On Monday 9 December, following our annual awards presentation, over 100 of our members enjoyed a lovely lunch, trivia, riddles and some hilarious jokes. A huge thank you goes to our committee and organisers for this and all of our other successful events throughout the year. Their efforts continue to help our club thrive, and their dedication is very much appreciated!

For 2020, full membership of the Great Lakes Bridge Club (GLBC) costs $30 and associate membership costs $10. Payments before the end of January 2020 can be made by cash, cheque or via direct debit to Great Lakes Bridge Club Inc.

(Bank details for direct debit: BSB 012 626; Acc # 3515 - 82014; Reference: your ABF number )

On the 1st Friday of each month, our members let their hair down and enjoy dinner (often pizza), wine and bridge in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Last Friday night was no exception - pictured is long-time and highly-valued GLBC member, Don Scown carving the Xmas ham for the happy attendees. Why not join in on the fun next year? All welcome!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to score and publish online the results of the Blue-Gold Teams event (held on Monday 11 and 18 November 2019). Please find the place-getters listed below - and congratulations to all!

1st:  Dick Barry, Marcia Gaden, Jeanette Rayward and Gail Salmon 

2nd: Margaret Boniface, Judy King, Marie Schutte and Diane Williamson

3rd: Bronwyn Boehm, Beverly Butterworth, Patricia Fenton and Henry Hudson

Congratulations go to our 9 recently promoted members: Gary & Denise Marr and Peter Nicholson to Graduate Master; Lorraine Smatell to *Local Master; Faye Birtwistle and Bill Goodwin to Regional Master; Megan Grant & Eta Rogoyska to National Master; and Jeanette Bretnall to Life Master! Well done everyone! For information about ABF Masterpoints and ranks, click here.

A good time was had by all on our Melbourne Cup Day—well done to all contributors, participants and especially the winning fashion plates: best hat was won by Phillipa Crowther; best-dressed lady Jennie O’Neill; and best-dressed gentleman Nigel Savory – he was given free rein with this outfit!

The results are in and we’re again proud to announce that one of our local pairs—Megan Grant & Margaret Boniface—made the top 100 (out of a total of 973 pairs)! Well done to M&M and all who competed. For an explanation of why the national score may differ from the local score click here. Our club's rankings with links to each individual’s results booklet is below.

Congratulations to our 12 recently promoted members listed below. It is testament to the committee and members of our thriving club that so many continue to improve their national ranking – well done all! Promotions are:

After our recent 2-week competition, big congratulations go to the winners (pictured) with 6 wins (i.e. no losses!) — Daphne Yarnold, Megan Grant, Gail Salmon & Barbara Williams. Special mention goes to 2nd place-getters (with 4 wins & 2 losses) — Ann Kynaston, Judy King, Janet Flanagan & Robert Palasthy. Well done to organisers and to all who competed!

We have five new books in our extensive clubhouse library with excellent tips and exercises to help you improve your card play. Written by Barbara Seagram and David Bird, they are well set out and easy to follow. Titles include: Defensive Play at Bridge, Declarer Play at Bridge (helpful for those players with about 50 Masterpoints looking to make that extra trick), Planning the Play of a Bridge Hand (useful for new players) and more.