Newsletter 3 February 2023
In this week’s newsletter...
- President's Message
- Register by Thursday for Not-Quite-Valentine's Day Congress - Saturday 11 February - if you haven't already!
- Welcome New Members
- Promotions
- Competitive Bidding and Play - 7, 14, 21 and 28 February - Great for intermediate and novice players
- Ian Morison
- Lighter Moments
President's Message
This week we have welcomed back our supervised classes on Wednesday evening and Friday morning together with a large cohort of beginners toiling away in the Olive Lott room. Please make new faces feel welcome.
It is wonderful to see increasing numbers of tables being played in sessions over the past few weeks. The level of conversation in the room prior to play is also rising indicating a better social atmosphere. So, any members still nervous about attending games face to face should feel reassured that you will be welcomed back in safety.
Bridge is the only competitive sport endorsed by the medical profession which requires you to remain seated during the entire match.
Tim Mather
The Not-Quite-Valentines Day Congress - Next Saturday!
There are three sections for this full one day event - Open Teams | Novice & Restricted Butler Pairs. Sweethearts and non-sweethearts are all welcome!
- Novice Butler Pairs (<50MP per player)
- Restricted Butler Pairs (<300MP per player)
- Open Teams
- Red points
- Date: Saturday 11 February 2023
- Time: 9:30am start. Please be seated by 9:15am
- Cost: $24 or $22 (concession), $14 (student)
Payment by CBC Pay (if registered), or by deposit to the CBC Bank Account. No cash on the day. - Venue: Canberra Bridge Club
- Director: Sebastien Yuen
- Enter online, closes 10am Thursday 9 February
Schedule:
- 9:30am Start of Play
- No lunch provided, but a longer lunch break. Donations for morning tea would be most welcome!
- 5:15pm Presentation & Refreshments
- Bring all the love you can!
Welcome New Members
Welcome to:
- Rhonda Owen
- Robin Mitchell
- Kaye O'Hara
- Janet Willis - Distance member playing RealBridge
- Elizabeth Havas - Welcome back!
Promotions
The ABF have advised of the following promotions:
New Rank Previously
- Jane Cook Graduate Nil
- Jenny Heuston Graduate Nil
- Arlene Hiew Graduate Nil
- Julie McPhail Graduate Nil
- Mary Madden Club Graduate
- Gwen McNeill Club Graduate
- Bob Nield Club Graduate
- Julia Richards Club Graduate
- Jeanne Sainsbury Club Graduate
- Pam Lyndon Local Club
- Julie Ryan Local Club
- Leonie Jones State Silver Local
- Rob Hurst Gold Life Silver Life
Congratulations to all!
Upcoming Sessions & CBC Pay
Our weekly sessions are almost the same as last week.
As many will be aware, we issued CBC Pay Statements for January 2023 yesterday. There was a system glitch that impacts on approximately 100 of our 800 members. We are working to fix and will reissue statements when it is resolved.
Supervised Lessons
Supervised Lessons have resumed! Wednesday nights or Friday mornings. A 15 minute lesson commences at 7pm and 9.30am respectively followed by up to 20 boards. Please just turn up if interested.
Here is the program for Feb
- 8/10 Feb: Weak 2D/2H/2S openings
- 15/17 Feb: Strong 2C openings
- 22/24 Feb: Slam bidding, Blackwood
No need to
Master the Basics
Master the Basics virtual lessons will resume on 2 February 2023 on Thursdays at 9.00am. Please email Barb Toohey if you want to be added to the Zoom class. It's $6 for members and $8 for non-members. The lessons run for 30 minutes.
Competitive Bidding & Play - kicks off Tuesday 7 February
Barb Toohey will again present face-to-face our Competitive Bidding and Play course this year. This is the next step after the beginners lessons, and is suitable for Novice & Supervised Players.
Each week is a 2-hour lesson on a Tuesday morning from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon and will cover an aspect of bidding or play when the opponents have opened or are playing the contract. Notes and practice hands will be included.
The topics each week will concentrate on:
- Doubles
- Overcalls
- Leads
- Signals
Costs are $15 each week or $55 for 4 weeks paid in advance. If you are making a specific payment please put your ABF number and CB&P in the reference field.
Upcoming Events
Tasmanian Festival of Bridge
After a tree change? The Tasmanian Festival of Bridge will be held in Hobart on 23-26th March 2023 at the new MyState Bank Arena in Glenorchy, 15 minutes north west of the Hobart city centre.
Information and entries are on: https://www.myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/424. New this year: a Rookies’ event and a very reasonably priced onsite Saturday evening dinner – a great chance to relax with fellow players.
March is a lovely time to be in Tasmania so if you want to experience Tassie, this is a great way to do it.
Save the Date: Illawarra Chris Diment Pairs and Teams - 17 and 18 June 2023
For more information visit Illawarra.bridgeaustralia.org or email Jill MacRae. Online entry www.nswba.com.au.
Ian Morison - Bidding Minor or NT contract
Ian's column this week debates the ins and outs of NT versus minor game contract . To read please press here.
Lighter Moments
Just spent 15 minutes searching for my phone in the car. While using my phone as a flashlight.
Kerry is in Victoria having a well deserved break! She has a 2 week leave pass.
Tamara (for Kerry and Tamara)
