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News and Up-to-date Game Information

Check here for potential last minute game cancellations (by Burnaby city) due to water shutoffs:

Possible cancellation Wed Nov 19. We’ll keep you informed here!

 

Zonal Winners of CBF Rookie-Master game:

Huge congratulations to Tadeusz Smaruj and Alison Donoghue who came first in Zone 6 with a 63.5% game.  Both Tad and Alison will receive a plaque for their achiement.

The CBF runs two cross Canada duplicate games with hand analysis.  The next one is in hoour of Helen Shields, and will be held in April, 2026.

Saturday Oct 25 10:00-2:00 "Cards, Canapes and Comedy"

Our Stand-up comedy event, with our own Andrew Krywaniuk and Anne Smith was so much fun! Others were welcome to participate, and Tadeusz Smaruj and David Laulainen got up on center stage for a few laughs.  

Thanks to all those helped out, and who contributed to the pot luck!

GVBC are looking to volunteer with GVBC?

Are you looking for a way to contribute to the longevity of GVBC?

We are looking for backup game Directors, food prep volunteers, game setup volunteers, event coordinators, and help with Board preparation.  We welcome all players to get involved with GVBC.  This is your Club!

Please contact gvanbridge@gmail com if you are interested.

2 Locations: Burnaby Rugby Club - 3760 Sperling Ave, and Gloria Dei in North Van

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Burnaby Lake Clubhouse (Rugby Club)

Enter the building from the left hand side (not the front). 
There is no elevator, but the lift is operational.


Need a PARTNER? Just come - our Directors are ready to fill in when needed!
Need help SIGNING UP FOR A GAME? E-mail gvanbridge@gmail.com, or 
Call/text Shelley (604)603-0930.

GVBC appreciates you...


Thank you to each and every person who has contributed to the success of GVBC!

We sincerely thank all those who have helped with bringing food (and doing dishes!), Directing, assistance to the Directors, being our Backup Player, setting up and taking down tables, giving feedback, Accounting, Game Pass administration, writing press releases, Partnership matching, nametag orders, table cloth making, artwork and logo design, financial support $$$...!

All Games at Rugby Club (except Fridays at Gloria Dei)

See Calendar for special games
Partner guaranteed

Sunday          12:30 Pairs
Wednesday   10:15 Pairs

Friday            10:15 Pairs 
(at Gloria Dei Church, N. Van)

Note: Thursday 7:00 Pairs will start in the Spriing (1st and 3rd weeks)!
 

GVBC Club Member Benefits:

Memberships for 2026 will be $35.
Early renewals by Nov 30 will be $30.

BENEFIT: the surcharge for Special games are absorbed by GVBC for Pass Holders.

Individual game fees - $12 ($13 non-members)

Duplicate Passes (NO Expiry date):
    $210 for 20 plays ($220 Jan 1, 2026)
    $110 for 10 plays ($120 Jan 1, 2026)

Purchase any Pass or Membership by E-transferring to gvanbridge@gmail.com

GVBC Board of Directors

GVBC Board Members:
Lorne Burns (604)417-4610
Shelley Burns (604)603-0930
Avril Karr
David Laulainen
Jane Lutman (604)319-5263
Laura Moore-Dempsey (778)772-1440
Ernst Walti (778)227-1362

Game Directors:
Bryan Maksymetz (778)558-7496
bmaksymetz@gmail.com
Homa Boustani (604)616-0375
homa_boustani@shaw.ca
Margaret Pattison (778)873-6420
mlpatt54@gmail.com

Donations

Thank you so much to those who have made contributions to GVBC.  These donations are helping us to build our Club.  We are appreciative that we have this cushion for when we go through slow times.