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.
FREE LESSON: "RealBridge Referesher" on Thursday 16th October @ 7pm on Realbridge. This lesson is a great opportunity to pracitice RealBridge, especially if you are looking to play Keryn's tournament.
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...
Keryn is a much valued member of the Tauranga Bridge Club Committee . She has been recently diagnosed with cancer. She faces very high treatment costs as two of three targeted therapies are not funded by Pharmac.
To support her, Tauranga is hosting a fundraising pairs tournament on Tuesday 28 October at 7pm-9:30pm. This tournament will be held on RealBridge.
All grades are welcome. There are two separate sections; an Open section and a Non-Open section. Non-Open players can choose which section you wish to play in. After registering, you will be sent an email requesting your preferred section:
If you are unable to play or wish to donate, 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
All funds raised and donations will be forward directly to Keryn.
Please contact Jackie Blue Ph 0212241347 or Mike Newton Ph 0211181294 if you have any queries.
RON FLINGER 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.
