From the President:
If you wish to attend the Seniors Day lunch ($16) on Monday 12 March at the club, please let Keith in the office or myself know by midday on Friday.
I would appreciate help in the form of slices on the morning and/or help on that day in the kitchen.
Best wishes
Pam
Recent Results
2018 State Matchpoint Pairs:
Winners were Paul Nelson & Niek Van Vucht.
State Selection Event for ACT Women’s Team:
1st: MargaretKyburz and Sue La Peyre
2nd: Janet Kahler and Jodi Tutty
3rd: Julia Hoffman and Judith Tobin
State Novice Pairs:
1st: Andrew Kettle and Deborah Milner
2nd: Margaret Barclay and Dorothy Holt
3rd: Michael Randles and Benjamin Sadler
Griffith Congress: Chris Stead & Richard Hills came second in the Swiss Pairs, and they teamed with Niek Van Vucht & Vicky Lisle to win the Swiss Teams.
Pianola – Wednesdays’ February daytime Eclectic
We are aware that there is a glitch with last Wednesdays February daytime Eclectic.
The results are being corrected manually and will be reflected in the March Masterpoint update next month.
The overall winners have NOT changed.
Upcoming Events
- State Restricted Pairs Championship – 18th March. Link for details and entry:
Regional Events:
- State ANC Senior's Team Selection – 17th & 18th March. Link for details and entry: https://test.canberrabridgeclub.com.au/index.php/the-events/upcoming-events#StateANCSeniorsTeamSelecion
- CBC Egon Larson Butler Pairs – held over 3 Tuesday evenings:
Commencing Tuesday evening 27th March at 7:30 pm.
* Egon Larsen was co-founder of the Canberra Bridge Club.
He died in a road accident while working in Indonesia.
* Honour Board Event.
* RED Masterpoints, MP Rating GW 2.5.
* Butler Scoring 3 x 9 board rounds or 4 x 7 board rounds each session.
* Cost $12.
* Pre-entry essential. Entries close at Midday on 26th March 2018.
Entry List on BT Noticeboard and Club Website
MONDAY and WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
A reminder that for the next three months players who wish to play on Monday or Wednesday nights for the first time, as part of the next stage of their bridge development, may approach the managers for two half-price vouchers to assist them in this.
As part of a trial promotion, the monthly Eclectic winners, Open and Handicap, in these two groups receive a free-play voucher.
Do you have ideas about play on Monday or Wednesday evenings?
Your sub-committee members may be able to help.
They are Clem Davis, Chris Tough, Deb Milner, Malcolm Wood, Tony Webb and Morna Falkland.
Master the Basics – cement your Bridge skills
The next lesson is Wednesday 14th March, with Barb Toohey.
- The topic is Signals – “Discards”
Supervised Session 2018 – all Beginners should attend
Supervised lessons have resumed on Monday evenings (7.00pm) and Thursday mornings (9.30am).
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Supervised session topics |
Monday’s (starting at 7.00pm) |
Thursday’s & Friday’s (starting at 9.30am) |
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Etiquette, scoring, key bidding points |
12th March |
15th March 16th March (Friday) |
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Opening Leads & Signals (simplified) |
19th March |
22nd March 23rd March (Friday) |
Barb, Ann and Jeanette
Bridge For Kids
CBC is aware that bridge is a game not being taken up in large numbers by the younger generation. For our game to survive and thrive we must encourage our youth to play.
As a result we have been given BFACT funding to run “Bridge for Kids” which is a Queensland Bridge Association initiative.
The intention is to hold a two hour session at the CBC premises on the first or second Tuesday of each public school holiday period. Our next session is Tuesday 17 April, 2018.
The 2018 session would start at 10am finishing at 12 noon with ice cream and pizza.
Cost $2.
It is expected that a parent, grandparent or guardian would accompany each minor and assist if needed.
The target age is ten to twelve but younger ie eight, and older, to eighteen would be acceptable.
Card games include any trick taking game such as Old Maid, Hearts and mini bridge for older children. A competent player would supervise each table of four. This person could be an accompanying adult. As participants progress they may consider further lessons or participate in an accommodating bridge session.
We are asking the club membership to embrace this initiative by considering and volunteering to assist where possible.
Donations of packs of playing cards, and other card games would be welcomed.
Names of possible participants and helpers can be given to the office for the attention of Elainne Leach or Patricia McDonald. We can be contacted by email. Elainne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Patricia This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Please help make this a success!
Promotions for February
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Graduate: |
Simon Grant, Siobhan Hey, Leonie Jones, John McGarva, Heather Seymour |
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Club: |
Susan Northmore |
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Local: |
Helen Campbell |
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*Local: |
Colleen Hassell, Myra Hyland, Jo Maxwell, Jan Mazey |
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**Local: |
Paul Driver |
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Regional: |
Cheryl Neal |
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State: |
Sandra Purser, Michael Randles |
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*State: |
Paul Nelson |
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Life: |
Chris Tough |
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Gold Life: |
Mary Weddell |
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Grand: |
Stephen Williams |
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Gold Grand: |
Neil Ewart |
Fyshwick Trash & Treasure Stall
The Club will be holding a fundraising stall on Saturday 28th April.
Donations from club members would be most appreciated. Relatively small portable and saleable items only are what we need – books, CD’s, DVD’s, jewellery, vases, kitchen items, collectables, toys, games, etc. etc.
If you have any questions or would like to help on the day please contact:
Janet Kahler – ph. 6239 7268 or Gwen Jamieson Gray – ph. 0405 193 584 or Sue Taylor – ph. 6295 6691.
Kind regards
Kerry and Keith