Beginner's Lessons at Putaruru

Bridge is for YOU

Do you want to take part in a game played by Bill Gates and Warren Buffet? Do want to be constantly challenging your brain and having fun doing it? Then come join us at the Putaruru Bridge Club.

You will get to meet new people if you are a recent arrival in town or reconnect with people you may have lost contact with if you have been here for a while.

Bridge has been shown to improve problem solving, satisfaction and give pleasure, all things that contribute to the slowing of mental deterioration.

This is a social game and it is this socialisation along with the brain stimulation which the University of California has found assists in improving the immune system, so Bridge is good for your health.

Bridge is about resilience, imagination and inspiration done in a social setting

Lessons are a must and the group you learn with will always be your comrades as you move into playing with other club members. There is a lot of help available either from people at the table you are sitting at or by waving your arm in the air and one of your teachers will turn up. People want you to learn, they are there to encourage you as you go on your Bridge journey.

Bridge is about winning tricks, similar to playing 500. Each hand has many possibilities, but your challenge is to add up your points, look at the shape of your hand and then make a bid that your partner will understand, not easy but it feels good when you get it right.

The important thing is to take your time and play good Bridge and not worry about the points, that comes later. We all make lots and lots of mistakes, but it is about learning to move on and play the next card.

Bridge is for fun, come join us