Maitland Bridge Club Members and guests are invited to attend the 50th Anniversary Luncheon celebration.

Daylight Saving Time ends Sun 6 April 3 a.m. - turn you clock back 1 Hour (or you're going to arrive very early)

Date: Sunday 6 April 2025

Time: 12 noon (Luncheon followed by dancing)

Venue: East Maitland Bowling Club - upstairs in the Scarborough Function Centre

(Cnr New England Highway and Banks Street, East Maitland)

Cost: $55 per person

Please pay by direct deposit. Bank details are on the MBC website. If you pay by cash at the clubhouse, please make sure you are given a written receipt.

The Numbers have now been confirmed with the Venue. Thank you for your interest..

Maitland Bridge Club Badges will be ordered on Friday 11 April 2025. (These Badges are Magnetic).

Sample badge:

Closing date for orders: 4.00 pm Friday 11 April 2025

Cost:

$16 per badge (includes Magnet)
$3.50 per spare magnet

Please add your name to Online Whiteboard if you wish to order a badge or magnet.

Please pay online to the MBC bank account by 4.00 pm Friday 11 April 2025.

Account: Maitland Bridge Club
BSB: 062-813
A/C No: 10361999

Please use your surname, badge as the reference e.g. Smithbadge or Smithmagnet.

Sunday Afternoons
4 and 11 May 2025
Arrive by 3.45 pm for a 4.00 pm start. Finish at 6.15 pm
18 May, then 1, 8, 15 June 2025. NB No lesson on 25 May due to Maitland Congress
Arrive by 1.45pm for a 2.00 pm start. Finish at 4.15 pm
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Tuesday mornings:
(Preference given to participants who attended Beginner Lessons on Tuesday in 2025. Max 6 tables)
Arrive at 9.45 am for a 10.00 am start. Finish at 12.15 pm
6, 13, 20 May, then 3, 10, 17 June 2025 NB No lesson on 27 May following Maitland Congress
Arrive by 9.45am for a prompt 10.00 am start.
Finish at 12.15 pm
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Cost: $60.00 for participants who are not currently financial members of MBC as at 25 March 2025. Free for financial members of MBC (as at 25 March, 2025).

Expressions of Interest can be advised by adding your name to the Online Whiteboard.

Topics:
Lesson 1: Minimum , Medium, Maximum hands. Counting Shortage. ReviseTransfers
Lesson 2: Stayman Convention
Lesson 3: Weak Opening bids, responses and take out double. Rule of 20 and Rule of 15.
Lesson 4: Strong 2C opening bids and responses
Lesson 5: 2C worksheet, Revise Rules of 20 and 15, Doubles activity
Lesson 6: System cards, 2NT opening and responses, Gerber (Ace Ask)
Closing Date: 25 April, 2025 4pm.

Download the Flyer Here

Sorry we're full.  Please contact Kaye on 0411 704 502 to add your names to the waiting list.

Date: Sunday 25 May 2025
Times: 9.30 am for a 10.00 am start
Format: Swiss Pairs. Red Masterpoints at B4 level
Venue: Walka Grange Lifestyle Village. 28 Waterworks Road, Rutherford 2320
Director: Alan Bustany
Convenor: Kaye Frankland
Cost: $60 per person or 60 MyABF Credits per person
Includes morning tea on arrival, Lunch including a beverage
Prizes: 1st Prize $300.  2nd Prize $160, 3rd Prize $120, Novice $120, Restricted $120, Home Club $120.
Entry via MyABF and pay with myABF Credits or pay to Maitland Bridge Club Bank Account:
BSB: 062 813       Account: 10361999
https://myabf.com.au/events/congress/view/2168
Closing date for entries and payments: Sunday 18 May 2025.

Sponsored by Kings and Queens Paterson and the Paterson Court House Hotel.

Maitland Bridge Club was formed in 1975 and has been steadily growing to its present membership of over 160.
We play 6 Sessions a Week (Mon-Sat) including Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Maitland is in the heart of the Hunter Valley and attracts players from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Singleton and outlying areas.
Visitors are most welcome but must be booked to play at a Session.
For enquiries ring: Ruth on 0412 424 886 (if unanswered please leave a message)