Christmas Update 20-December-2021
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December 20, 2021
Weekly Update 20-December-2021
Dear all,
After a year of uncertainty and challenge it has been heartening to end on a positive note with a week of prize-givings and Christmas cheer, albeit rather more muted than usual. Congratulations to all of those who won competitions and awards. Thank you to the session conveyors for adding the festive touches and for all their work throughout the year. Once again we are reminded that the club runs on the combined effort of both the staff and a host of volunteers.
In the absence of a "President's Shout" this year, I would like to extend my thanks to all of you.
Particular thanks are due to our Club Manager, Sue Edwards, for all the extra work she has had to do, often from home, because of the constraints imposed by the COVID situation. In this she has been greatly assisted by David Stephen, who has updated and streamlined club systems to increase efficiency. Thanks also to the dealers, directors and bar staff who combine to organise and administer the sessions. The teachers, too, have done a sterling job, and we have welcomed a large number of new members to the club as a direct result of their excellent tutelage -not to mention the continued hard work of Lizzie Thompson, who supports and encourages both beginners and Juniors alike.
Finally, thank you to the members for your continued support of the committee as we have negotiated our way through unknown territory.
We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas break and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Take care,
Marilyn Copland,
Club President.
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Tournament Results: Ashburton: Mid-Canterbury Pairs 1st - Jessie Pelenato / Leon Meier 3rd - Graeme Tuffnell / Jan Alabaster Green section: 1st - Tina Sims / Bridget O’Brien 2nd - Margaret Fraser / Richard Williams Anniversary Pairs: This Saturday, 10am. This is a Club member only handicapped tournament. Please pay the entry fee $25 by this Thursday to allow the payments to be checked off. You can pay cash or use the EFTPOS at the Club (ask Thea) or pay on-line. Road Closures: Due to the Super Rugby round being held at the new stadium all this weekend, road closures will be in place. Roads will be closed on parts of Barbadoes Street, Madras Street between Hereford Street and St Asaph Street and streets close by around the stadium. Access to the Club will still be open but maybe allow more time to get there. Beginner Bridge Classes: The next class starts Monday 4th May at 7.30pm. Tutor: David Taylor. Please let your friends, family & work colleagues know. Daytime sessions: With a lot of new apartments in the area, there is an increase of children around. Can we ask when leaving the car park particularly for the daytime sessions that you keep the speed down when going down Nova Place. Canterbury Congress: 16/17 May: Competitions for all levels. See noticeboard or the flyer on the Home page of this website for further information. An experienced open pair from Auckland are looking for team-mates. Contact the office for further information.
Tournament Results: Marlborough 5A Teams: 1st – Jane Lennon / Max Morrison / David Taylor / Jessie Pelenato 2nd – Leon Meier / Charles Ker / John Patterson / Kate Davies Marlborough 5A Pairs: 1st – Leon Meier / Charles Ker 4th – Tina Sims / Jane Walders Friday Rubber Bridge this Friday 17th April at 6.30pm until 8.30am, no partner required, all welcome. Saturday Night Bridge this coming Saturday, April 18. 7pm start! Hot scones & jam for supper. Prizes!! Anniversary Pairs: Date: Saturday 25 April This is a handicapped tournament. The tournament is for Club members only. More information can be found on the flyer on the Home page of this website. Enter on the entry form in the Club foyer. Sunday Bridge Sessions: We are looking for more volunteers to be added to the roster to be a volunteer spare player when required. Please email the office if you can help. Kaikoura Bridge Tournament: A NZ Intermediate grade member is looking for an Intermediate partner to play in the Kaikoura Bridge tournament being held on May 23rd. Please contact the office if you would like to play.
