Spring Social @ Dunbar Lawn Bowling Club (paid) | Optional Croquet/Lawn Bowling

This event is a great opportunity for a larger number of us to mingle, chat, play, and relax together in a private, treed setting. If you haven't yet been able to make it out to one of our events, this would be an excellent chance to do so, since we have a lot more space than usual. And if you have already been to one or more of our events, then come out to catch up with the regulars and meet some newer members.

We've booked the whole Dunbar Lawn Bowling club, which will give us both indoor (clubhouse) and outdoor space (weather allowing) to hang out - and without loud background music to shout over while conversing. Because we have ample space, group members are welcome to bring up to 2 guests (at $5 pp).

Plus, there's the option to learn and play both croquet and lawn bowling.

Costs
Social only: $5 pp to help cover the cost of renting this venue. You can bring this in cash and pay us in person.

Social + croquet or lawn bowling (inc. lesson, 90 min of play, equipment): $35. Limited space. 15 people can play croquet at once but others can lawn bowl at the same time. If you plan to play, be sure to wear only flat-soled shoes with no heels and no deep treads while on the green.
Guests are welcome to participate in these games as well (and must also pay the fee).

**Secure your croquet/lawn bowling spot by sending a $35 e-transfer to Sarah at vansocial45@gmail.com. Use this password: Dunbar. Also RSVP here, as per usual.

Note that the croquet/lawn bowling fee is nonrefundable unless play is cancelled for weather reasons. If you sign up and then can't make it, you can always try to find someone to take your place.

Other details

Food and drink: It's BYO for your drinks (alcoholic or otherwise) and snacks (i.e., dinner). Bring a small cooler bag if you wish, as fridge space is limited.

Note: You only need to bring snacks/dinner and drinks for yourself. However, if you'd like to use this special event as an opportunity to share your favourite dish or dessert, that would also be welcome and appreciated. In that case, please also bring a serving utensil.

We'll bring:
-Plastic cups (which must be used when drinking on or near the croquet/bowling green).
-Disposable plates, bowls, cutlery and napkins

The clubhouse has tables and chairs, as well as a basic kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, oven and microwave. They also have some metal warming trays for the oven.

Clean-up: This is a self-serve venue and we'll need to tidy up the equipment and areas used for food prep and service after we're done. Big karma points to those who pitch in to help.

RSVP deadline: May 30th. We need to advise the venue of numbers by then.

P.S. If there's a good response and turnout for this event, we will try to organize a larger event like this at least once a quarter...