The Kincardine Charity Bridge Club is a friendly volunteer-run ACBL-sanctioned bridge club.
Our profit is donated to two local charities and to the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.
We have also supported the Kincardine Food Bank, the United Way, and other charities.
Use these links below to donate to either of our charities.
Women's House Huron Shores Hospice
Serving Bruce and Grey More than just a bed
www.whsbg.on.ca www.huronshoreshospice.ca
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Our next ACBL game is Fri July 24th 12:45 pm at the Davidson Center..
We will run our regular mentor game at 9:30 am Wednesday.
Don Titherington's obituary was published in the Kincardine Independent on Page 18 Thursday.
Click here to read it online, where you can add a comment.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Don on Thursday August 6th.
Details will be available later.
Congratulations to Pat Barker and her team of Lee Gallacher, Harland Wake, and Michele Wake.
The Owen Sound team finished first in the second annual Kincardine Swiss Team Challenge.
Thanks to Sheila Murray and Shirley Thomas for their effort in providing a great lunch.
Thanks to all those who donated food, helped set up the lunch, and helped run the event.
The KCBC will attempt to provide a partner if you need one - please give some advance notice.
Use the Information/Contact Us/Contact us left menu button to request a partner.
The ACBL is offering a free one hour "Introduction to Bridge" session for beginners in July and August.
There are many different dates for this session, with different starting times.
Click here to see the dates and times and to register.
The ACBL is offering two 10-week beginner bridge lesson sets starting soon.
There are many different starting dates and times in July, August, and September.
There are also follow-up lessons for those who complete the beginner set.
Tell your friends about this great opportunity.
Click here for more information.
Our Bridge Club
♣ We play in the Miller Insurance room at the Davidson Centre - 601 Durham Street, Kincardine.
♣ We run three weekly bridge events - the cost of each event is $5 per person.
♣ Registration in advance is required for the ACBL-sanctioned games.
♣ KCBC events are scent-free - please do not wear perfume, after-shave, etc.
Games.
♠ We run an ACBL-sanctioned game at 12:45 pm Monday and Friday (some stat holidays excepted).
♠ Please arrive by 12:35 pm - our games start on time or even early at times.
♠ There is an ACBL-sanctioned bridge game 9:00 am Wednesday once per month - check our calendar.
♠ Please arrive by 8:50 am - our games start on time or even early at times.
♠ On stat holidays we usually play at an alternate site near the Davidson Centre.
♠ We play about 27 boards each game.
♠ There is no extra charge for special games.
♠ We will provide a partner if you need one.
♠ Contact Tom to register in advance and be guaranteed a partner.
♠ STaCs and other special games are usually run but are not guaranteed.
Lessons
♦ There is a bridge mentor game at 9:30 - 11:30 pm every Wednesday when there is no ACBL game.
♦ Sometimes a brief lesson is given at 9:00 am - check the website for details.
♦ Experienced advisors are present - you may ask questions about bidding, declarer play, and defence.
♦ Scores are not recorded and results are not published.
♦ No partner is needed for these games - just show up.
Thanks
♥ Thanks to Sheila Murray, Guy Murray, Bev Harris, Jane Guest (1937-2024), and Doug Bieman for their contributions to the KCBC. There would be no bridge club without their enthusiasm, effort, and advice.
♥ Thanks to helpers Nancy Craig, Sue Martin, Susan Morrison, Rose Marie Young and Dermott O'Reilly.
♥ Thanks to Steve Jolley for his technical assistance and his editing help with our daily bridge email.
♥ Congratulations to Steve Jolley and Shirley Thomas who have taken over the duties of Club Director.
♥ Congratulations to Steve Watson who has taken on the duties of Assistant Club Manager.
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