December 4, 2024 - Ladies Day Holiday Luncheon - Laguna Woods

December 4, 2024  SWD LADIES DAY BOWL AND HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

What a fabulous year of Ladies Day games.  In 2024 we had 143 ladies participate from various clubs in the SouthWest Division.  We just had our last event of the year with a very successful attendance of 64 ladies.  A huge thank you to Laguna Woods LBC for hosting this event and having a wonderful assortment for breakfast. 

We bowled one game since we were all eager to go straight to the luncheon after this game.  Here are the winners of that game:

1st Place:      Heather Stewart          Beverly Ponder            Amy Ding       

2nd Place:     Doreen Hall                 Dorothy Pinella           Ginny Barrett            

 3rd Place:     Linda Roberts              Barbara Clark              Kathi Becker

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our luncheon was so much fun with everyone decked out in their holiday attire wearing fun outfits and hats.  It was a very lively crowd with lots of laughter.  Our buffet lunch was delicious and everyone was very happy with the caterer this year.  Our raffle prize table was filled with beautifully wrapped gifts to choose from.  The holiday spirit filled the room – thank you to all who attended.

We are blessed to have Heather Stewart donate a handmade quilted holiday table runner for a special raffle.  The winner this year of this was Doreen Hall – Congratulations.

Goodbye to 2024 Ladies Day and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and HAPPY NEW YEAR.  See you in 2025 when we have our first ladies day in March.  As soon as all the clubs send in their requested dates to host, you will receive the 2025 schedule. 

Shelley Cohen

Diana Wenzel

Joan Narmontas

Holiday Luncheon committee

November 13, 2024 - Ladies Day at Casta del Sol

November 13, 2024

A big thank you to Casta del Sol for hosting Ladies Day.  We had spectacular hospitality starting with a wonderful breakfast selection followed by great salads, fruit and desserts for lunch.  The Casta del Sol ladies made the desserts extra special as they were homemade.  What a delicious treat for everyone.   We had a great turnout once again with 30 Ladies from the following clubs:  Casta del Sol LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC and Oaks North LBC.  Thanks to all these clubs participating and making this such a fun day. 

We had three ladies join us for the first time at Ladies Day:  Jana Elder from Laguna Beach LBC and Joy Brown and Anne Philips from Laguna Woods.  I hope to see them at future Ladies Day.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:                        Irene Myrwold              Eleanor Reafsnyder       Jana Edler

2nd Place:                      Cynthia Nolan             Sharon Barrington      Madeline Wilson

Cut throat Winner:        Shelley Cohen

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st/2nd Place tie:          Diana Wenzel               Phyllis Mitchell             Patty Doidge

1st/2nd Place tie:           Lisa Milligan                  Amy White

3rd Place:                     Cynthia Nolan               Deborah Long

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our next Ladies Day will be the Holiday Luncheon at Laguna Woods LBC on Wednesday, December 4th at Laguna Woods.  1 game of bowling in the morning and the luncheon in Clubhouse #7 across the street from the lawn bowling greens.   This is a really fun way to end our year.  Everyone remember to bring a wrapped gift for the raffle prizes.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

October 9, 2024 - Ladies Day at Santa Monica LBC

October 9, 2024 -  Ladies Day at Santa Monica LBC

Santa Monica LBC recently hosted a memorable Ladies Day, with 36 participants in attendance. The event kicked off with an impressive array of sweets, lovingly prepared by members who put great effort into creating delicious homemade treats. Lunch featured a selection of salads, fruit, and other goodies, all of which reflected the generous hospitality of the club.

This Ladies Day was dedicated to the memory of Ann Meir, a beloved member of Santa Monica LBC, who is deeply missed. A moment of silence was shared in her honor.

Ladies from nine Southwest Division clubs participated: Beverly Hills, Casta Del Sol, Hermosa Beach, Holmby, Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica. We were thrilled to welcome several first-time participants: Ariyah Cohen, Gina Moffitt, Amy Wong, Frances Olsen, Nancy Kearsley, and Sue Price. We hope to see them at many future events.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:                       Gina Fitten                    Linda Daly                     Gina Moffitt

2nd Place:                      Charlyn Moltane           Ariyah Cohen                Sally Chateau

3rd Place:                     Trish Soto                     June “Kiwi” Ralph

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:                       Charlyn Moltane           Ariyah Cohen                Dell Arambula

2nd Place:                      Trish Soto                     Sally Chateau

3rd Place:                      Sandra Mironesco         Cindy Jones                   Maureen Schulte

Congratulations to all the winners.

Next month Casta Del Sol LBC will be hosting Ladies Day on Wednesday, November 13th.  Hope to see you there.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Sept 11, 2024 -  Ladies Day at The Groves LBC

A big thank you to all the ladies who participate in Ladies Day.  The Groves LBC hosted our September ladies day and from the moment we entered the grounds, everyone greeted us with big smiles and there was a lovely assortment of food for our enjoyment.  They even supplied coolers with cold water and sodas.  The greens were set up and we especially liked that each rink had the T marked and lines down each rink to set the jack – how wonderful.

There were 31 ladies from 10 different SW Division clubs.  Everything ran smoothly and we all had a fun day bowling.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Riverside LBC, Santa Ana LBC and The Groves LBC. 

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Ann Sakamoto from Casta del Sol, Deborah Long from Laguna Woods LBC, Catherine Early and Myra Farrell from Newport Harbor LBC and a welcome back to Amy Ding from Riverside LBC. 

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:                       Trish Soto                     Myra Farrell                  Karen Shorr

2nd Place:                      Charlyn Moltane           Kiwi Ralph                    Ann Sakamoto

3rd Place tie:                Doreen Hall                  Aileen Broccardo           Lisa Milligan

3rd Place tie:                  Claudia Sego                 Linda Bator                   Molly Smulian

I just realized that the 3 ladies that drove from Holmby LBC picked the same rink for their 1st game 😊

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:                       Charlyn Moltane           Laura Benvenuto           Molly Smulian

3 way tie for 2nd:            Diana Wenzel               Phyllis Mitchell             Amy Ding

3 way tie for 2nd:           Barbara Clark                Susan Denton               Melinda Riddle

3 way tie for 2nd:           Claudia Sego                 Cindy Jones                   Linda Bator

Congratulations to all the winners.

Next month Santa Monica LBC will be hosting Ladies Day on Wednesday, October 9th.  Hope to see you there.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day August 14, 2024
Laguna Beach Lawn Bowling Club

August 14, 2024 -  Ladies Day at Laguna Beach LBC

Ladies Day is always so much fun.  Laguna Beach hosted our August ladies day and what beautiful hospitality they provided.  There was a great assortment of breakfast goodies and then plenty of salads and lunch items. Let’s not forget Heather’s heavenly hash for dessert.  Everyone attending is always amazed at the beautiful surroundings and the ocean views as they bowl their games. 

We had another terrific turnout with 52 ladies from 11 different SW Division clubs.  Everything ran smoothly and we all had a fun day bowling.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC, Pasadena LBC, Santa Ana LBC and The Groves LBC. 

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Tami Dorsey, JoAnn Lewy, Diane Windsor, Molly Welch (all from Pasadena LBC), Elena Kraus from Newport Harbor LBC and Jill Pilcher from Laguna Beach LBC.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:           Linda Pretzel Roberts    Cindy Jones                   Molly Smulian

2nd Place:          Heather Stewart           Maureen Farris             Kathy Becker

3rd Place:         Carol Dayn                    Keetje Berndt               Phyllis Mitchell

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Heather Stewart           Aileen Broccardo           Sharon Barrington

2nd Place:          Doreen Hall                  Monica Kropf                Molly Smulian

3rd Place:         Susan Mott                   Charlyn Moltane           Diane Winston

Congratulations to all the winners.

I hope we can keep the momentum going and have the same turnout at our next Ladies Day – September 11th at The Groves

 Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day June 12, 2024 - Oaks North

June 12, 2024 -  Ladies Day at Oaks North LBC

What a spectacular day hosted by Oaks North LBC.  Their hospitality was fabulous with an amazing selection of breakfast items, including the cute dolphin bananas, quiche, muffins and other goodies.  Then they provided lunch for everyone, terrific salads, mini sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, desserts, etc, etc.  Everyone was told not to bring their own lunch that they had it covered.  We loved their greens, a new experience for many.

We had 34 ladies from 8 different SW Division clubs.  Everything ran smoothly and we all had a fun day bowling.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Coronado LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC, and Santa Ana LBC.

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Emalee Bowles, Kathy Harrington, Janet Atkin, Judi Phillips, and Arlene Tilley.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place tie:       Lisa Milligan, Emalee Bowles, Val Blackholly  

1st Place tie:        Julie Kimura, Susan Mott, Karen Shorr

2nd Place:            Susan Denton, Kathy Harrington             

3rd Place:            Norma Goodhart, Janet Atkin, Dale Axcell

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:              Charlyn Moltane, Susan Mott, Judi Phillips

2nd Place:             Jann Bagley, Eleanor Reafsnyder, Carol Kangas

3rd Place:            Irene Myrwold, Patty Doidge, Kathy Harrington

Congratulations to all the winners.

Unfortunately we won’t have a Ladies Day for July but we will resume on August 14th at Laguna Beach LBC.  Let’s keep up the good attendance and continue to have lots of fun together.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day May 2024 - Long Beach

May 15th, 2024 -  Ladies Day at Long Beach LBC

Thank you to Long Beach LBC for hosting this Ladies Day.   Their Hospitality committee served a wonderful selection for breakfast and delicious salads for lunch.  The weather was perfect, not too hot and not too cold.  There were 46 Ladies attending and the clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Santa Monica LBC and Santa Ana LBC. 

We welcomed three ladies attending Ladies Day for the first time:  Callie Roth from Laguna Woods, Cindy Chafe from Hermosa Beach LBC and Annette Kasperski from Santa Monica LBC.  Hope to see you again soon.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place tie:      Ann Maier                    Trish Goldin                  Aileen Broccardo

1st Place tie:     Holly Gross                   Cindy Chafe                  Jeri DeCastro

2nd Place:          June “Kiwi” Ralph          Tory Rupert                  Annette Kasperski

3rd Place tie:      Peg Anderson               Manya Urane                Peggy Torrance

3rd Place tie:    Doreen Hall                  Patti Doidge                  Debra Wong

Cut throat winner:                                Norma Goodhart

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Ann Maier                    Cindy Jones                   Linda Bator

2nd Place:          Charlyn Moltane           Jeri DeCarlo                  Callie Roth

3rd Place:            Doreen Hall                  Cindy Pham                  Barbara Wallace

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our next Ladies Day will be June 12th at Oaks North LBC.   They will be serving lunch so no one will need to bring their own 😊 Please check the signup sheets posted at your club. 

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

LADIES DAY APRIL 2024 - NEWPORT HARBOR

April 10, 2024 -  Ladies Day at Newport Harbor LBC

Our first Ladies Day of 2024 was held at the Newport Harbor LBC.  A big thank you to Newport Harbor’s hospitality committee for serving a wonderful selection for breakfast and delicious items for lunch.  Everyone complimented the wonderful food.  The day couldn’t have been more perfect with beautiful weather along with great lady bowlers.  36 Ladies attended and the clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC, and Santa Ana LBC. 

We welcomed five ladies attending Ladies Day for the first time:  Barbara Parry, Mary Sanchez, Sharon Barrington, Melody Lewis and Tracy Simons.  I love to see our group expanding 😊

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Shelley Cohen               Eleanor Reafsnyder       Barbara Parry

2nd Place:          Irene Myrwold              Carol Kangas                 Sharon Barrington

3rd Place:         Sandra Mirenesco         Tory Ruppert                Tracy Simons

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Sandra Mirenesco         Charlyn Moltane           Kathy Yazarski              

2nd Place:          Trish Soto                     Patty Doidge                 Molly Smulian

3rd Place:            Joan Narmontas           Peggy Torrance

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our next Ladies Day will be May 15th at Long Beach LBC.  Please check the signup sheets posted at your club.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

LADIES DAY HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023

We did it again.  With the support of the wonderful ladies from various clubs, our Holiday Luncheon was a huge success.  Thanks to Laguna Woods LBC for hosting the morning game for our bowlers.  Our bowlers and attendees came out in festive outfits and the fun never ended throughout the day.   A special thanks to Heather Stewart for donating her handmade holiday table runner to raise money for SouthWest Division.  The special raffle was a huge success.

The winners of our morning game were: 

1st Place:          Tricia Quan                       Phyllis Mitchell                   Carol Petyo

2nd Place:         Mary Spease                     Jeri DeCastro                       Sybil Moore

3rd Place tie:   Norma Goodhart            Ramona Loucks

3rd Place tie:   Margi Rambo                   Maureen Kennedy             Callie Roth

Congratulations to all the winners. 

This Holiday Luncheon was a terrific ending to an amazing year of Ladies Day events.  We are looking forward to continuing our success in 2024.  Our schedule should be available by late January and our games will begin in March. 

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Norma Goodhart for co-chairing the Luncheon

Ladies Day Coordinators

LADIES DAY November 8, 2023

A big thank you to Casta del Sol for hosting Ladies Day.  We had spectacular hospitality starting with a wonderful breakfast selection followed by great salads, fruit and desserts for lunch.  To top off the day, ice cream bars were served along with a huge selection of cookies.   We had a great turnout once again with 44 Ladies from the following clubs:  Casta del Sol LBC, The Groves LBC, Hermosa Beach, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC and Oaks North LBC.  Thanks to all these clubs participating and making this such a fun day. 

We had two ladies join us for the first time at Ladies Day:  Mary Ellen Lamparter and Ann Sakamoto, both from Casta del Sol.  I hope to see them at future Ladies Day.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:            Trish Soto                     Keetje Berndt               Aileen Broccardo

2nd Place:           Shelley Cohen               Peggy Torrance             Mary Ellen Lamparter

3rd Place:         Doreen Hall                  Lisa Milligan                  Anne Sakamoto

4th Place:          Julie Kimura                  Val Blackholly

5th Place           Holly Gross                   Cindy Jones                   Malinda Riddle

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:            Inger Benson                Cindy Jones                   Barbara Hardesty

2nd Place:           Irene Myrold                 Lisa Milligan                  Ann Sakamoto

3rd Place:         Norma Goodhart           Debbie Lewis                Carol Kangas

4th Place:         Kathy Yezarski           Jerri DeCastro             Malinda Riddle

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our next Ladies Day will be the Holiday Luncheon at Laguna Woods LBC on Tuesday, December 12th.  Be sure to see the flyer posted at your club.  This is a really fun way to end our year.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

August 9, 2023 -  Ladies Day at Laguna Beach LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Laguna Beach LBC.  A big thank you to Jackie Kelly who was in charge of hospitality,  We were greeted with a very nice display for breakfast and an even greater selection of salads and homemade desserts for lunch.  Of course, what could be greater than lawn bowling with a beautiful view of the ocean. 

We had a full house with 50 ladies from 9 different SW Division clubs.  It is so wonderful to see the green 100% full and everyone having such a great time.   Clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC and Santa Ana LBC.

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Ginny Barrett, Tory Ruppert, Carol Dayn, Grace Hallum and also Keetje Berndt returning after many years.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:           Cynthia Nolen               Doreen Hall                  Terry Baker

2nd Place:          Inger Benson                Cindy Jones                   Joan Narmontes

3rd Place tie:    Joanne Hedgespeth       Grace Hallum                Diane Prior

3rd Place tie:      Mary Thompson            Lisa Milligan                  Kathi Becker

4th Place:          Claudia Sego                 Val Blackholly               Cathy Ostrom

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Norma Goodhart           Charlyn Moltane           Cathy Ostrom

2nd Place tie:      Diana Wenzel               Debbie Lewis                Le Anderson

2nd place tie:     Val Blackholly               Diane Prior

3rd Place:         Sheila Conti                  Phyllis Mitchell             Linda Bator

4th Place:          Susan Denton               Lisa Milligan                  Melinda Riddle

Congratulations to all the winners.

Our next Ladies Day will be Wednesday, September 13th at The Groves.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day co-chairs

July 12, 2023 -  Ladies Day at Coronado LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Coronado LBC.  A big thank you to the hospitality of Coronado for providing a wonderful selection of salads and goodies for us.  A special thanks to Barbara Lee and Berie Grobe for organizing this event.  Coronado has such a beautiful facility and it is a pleasure to bowl there.  This was our first Ladies Day in the San Diego County area and everyone enjoyed their day. 

Thank you to all the ladies who drove the distance to attend this Ladies Day.   The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol, Coronado LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC and San Diego LBC. 

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Trish Soto                     Sandy Graham              Catherine Major

2nd Place:          Nancy Santos                Shelley Cohen               Patty Doidge

3rd Place:         Diana Wenzel               Julie Kimura                  Katy Christensen

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Barbara Lee                  Karen Billon                  Linda Romero

2nd Place:          Trish Soto                     Julie Kimura                  Katy Christensen

3rd Place:            Norma Goodhart          Judith Ziegler                Lisa Milligan

Congratulations to all the winners.

Looking forward to our next Ladies Day at Laguna Beach LBC on August 9, 2023.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

June 14, 2023 -  Ladies Day at Newport Harbor LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Newport Harbor LBC.  We appreciate their hosting another Ladies Day since the scheduled greens were under repair.  A big thank you for their hospitality throughout the day , plenty of food for everyone to enjoy.

We had another terrific turnout with 49 ladies from 10 different SW Division clubs.  Everything ran smoothly and we all had a fun day bowling.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC, Santa Anita LBC and Santa Monica. 

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Aileen Broccardo and Barbara Hardesty.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:           Trish Soto                     Carla Vigos                    Barbara Hardesty

2nd Place:          Irene Myrwols              Val Blackholly               Manya Urane

3rd Place:         Maryna Hyland             Mary Thompson            Linda Bator

4th Place:          Margi Rambo                Claudia Sego                 Malinda Riddle

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Julie Kimura                  Val Blackholly               Joan Narmontes

2nd Place:          Jane Blair                      Anne Maier                  Phyllis Mitchell

3rd Place:         Nancy Santos                Diana Wenzel               Manya Urane

4th Place:          Julie Buchanan              Nancy Stanek                Grace Hallum

Congratulations to all the winners.

I hope we can keep the momentum going and have the same turnout at our next Ladies Day – July 12th at Coronado LBC.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day co-chairs

May 10, 2023 -  Ladies Day at Long Beach LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Long Beach LBC.  A big thank you for their hospitality throughout the day and the rinks being set up when we got there, even with practice mats and jacks so we didn’t have to take from the game mats.

We had another terrific turnout with 46 ladies from 12 different SW Division clubs.  Everything ran smoothly and we all had a fun day bowling.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol LBC, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Oaks North LBC, Redlands LBC, Riverside LBC, Santa Ana and Santa Anita LBC. 

The following ladies attended Ladies Day for the first time and we hope to continue seeing them:  Connie Fortier, Cindy Phan, Jackie Kovach, Manya Urane and Winnona Dancy.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:           Beverly Ponder             Madeline Wilson           Jackie Kovach

2nd Place:          Inger Benson                Connie Fortier               June Ralph

3rd Place:         Norma Goodhart           Jeri DeCastro                Peggy Torrance

4th Place:          Cynthia Nolan               Lisa Milligan                  Diane Prior

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Lee Ang                        Charlyn Moltane           Manya Urane

2nd Place:          Susan Denton               Lisa Milligan                  Joan Narmontes

3rd Place:         Julie Kimura                  Irene Myrwold              Cathy Ostrom

4th Place tie:       Diana Wenzel               Catherine Major            Phyllis Mitchell

4th Place tie:      Carol Poto                    Joyce Johnson

Congratulations to all the winners.

I hope we can keep the momentum going and have the same turnout at our next Ladies Day – June 14th (location to be announced soon)

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day April 2023 - Newport Harbor

April 12, 2023 -  Ladies Day at Newport Harbor LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Newport Harbor LBC.  A big thank you to the hospitality of Newport Harbor with breakfast goodies along with luncheon salads and other yummy items.  Thanks you to Karen Billon, Jan Hargraves, Le Anderson, Lisa Milligan, Nancy Santos, Norma Goodhart for all their help bringing food and setting up.  Also Heather Stewart for bringing her delicious heavenly hash dessert.  Let’s not forget to thank Diana Wenzel and Shelley Cohen for being Ladies’ Day coordinators (our job is easy when everyone shows up and no last minute changes, so thanks)

WOW!!!  We had such a fabulous turnout with 50 ladies from 12 different SW Division clubs.  What a way to start our Ladies Day bowling year.   I want to thank each and every lady who participated, especially those who drove a far distance.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC,  Oaks North LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Redlands LBC, Riverside LBC, Santa Ana and Santa Anita LBC. 

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Norma Goodhart           Connie Delgado            Molly Smulian

2nd Place:          Holly Gross                   Charlyn Moltane           Joyce Johnson

3rd Place:         Jan Hargraves               Barbara Krause             Lisa Milligan

4th Place:          Lee Ang                        Edie Beyer                    Melinda Riddle

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Lee Ang                        Jean Namontes

2nd Place  tie:     Diana Wenzel               Catherine Major            Le Anderson    

2nd Place tie:     Shelley Cohen               Charlyn Moltane           Molly Smulian

3rd Place:            Norma Goodhart          Shirley Lewis                 Debbie Reichle

Congratulations to all the winners.

I hope we can keep the momentum going and have the same turnout at our next Ladies Day - May 10th at Long Beach LBC.    

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day Holiday Luncheon December 2022 - Laguna Woods

December 20, 2022 Ladies Day Holiday luncheon

What a fabulous day to have our last Ladies Day of 2022.  Laguna Woods set up wonderful hospitality for our morning lawn bowling game.  The weather was spectacular and everyone enjoyed a 12 end game of lawn bowling.  It is always so much fun to mix ladies from several clubs throughout the SW Division and enjoy bowling together. 

After bowling we enjoyed a fun filled luncheon with a great buffet lunch.  A special thanks to Sheila Conti for arranging everything for this luncheon.  Everyone brings a wrapped gift and we had a raffle to win the gifts.  All funds raised are donated to SW Division to support our Ladies Day throughout the year.  This year we also had a separate raffle for a handmade holiday quilt made by Heather Stewart.  Heather donated this to raise more money for our SW Division.  This was a huge success and definitely raised extra money for us. 

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Heather Stewart           Mary Jane Swee

2nd Place:          Joan Robbins                Norma Goodhart           Carol Novick

3rd Place:         Linda Roberts                Susan Denton               Joanne Narmontas

Congratulations to all the winners. 

We hope everyone has a beautiful holiday season and a very Happy New Year.  We will be sending out notices to see which clubs will be able to host a Ladies Day in 2023 (March – November).  So until March 2023 keep bowling and smiling. 

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day November 2022 - Newport Harbor

November 16, 2022 -  Ladies Day at Newport Harbor LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Newport Harbor LBC.  A big thank you to the hospitality of Newport Harbor with breakfast items and a great selection for lunch.  Everyone complimented the wonderful food.  The day couldn’t have been more perfect with beautiful weather along with great lady bowlers.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Santa Ana and Santa Anita LBC. 

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Margi Rambo                Julie Kimura                  Molly Smulian

2nd Place:          Carla Vigos                    Holly Gross                   Cecilia Tong

3rd Place:         Karen Billon                  Claudia Sego                 Peggy Torrance

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Jane Blair                      Melinda Riddle

2nd Place:          Sheila Conti                  Margaret Butler

3rd Place:            Diana Wenzel               Debby Gealy                 Kiwi Ralph

Congratulations to all the winners. 

Our next Ladies Day will be our Holiday Luncheon and one game of lawn bowling.  Anyone can choose to bowl and have lunch or simply show up for the luncheon.  Please check for the signup sheets and payment information which will be posted at your club.

Laguna Woods on Dec 20, 2021.  Please see this is a Tuesday – not our normal Wednesday. 

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day October 2022

October 19, 2022 Ladies Day at Casta del Sol

Ladies Day was held at Casta del Sol in Mission Viejo. A special thank you to Butch Nelson for setting up all the rinks and making sure everything was in place for us.  Also thanks to other club members for their hospitality. Besides having breakfast goodies and salads for lunch, I can’t forget to thank them for the ice cream bars which were certainly welcomed after a warm day of bowling. The greens at Casta del Sol were rolled twice for us and great to play on, it was so nice to have them back in the loop. 

The following clubs participated in this Ladies Day:  Casta del Sol, The Groves, Hermosa Beach, Holmby, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods and Newport Harbor.  We were delighted to have one first time Ladies’ Day bowler join us:  Peggy Torrance (Casta del Sol).

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Julie Buchanan              Tina Larson

2nd Place:          Susan Denton               Debbie Gealy                Carol Petyo

3rd Place:         Diana Wenzel               Louise Peralta

4th Place:          Shelley Cohen               Eleanor Reafsnyder       Patty Doidge

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Linda Bator                   Julie Kimura

2nd Place:          Claudia Sego                 Nancy Stanek

3rd Place tie:       Shelley Cohen              Debby Gealy

3rd Place tie:      Susan Denton               Carol Petyo      

Congratulations to all the winners.  The next Ladies Day is at Newport Harbor LBC, November 16th.

Ladies’ Day is lots of fun so hope to see you next time.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day September 2022

September 21st Ladies Day at The Groves

A special thank you to The Groves for hosting our Ladies Day.  Mike Porter their VP was so helpful grooming our greens and setting everything up.  We all enjoyed breakfast goodies in the morning and salads and desserts at lunch thanks to hospitality run by Vicky Porter, Cathy MacDonald, Julie Kimura and Suzie Houston. 

Ladies day is only successful because of the many loyal ladies who attend.  Thank you all for supporting this activity.  I always hear comments how wonderful it is to meet ladies from other clubs and get the experience of competitive bowling.  This time we had ladies from the following clubs:  Casta del Sol LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Santa LBC and The Groves LBC.  Again, thank you all.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Mary Thompson            Julie Kimura                  Louise Peralta

2nd Place:          Diana Wenzel               Janell Williams

3rd Place tie:    Joanne Hedgespeth       Jane Blair

                        Shelley Cohen               Holly Gross                   Melinda Riddle

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Susan Denton               Holly Gross                   Molly Smulian

1st Place tie:      Shelley Cohen               Diana Wenzel              

2nd Place tie:      Diana Wenzel               Sandra Mironesco         Patty Doidge

                        Susie Houston               Julie Kimura                  Louise Peralta

Congratulations to all the winners.  The next Ladies Day is at Casta del Sol, October 19th

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day August 2022

Ladies Day at Laguna Beach LBC

August 17, 2022

Thank you, Laguna Beach LBC, for hosting Ladies Day and having such a wonderful lunch presentation for everyone.  The greens were wonderful and of course everyone enjoyed lawn bowling with a view of the ocean. 

We had a wonderful turnout of 39 ladies with members from Costa del Sol LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC and Santa Ana LBC.  We were also honored to have Jolene Beck from Long Beach who just recently retired from lawn bowling after many decades and many medals. 

I always love to mention our first time ladies attending which included Phyllis Mitchell from Laguna Beach LBC and Cathy Heriot and Denise La Valle from Long Beach LBC. 

In the morning 12 ends were played and the winners were:

1st Place:        Jane Blair                     Christine Adams       Candace Tysdal  

2nd Place:       Joanne Hedgespeth   Carol Kangas                

3rd Place          Diana Wenzel            Beverly Ponder         Phyllis Mitchell    

3rd Place tie:   Julie Buchanan          Holly Gross               Carla Vargas

4th Place:        Shelley Cohen            Karen Billon              Louise Doslu

The afternoon game of 10 ends and the winners were:

1st Place:           Claudia Sego           Holly Gross                Carla Vargas

2nd Place tie      Charlyn Moltane      Karen Billon               Trudy Josephson

2nd Place tie:      Julie Buchanan        Janell Williams           Carol Petyo

2nd Pace tie:       Norma Goodhart      Patty Doidge       

3rd Place:           Shelley Cohen          Christine Adams        Denise La Valle

4th Place:           Val Blackholly           Eleanor Reafsnyder   Louise Doslu

4th Place tie:      Cynthia Nolan           Cathy Heriot               Debbie Gealy

We had a very unusual 3 way tie for our 2nd Place and tie game for 4th Place.  Lots of prize money given out thanks to Southwest Division contributing to our prize fund.  Congratulations to all the winners. The next Ladies Day is September 21st at The Groves LBC in Irvine.

Thank you to all the Ladies who participated in this Ladies Day. 

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day June 2022

June 22, 2022 Ladies Day at Santa Monica LBC

Thanks to Santa Monica LBC for hosting Ladies Day.  We had to make a change where to bowl and Santa Monica graciously agreed to host.  Hospitality was wonderful and had a special treat of ice cream cones after our games. 

We had Ladies from Beverly Hills LBC, Holmby LBC,  Newport Harbor LBC and Santa Monica LBC.  Our first time ladies attending this Ladies Day were Debbie Gealy (Newport Harbor) and from Santa Monica, Mary Jo Zirbes, Ann Maier, Barbara Wallace, Gina Fitten, Del Arambula, Sandy Nagler, Sally Chateau, Sue Price-McGough, Summer Wedertz and Emma Schmole.  I’m hoping they are all now hooked on Ladies Day and will be returning. 

The weather cooperated and we had a beautiful sunny day, as opposed to the rain forecasted.  Thank you everyone for attending.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Linda Bator                   Claudia Sego                 Holly Gross

2nd Place:          Ann Maier                    Del Arambula

3rd Place tie:    Diana Wenzel               Karen Billon                  Sandy Nagler

3rd Place tie:    Cheryl Barkovich           Debbie Gealy

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Cheryl Barkovich           Karen Billon                  Molly Smulian

2nd Place:          Barbara Wallace            Sandra Mirenesco         Sue Price                     

3rd Place:          Norma Goodhart           Holly Gross

Congratulations to all the winners.

 There will not be a Ladies Day in July   The next Ladies Day is at Newport Harbor LBC on August 17th

Hope to see you at our next Ladies’ Day.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day May 2022

May 18th, 2022 Ladies Day at Long Beach

Thanks to Long Beach for hosting Ladies Day.  June “Kiwi” Ralph took charge of hospitality and put together wonderful treats for breakfast and lunch salad and goodies were also provided.  Thanks also to Candy DeFazio for helping her and everyone else who was behind the scenes.  We had Ladies from Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC,  Laguna Beach LBC, Long Beach LBC and  Newport Beach LBC.  Everyone had such a great time bowling.   There were lots of smiles, laughter and of course terrific lawn bowling games.  We also thank SWD for supporting this event throughout the year.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:            Candy DeFazio              Nancy Stanek                Connie Delgado

2nd Place:           Norma Goodhart           Claudia Sego                             June Ralph

3rd Place:         Carol Poto                    Sandra Mironesco         Molly Smulian

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:            Candy DeFazio              Claudia Sego                 Catherine Major

2nd Place tie:       Carol Poto                    Sandra Mironesco         Molly Smulian

2nd Place tie:    Trish Soto                     Linda Bator                   Le Anderson

Congratulations to all the winners. 

 Hope to see you at our next Ladies’ Day.  We may be changing the date and location so look out for your email giving all this information.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day April 2022

April 20, 2022 Ladies Day at Laguna Woods

Thanks to Laguna Woods for hosting our first Ladies Day of the year.  We had Ladies from Casta Del Sol, Hermosa Beach, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach and Santa Ana.  Hospitality was fabulous with a wide variety of breakfast items and a beautiful lunch.  It is always so special to have Ladies from various clubs meet and lawn bowl together with others from the Southwest Division.  We also thank SWD for supporting this event throughout the year.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Jan Hargraves               Nancy Stanek                Carol Petyo

2nd Place:          Maryna Hyland             Amy Capron

3rd Place:         Sandy Graham              Ramona Loucks

4th Place:          Jane Blair                      Tina Larson                   Eleanor Reafsnyder

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Jane Blair                      Tina Larson                   Carol Petyo

2nd Place:          Cynthia Nolan               Charlyn Moltane           Carol Kangas

3rd Place:          Jan Hargraves               Eleanor Reafsnyder       Sophia Chiang

Congratulations to all the winners. 

 The next Ladies Day is at Long Beach Lawn Bowl Club on  May 18th.

Hope to see you at our next Ladies’ Day.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

2021 Holiday Luncheon at Laguna Woods

December 7, 2021 Ladies Day Holiday Luncheon, Laguna Woods LBC

We ended our lawn bowling year with a bang.  What a fabulous day of bowling and a spectacular luncheon.  Thanks to Sheila Conti for organizing the food and the setting up the room.  A big thank you to everyone who attended and not only dressed for the occasion with their holiday spirit, but for being such a wonderful group.  We filled the room with happy faces, entertainment, good food, wine (donated by Laguna Woods LBC), and had so much fun picking our raffle prizes.  Charlyn Moltane sang a very funny lawn bowling song and amused us all.  Many were in the spirit and danced at their table.  

Here are the winners of our lawn bowling game:

1st Place:           Heather Stewart           Jackie Proctor               Le Anderson

2nd Place:          Lee Ang                        Tina Larson                   Andra Minnehan

3rd Place:         Georgie Deno               Joanne Steckler             Julie Kimura      

Congratulations to all the winners.  

This was our last game of the year but hopefully we will begin again March 2022 and look forward to seeing everyone on the green.

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

November 10, 2021 Ladies Day at Laguna Beach LBC

Ladies Day was held at the Laguna Beach LBC.  We had a great turnout with 34 ladies.  A big thank you to the hospitality of Laguna Beach with breakfast items, lovely lunch salads and goodies, we even had Heather Stewart’s heavenly hash cookies – YUM.  The day couldn’t have been more perfect with beautiful weather and wonderful surroundings along with great lady bowlers.  The clubs joining us for the day were Casta del Sol, Holmby LBC,  Laguna Beach LBC, Laguna Woods LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, The Groves and Santa Ana LBC.  

We were delighted to have the following Ladies attend Ladies’ Day for the First time.  Julie Kimura, Andra Minnehan, Karen Sando and Sally Vogel.  Each time we have new participants and it is so fabulous to see more experiencing this special day.

And now for our results of this day’s bowling.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:           Linda Roberts                Sandy Graham              Karen Sando

2nd Place:          Joanne Hedgespeth       Eileen Lazar

3rd Place:         Diana Wenzel               Eleanor Reafsnyer         Carol Petyo

4th Place:          Mary Thompson            Linda Bator

The afternoon game of 10 ends was won by:

1st Place:           Heather Stewart           Phyllis Turner                Carol Petyo       

2nd Place:          Julie Buchanan              Roni Witherbee            Jujlie Kimura

3rd Place:            Shelley Cohen              Eileen Lazar                  Holly Gross

Congratulations to all the winners.  

Our next Ladies Day will be our Holiday Luncheon and one game of lawn bowling.  Anyone can choose to bowl and have lunch or simply show up for the luncheon.  Please check for the signup sheets and payment information which will be posted at your club.

Laguna Woods on Dec 7, 2021.  Please see this is a Tuesday – not our normal Wednesday.  

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel, Ladies Day Coordinators

Ladies Day at Long Beach

Ladies Day 

October 13, 2021

Ladies Day was held at Long Beach LBC . I love when we have ladies join us for their first time. This time we had Keetje Berndt from Holmby LBC, Kathi Becker from Long Beach LBC and Janell Williams from Santa Ana LBC.  I hope we continue growing.  It is a wonderful experience to bowl with Ladies from the various clubs.  

Thank you to the clubs who promoted this Ladies Day.  We were represented by Casta Del Sol LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Santa Ana LBC and Santa Anita. 

A big thank you to the members of Long Beach LBC for making this a fun Ladies Day.  We had breakfast items and terrific a great variety of food for lunch. Thanks to everyone who helped us make this a very special day.

We had a very special guest come to watch our games, Joline Beck.  Joline just returned from the Senior Games in Utah and it was such a pleasure to see her again – she has been bowling for over 35 years.

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

 1st Place:        Linda Bator                Cynthia Nolan                   Margaret Butler        

2nd Place:       Mary Spease             Claudia Sego                     Trish Soto

3rd Place:        Sheila Conti               Eleanor Reafsnyder        Carol Petyo    

 The afternoon game of 10 ends and the winners were:

1st Place:        Mary Spease            Cynthia Nolan                     Molly Smulian           

2nd Place       Diana Wenzel           Trish Soto                           Keetje Berndt            

3rd Plac           Margi Rambo            Claudia Sego                      Eleanor Reafsnyder

 Congratulations to all the winners. The next Ladies Day is Laguna Beach LBC on November 10, 2021.

 Thank you to all the Ladies who participated in this Ladies Day.   

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators

First Ladies Day at Newport Harbor

Ladies Day at Newport Harbor Lawn Bowl

September 15, 2021

 Ladies Day was held at Newport Harbor LBC . It was wonderful to have so many ladies join us for their first time.  From Hermosa Beach; Gale Gellerman and Tricia Quan.  From Holmby; Claudia Sego and Holly Gross.  From Laguna Beach; Catherine Major, Jackie Kelly.  From Long Beach; Connie Delgado, June/Kiwi, Margaret Butler, Paulina Wong, Ramona Loucks.  From Newport Harbor; Beth Bianchi, Dawn Hayes, Joan Robbins.  We hope to continue having newcomers to experience the fun.

Thank you to the clubs who promoted this Ladies Day.  We were represented by Costa del Sol, Hermosa Beach LBC, Holmby LBC, Laguna Beach LBC, Long Beach LBC, Newport Harbor LBC, Santa Ana LBC and The Groves LBC. 

This was a terrific start to resuming Ladies Day.  Newport Harbor had a lovely display of breakfast and lunch items and topped it off with ice cream.  Thanks to everyone who helped us make this a very special day. 

In the morning 12 ends were played  and the winners were:

1st Place:        Candy Defazio           Charlyn Moltane            Ramona Loucks        

2nd Place:       Sheila Conti               Jane Blair                      Catherine Major

3rd Place          Diana Wenzel           Eleanor Reafsnyder       June/Kiwi     

4th Place tie:    Susan Denton           Val Blackholly                Gale Gellerman

4th Place tie    Debby Gaal               Joan Robbins 

The afternoon game of 10 ends and the winners were:

1st Place:           Sheila Conti                     Sally Cadwallader      Janice Walter

2nd Place:         Sandra Mironesco            Val Blackholly            Gale Gellerman

3rd Place:           Mary Spease                    Karen Billon

 Congratulations to all the winners. The next Ladies Day is Long Beach LBC on October 13, 2021.

Thank you to all the Ladies who participated in this Ladies Day.  

Shelley Cohen and Diana Wenzel

Ladies Day Coordinators