Bridge club joins Brain Research Challenge

Brisbane Water Bridge Club gas participated in the Bridge for Brain Research Challenge.

"Each year the bridge players of Australia compete in the Bridge for Brain Research Challenge to raise money for the NeuRA Research Institute which conducts research into the brain and nervous system," said club publicity officer Mr Laurie Powell.

Mr Powell said the hands were specially prepared and Sydney Morning Herald columnist Mr Ron Klinger provided notes setting out the best bidding and how to play.

"Our club raised close to $500 from table fees and donations.

"Our winners were Mr Noel and Ms Shirley Crockett and Ms Sylvia Foster and Mr Jaan Oitmaa," he said.

The club recently conducted beginners' lessons and now has 10 new players.

"Sylvia will be conducting more classes in August or September," said Mr Powell.

Social secretary Ms Sue McCall has organised a number of events recently.

"The recent ferry trip to Davistown was a great success and we all enjoyed both the cruising and the hospitality of the RSL on a warm sunny day," Mr Powell said.

"The next excursion is a trip to the Hunter Valley to sample some of the local vintages.

"The charity committee conducted a trivia afternoon and raised nearly a $1000 for the nearby Women's Refuge.

"The club has been supporting the women for many years and the committee has more events scheduled for later in the year," Mr Powell said.

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Media release, 13 May 2018

Laurie Powell, Brisbane Water Bridge Club