Bridge Lessons

(Instructor= Bob Gaudet):

Beginner Bridge Lessons (in person) - Teacher is Bob Gaudet, Tuesday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 AM

Designed for players with little or no experience, and for people who once played and would like to re-enter the bridge world

At FFBC, the next beginner bridge 8 week series will start in April – Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 AM

– at St Camillus Church. 1075 Concord Turnpike (Rte 2, Exit 132), Arlington, MA

more info coming

Mine Usluel: Advanced Beginner Lessons: 10 Classes, Mondays, June 23rd to August 25th, 9:30 to 11:30 AM, at St Camillus, Arlington.

Cost is $20/lesson and is paid at each class, to register send Email - mineusluel@yahoo.com (Do NOT email Bob Gaudet)

Format: One-hour interactive lecture followed by one-hour practice. Schedule of all the classes is available by sending email to Mine.

When you register, she will ask which lessons you are planning to attend so she can bring enough printed materials and sets of boards.

Mine’s Webpage: Bridge Lessons with Mine Usluel

Upcoming Notices for FFBC

Thursday, 5/22/25, 12:30 PM: The bridge game at St Camillus, Arlington is CANCELLED.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Alzheimer Charity Game, Saturday,

May 17, 1:00 PM, Brookhaven, 1010 Waltham St, Lexington, MA

This is a charity event to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and support Special Alzheimer Charity Game, Saturday, May 17, 1:00 PM, Brookhaven, 1010 Waltham St, Lexington, MA (see flyer attached- LGP-Bridge2025.pdf).

NOTE: To play in this game, you must register in advance at their website – NO Exceptions. Go to- Register at https://bit.ly/LexPurpleBridge

In Memory

Ms. Sally Jane (Perkins) Raymond, formerly of Arlington and Needham, died at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 after an illness. She was 79.

UPCOMING Tournaments

May 17-18,
Watertown [Boston]MA
Sectional Open Flyer

Elizabeth Gompels has classes at St Camillus and Arlington High School via Arlington Community Education.

The spring catalog is posted on their website www.arlingtoncommunityed.org and registration opens February 25 at noon.

Learn Bridge, Beyond Beginner

6 Tuesdays | April 8–May 20 | 6:30–8:30 pm | Arlington High School |

No official session during school vacation week, 04/22.

To register, https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/ for Learn Bridge, Beyond Beginner.

Bridge: Supervised Play

6 Wednesdays | April 9–May 21 | 7:30–9:00 pm | St. Camillus |

No official session during school vacation week, 04/23.

2025 Bridge Classes-

Kim Gilman

Lesson

The link is:

website www.bridgewithkim.com.

Free Online Bridge for New Players: American Contract Bridge League offers many options to learn and play bridge – and most offerings are at NO Cost.Go to: https://www.acbl.org/learn/

STaC Week in Clubs May 22 - 28

Special Alzheimer Charity Game, Saturday, May 17, 1:00 PM, Brookhaven, 1010 Waltham St, Lexington, MA Flyer

May 31 - June 1 Manchester, NH Details http:nhbridge.com

Jun 17-22, 2025
Newton MA
Bridge is BEST in Boston
Regional Open Flyer

New for 2025: FFBC Library of Bridge Books ...A Lending Library of Bridge Books – these are books that were donated by bridge players and their families.

Players follow 3 steps: Step 1- Find a book you are interested in, Step 2- Take the book home and read it, Step 3- Return the book to the library and start again at Step 1.

This is our way of recycling these wonderful resources. My many thanks to everyone who participates in this program.

Jenks Center Winchester

Saturday, Date: May 10

1:00 – 4:00 PM = Bridge Game

$15.00 per person

Tempting refreshments provided for the hospitality break:
Eclairs, Fruit Cups, and other delicious choices
Designed for Newcomer/Beginner Bridge players
You can play Home-Style or Duplicate Bridge
Supervised play of 16-20 bridge hands (with hand records).
Partnerships guaranteed or bring your regular partner.
Door prizes are awarded to lucky participants.
Pre-registration is required before the event via email or phone
To register or have any questions,
the contact person is:
Bob Gaudet, (339) 223-6484 or bridgeleader@gmail.com

A fun, social event…

That all bridge players will enjoy!

6/14 7/12, 8/9, 9/13, 10/11

BELMONT BRIDGE CLUB

NEW TIME 10:30 am Wednesday. The bridge game in Belmont at 266 Beech St. is Face to Face and is in full swing at this facility. We are now on the first floor.

SNOW Storms

If Belmont Schools are closed, we are closed.

“Live” Bridge at St Camillus Church, Arlington”

Club Schedule

Family Friendly Bridge Club

Day Time Type Notes

Mon 12:30 PM Open Stratified

Tue 12:30 PM 0-500 MPs Stratified

Tue 6:30 PM 0-500 MPs Stratified

Thu 9:30 AM 0-20 MPs Stratified

Thu 12:30 PM Open Stratified

Fri 12:30 PM Open Stratified