| Club bridge starts on Monday |
Club bridge starts with the first session of the Welcome Pairs next week on Monday 19 January. Thursday bridge also starts next week.
Members are reminded about the Special General Meeting which starts at 6.50pm on Monday for the purpose of setting the subcription and table money rates for 2026.
The printed copy of the club programme will be available when you come to bridge next week.
See you on Monday.
Help appreciated painting
This Sunday 18th January Garry will be painting the interior walls of the clubroom starting at 9:30am. 3-4 helpers would be appreciated even if it is just for a few hours and can be at any time through the day.
No tools required. The process will be, clear down the walls, complete any prep work required, paint the edges with brush, roller paint the balance. All set fora fresh start to bridge on Monday 19th.
Text or call Garry for any additional information Mob 0274 474 371
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| Introduction to Bridge |
Bridge: A game for the mind and a bridge to friendship
If you think bridge is just a card game, think again. This timeless classic is much more than a pastime—it's a brain-boosting, friendship-forging adventure.
Bridge is renowned for its intellectual challenges, combining strategy, memory, and teamwork in a way that stimulates the brain like no other game. Studies have shown that regularly playing bridge can improve cognitive function and keep your mind sharp. But it’s not just about keeping your brain active; it’s also about making connections. Whether you’re an experienced player or a curious newcomer, bridge offers a unique chance to bond with people who share your interests.
Bridge is a “tricks and trumps” game. It’s most similar to other card games like 500, euchre, 45s, hearts and whist. But, we’ve had people in Westport who have become good bridge players without ever having played any other card game.
Each lesson is about 90 minutes long. The lessons go for 10 weeks. By then, you will be starting to fit into regular club play on Monday and/or Thursday evenings. From there, you might aim to play in tournaments further afield.
And, one of the features of modern day bridge is that it can be played online with and against other players from around New Zealand and the world.
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| Things to do when visiting Westport |
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| Session Details |
Monday evening 7pm
Tuesday afternoon (improvers lessons) 1pm
Wednesday afternoon 1pm 45's
Thursday evening 7pm
Friday afternoon (Social)
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