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Out to Dinner
Out to Dinner

A DUCK, A SKUNK & A DEER WENT OUT TO DINNER AT A RESTAURANT ONE NIGHT. WHEN IT CAME TIME TO PAY, THE SKUNK DIDN'T HAVE A SCENT, THE DEER DIDN'T HAVE A BUCK, SO THEY PUT THE MEAL ON THE DUCK'S BILL.

Golf Balls
Golf Balls

Golf Balls are like eggs: they're white, they're sold by the dozen and one week later you have to buy more.

Change of time for bridge during the winter!!
Change of time for bridge during the winter!!

Starting Wed 18 June, bridge will start at noon during the winter time to avoid driving home in the dark! So you need to be seated by 11:45!

Congratulations to Marita Crighton
Congratulations to Marita Crighton

A hearty congratulations to one of our wonderful Hastings Home Hospice volunteers Marita Crighton who has been recognised for her service to community health with an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours.

Marita has worked with the Hastings Home Hospice team for more than three decades supporting palliative care patients.

Invite to Christmas in July plus Kris Krinkle Gift
Invite to Christmas in July plus Kris Krinkle Gift

You're Invited to Christmas in July!

Join us for a festive Christmas in July celebration at The Point Restaurant on 25 July 2025  at noon. Enjoy a delicious meal with friends and colleagues.

Special Details:

  • Christmas in July: Everyone orders their own food and drinks from the menu and pays for it

  • Kris Kringle Gift Exchange: Please bring a wrapped Kris Kringle gift with a value of approximately $20.00. It could be something fun, quirky, or practical—let your creativity shine!

Location: The Point Cafe, 168 Settlement Point Road Across from the ferry.

Dress Code: Festive Winter Chic

RSVP: Sign up on Sheet in front of bridge club no later than Wed July 16, 2025

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Example Kris Kringle Gift Ideas:

  • Luxurious Stationery or a Delightful Greeting Card.

  • Scented Candles or Fun and Quirky Gifts like a playful mug.

  • Kitchen Gadgets or Novelty Mugs for the culinary fans

  • A Plant, Book, Bottle of wine, Chocolates, etc.

Christmas Party
Christmas Party

Dear Members and Friends,

It's time to celebrate the festive season with a fun-filled afternoon of bridge and merriment! We invite you to join us for our Christmas party, which will take place immediately after our regular bridge session on Wednesday 17 December.

Event Details:

  • Date: 17 December 2025

  • Time: Following the bridge session approximately 4:00pm

  • Location:Bridge Club venue

  • Activities: Enjoy a delicious meal, festive fun, enteertainment and a  game of bridge with a special Christmas twist!

Special Features:

  • Catering: A delightful Christmas lunch will be served.

  • Social Bridge: A relaxed and enjoyable game of bridge will precede lunch, with some special festive twists to keep things interesting! Plus World renowned entertainment

RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by [RSVP Deadline] so we can ensure there's enough food and drinks for everyone. Please sign up on the sheet in front of bridge club. Members: $20 which includes cost of bridge and visitors $25.00

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy of the season!

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Extraordianary Meeting

At our Extraordianary Meeting  on 19 February, it was voted that fees would rise each year in line of the ABF charges and the introduction of MyABF Fees. So this year the fees for home members is $40.00. For those who have already paid their $25.00, please pay the additional $15.00 this week.

Please give money to Steve before the AGM. In an envelop with you name and amt in it.

Alternativey, you can transfer money directly into the Oxley brige Club bank accout.

Name: P M Oxley Bridge Club Inc

BSB: 932 000

Acct Number 505 34 20

Make sure to put your name in the comments

 

Club Championship Winnners
Club Championship Winnners

NORTH / SOUTH WINNERS: Kath Hilder and Chris Sinclair

EAST / WEST WINNERS: Diana Zanon an Ruth Herdegen

 

Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club

We play every Wednesday at the Hastings Bridge Club beginning at 12:30 pm and finishing approximately 4 pm.

Hastings Bridge Club is located at Hamilton Green, 176 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie.

PO Box 6195, Settlement City, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444.

ABN: 375 528 37 401

Our Club is committed to using the latest technology to enhance the enjoyment of Bridge by its members. Bridgemate electronic scoring makes results available immediately after the last Board is played. Results are posted to this web site, together with travellers and the deal file. 

Enquiries: Phone Karen Statsukaitis 0416017119.

 

Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club
Emergency Contact Register

Port Macquarie Oxley Bridge Club now keeps an Emergency Contact Register for Members. In the event of a medical episode or other emergency at the club. This will allow Directors or Committee Members to quickly identify an emergency contact for the player. Please log in to the Members Area and complete these details on your Profile - 'Account Tab'. (These details are Emergency Contact Name; Relationship to yourself; Phone and/or Mobile number of the Contact Person).

Calendar
Wed 16th July 2025
Graham Gilbert Memorial
Hastings Bridge Club 12.00pm
Director: Chris Sinclair
  (Bookings)
Wed 23rd July 2025
Open Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.00pm
Director: Diana Zanon
  (Bookings)
Wed 30th July 2025
Open Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.00pm
Director: Yvonne Breakwell
  (Bookings)
Results
Open Pairs
Director: Rowan Ferguson
Winter Championship
Director: David Johnson
Open Pairs
Director: Diana Zanon
July Birthdays
July Birthdays

 

Jessie Seago 8  
Jann Wattle 9  
Elly Edgar 11  
Diana Zanon 14  
Robyn Hardman 16  
Judith England 18  
Annette  Davis 19  
Yvonne  Cains 29  
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
 
       
ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

Above all, avoid any behaviour that would make anyone (especially beginners or new members) feel uncomfortable.

Do greet your opponents at the table and treat them with respect and courtesy.

Do not indulge in post-mortems with your partner directly after a hand is finished. (Save it for after the game.) Not only could a post-mortem undermine partnership confidence, but it may communicate information to other players who have not played the hand at other tables.

Do not criticise partner. (Keep it to yourself until after the game. You will have cooled down by then.)...And you may also have figured out that you share some of the blame.

Do compliment your opponents for fine bidding or play. (Especially beginners)

Do not gloat! (It is ugly) Be modest.

 Do say 'Director Please' in a pleasant tone. Keep your hand up so that the Director can quickly determine who called.

Do support your partner at all times.

Man with Gun
Man with Gun

A man enters a bar with a gun. He climbs up on a table, looked around and yells: “Which one of you slept with my wife.

The bar went silent for a minute when suddenly a man at the back says: “You are gonna need more than 6 bullets pal!

Refreshments

 Coffee and Tea is available for members and guests