FREE LESSON - "Do you know your Rights?"
Come along to learn a few of the common rulings Directors make in the auction and how you can take best advantage of them.
Don't forget to register for the Charity Tournament. Let's support Plunket. Register by 5pm on 7th July.
Donations welcome - contact the office, phone (07) 576 5022.
We have Bridge stand at the Home Show this weekend. Let your friends know.
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DATE CHANGE: The next "Friday Drinks" will be on Friday 21 November at the club at 4pm following Bridge. This change is to fit better with other scheduled events. Bring a plate and join in the fun.
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DATE CHANGE: The next "Sunday Bridge" session will be on Sunday 23 November at the club. This change is due to conflicts with the Bridge Congress. Partners are not required. Rock on up at 12:45pm for a 1pm start. Table money applies.
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The next lesson is on "DECLARER PLAY - SUIT CONTRACTS" at 7pm on Tuesday 25 November 7pm at the club. See you there.
Don't miss this months lesson on Roman Key Card Blackwood (RKCB) and Splinters. This lesson doesn't happen very often so head along and learn all about it. This lesson is on 12 August 7pm at the club, cost $7.
Bridge is on Anzac Day!!! Bridge starts at 1pm. Judy Pawson will be sharing some "Hint & Tips" starting at 12:45. Please arrive early and enjoy a fun afternoon of bridge.
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Don't miss out on the Waikato Regional Trials – Register by 28 April.
Click to read the Poster. More details below...
Thank you to everyone who played the "Fundraiser or Keryn" bridge tournament and a big thankyou to everyone who generously donated.
We are pleased to announce that donations exceeding $10,000 were raised. This is greatly appreciated. Keryn can now face her cancer treatments and all the challenges ahead knowning that our Bridge family has not only helped support her financially, but we are also beside her in spirit.
The winners of the tournaments were:
OPEN SECTION
1st - Jo Simpson & Sam Simpson 2nd - Simon Eminson & Mike Newton
3rd - Susan Rowe & Ceryn Winsor
NON OPEN SECTION 1st - Diane Rodger & Lyn Bailie
2nd - Keryn O'Brien & Steve O'Brien
3rd - Hilary McKenna & Chris Buckley
All funds raised and donations will be forward directly to Keryn. If you wish to make any further donations, please use the following internet banking details:
Acct Name: Tauranga Bridge Club Incorporated
Acct Number: 03-1549-0006295-01
Particulars: Your name (optional)
Code: Donation
Reference: for Keryn
If you wish to further analyse your play, you may log back into RealBridge using the links below. Press the score button, scroll down and you can look at the individual boards.
Please contact Jackie Blue Ph 0212241347 or Mike Newton Ph 0211181294 if you have any queries.
RON KLINGER WORKSHOPS SUNDAY 7 DECMBER
Ron Klinger is a world renowned bridge teacher, author and player. He has published over 70 bridge books and has represented Australia at the World Championship level dozens of times. We are thrilled to host him for a pair of workshops on Sunday December the 7th.
These workshops are suitable for intermediate to advanced players, beginners players will not find them useful. The cost for each workshop is $30 ($60 for both workshops). You are welcome to come to either or both, for Tauranga members this can be deducted from Hello Club.
Tea and coffee will be available. You will need to bring your own lunch if attending both workshops. Spaces are limited and we will be advertising this to all clubs in the region so get in quick!
Phone Mike Newton 0211181294 or Rebecca Osborne 021800691 if you have any queries or if you need help with registering.
Also, on Saturday 27 September, we are holding the Tauranga Open Teams Tournament.
We need volunteers to help with:
morning tea baking,
help in the kitchen,
help at the front desk, and
caddies.
If you can help, please phone me to discuss times etc.
- Karyl Anderson
Ph (027) 434 4566
Message from our Club Captain
We are very fortunate to have a guest Bridge expert Ron Klinger is visiting our club in December. Ron will be running a lesson on Sunday 7 December.
The lesson will comprise of 2 workshops (a morning & afternoon session). The cost is $30 per session i.e. $60 for the full day.
Pre-registrations will be essential. These lessons will be advertised to everyone in the region so it will pay to register early. We will let you know when registrations open.
A bit of background about Ron... Ron Klinger is an Australian
contract bridge player, a leading
English language bridge writer,
the author of more than 70 books
on the game. He is an Australian
Grand Master and a World Bridge
Federation International Master. His website is ronkingerbridge.com .
- Rebecca Osborne
Message from our Club Manager
Thank you to everyone who attended the Special General Meeting on Tuesday 19th August.
The motion was approved to adopt the new Constitution to comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act.
I will now start the the process to register us in accordance with the requirements of the new Act. I will update you as we step through this process. Any queries, contact me ph. (07) 576 5022.
Thanks again for the support of all the members to get our new constitution approved.
