Orewa Bridge Club

The Orewa Bridge Club, located at 121 West Hoe Road in Orewa, Auckland, is a welcoming and friendly gathering place for bridge enthusiasts. Whether you are a visitor or a new member, you will feel right at home in this club. The club can be contacted at 09 426 7677 or via email at orewabc@xtra. co.

nz.

The Orewa Bridge Club offers a variety of playing sessions throughout the week. Starting from the 8th of January 2024, bridge sessions will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, beginning at 1 pm. Competitive bridge sessions will start on the 15th of January 2024. The annual membership subscription fee is $65, and for those who are members of a second club, the fee is $40.

The table fee for each session is $4, while visitors are charged $8.

The club is well-supported by its generous sponsors, and their contributions are greatly appreciated. The club also recognises the efforts of its dedicated partner stewards who ensure smooth and enjoyable gameplay during sessions. Each session has a designated partner steward who can be contacted for any queries or assistance.

In addition to its regular sessions, the Orewa Bridge Club also hosts social bridge sessions on Tuesday evenings starting from the 6th of February, as well as on Saturday mornings from the 4th of February. Learners and beginners are welcome to participate in the Tuesday evening social bridge session, which begins at 7 pm. On Thursday evenings and the last Sunday of each month, the club offers bridge sessions starting at 6:45 pm and 1:45 pm respectively.

The officers of the club, including the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and committee members, work together to promote a relaxed and friendly atmosphere within the club. Other roles within the club, such as the Master Points Secretary, Membership Secretary, Club Almoner, and Go-To Advisor, ensure smooth operations and provide support to club members.

To facilitate the payment of membership subscriptions and table money, the club utilises an online system. Members are required to set up their Table Money/Subs account before using the system. The yearly club subscription is due on the 1st of January each year and should be paid by the 31st of January. It is debited from the Table Money/Subs Account on the 1st of January.

The subscription amount is $65 for Full Members and $40 for Associate Members.

Members can make their subscription payment via deposit to the club's ASB Orewa Account, with the account details provided on the club's website. The scoring system debits $4 from each member's account for each session played on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Cash payments continue to be the norm for sessions held on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and monthly Sundays.

The Orewa Bridge Club prides itself on creating a friendly and enjoyable environment for bridge players of all levels. With its convenient location in Orewa and a variety of sessions throughout the week, the club welcomes both experienced players and those looking to learn and improve their bridge skills.