“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at
twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning
stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep
your mind young.” - Henry Ford

Primarily, bridge has been proven to be very
good for the mind, and each game played will
offer a unique challenge of problems and
solutions. Every single deal is different; every
deal poses a new problem and can taunt the
players to find the solution!

The American Jazz composer Duke Ellington
famously said, “a problem is your chance to do
your best", and it won’t come as a surprise to
know that bridge players soon develop special
skills in problem solving! It’s frustrating for
players when they don’t rise to the challenge, but
tremendous when they are successful – whether
through finding great technical play, by
outwitting their opponents, or by co-operating
really well to achieve success with their partner.

Secondly, bridge is an excellent social game and
can be played by everyone - players can meet
new people, make new friends, take on new
challenges and learn the game through the many
bridge clubs and teachers.

Finally, you can play bridge anywhere! You can
play locally and nationally; there are open,
women’s and mixed; senior and junior events
throughout the year. Next time it could be you!

So much potential to play this wonderful game!