Golden Age Club invites players to an aloha-themed crib tournament on May 28

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Ryan Dahlman

By Nerissa McNaughton
Southern Alberta Newspapers

Crib players from across Southern Alberta will soon have a reason to shuffle the cards, count their hands, and enjoy a little island spirit close to home. The Bow Island Golden Age Club is hosting an aloha-themed crib tournament on Thursday, May 28, and organizers say it promises to be a fun day for both seasoned players and those still learning the game.

The event will take place at the Golden Age Club, 206 5th Ave. East in Bow Island, with registration running from 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. and games beginning at 10 a.m. The cost is $40 per team, and the day includes lunch, 50/50, and cash prizes.

More than just a card tournament, the day is meant to bring people together. With its playful aloha theme, attendees are encouraged to add a little tropical flair by wearing Hawaiian shirts, leis, and even grass skirts.

According to the club, the tournament has become a draw for seniors from well beyond Bow Island.

“We expect to have about 80 people at this tournament,” noting that players often come from Lethbridge, Brooks, Taber, and other communities across southern Alberta.

The club wants the day to feel lighthearted as well as organized.

“It’s an aloha theme. Wear your grass skirts. We just want to have a little extra fun with that.”

The tournament format offers a full day of play. Organizers have planned 12 matches in total, with six games in the morning, followed by lunch, and then six more games in the afternoon.

Here are the key details at a glance:

• Event: aloha-themed crib tournament

• Date: Thursday, May 28

• Registration: 9:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

• Start time: 10 a.m.

• Location: Golden Age Club, 206 5th Ave. East, Bow Island

• Cost: $40 per team

• Format: 12 matches total, six before lunch and six after

• Extras: Lunch included, plus 50/50 and cash prizes

• Who can attend: Beginners and experienced crib players alike

The club also notes another event taking place in Bow Island. The Market is back and vendor applications are open for the weekly destination, which will run Wednesdays from July 8 through August 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Centennial Park. The vendor application deadline is Monday at noon during the week of the market you’d like to attend. To be included in the social media vendor promotions, you must submit your completed application by Sunday at noon. This year’s Market will coordinate with the Southern Alberta Summer Games, and all proceeds from the market and fundraiser night will support HALO Air Ambulance.

For crib players, market goers, and local vendors alike, Bow Island continues to offer the kind of events that keep community life active, welcoming, and fun. Anyone interested in a day of cards and camaraderie on May 28 may want to mark the date now — and maybe find that Hawaiian shirt, too.