Newsletter - 5 July 2019

From the President:

Please check out the information on BFACT’s Interclub Teams below.

This is a chance to make new bridge friends from other clubs, while representing our club in one of four categories - Novice, Restricted, Intermediate or Senior, in a relaxed environment.

Best wishes,

Pam

Canberra Club Calendar - Sponsors

From time to time I provide a note regarding our Sponsors.

This time I would like to highlight both Frank from Colourworld and Mark from Battery World.

Both of these firms have contributed to our Calendar for a number of years.  I have dealt with both as has the club.  I have been extremely happy with the quality of service from Frank and Mark.  Please let them know that Peter sent you (that helps with renewal of their advertisement).

With Colourworld I found Frank to be very reasonable in cost, extremely prompt in undertaking the work, and a quality job.

Battery World has a shop in Phillip or their mobile service will come to you.  They have a Battery for every application.

As with all our advertisers, please support the businesses that support CBC. If you have any issues or queries please make contact with me and I will work to assist you.

Kind regards,
Peter Giles

Upcoming Events

Bridge for Kids

The next session of bridge for Kids will be held on Tuesday 16 July from 10am until 12pm midday. Card games such as mini bridge and hearts will be played, along with other card games the kids may wish to play.

Interested members should register their children’s names, ages and any special dietary requirements on the registration sheets at the club, as well as the carer’s name. A grandparent or carer should accompany the children to this event, and may also be needed to assist with the games.

The cost will be $5 per child and fruit, pizza and ice cream will be provided at the end of play.

Further enquiries may be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or Patricia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Olive Lott Pairs

• Incorporating GNOT Qualifying Matchpoint Pairs GOLD Point Event
• Monday Mornings (10am) :  1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd July
• Winner’s Prize is Free entry to BFACT Gala Pairs

State Singles Championship

• Incorporating the Griffin Trophy – Honour Board event.
• Gateway event, suitable for beginners, novice, & intermediate
• Tuesdays and Thursdays - 7pm - 16th July – 25th July
• Walk-in. No pre-entry required.
• Matchpoint scoring, the player with the three best scores with three different partners will be the winner.

BFACT Interclub Teams

• Sunday 21 July – 2 sessions
• Convenor: John Donovan (BFACT)
• 4 categories: Novice; Restricted; Intermediate; & Seniors
• Developing players would enjoy trying the Novice category.

Please check out this interesting event (and sign up) online or on the noticeboard in the club.

Keep warm in the depths of winter while enjoying a game of bridge.

Lighter Moments

Here are the results of today's Sheep Dog Trials – all the sheep were found Not Guilty.

- David Frost

Results

Promotions for June

Grade	Members
Graduate	John Gill Suzanne Mardus Petros Papadopulos
Club	Yvonne Campbell Graham MacKinnell Pip Parkinson Marcia Vannithone
Local	Carla Di Franco Ian Vickers
*Local	Andrew Gibbs Steve Kyburz Annette Steadman Nick Vonthethoff
**Local	Glenda Sullivan
Regional	Lynn Pendrigh
*Regional	Rick Nehmy
*National	Helen Little
Bronze Life	Andrew Spooner
Grand Master	Matthew Raisin

Eclectics for June

Session	Winners
Monday morning – Red	Tim Davis & John Hanks
Monday morning – Blue	Sheila & Jim Murray
Monday evening	Catherine Cregan & Katherine Cole
Tuesday afternoon	Keith Mitchell & Lesley Gunson
Wednesday morning	Steve Kyburz & Nick Vonehethoff
Wednesday evening	Rosa Ferranda & Deborah Milner
Wednesday evening – Handicap	Gill Allen & Tony Hedley
Thursday morning – Red	Richard Hills & Dorothy Jesner
Thursday morning – Blue	Catherine Cregan & Teresa Wise
Friday morning	Lance McDougall & Harold McCormick
Friday afternoon	Ken & June Anderson
Saturday afternoon	Di Hawke & Adrienne Stephens

Lessons & Seminars

Master the Basics 

The next lesson will be on July 10, 2019 at 9:15am.
 “Bidding  -  Rule of 15, Rule of 20”.

Cost: $6 for members, $8 for non members 

Thursday Intermediate Lessons

• Every Thursday Morning at 9.30am SHARP
• Duration: 20 minutes
• Cost $5 for members, $7 for non-members
• Come alone, with a friend or your partner
• Program:
  11th July-     Strong Openings
  18th July -    Michaels Cue Bids
  25^th July -    Unusual 2NT overcall

Supervised Play & Lessons

• Monday evenings, 7:00pm
• Friday mornings, 9:30am
• 20 minute free lesson, then play in the Supervised Play section to reinforce your learning (normal table fees apply).
• You do not need a partner for Supervised Play.

Program:

• 8^th – 12^th July -             Introduction, Etiquette, Key points
• 15^th – 19^th July -           Opening Leads Signals (simplified)
• 22^nd – 26^th July - Doubles & Overcalls

25^th July -    Unusual 2NT overcall