Newsletter - 6 April 2023
In this week’s newsletter...
- President's Message
- Welcome New Members
- Promotions
- Upcoming Sessions
- Lighter Moments
President's Message
Time is flying by this year and already the first term of the school year is completed, and Easter is with us. CBC will be still operating our regular sessions so if you are not travelling or busy with family please enjoy the company of friends while playing bridge. Looking forward we will also be open on ANZAC Day.
CBC are looking to train more directors. You do not need to be a champion bridge player to work as a director. It is a paid position and requires a love of our game, some rules of bridge knowledge ( but there is a rule book at the desk, so you can always look them up), and a little knowledge of computer software. So, if you are looking to augment your monthly income, and would be interested, please contact either myself on 0412299093 or the managers at the bridge club.
Every year I put my body through some exercise and raise money for a charity. This year I have been in training to walk the length of the Larapinta Trail a distance of about 240 kilometres which runs from Mount Sonder to Alice Springs along the length of the Western McDonnell ranges in the Northern Territory. If you think this is a worthwhile endeavour the CBC Charity this year is the community radio station 1RPH on 1126AM which is run for sight-challenged people and would really benefit from any contribution you could make in support of my walk.
Tim Mather
Vale Rasma Bandle and Prem Saxena
Rasma Bandle (97) passed away on Monday 3 April 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Rasma played with the Canberra Bridge Club for many years.
Details of Rasma's funeral are:
Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 10:30.
Norwood Park Crematorium.
Yacht Club for 12 noon for refreshments.
Prem Saxena sadly passed away last month and is mourned by her family and friends.
Prem joined CBC over 20 years ago learning bridge with her son Atul Hajela and Terry Henderson.
Welcome New Members
Please make our new members feel welcome:
- Petrina Balmain
- Paul Bibo
- Gwen Bush
- Shawn Castle-Burns
- Kerrie Finlayson
- Anna Knight
- Sharron McKay
- Janet McSweeney
- Liam Minogue
- Anne Reed
- Sue Rodda
- Gabrielle Sheen
- Colleen Smith
- Ken Takizawa
Welcome all!
Promotions
ABF have advised the following promotions as at 31 March 2023
- Wendy Edwards Graduate NA
- Kumari Flynn Graduate NA
- Margaret Henderson Graduate NA
- Sue Whigham Graduate NA
- Judy Pejovic Club Graduate
- Deb Wilson Club Graduate
- Joan Lipscombe Local Club
- Kerry Flanagan Bronze Local Local
- Kate Ward Bronze Local Local
- Andrea Twell Bronze Local Local
- Laurelle Besgrove Bronze Local Local
- Lyn Widdup National State**
- Robyn Stanhope Bronze Life Life
Congratulations to all!
Our weekly sessions are almost the same as last week.
CBC Pay
CBC Pay statements up to the end of March were dispatched yesterday by email. If you need help please email the office.
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 Bidding - Opening 1NT and Stayman.
Upcoming Events
Beginners Lessons - Coming soon
The next beginners lessons start on Wednesday 7pm on 2 August or 10am Friday 4 August. If you have family or friends that would like to learn, don't forget to mention it over Easter and get them to register online here.
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.
Lighter Moments
Giving a man his physical, the doctor noticed several dark, ugly bruises on his shins, so he asked, “Do you play hockey, soccer, or some physical sport?” “No,” he answered. “I play bridge with my wife.”
Person to partner: If you were me how would you have played that last hand?
- Partner: Under an assumed name.
Please consider donating recent good books to the book corner so we can share some good reads. Have a relaxing Easter and if you're travelling be safe. Healing vibes to Bricet...
Be kind in all things
Tamara (for Kerry and Tamara)
