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Hi Everyone,

 

For Labor Day Observed (9/2/24):

Monday, September 2, 12:30 PM: The game at St Camillus, Arlington is CANCELLED.   

 

For Columbus Day Observed (10/14/24):

Monday, October 14, 12:30 PM: The game at St Camillus, Arlington is NOT CANCELLED.   

 

Monthly Pairs 499er Game with Expert analysis of each hand:  Once a month, all 36 deals played on this evening are reviewed by an expert player.  The analyses were written by Richard Pavlicek and originally published in a souvenir booklet given to each participant after the game. These analyses provide instructive reading with many tips on bidding and play. To benefit even further, compare your bidding and play with his write-up.  For a sample of the souvenir booklet, see attached document in this email:  “1987 Hands.pdf”.  The first of these 499er Pair Games will be held on Tuesday Evening, September 17, 6:30 to 9:00 PM.  Cost remains at $12.

 

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.

 

When You Need a Partner – Policy:  

In general, if you come to the club without a partner, we will provide you with a partner.  Please come to bridge at least 15 minutes before game time.

Late arrival might mean that we will not be able to accommodate you.  Note: We have little control over who is available for partnerships.

If you refuse to play with the partner(s) provided, then the club has no further obligation to find another partner for you.

If you refuse to play with the partners available on more than one occasion, the club has the option to require that you bring a partner each time you play bridge.

This option can only be exercised after discussion and approval by the club’s Board of Directors

 

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: 

 

Ocean State Regional - District 25: September 3 - 8, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI;

See https://nebridge.org/ for current schedule

 

Bridge Game and Refreshments  (Attention Non-Lifemasters and Their Mentors):  Saturday, September 14, 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 = 10/12, and 11/9 (NO game for Dec 2024)

See attached for additional details.  You can make your reservation by sending me an Email or calling me (339) 223-6484.

 

Eastern Mass Bridge Association (EMBA):

EMBA has scheduled a Sectional Tournament for the fall of 2024:

Sectional in Boston Area, October 5 & 6 (Saturday-Sunday), Watertown, MA

See: https://www.bridgewebs.com/cgi-bin/bwop/bw.cgi?club=emba&pid=display_home

 

 

Bridge Lessons:

 

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/

 

Absolutely Free Bridge Lessons (in person):  Offered by St Susanna Church, Dedham and Stan Piltch, Ruby Life Master Bridge Player.

For Beginners thru Advanced Beginners, the lessons are from October 6 thru December 11.  You will receive structured lessons and hands-on experience.

For Details: See flyer “Fall Bridge Classes” attached to this Email

 

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

Classes start on Sept 10 – 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).  Note: Cost will be reduced if you have attended a Beginner Bridge course before

Payment is expected at the 1st class (either cash or check, no credit cards), and there is a 100% money back guarantee, if you decide it is not for you.

Course emphasizes Bridge fundamentals, including modern bidding style, “play of the hand” and defensive tactics

Each class consists of 1 hour of instruction on a specific topic- followed by 1 hour of playing bridge hands that cover the material presented.

Come with a partner or as an individual.     To register, please contact:    Bob Gaudet, (339) 223-6484, bridgeleader@gmail.com

 

Beginner Bridge Lessons (in person) - Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 PM,  Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 7, 15 (five lessons), at Newton South HS (MA).

In this course Kim will introduce card play, bidding, and defending in modern bridge. It will also be a great refresher for players who learned in the past and want to start playing again!

However, I will start from the very beginning, and assume no prior knowledge of the game. Singles are welcome and will be paired up in class.

Enrollment in this course is ONLY through Newton Community Education. Cost is $150. Teacher is Kim Gilman.  Click here to register: https://newtoncommunityed.org/?s=bridge

 

Beginner Bridge Lessons (on line) - Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:15 PM Eastern Time, Oct 9 - Nov 20 (seven weeks)

YES, you CAN learn to play online — I have taught over 1,000 Beginners using Zoom and my Shark Bridge classroom!

In these classes students learn by actually playing, not just listening to lectures. I will walk them through every step in a fun-filled environment.

Singles are welcome and will be paired up in class. Cost is $149.  Teacher is Kim Gilman.  Registration and complete details: go to https://www.bridgewithkim.com/classes

 

Other Lessons:

 

Currently-  Play & Lessons offered by Winchester Duplicate Bridge Club: Teacher is Elizabeth Gompels

Location: St Camillus Church. 1075 Concord Turnpike (Rte 2, Exit 132), Arlington, MA  See: WDBC Flyer attached to this Email

1. Social/Rubber Bridge   6:45 PM (open play for up to two hours)

Monthly, last Wednesday of the month:   September 25, etc.

$5.00 per session, per person; Bring your foursome or join with others to enjoy playing Bridge.

     Cards and supplies will be on-site. Light refreshments available.

1. Supervised Play   6:45 PM (wrap up by 9:00 PM if not earlier)

     Monthly, first Wednesday of the month: September 4, etc.

     $5.00 per session, per person; Bring your partner or just come (we have friendly partners on stand-by).

     Get your questions answered in real-time, use your notes, and have fun playing prepared deals.

     Hand records are available (documentation of the bridge hands). Light refreshments available.

 

Latest re: Kim Gilman:   Kim’s bridge teaching schedule for Fall 2024 is posted and ready for registration.  She will continue teaching online using Zoom and the terrific Shark Bridge program.

She is offering many courses for various levels of bridge players – all of them recommended by FFBC.  To see the latest offerings, go to https://www.bridgewithkim.com/classes

 

 

 

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

www.familyfriendlybridge.com

 

 

 

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”

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