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!

The Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF) and RealBridge (online platform with video) are offering Maple Leaf Games – With ACBL Masterpoints starting Friday, August 22, 2025!

• Open to everyone – CBF Membership not required
• No program or App to install – just click on a game link to play!
• Play just as though you were playing F2F Bridge (alert your Partner’s bid).
• Profit sharing with your Club
• ACBL Masterpoints awarded!

Free Practice Sessions on RealBridge

Get familiar with the platform and practice before the official games begin!

Thursday, August 8 at 7:00 PM ET
Thursday, August 15 at 7:00 PM ET

• Click here to register your information*
• *When you register, put Bridge Manitoba or some other club as your home club. You can have up to 2 clubs as your home club(s). Note that the indicated home club(s) get a share of any profits from these games.
• To participate in the FREE CBF Practice Sessions:
  • Click on the game link, sign in and sit at a table (your partner will seat himself across from you)
• Friday, August 8, 2025 practice session link   Click Here
• Link for future Maple Leaf games   Maple Leaf Game Links

Weekly Masterpoint Maple Leaf Games

Starting Friday, August 22, 2025

16 Boards, $5 Cdn ($4 US)

7:00 ET -  0 to 2500 game

7:15 PT - Open game

2^nd Friday of each month: 24

Boards, $8 Cdn ($6 US)

7:00 ET -  0 to 2500 game

7:15 PT - Open game

For more free practice and to explore the RealBridge platform  click here  RealBridge

RealBridge Accounts

Before August 22, players will be able to:

• Create their own RealBridge account and deposit funds in Canadian or US dollars
• Game fees will be deducted automatically when you play
• Each player must have their own account

Visit the CBF Website for updates and information.

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)

Our next Learn How To Play Bridge seminar will take place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. Professional trainer, John Hindle, delivers a fun-filled day teaching the basics of bridge. Never played or have not played for years...here is your chance to learn about or reconnect with the greatest card game ever invented!

The early-bird rate of $28 (including taxes and fees) includes the seminar, take home manual, and lunch. You can’t beat this deal!

Book now as spaces are limited. You can find more information and register for the seminar HERE...  

Please spread the word! Forward this information to anyone you know who may be interested, or pick up a copy of the flyer at the club and post it at your local community club or condo complex. Keep in mind that those who may be most likely to come to the event are not reading this article!

For more information email John Hindle at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.