A long-running lawn bowls club in Honolulu is opening its doors to newcomers, good news for anyone looking for cheap, low-impact recreation and a social circle.

• The Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club plays at Ala Moana Beach Park and is holding an open house on the 24th.
• Visitors get a free lesson card they can use any time afterward, so there is no cost to trying it.
• The game is simple: roll your bowl closest to the white target ball, and the closest bowls score.
• Members play several times a week and follow Thursday evening games with a potluck, which is how the club has held together for decades.
• It is easy on the body and open to all ages, people with disabilities, and military families.

Outlook: The club is betting the open house brings in younger players and families to keep the sport alive in Hawaii.