Another Learning Opportunity

May 13th 7.30pm to 9.30pm

What difference does vulnerability, value of tricks and how many tricks make?  LOTS!

Maureen Pratchett will present a session on how bridge contracts are scored.

Knowing how different contracts are scored will help you make better decisions about which contract to be in, whether to double and whether to sacrifice.

She will try to keep the mathematics to a minimum.

All members are welcome, and you do not need to have attended any of Graham’s lessons. There is no charge for this extra lesson!

(Thanks to Rae Lutman for this item)

Waikanae Tournament - Reminder

 

(Thanks to Rae Lutman for this item)

Club Clothing

T shirts, polos and hoodies

Margaret Gordon is currently taking orders for:

• hoodies (at a cost of $70) 
• polo shirts (at a cost of $45), and 
• T shirts (at a cost of $35)

all bearing the club logo as modelled in the photograph below.

If you would like to purchase one or more of these sought after items, please get in touch with Margaret to place your order.

NZBridge Online Lessons Update - May

NZBridge is once again offering online lessons on card playing techniques.

The lessons are for new players.

You can choose to attend Sunday, or Tuesday, or both for just $8.00.

Declarer Play in No Trump:

Sunday 10 May 4pm - 6pm and Tuesday 12 May 7pm - 9pm

Declarer Play in a Suit Contract:

Sunday 24 May 4pm - 6pm and Tuesday 26 May 7pm - 9pm

Registering is easy:

• Go to nzbridge.helloclub.com
• Put money in your account
• In Calendar, click on the lessons you want to attend

Participants receive a link to RealBridge prior to each lesson, followed by an email after the lesson with the learning material.

"Bridge Unleashed"

You may be interested in this Facebook page, which I discovered recently: "Bridge Unleashed" by Tracey Bauer (an American bridge enthusiast and online journalist)

Here's a sample video:

 

There's also a website, which is available here.

"In Brief"

Digital Seniors

For further information, contact Sally Weatherley

Housekeeping

If you are the last person to leave the club after a playing session, please ensure that all kitchen equipment, heating and lighting has been switched off, all windows have been closed and the doors have been locked.

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated in our ongoing efforts to reduce our power bill!

Life Master Award

Many congratulations to Pryor Rowland on attaining the rank of Life Master.

Artwork

The artwork currently on display in the club room is by Mariliza Larkins, whose contact details are shown below:

She would be delighted to hear from you if you're interested in either buying one of the canvases on display or commissioning a painting from her.

Dealers

Today's dealing team hard at work
(Photo: Rae Lutman)

A big thank you to all the dealing teams: your efforts are very much appreciated.

Waikanae/Paraparaumu Interclub

Shield updated (thanks to Chris Farrow).

Annual Plan 2026

At its 13th April meeting, the Committee approved the 2026 Annual Plan (available on the Club website here):

The purpose of this plan is to provide a framework to guide the Committee, and to inform the Club's members. It is important to note that it does not constrain the Committee from making whatever decisions it needs to take in the best interests of the club.

Progress against the Plan will be monitored by the Committee on a quarterly basis.