Newsletter 6 December 2024
In our newsletter this week..
- Message from the President
- 2025 Calendar
- Kieser Balance and Bone Loading Class
- Pizza Night
- New Rank Promotions
- John Brockwell's Column
- Upcoming Events
- Ian Morison
- Lighter Moments
Message from the President
Christmas Raffle
I would like to thank Adrienne Stephens (again) for her time in gathering all the items required for our annual Christmas Raffle including her delicious Xmas cake. All prizes are on display on the table in front of the Directors desk.
The raffle will be drawn on Friday 20 December during the morning session of bridge.
- 1st Prize – Xmas Hamper
- 2nd Prize – Xmas Cake
- 3rd Prize – Xmas Crackers
Tickets are now available for purchasing at the club - $2 each, or $3 for $5.
50% of the profits go to the Canberra Bridge Club, and 50% to our Club charity Arthritis ACT.
Barnardos Christmas Giving Tree
It’s the season of giving and this year we are again supporting the Barnardos Christmas Giving Tree Appeal which collects gifts for children of all ages who would otherwise miss out on Christmas gifts.
If you would like to support this appeal please bring unwrapped gifts for boys and girls and leave them under our Christmas tree. While gifts for any age are appreciated, Barnardos always finds it most difficult to provide suitable gifts for teenagers (don’t we all!) So, gift vouchers for movies, bowling, JB HI-Fi, or sports stores, hygiene or pamper packs, and clothes would be the most suitable for that age group. Barnardos have provided a list of gift ideas for all ages, and this list is up on the club’s noticeboard. And thanks so much for your generosity.😊
Barnardos will be collecting the gifts from the club on Tuesday 17 December 2024. Money donations will be accepted by the office.
Christmas Celebrations at the Club
This year CBC is planning to celebrate Christmas at all club room sessions from Monday morning 16 December to Friday 20 December. At each session, there will be a short break in play. Members will be offered a glass of champagne/orange juice/mineral water and a sweet treat courtesy of the Club. Note that the session may finish a few minutes later than usual. We hope you can join one of these sessions, decked out in your festive gear.
- Mary
2025 Calendar
The 2025 Calendar has been released and is available on our website and through the link below:
Travel Associates
As you know, Travel Associates have sponsored the Club for many years.
To enable the reconciliation of travel commission due, please advise Elizabeth if you have booked travel with any of the Travel Associates’ offices since July 1 2024.
Kieser
There are still spots left to join the free introductory balancing and bone loading class.
See below for details and email the office if you are interested in attending. Places are limited.
- Time: 17th of December at 10:00am
- Location: OL room at the Canberra Bridge Club
- What to bring: Please wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Just bring a drink bottle and yourself!
Wednesday Night Pizzas
The Wednesday night pizzas provide the opportunity for social interaction while enjoying a pizza sampling. It provides a great opportunity to talk to and socialise with your fellow players, which is not always the case when engaged in playing bridge.
- 18 December - 6:30pm
- $5 payable on the day for half a pizza
Those wishing to partake should place their name on a list on the noticeboard or contact Jon Pike directly. His email is
New Rank Promotions
Congratulations to the following members who have achieved a new rank:
Graduate
- Boyle, Mary
- Head, Pat
- Primrose, Diana
Club
- Corby, Sylvia
- Kennedy, Lyndall
- O'Sullivan, Marilyn
Local
- Cox, Margaret
- Edwards, Wendy
- Flack, Keith
- Henderson, Margaret
- McNeill, Gwen
- Phillips, Sue
- Vincent, Margaret
Bronze Local
- Johnston, Susan
- McPhail, Julie
- Salmon, Margaret Ann
- Thomas, Meurine
Silver Local
- Cherbuin, Jacques
Regional
- Maxwell, Jo
Moss, Belinda
State
- Bell, Jenny
Bronze National
- Fanning, Margaret
John Brockwell's Column
How not to summon a Director
At a Gold Coast Congress many moons ago, your correspondent was playing against an attractive young woman ─ let’s call her Denise. She was married to the Chief Tournament Director ─ let’s call him Ian.
A minor infraction occurred at our table as Ian was walking nearby. Denise summoned him by calling “Darling”.
Christmas competition ─ Matching bridge scores with postcodes
In last Friday’s column, it may not have been quite clear how to format entries to the Christmas competition. An example of the preferred format is:
|
Score |
Contract |
Tricks made |
Result |
Postcode |
|
2000 |
6NTx, vul. |
5 |
minus 7 |
Sydney, NSW |
|
2240 |
7Sxx, not vul |
13 |
contract |
Albury, NSW |
|
2760 |
1NTxx, vul. |
12 |
plus 5 |
St Marys, NSW |
Upcoming Events
Christmas Pairs
- 10 -17 December 7:15pm
- Click here to Enter
Ian Morison
Lighter Moments
1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye-doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian .
3. She was only a whisky-maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber-band pistol was confiscated from an algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.
5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.
8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
9. A hole has been found in the nudist-camp wall. The police are looking into it.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Elizabeth
