Newsletter - 31 March 2023
In this week’s newsletter...
- President's Message
- Upcoming Sessions
- Ian Morison: Bidding User Loser Counts
- Got theTravel Bug?
- Deep Dive
President's Message
Easter is just ahead of us and many of you may be travelling or hosting family. Rest assured for those staying put, the Club will be here, open for virtually all its regular sessions. This includes on Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Supervised get a break from lessons on the Friday but as per tradition the Club will be open! RealBridge sessions will also run as normal. Please note that the office will not be staffed on Good Friday or Easter Monday so if you need a partner let the managers know sooner rather than later or you may be disappointed.
Praise your partner with a "WPP" when they excel and make their 6NTx contract!
Tim Mather
Our weekly sessions are almost the same as last week - with the notable exception of Friday night bridge - see below.
Friday Night Trials
Friday Night Bridge (FNB) is having its final trial occurrence at the Canberra Bridge Club at 7pm tonight. Last week went very well and we are hoping for a few more tables tonight. It's a great opportunity for any of our younger or working members - 24 boards with a light supper and a drink at the end of play. Stay tuned until after Easter to see if it continues...
Supervised Lessons
Supervised Lessons are on 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.
The April lessons are as follows:
- 5 April: Signals (no lesson 7 April: Good Friday)
- 12/14 April: Declarer play 1: The ABC of Planning
- 19/21 April: Declarer play 2: More on planning
- 26/28 April: Declarer play 3 – Taking a finesse
Master the Basics
Master the Basics virtual lessons are 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.
Next Thursday the session is on Competitive Bidding - Negative and Other Doubles.
Upcoming Events
Sapphire Coast Annual Congress - 29 and 30 April
Swiss pairs on Saturday and Swiss teams on Sunday at the RSL Club on Main St in Merimbula. Directed by Sebastian Yuen.
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 Using Loser Count
To read Ian's regular column please press here.
Travel on the Horizon?
Travel Associates invite you to Aurora Expeditions’ upcoming free series of events. Learn what makes Aurora Expeditions different, as they showcase bucket list adventures in some of the most extraordinary corners of the world – from Antarctica to the Arctic and all the wild places in between. Join in as they head back on the road around Australia and New Zealand to hear about their remarkable expeditions and brand new ships. Simply register for the event below - they look forward to seeing you there.
4 April | Canberra, NSW - Presentations from 2.30pm and 6.30 pm
Deep Dive
You work 8 hours to live 4.
And don't forget to wind your clocks back on Sunday as daylight saving ends.
Be kind in all things
Tamara (for Kerry and Tamara)
