Every Tuesday some 40 enthusiastic players gather at the Church of Christ in Blakeley Road, Castlemaine to have a friendly competition game of contract bridge. Some of these return on Thursday for a second game in their week.
Numbers in Castlemaine playing bridge are constantly growing and have doubled over the last five years, mainly because players enjoy themselves so much playing bridge and exercising their mind to keep the gray brain cells active.
The majority of the people playing there started their bridge by attending a U3A class to learn how to bid at Contract Bridge. In some cases they have returned to serious card playing after having learned to play 500, Solo or other card games in their youth, or when they needed a break from studying at University or College.
If you enjoyed playing cards when you were younger and you are looking for a captivating interest for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in your retirement then perhaps it is time to get into contract bridge. Perhaps when you were younger you played Scrabble or Chess and again are now looking for a mental challenge in the company of a friendly group of people.
The U3A Monday morning class ’26MON09: Learn Contract Bridge’ starts on Monday March 30 and the Class Leader Graham Forbes who has been teaching these classes for over eight years would love to see you there. Any questions please to Graham on 0406 346 466.
To register visit the U3A website is at u3acastlemaine.org.au