The Victorian Government announced new density limits for indoor and hospitality facilities.  The limit is 1 person per 2m², which is pretty much what the usual Health and Safety limits are at the RSL and Beaumaris Bowls Club, so shouldn’t affect us.

As long as we wear masks, sanitise and only have double vaccinated people playing, we are continuing as usual. 

Again, though, if you aren’t feeling well, please don’t come to bridge.

At Bayside Bridge Club, we believe in promoting our community within our community.  To this end, we have invited our members (and their families) who own businesses, to become part of our Business Directory.  That way, if a member needs a plumber, or financial advice, or their wooden floors touched up, they know that they can turn to our directory and have confidence that they are not only getting the best quality services, but that they are helping a fellow member.  There is no cost to being part of our Directory.

BAYSIDE BRIDGE CLUB BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ANTIQUES

Cathcarts Antiques

Telephone: Barrie Cathcart 0415 607 324 Email: barrie@cathcartsantiques.com.au

Web Address: www.cathcartsantiques.com.au

I am happy to advise on buying, selling, collecting or restoring antiques.  I have been dealing in antiques for the last 35 years and mainly specialising in English porcelain and pottery from the C 18 th & C 19 th and pharmacy related antiques but I also have a broad knowledge of English and European antiques.

Please explore our on-line gallery at your leisure.

ART

Without Pier Gallery

Telephone: 0419 541 892  Email: terry@withoutpier.com.au

Web Address: www.withoutpier.com.au

Without Pier Gallery offers an eclectic range of art and artifacts from renowned and rising Australian and Aboriginal artists.  Without Pier have a wide selection of pieces to suit all personal tastes, decor and price range.  

A visit to their website is a virtual tour that will amaze and enthral. 
 

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PMD Financial Advisers

Telephone: Roxy 9824 0001  Email:  info@pmdadvice.com.au

Web address: www.pmdadvice.com.au

Our aim is to manage and provide a highly customised and unique service to support your family’s longer-term wealth management and lifestyle aspirations whilst seeking to maximise investment returns and support family values and legacies.

FLOORING

Contemporary Flooring Solutions

110 Patterson Rd Bentleigh 3204

Telephone:  Ken or Georgia 95574877  Email: info@contemporaryflooring.com.au

Web address: www.contemporaryflooring.com.au

All timber flooring sales/installation/sanding and polishing.

Family business.

HOMEWARES

Hourglass Candles

Email: info@hourglasscandles.com.au

Web address: www.hourglasscandles.com.au 

At Hourglass candles we upcycle beer, wine, champagne and spirit bottles to create the glasses for our candles!  Each candle is custom made with a variety of different fragrances!  

We aim to be a zero waste, sustainable business.

Researchers have found some very good reasons to play bridge:

♣ Those who play more frequently score higher on cognitive tests.
♦ Bridge games offer intellectual and social stimulation on a routine basis.
♥ An area in the brain used in playing bridge stimulates the immune system. Researchers suggest that is because players must use memory, visualization and sequencing.
♠ Any activity from which you derive pleasure prevents the onset of classic depression. Players are less likely to be depressed; hence, they sleep better, tend to exercise more and have a better life in general.
♣ Multiple changes in lifestyle (e.g. cognitive training and social activity, two of bridge’s chief benefits) can improve memory and thinking in those at risk for cognitive decline.
♦ Playing bridge can help older people retain their mental sharpness.
♠ The frequency of playing games is associated with greater brain volume in several regions that are affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are considered to be two of the smartest entrepreneurs in America. Both are also very accomplished bridge players. Buffett once said that he wouldn’t mind going to jail — but only if he had three cell mates who were capable bridge players.

“Bridge is more than just a card game. It’s a cerebral sport. Bridge teaches you logic, reasoning, quick thinking, patience, concentration and partnership skills.” Hall of Fame tennis star, Martina Navratilova.

Summarized from an article in the AARP Bulletin:
“A Bridge to Brain Power” March 2015

Well, it’s happened!  We can return to normal bridge!!!  Woo Hoo!!!
 
So, our plan is that as of Sunday 21^st November, we will no longer be running a booking system.  Booking Lists will be no more.  😊
 
The following will still need to be adhered to:

1. Proof of Double Vaccination.
2. QR Code check in
3. Masks are optional.
4. Sanitising between rounds.
5. Venues still have general health and safety capacity limits (as they had before Covid), we will follow the advice of the RSL and the Beaumaris Bowls Club on this.  Rest assured, they’ll be way over what we’ve had since Covid struck.
6. If you are feeling in the least bit unwell, please do not come to bridge. 

It would be appreciated, especially as we get back into the swing of things, that you please arrive and take your seats at least 10 minutes before the session start time.  The first weeks are going to be a steep learning curve for us, and we may need to rely on your patience and understanding for a while. 🥴

Also, if you're going to play, but you will need a partner, can we ask that you let us know the day before, so that we can match you up. 
 
Bloody Brilliant!!!  See you at the Bayside Bridge tables.