5 for lineage!

Upcoming Tournaments

Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 21^st, when Johnson Lanes will be hosting the Arizona Classic Bowlers Association (ACBA) for this annual event.  Bowling begins at 10:00 AM and continues through 5:00 PM.

League Openings

There are still openings in several of the fall/winter leagues.  Stop by the monitor’s desk at the Pavilion or give us a call at 544-6140.  We will be happy to put you in touch with league secretaries.  Remember, league vacancies may now be filled by non-residents who are at least 50 years of age, so if you are not a resident of Sun City West, you can now join a league and bowl with us.  Have a friend who would like to bowl, but doesn’t live in SCW?  He or she can now bowl right along with you!

Carry your Rec Card!

Scanners will be installed in all facilities in coming weeks, so remember to carry your Rec card with you when participating in activities in the Sports Pavilion as well as in all other SCW facilities.

BASCW Hall of Fame

The Bowling Association Hall of Fame will be inducting its newest member on Saturday, Oct. 23^rd.  Glenn Compton will be honored for his many years of service in the promotion of the Association’s interests.  Congratulations, Glenn, and thanks for the many hours of your time you have so selflessly given to the club.

Open Bowling

Fall & Winter leagues are in full swing and time slots for open bowling are harder to come by.  If you have been turned away because of a full house, stop and ask Carol, Al, Bill, Tani, Mel or Pat for a schedule to post on your refrigerator.  While you are there, say hello to our newest monitor, “Andy.”  She’s a long-time bowler with a great smile and will be happy to answer your questions. 

Club Specials

Chartered clubs can now take advantage of a “Club Special” reduced group rate of three games for $5 per person, including rental shoes and instruction provided by Marie and her team of instructors.  To learn more about this program, call Marie at 640-6170.

Sports Pavilion Advertising

Clubs are also entitled to special club rates for advertising club events on the overheads at the Sports Pavilion.  If your club has an event coming up, you can count on reaching large numbers of people by using this advertising venue.  Call Tani at 544-6171 for more information.

Resident Classified Ads

Looking for something to buy or sell?  We will gladly post ads for residents for the low cost of $1 for 2 weeks with the first 2-week renewal free.  Lost & Found ads are posted at no cost.  Your trash today could be your neighbor’s treasure tomorrow!

Holiday Closures 

Sports Pavilion closure dates for upcoming holidays include Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.  We will open as usual the day after Thanksgiving and will close on Christmas Eve at 5:00 PM; on New Year’s Eve Johnson Lanes will close at 4:00 PM to prepare for the annual BASCW New Year’s Eve party.