Wii bowling was introduced to the residents of 400 Towers a month ago. It only took a month and one day for Dennis Meyers to post the first 300 game at 12:10am today 4/16).
Dennis, an avid bowler (and pool player) was reluctant to start Wii bowling while he was still competing in league bowling two nights a week. After watching for a few nights, he decided he would try it. He was hooked.
Meyers has become a coach for those just learning. One of his success stories is MaryAnn Harkness, who bowls from a wheel chair. MaryAnn, a left handed bowler, had the distinction of having a bowling technique named after her. The slow moving, and often ineffective attempt, was lovingly named the "MaryAnn ball". That term may fade into history after working with Dennis.. So much so, that on April 15, MaryAnn not only bowled two 200+ games, but beat her mentor's score in one of the games.
There are over 40 residents now playing the Wii Bowling. Plans are underway to have a Friday night handicap summer league.
Residents can check out the system from the towers' Snack Shop to play at a time convenient for them. There are scheduled times for open bowling on Sunday evenings and Thursday mornings. Open bowling is also available most evenings after 9pm.
The system was purchased by the 400 Towers' Resident Council.
