THE Victoria Point Bowls and Recreation Club celebrated four decades of history on Wednesday, with present and former members gathering to share stories and send one down the green.
The club, formerly Redland Bowls Club, was formed by a group of local bowlers and their friends, who first met at the home of Adam Clarken to discuss the need for a bowls club in the southern Redlands.
Club vice president Joan Brotherton said the club was registered in 1981, with an inaugural meeting of the ladies club held at the Victoria Point Uniting Church the same year.
More than 60 ladies were in attendance, and board members were appointed.
In December, club members decided that the poinciana tree would adorn their club badge, in honour of the club's spot on Poinciana Street.
"Since then, we have had a total of 35 wonderful lady presidents, with five of those holding the position twice," Ms Brotherton said.
"We have all continued to learn, grow, support, be there for everyone, have fun and keep remembering the wonderful times that we have shared ... for the past 40 years."
Inaugural member Helen Rankin joined the club aged 35, soon after moving to the Redlands from Melbourne.
"When we first arrived, the lady we bought the house from asked me if I wanted to come down and join," she said.
"I have lovely memories of that time.
"It was only one green and we used to have a roster for making sandwiches and cakes, and they used to bring them out for lunch."
Current club members range from 50 to 95 years old, who bowl every Wednesday.
The 40th anniversary attracted a crowd of more than 100 who had a bowl and enjoyed food and cake.
Photos from the club's history were on display, featuring a number of current members.
Players from clubs including Capalaba, Cleveland, Beenleigh, Manly and Mount Gravatt came down for a bowl.
