Weekly Update 15-December-2023

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December 17, 2023

Weekly Update 15-December-2023

Volunteers:
We would like volunteers for Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon starting Sunday 7th January – to be spare players. Please advise the office or sign up in the foyer.

Sunday bridge this Sunday at 1pm. Open to all.

Christmas open sessions: Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd December, Thursday 28th and Friday 29th December. Sessions are open to all players. 

Canterbury Holiday Pairs: proudly sponsored by Maxwell Plumbing will take place on the 4th/9th /11th January. Play any or all sessions. Open to all. Sessions start at 7.20pm.

Fundraising:
Fund raising activity for the local School Biodiversity Education Project.
Club member Prawindra Mukhia is doing this on behalf of the Rotary District 9999 (South Island District). He is a member of the Riccarton Rotary Club.
See flyer at following link for further details. Order at the bar through Thea.

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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.