AULD ACQUAINTANCES January 1-December 31, 2026

Auld Acquaintances by Peggy Oldfield

January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026            

Posted January 18, 2026:

The first CBC/SRC Association event of 2026 was 5 pin bowling at Grandview Lanes, Commercial Drive near Broadway in Vancouver, followed by lunch at Apollo's Restaurant.  There were 8 bowlers divided into two teams for this first session of the year - Neil Gillon, Lillian Hanson, Rod & Lori Mundy, Bill Murray, Peggy Oldfield and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan.  Lynn Gillon was unable to bowl on this occasion but was a great cheerleader throughout the games.  A big thank-you from the entire group and especially from Peggy Oldfield goes to Eleanor Taylor-Noonan who provided all of the "snacks" for the day - crackers with a selection of cheeses, grapes and a birthday cake (carrot cake with cream cheese icing) along with birthday plates and serviettes in recognitiion of Peggy Oldfield's birthday (January 17).  Lillian Hanson led the group in singing Happy Birthday and Michael Taylor-Noonan spoke on behalf of everyone thanking Peggy for all she does on behalf of the Association and extending happy birthday wishes.  Maurice Moses arrived in time to watch the Bingo Game, wish Peggy a Happy Birthday and join the group for lunch at Apollo's Restaurant.  The lunch group, with Maurice and Peggy, included Neil & Lynn Gillon, Lillian Hanson and Michael & Eleanor Taylor-Noonan. Here are a few pictures from the fun-filled time at the bowling alley (more from bowling and from the lunch can be found in The Gallery)....

 L-R: Lillian Hanson, Lori Mundy, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan, Lynn Gillon, Rod Mundy, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Peggy Oldfield.

Neil Gillon all set to take aim at the pins.
In the background, L-R: Lillian Hanson, Lynn Gillon,Rod Mundy, Michael Taylor-Noonan, Peggy Oldfield.

Lori Mundy and Michael Taylor-Noonan on the lanes.  Peggy Oldfield seated at left.

Lillian Hanson showing fine form.  In the background: Lori Mundy, Rod Mundy, Lynn Gillon,
Michael Taylor-Noonan, Eleanor Taylor-Noonan and Bill Murray.

Bill Murray concentrates on those pins.  In the background: Lori Mundy, Rod Mundy, Lynn Gillon, Neil Gillon.

Eleanor Taylor-Noonan heads to the bowling lane.  Looking on are Lillian Hanson, Lori Mundy, Rod Mundy,
Lynn Gillon, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Neil Gillon.

Lynn Gillon and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan have a chat while Bill Murray and Neil Gillon pay attention to the bowling.

Scores at the end of the first game with Bill Murray the outstanding leader finishing with 218!

Wonderful goodies supplied by Eleanor Taylor-Noonan in celebration of Peggy Oldfield's upcoming birthday on January 17.

Lillian Hanson (back to camera) sings "Happy Birthday" to Peggy Oldfield with Lynn Gillon, Rod Mundy, Neil Gillon, Michael Taylor-Noonan and Eleanor Taylor-Noonan looking on.  Bill Murray took the photo.

Peggy Oldfield blows out the candles on her cake.  Neil Gillon in the background.

Eleanor Taylor-Noonan holds the cake plate and server while Peggy Oldfield cuts her cake.

Back to bowling after enjoying the birthday cake.  
Lori & Rod Mundy and Lillian Hanson.

Bill Murray has just presented Lillian Hanson with the trophy for highest game score.  Congratulations, Lillian!

Lori Mundy listens to some bowling advice from the sidelines.

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