Emil's Advanced Bridge Lessons will be conducted on Thursday mornings in February.
Please indicate on the Whiteboard which sessions you wish to attend.
Please arrive at 10.15am for a prompt 10.30am start.
Free for members of MBC. $10 per lesson for non-members

Current Members are financial until 31 December 2024.

Home Club members pay $20 annual membership fee + $20 Bridge NSW Affiliation Fee + $23.30 ABF Capitation Fee. Total of $63.30.

The Affiliation and Capitation fees are not kept by MBC. They are paid to Bridge NSW and ABF.

Associate members pay $20 annual membership fee.

Life members are exempt from paying annual fees.

Some members have asked how these fees are used.

The annual membership fee paid by all members, excluding 7 Life Members ( $20 x approximately 157 = $3140)  goes towards, but does not cover the costs incurred even if we do not play bridge.

These include:

 insurance ($2463), council rates, water rates, air conditioner service, fire extinguisher 6 monthly safety check ($374 x2), computer hardware, pest control $242).

Table fees cover: (Currently $5 token or $6 cash for members and $7 for non-members)

tea (many varieties), coffee, water cooler,  biscuits, sugar, milk, chips, playing cards, boards for cards, system cards,  master point fees, bidding sheets, computer software licences, printer ink, A4 paper, phone service, electricity, water usage,  first aid kit, dealing machine repairs, serviettes, paper towels, soap, toilet paper, cleaning, gardening, lawn mowing, subsidising players who progress to regional finals, subsidising functions, prizes for special events, flowers and cards, training of directors,  trophy engraving, replacing  locks and keys, purchasing and installing fans etc

Preferred method of payment is by direct deposit using the reference:

 Surname initial 2025fees   e.g.  SmithP2025fees

If you do not use internet banking, please pay the correct amount at the club house (we do not keep change) and ensure a receipt is written and handed to you.

In 2025 we are offering 2 optional days/times for  Beginner lessons.
This is to ensure people who still work are able to access lessons, if there is enough interest.
We require a minimum of 4 people for lessons to be run.

Sunday afternoons 2, 9, 16, 23 February, then 2 weeks break, followed by 16 and 23 March 2025 (6 lessons)

Arrive by 1.45pm for a prompt 2.00 pm start.    Finish at 4.15 pm

Tuesday mornings 4, 11, 18, 25 February, then 2 weeks break, followed by 18 and 25 March 2025 (6 lessons)

Arrive by 9.45am for a prompt 10.00 am start.    Finish at 12.15 pm

Venue: Maitland Bridge Club, 12-16 Wallace St, South Maitland

Cost: $60.00 for new players who are not currently members of MBC. Free for financial members of MBC as at 1-11-2024.

Text book: $25.00

Tea, Coffee, Cold Water, Biscuits supplied and Soft Drinks Available.

All attendees of the Tuesday lessons are invited to lunch at a local hotel after each lesson (at own expense).

Expressions of Interest can be advised by adding your name to the Online Whiteboard.
If you have friends who may be interested, please ask them to add their details.

When you register, please indicate preferred day for lessons.
Please also indicate if you can attend the other day if you preferred day does not attract enough students.

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: Adele (Secretary) on 0419 277 783  (if unanswered please leave a message)