Family Friendly Bridge Club
St Camillus Church, 1175 Concord Turnpike
(Route 2, Exit 132 (Formerly 57)), Arlington
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Thursday, May 23 –
Arlington Catholic HS Graduation –
All games canceled
Hi Everyone,
Breaking News: Zach Grossack is to teach a series of 4 bridge lessons on Declarer Play at FFBC. Only 4 weeks until the lessons start on Monday, April 15. See below for info.
Notice of Bridge Schedule Changes at St Camillus –
FOLLOWING BRIDGE GAMES ARE CANCELLED (due to scheduled church requirements):
Friday, March 15, 12:30 PM – Scheduled Church Retreat
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 PM – Lenten Mission
Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 PM – Lenten Mission (game by Winchester Bridge Club is cancelled)
Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29 – Holy Thursday & Good Friday – All games cancelled
Thursday, May 23 – Arlington Catholic HS Graduation – All games cancelled
If you have a cold or the flu, please do not come to bridge - You will be jeopardizing the health of everyone. Flu is very dangerous and even possibly fatal to some individuals.
Please be respectful to everyone and stay home when you are ill. Thank you.
Other News:
Congratulations to our latest Lifemaster – Well Done!
Fred Wardwell
Sad Player News:
2 of our members have passed away – See photos attached..
Ron Williams (partner of Pamela Jerskey): I received an email from Pam...
I am sorry to have to tell you that Ron passed away peacefully on February 16th surrounded by family and loved ones.
We will celebrate his life and scatter his ashes at his favorite beach in San Diego and at the top of his favorite ski run at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire.
For anyone who wishes to express sympathy, please consider making a donation to the Parkinson's Foundation in Ron's name.
A link to his full obituary is here: https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/282438
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Steve Endlar (partner of Alberta Endlar): We remember Steve from the very early days of the bridge club in Belmont.
Sadly, he wasn’t able to play in recent years, but I remember him fondly.
Upcoming Bridge Events/Tournaments:
ACBL Club Championships: Earn extra masterpoint while playing in Arlington on the following dates...
Friday Aft - 3/8, Monday Aft – 3/11, Tuesday Eve – 3/12, and Thursday Aft – 3/14
Bridge Game and Refreshments (Attention Non-Lifemasters and Their Mentors): Saturday, March 16: 1:00 to 4:00 PM, cost = $ 15 -- The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester.
Newcomers are especially welcome and usually play in a separate section; special prizes, refreshments and lots of bridge with your friends... Come and give it a try...
This popular event usually has 10+ tables 'in play' – Remaining 2024 Schedule – Jenks Center = 4/13, 5/11, and 6/15
See attached for additional details. You can make your reservation by sending me an Email or calling me (339) 223-6484.
Bridge Lessons:
Beginner Bridge Lessons (See attachment for details): Teacher is Bob Gaudet, Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 AM
Course has started, but it is not too late. Come by and checked it out at no charge.
Course emphasizes Bridge fundamentals, including modern bidding style, “play of the hand” and defensive tactics.
Declare Like an Expert (go to https://www.zgbridge.com/ for details and registration):
Teacher is Zach Grossack, 10:30 to Noon , Monday, 4/15; Thursday, 4/18; Monday, 4/22; Thursday, 4/25
Each lesson is $ 35 (or all 4 lessons = $120); Registration/payment at website is preferred, but onsite registrations are accepted.
Learn how to make more of your contracts from the ACBL 2022 Player of the Year, Zach Grossack.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support of our efforts to have a fun place to play bridge.
Bob Gaudet
Cell: (339) 223-6484
Schedule of Bridge Games – Family Friendly Bridge Club
“Live” Bridge at St Camillus Church, Arlington”
Monday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Tuesday, 12:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Tuesday, 6:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Wednesday 10:00 AM -- for Belmont Bridge Club, 20-21 boards, “OPEN”
(location=Beech St Center, Belmont)
Wednesday 7:00 PM -- for Winchester DBC, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Thursday, 9:30 AM, 9 boards, 20 minute lesson at beginning of session, “Restricted”,
must be Skill Level = Non-Lifemaster, unless you are mentoring
Thursday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Friday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Sun, Feb 4, 10:31 AM
Hi Everyone,
Call for Volunteers: I am asking for 2 to 3 volunteers that have a background in writing or strong interest in communications to join my team. I want to create a document
that explains the history of FFBC and all the reasons that we are proud of the club’s accomplishments. For the volunteers, this will probably be a commitment of 3 to 4 hours of your time.
In addition to the team’s efforts, I am encouraging any member to submit any remarks/comments that could be included in this document. Respond via email and I will follow-up with you.
Notice of Bridge Schedule Changes at St Camillus –
For President’s Day Observed (2/19/24):
Monday, February 19, 12:30 PM: The game at St Camillus, Arlington is NOT CANCELLED.
FOLLOWING BRIDGE GAMES ARE CANCELLED (due to scheduled church requirements):
Friday, March 15, 12:30 PM – Scheduled Church Retreat
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 PM – Lenten Mission
Wednesday, March 20, 7:00 PM – Lenten Mission (game by Winchester Bridge Club is cancelled)
Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29 – Holy Thursday & Good Friday – All games cancelled
Thursday, May 23 – Arlington Catholic HS Graduation – All games cancelled
If you have a cold or the flu, please do not come to bridge - You will be jeopardizing the health of everyone. Flu is very dangerous and even possibly fatal to some individuals.
Please be respectful to everyone and stay home when you are ill. Thank you.
Upcoming Bridge Events/Tournaments:
Bridge Game and Refreshments (Attention Non-Lifemasters and Their Mentors): Saturday, February 10: 1:00 to 4:00 PM, cost = $ 15 -- The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester.
Newcomers are especially welcome and usually play in a separate section; special prizes, refreshments and lots of bridge with your friends... Come and give it a try...
This popular event usually has 10+ tables 'in play' – Remaining 2024 Schedule – Jenks Center = 3/16, 4/13, 5/11, and 6/15
See attached for additional details. You can make your reservation by sending me an Email or calling me (339) 223-6484.
Regional Mansfield Tournament – February 6 – 9, Tues thru Friday only, Mansfield, MA.. For Details: https://nebridge.org/
EMBA Winter Sectional Tournament: February 24-25, Watertown, MA
For Details: https://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwoq/bw.cgi?pid=display_rank&event=20240224_1&wd=1&club=emba
Note: Silver masterpoints are awarded to winners for these events.
Beginner Bridge Lessons:
Beginner Bridge Lessons (See attachment for details); Teacher is Bob Gaudet, Tuesday Mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 AM
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Designed for players with little or no experience, and for people who once played and would like to re-enter the bridge world
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Classes start on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – at St Camillus Church. 1075 Concord Turnpike (Rte 2, Exit 132), Arlington, MA
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8 week session costs $ 120.00 (optional text book is an additional $15).
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Course emphasizes Bridge fundamentals, including modern bidding style, “play of the hand” and defensive tactics
Thanks to all of you for your continued support of our efforts to have a fun place to play bridge.
Bob Gaudet
Cell: (339) 223-6484
Schedule of Bridge Games – Family Friendly Bridge Club
“Live” Bridge at St Camillus Church, Arlington”
Monday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Tuesday, 12:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Tuesday, 6:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Wednesday 10:00 AM -- for Belmont Bridge Club, 20-21 boards, “OPEN”
(location=Beech St Center, Belmont)
Wednesday 7:00 PM -- for Winchester DBC, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Thursday, 9:30 AM, 9 boards, 20 minute lesson at beginning of session, “Restricted”,
must be Skill Level = Non-Lifemaster, unless you are mentoring
Thursday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Friday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Hi Everyone,
Update re: FFBC Holiday Party: The date was Thursday, December 28, but the biggest news was that I got an ambulance ride to the hospital and was tested and found positive for Covid.
Many thanks to everyone that sent get-well emails to me. Although my symptoms are now very minimal, I still test “positive” and Covid just doesn’t want to finally go away. There were others that
have tested “positive” since that day, and I am truly sorry for causing this problem for them. I am taking Paxlovid and remain in “isolation” per recommendations of the medical community.
You will see me again -- when I am fully recovered. Thanks to all of you for your support.
Notice of Bridge Schedule Changes at St Camillus –
For Martin Luther King Day Observed (1/15/24):
Monday, January 15, 12:30 PM: The game at St Camillus, Arlington is NOT CANCELLED.
The New Bridge Game that was Added to FFBC Schedule: Every Tuesday afternoon, 12:30 to 3:00 PM.
You will play 18-21 boards; Cost is $12.00. This game is restricted to players with less than 500 masterpoints (or Mentors with their student).
At the end of the game, “Personal Results Printouts” are available as well as an opportunity to ask questions about any of the hands that you played.
Zero Tolerance and Active Ethics: ACBL has policies and guidelines for just about everything.
Please read the attached document and become the bridge player that everyone wants to come to their table.
Thank you for taking the time to read this document.
Snow Policy: When the weather forecast is predicting snow on “bridge days”, you can check the website, www.familyfriendlybridge.com . In addition, I will send an Email to notify everyone as soon as any bridge game is canceled. If Belmont Schools are closed, then The Beech St Center will be closed. Even if the game is not canceled, please use your own judgment re: whether it is safe to be on the roads during/after the storm. Your personal safety is the most important factor – you can play bridge some other day. Note: The parking situation in Belmont remains very difficult because of snow banks.
If you have a cold or the flu, please do not come to bridge - You will be jeopardizing the health of everyone. Flu is very dangerous and even possibly fatal to some individuals.
Please be respectful to everyone and stay home when you are ill. Thank you.
Upcoming Bridge Events/Tournaments:
Bridge Game and Refreshments (Attention Non-Lifemasters and Their Mentors): Saturday, January 13: 1:00 to 4:00 PM, cost = $ 15 -- The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester.
Newcomers are especially welcome and usually play in a separate section; special prizes, refreshments and lots of bridge with your friends... Come and give it a try...
This popular event usually has 10+ tables 'in play' – Remaining 2024 Schedule – Jenks Center = 2/10, 3/16, 4/13, 5/11, and 6/15
See attached for additional details. You can make your reservation by sending me an Email or calling me (339) 223-6484.
District 25 STaC – a special event just for face-to-face clubs, will be held January 8 – 14, 2024. Location= FFBC Arlington.
STaC = Sectional Tournament at the Clubs... Results from all participating clubs will be combined for higher overall awards.
Silver Masterpoints are awarded for these events.... Our games are: Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri in Arlington- 12:30 PM For Details: https://nebridge.org/
Regional Mansfield Tournament – February 6 – 9, Mansfield, MA.. For Details: https://nebridge.org/
EMBA Winter Sectional Tournament: February 24-25, Watertown, MA
For Details: https://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwoq/bw.cgi?pid=display_rank&event=20240224_1&wd=1&club=emba
Note: Silver masterpoints are awarded to winners for these events.
Beginner Bridge Lessons:
Beginner Bridge Lessons (See attachment for details); 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
-
Classes start on March 4, 2024 – at St Camillus Church. 1075 Concord Turnpike (Rte 2, Exit 132), Arlington, MA
-
8 week session costs $ 120.00 (optional text book is an additional $15)
-
Course emphasizes Bridge fundamentals, including modern bidding style, “play of the hand” and defensive tactics
Thanks to all of you for your continued support of our efforts to have a fun place to play bridge.
Bob Gaudet
Cell: (339) 223-6484
Schedule of Bridge Games – Family Friendly Bridge Club
“Live” Bridge at St Camillus Church, Arlington”
Monday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Tuesday, 12:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Tuesday, 6:30 PM, 18-20 boards, 499er Game (“Restricted”, unless you are mentoring)
Wednesday 10:00 AM -- for Belmont Bridge Club, 20-21 boards, “OPEN”
(location=Beech St Center, Belmont)
Wednesday 7:00 PM -- for Winchester DBC, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Thursday, 9:30 AM, 9 boards, 20 minute lesson at beginning of session, “Restricted”,
must be Skill Level = Non-Lifemaster, unless you are mentoring
Thursday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Friday, 12:30 PM, 24 boards, “OPEN”
Hi Everyone,
Thanks to all of you for supporting our bridge club, Family Friendly Bridge Club.
With your help, we will provide the best bridge experience in New England to all of you.
As a small holiday gift to you, I want to share a small bridge item from Eddie Kantar (http://www.kantarbridge.com/ ).
Eddie was a great player and a great teacher. (See attached document)
In addition, attached is a holiday song that might be “new “ to you. This song was number 24 on the charts for Gayla Peevey (aged 10) in 1953.
I never heard it until today and I think it says a lot about the “good old days”.
Here is the link to “I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas”...
Don’t forget about our “Holiday Luncheon” on Thursday, December 28, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Game starts at 12:30 PM – only 20 boards today)
To mark the holidays, FFBC will present a bridge game with “extras” – Cold cut platters for lunch, door prizes, and “special” hospitality offerings.
No additional costs; just the usual entry fee. Come and enjoy the game with your friends.
The holidays are a wonderful time to share our love for our families and friends.
As you gather with your family, my wish is that your home is filled with warmth, love, and laughter.
The gift of happiness. The gift of love. The gift of health. May all of these be yours now and throughout the years to come.
Bob Gaudet
Cell: (339) 223-6484
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