A fascinating game and a great way to meet new friends – Bridge is an easy card game to get hooked on.
The Sunshine Coast Bridge Club at Buderim is one of the largest clubs in Queensland.
The club which celebrated its 50th anniversary a few years back has 370 members, is always looking for new members and is always happy to teach people how to play according to the group’s spokesperson Chris Pozzi.
“More than 60 people started bridge lessons in February and are close to finishing their introductory course,” Chris explained.
“Doing a bridge course is a great way to start learning this fascinating game which is much more than playing cards.
“You don’t need a partner to join, you can find a partner to play along with at the club.”
The group’s founding members raised funds to secure the Bridge Club building that they still play in today at William Parker Place (Off Syd Lingard Drive) Buderim.
“Our members come from a wide range of careers and lifestyles including education, medical, engineering, legal, hairdressing, administrative, advertising, business, government, gardening, hospitality and many more,” Chris explained.
“Bridge is for everyone , any age , background, gender and culture.
“One of our founding members was still playing after her 100th birthday. We regularly have visiting bridge players from other clubs who are holidaying in the area and everyone is welcome. “
The club has regular sessions five days a week with two sessions per day on three days. There are sessions for all levels of play from supervised play for Beginners and from Novice to Grand Master.
Throughout the year special competitions called congresses are held which attract players from other clubs on weekends.
Regardless of a player’s experience, they all strive each week with their bridge partner to improve, remember their playing systems and build on the playing tools that they have learnt.
“Bridge is enjoyable, addictive, challenging, and rewarding (not necessarily at the same time),” Chris said.
“It is so much more than a game.”
The next beginner course will probably start in August but best to keep an eye on our website for updates. http://www.suncoastbridge.com.au/au/index.asp
