On Tuesday, 15 April, Georges River Bridge Club lost a much-revered member, Margaret Kefford. She and her husband Michael have been keen bridge enthusiasts for more than fifty years. During this time Margaret achieved the rank of Silver Grand Master with more than 3049 masterpoints. Despite celebrating their 90th birthdays, Margaret and Michael continued to play bridge at a level to which we can only aspire.

Michael indicated that they followed the Power system, which was a variation of the Precision system promoted by Ron Klinger and that it served them well. In 2025 they were already the Wednesday Monthly Champions for January, February and March at Georges River BC. The Wednesday session Director, Max Gilbert, described Margaret as a calm and gracious player who welcomed all to her table and never complained. When asked recently what she enjoyed about playing bridge, Margaret said that she loved the challenge.

In her early years Margaret was a primary school teacher and a swimming teacher. Yvonne Devlin mentioned how she enjoyed teaching swimming with Margaret at the Canterbury pool. Margaret indicated that she was looking for a challenge as their children got older and more independent. She and Michael started playing bridge at the former St George Budapest Bridge Club, now Georges River Bridge Club, fifty years ago and have remained keen players ever since. In addition to playing, Margaret served as Secretary on the Committee of St George Budapest BC for many years.

May she rest in peace, she will be missed dearly by us all.

Lessons for newcomers to bridge are held on a regular basis. 
Lessons for small groups by arrangement.

Typically held over 6 weeks, often 10 am -11:30am, often on Thursdays, at Oatley RSL, 23 Letitia St Oatley.
Details varied by arrangement with the group.

Hosted by Max and Kathy Gilbert. Contact Max (0412 187 085) for details or to enrol.

The lessons are free (but we expect participants to buy a cup of coffee or cake etc). Notes are provided. We play sample hands.

No prior experience is necessary. Come with or without a partner.

After lessons, we run "supervised" sessions on Wednesdays - so you can keep playing in a relaxed and supportive context.

Even if you have done some lessons previously, you can come along - it may help you find a regular partner, and understand the basic bidding system used at our club. 

Bridge play, at the venue, Penshurst Anglican Church Hall:

Join us for a free Mini-Lesson - every Monday 1:00-1:30pm on ZOOM. 
*UPDATED*     *UPDATED again (18 Sept)*

Recent topic: We discussed a bidding challenge from Wednesday f2f:
*  What to do when partner opens with a weak hand and long suit, but you have a strong hand with a void in partner's suit?
Click here to see the lesson notes.

Contact Max to get the ZOOM link.

Also, you can stay online for the BBO game straight after the lesson.

Supervised Bridge Play is available each Wednesday, 10:00 am. 

Those who recently completed a series of lessons are now joining in with others who have have been playing for a year or so.

If you want to get back into bridge, in a relaxed and helpful atmosphere, we'd love you to join us.

For more information, contact Max or Kathy Gilbert.