Welcome to 2025, the centenary of contract bridge!

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1925 contract bridge ladies

Happy New Year! 

Great Lakes Bridge Club (GLBC) games kicked off on the very first day of the new year, and what better way to start it. Did you know that a century ago, auction bridge or plafond underwent a reincarnation? The game that we play these days, contract bridge, was invented in 1925 by Harold Vanderbilt, a wealthy American who found himself idle on a steamship cruise.

Please read the following as there are some important updates for all, especially if you haven't picked up your 2025 Program Booklet yet.

  • January Master Pairs & President's Trophy games moved to the second Wednesday and Monday of this month only ie Master Pairs - 8-Jan-25 & President's Trophy - 13-Jan-25
  • The first HiLo Saturday game is cancelled - see previous article below
  • Membership fees are due in January: Members: $40; Assoc. members: $20 (cashless payment only). 

     -   Direct deposit details: Great Lakes Bridge Club Inc   BSB: 637 000   Acc #: 726 459 037   Ref: your NAME

     -   Or pay at the bridge club with your table fee when you're next playing.