CBF Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:30 pm ET

The Agenda, Financials, By-laws and other documents are available on the CBF website for review.

Please Note:  All players must earn or buy their qualification to participate in the Canadian Championships! CNTC, CSTC, CWTC, CMTC, COPC. 

Mark your calendars – Additional COPC/CNTC Games in 2025
 

Mark your calendar for a fun filled three days of cards, competition and companionship at the 2025 Fall Sectional Tournament Unit 181 -  Oct 23 to Oct 25th!

Celebrate the beginning of the fall season with exciting games, silver points, and great food. Whether you are a life master or a beginner just starting to play in tournaments, there will be something for everyone.

♠ Stratified Pairs - fair competition for all levels Thursday and Friday

♥ Novice Pairs - (0-199 MP) - perfect for newer players Thursday and Friday

♦ Swiss teams - Saturday (includes lunch), Flight A/X, Flight B, and **new** Flight C (0-199) - if you have never played teams, give it a try!

♣ Complementary breakfast Friday, dinner available for purchase Thursday

For the flyer with all the times and particulars, click here.

Remember to contact Mavis Bollman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. soon to let us know if you are planning to attend.

If you need a partner, contact Gloria Woloshyn This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

And if you have any questions contact the tournament chair  Barbara Parke This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We look forward to seeing you!

Bill Treble will be offering the following lessons this fall at Soul Sanctuary, beginning September 12th:

Getting into the Bidding
Play of the Hand

For more information, click here, or contact Bill at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 204-669-1458 (home), or 431-337-5328 (cell).

On Saturday, September 27th, Keran and Jim Sanders will begin teaching their 9-week series "Bridge Basics 1: An Easy Intro to Duplicate Bridge" on Saturday mornings at Soul Sanctuary. Cost is $125 for 9 lessons.

Keran and Jim are well known in our bridge community for running clear, easy to understand, beginner lessons in a fun, welcoming environment.

Learn the basics of one of the world’s most challenging and enjoyable games in a relaxed and friendly class of beginners. This course is intended for people who have never encountered bridge, and those who have never studied it formally. As you have fun, you will learn the fundamental mechanics of the game with an emphasis on bidding and playing hands. 

Some comments from previous students:

“Great course. Takes you from ‘I’ve never played’ to ‘I understand the basics and can play with others.” 
“Excellent instruction. Great atmosphere for learning.”
“We’ve learned so much, can’t wait to start playing.”
“Thanks for making it a fun game.”

 Topics

•  Evaluating hands, playing hands, bridge terms, etiquette
•  No Trump opening bids and responses
•  Major suit opening bids and responses
•  Minor suit opening bids and responses
•  Stayman Convention & Transfer Bids to majors and minors

 Details

•  When: Saturdays, September 27 - November 22, 2025 from 9:15 to 11:15 am 
•  Location: Bridge Manitoba, 2050 Chevrier Boulevard (2nd floor, Soul Sanctuary)
•  $125.00 for 9 weeks payable at the first class. 
•  Register This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
•  Instructors:  Kerän & Jim Sanders

Recommended textbook: Audrey Grant’s Bridge Basics 1: An introduction (available at local bookstores or online)