Newsletter 5 August 2022

 In this week’s newsletter...

  • Welcome New Members
  • July Promotions
  • Beginners Classes starting soon
  • Results 
  • Upcoming Events 
  • Canberra in Bloom
  • Tim's Swim with Vim
  • Lighter Moments

From the President

You will notice that the bidding boxes now have a laminated pass card in them. Please keep this card in the front of your pass cards, so it will always be the first pass card that you use when playing. Using the laminated pass card will protect the other pass cards. As I am sure you have noticed the pass cards age quickly through constant usage!

Thanks to our manager Kerry for undertaking the laminating amongst other duties.

Please enjoy your bridge and stay safe.

Margaret

 

Vale Gwenda Fitzgerald

Gwenda Fitzgerald sadly passed away last month.  She was a member here for over 42 years. Gwenda played her last game at the club on Wednesday 20 July with partner Wenda Brown, scoring 59.08%.  

 

Welcome to New Members

We welcome the follwing new members:  

  • Kyle Gilchrist - transferring from Queensland
  • Julie McPhail - sister of Elizabeth Voveris
  • Carol Hope

Please make Kyle, Julie and Carol welcome when you see them at the table.  

 

July Promotions

 

  ABF   Promoted to    Masterpoints 2022 Rank 2022
English, Barbara 294071 1-851 State Jul-22 50.06 0.43 0
Jones, Leonie 1022431 1-851 Silver Local Jul-22 35.53 7.17 4,821
Graham, Barry 991031 1-893 Silver Local Jul-22 35.09 10.39 3,330
Vickers, Ian 1011162 1-851 Bronze Local Jul-22 25.07 1.34 14,291
Gildea, Imelda 116671 1-851 Club Jul-22 6.58 2.58 10,422
Bugden, Kim 1120409 1-851 Club Jul-22 6.46 2.58 10,421
McCredie, Andrew 1142811 1-851 Club Jul-22 5.13 2.96 9,631
Besgrove, Keith 1035231 1-851 Club Jul-22 5.08 1.18 15,011
Salmon, Margaret Ann 1130846 1-851 Graduate Jul-22 2.67 1.80 12,551

 

Congratulations to all the promotees!

 

Beginner's Classes

Our next beginner’s classes start in August on 17 and 19 August.  We have two sets of classes -  Wednesday – 7pm to 9pm (generally for people who can't commit during the day) and Friday 10am to 12 noon.  The classes run for 6 weeks. If you know someone who would like to learn to play bridge please tell them about our classes.  They can register interest on the club website or by talking to the managers. The cost is $69. 

Encouraging a younger cohort of players is beneficial and will ensure succession planning for our great game.  So if you know someone that you think may be interested in learning please consider a gift of lessons or just plant the seed that face-to-face lessons kickoff in the middle of next month.  

 

Seeking volunteers to assist in Supervised Sessions

We run supervised sessions on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings.  Morag is seeking volunteers to assist on Wednesday evenings.

Each week the supervised teacher gives a short lesson.  We then run a duplicate where people can ask questions during the play.  The role of the volunteer is to assist the teacher in responding to questions.  Depending on numbers the volunteer may be asked to join a table.

If you are an experienced bridge player who is happy to help, please contact Morag Lokan on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

New to Bridge?

The Canberra Bridge Club is committed to supporting our newer bridge players.

We offer supervised play opportunities.   We also provide support for newer bridge players who may be playing standard duplicates.  We recognise that you may have questions about something that came up during a duplicate.   

If you are new to bridge and would like to speak to an experienced bridge player about something that came up during a duplicate, please reach out to Morag Lokan.  Morag is our novice co-ordinator.  She is an experienced player.  She is happy to respond to queries about a hand or help you analyse your results in a duplicate.   She can also provide advice on upcoming lessons and upcoming competitions for newer players. 

You can contact Morag at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Sessions in the Club and on RealBridge are outlined below

Upcoming Sessions

Our weekly sessions are the same as last week:

  • Monday morning 10.00am at the club
  • Monday 2.00 pm (24 boards) RealBridge
  • Monday 7.00 pm RealBridge
  • Tuesday afternoon 1.00pm at the club
  • Tuesday 7.15pm event RealBridge - Swiss Pairs - 3 week competition commencing 2 August
  • Wednesday morning 10.00am at the club
  • Wednesday morning 10.15am RealBridge
  • Wednesday evening supervised at the club 7pm (18 boards following lesson) 
  • Wednesday evening 7.15pm at the club including GNOT finals 
  • Thursday morning 10.00am at the club - Butler and walk in duplicate
  • Thursday afternoon 2.00pm (24 boards) RealBridge
  • Friday morning supervised 9.30am at the club (18 boards following lesson) 
  • Friday morning walk-in session 9.30am
  • Friday afternoon 1.00pm at the club
  • Friday afternoon 1.15pm RealBridge
  • Saturday afternoon 1.15pm RealBridge

Watch the newsletters and website for advice on face-to-face sessions at the club, and RealBridge sessions as these are fluid, depending on COVID developments and demand.  At this stage it is intended that the Monday and Thursday afternoon RealBridge sessions will continue indefinitely.  

Member table money will be deducted from players CBCPay accounts. Visitors' fees will be paid for by their member-partner, or via prior arrangement by emailing the office.

Cost: face-to-face $10 members/ $13 visitors, concession $9.  RealBridge $8 members and $7 concession (including event) $10 visitors

Links to sessions are on our RealBridge page.

  

Table Reservations

Please remember f you have a permanent N/S reservation and can't attend, we all appreciate you letting  us know before the session starts and preferably at least 15 minutes beforehand.  

 

COVID Update

The CBC COVID-19 Safety Plan and Checklist for Players have been updated.  The updated versions are available on the website.  Please read both documents to refresh your memory about the Club's COVID-19 protocols.  Everyone has a role to play in keeping our clubrooms as COVID-safe as possible for all.  Please wear a face mask that securely covers your nose and mouth.

 

August Supervised Sessions happening Wednesday nights and Friday Mornings at the Club

We run supervised duplicates on Wednesday evenings starting at 7.00pm and Friday mornings starting at 9.30 am.  

Each duplicate is preceded by a short lesson. 

  • More slams: 10 Aug and 12 Aug
  • Reverses: 17 Aug and 19 Aug
  • Declarer play:  Planning and play points:  24 Aug and 26 Aug
  • Declarer play – Entries and order of play: 31 Aug and 2 September

If you are interested, please come along.  You don’t need a partner.   There is no need to book.  If you would like a copy of the notes, please contact Morag Lokan.  Morag’s email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Master the Basics

 Master the Basics virtual lessons are on Thursdays at 9.00am. Please note there won't be a lesson on 11 August as Barb is away.  The topic on 18 August is Bidding - To Bid or Not to Bid!. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to be added to the Zoom class. $6 for members and $8 for non-members. The lessons run for 30 minutes.  

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Competitive Bidding and Play

If you are new to duplicate bridge and find competitive bidding a challenge this 4 week course is a must.  Over 4 weeks we will cover doubles, overcalls, leads and signals.  These sessions start on Tuesday 30 August and finish on Tuesday September 20.   The classes run from 10am to 12 noon. We start with a lesson and then play practice hands.

This course will be run face-to-face in the club rooms.  Cost is $15 per lesson or $55 for all 4 paid in advance. EFT to BSB 032730  Acct 355176.  In the Reference field please put "Compbidplay" and ABF number please

 

Upcoming Events

  

Upcoming Tuesday Evening RealBridge Tournaments

There are a range of other RealBridge tournaments coming up in August, September and October:

Swiss Match Point Pairs on 23 and 30 August

Butler Pairs on 6,13 and 20 September

Teams on 27 September and 4 October and 

Butler Pairs on 10 and 17 October.  

  

 Wagga Wagga Bridge Club 42nd Annual Congress

The Wagga Wagga Bridge Club is holding its Annual Congress on Friday19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st of August. There are entry forms at the club.  

 

Ballarat Annual Congress

 Ballarat Bridge Club has extended an invitation to us to play at their Annual Congress, Saturday 10th September and Sunday 11th September at the Ballarat Bridge Club 1001 Eyre Street, Ballarat Central .

The Congress Director is Martin Wilcox. Entries on Bridge Unlimited   www.bridgeunlimited.com .

Convenor Bruce Morley This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

$25.00 cash, per person per day, payable at Ballarat Bridge Club on the day.

BYO lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be provided. Drinks and nibbles at presentation at the end of each day.

Saturday Swiss Pairs (9.30 am registration) 10.00 am start - SWISS PAIRS

Sunday (9.30 am registration) 10.00 am start – TEAMS

 

Canberra in Bloom 30 September to 3 October

 BFACT is holding Canberra in Bloom from Friday 30 September to Monday 3 October inclusive at our club rooms.  The program:

10am Friday 30 September                                                                Royal Bluebell Open MP Swiss Pairs

                                                                                                           Spider Orchid Novice and Restricted MP Swiss Pairs 

10am Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October                                   Golden Wattle Open Teams 

                                                                                                          Val & John Brockwell Mixed Teams 

 2.30pm Sunday 2nd October and 10am Monday 3rd October.       Canberra Bells Swiss Pairs

                                                                                                          Federation Rose Novice and Restricted Swiss Pairs 

                                                                                                          Final Mixed Teams

All enquiries to Justine Beaumont This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Entry is $120 per pair on Friday, $360 per Team on Saturday and Sunday, $140 per pair on Sunday pm and Monday.  

Entries close Tuesday 27 September 2022.  Online entries via MyABF 

 

The Supervised session will run as per normal.  

Tim's Swim With Vim

Every year Tim Mather tries to support research into Multiple Sclerosis or MS as it is known. This year is no exception and during the weekend of 6/7 August will find him journeying up and down the 50-metre swimming pool at Australian Institute of Sport in Bruce.

Tim swims between 4pm and 8pm on Saturday at the AIS.  Feel free to head over and watch him go!!!!!

Tim thanks you for all the support to date.  

 

Lighter Moments

 John Wayne's words of wisdom (thanks John Donovan)

1/ Money cannot buy everything but it is more comfortable to cry in a mercedes than on a bicycle

2/ Forgive your enemies, but do remember the bastard's name

3/ Help someone when they are in trouble, and they will remember you when they are in trouble again

4/ Many people are alive today only because it is illegal to shoot them (particularly partners who trump your ace)

5/ Alcohol does not solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.

 

George Zuber's son co-directs Romeo and Juliet at the Canberra REP Theatre until 15 August.  This is a wonderful production well spaced out. If you enjoy the theatre, check out the link and book a spot!  

 

Collectively we are greater than the sum of our parts.  

 

Tamara (for Kerry and Tamara)