The QIA Social Bridge Club, after a small start in May 1997, now has three supervised bridge sessions a week – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00am – 1.00pm.  Beginners, intermediate and advanced players are welcome, be there at 9.45am.  Partners can be arranged and beginners’ lessons and regular workshops are offered.  All bridge club players are welcome to use the facilities provided by the Irish Club for a pleasant lunch with friends after play.

Our Bridge Directors are Tony Jackman and Claire Hyne

Tony became Queensland’s first Grand Master in 1972 (it was then the highest rank).  He is now one of three Gold Grand Masters at the top of our state’s list.  Some of Tony’s career highlights are – Australian and (multiple) Queensland caps, several as captain. He has won 50 national and state championships and was winner of the South of Ireland Pairs Championship on both of his visits to the Killarney Bridge Congress.  Tony was Vice President of the Queensland Bridge Association for over 20 years and on his retirement was made a life member. You can follow Tony’s informative, bi-weekly bridge column (Wednesday and Saturday) in the Courier Mail.

Claire is a Grand Master and played in the winning Seniors’ Team at the Australian National Championships.  Coincidently this team was captained by Tony Jackman.  Claire has also been in the winning State Titles Seniors’ Teams on three occasions.  Claire takes great pleasure in helping players to improve their game.  

The Committee’s aim is to provide a congenial venue for members/non members to play serious bridge in a friendly, social atmosphere.

We hold three functions yearly:-  
Pairs Day Championship and luncheon - June
AGM – bridge session, meeting and luncheon - September  
Christmas Party – bridge session and luncheon - December.

Enquiries:

Juleen Rosenthal (President)       (07) 33111918
Barbara Nicolaides (Secretary)    (07) 38482604

To Arrange a partner:
Frances Farrell                          (07) 33941215

QIA Social Bridge Membership Form

The bridge club will close after Thursday 15th December and will recommence on Monday 9th January 2012