Why Leonie loves lawn bowls

For the uninitiated, lawn bowls may just look like a bunch of people throwing balls up and down a flat piece of grass.

But for Evelyn Page Retirement Village resident Leonie, it is a game of skill that has brought her 40 years of friendship, camaraderie and many fun-filled experiences and memories.

So much so, that she has dedicated most of the last 20-plus years to umpiring the game. It is her way of giving back, she says, and now she is lending those skills to the upcoming trans-Tasman inter-village Ryman Roll Up.

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What's On: TALK - CATCH UP INCOME

Gary from Waikanae

To help make ends meet would you like a real home based opportunity to supplement your income? Seating is limited so to reserve yours please phone/text Gary on 021 1155049

TALK - CATCH UP INCOME

May 21 at 7:15 pm

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