Hi Everyone,

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For Columbus Day Observed (10/13/25):

Monday, October 13, 12:30 PM: The game at St Camillus, Arlington is NOT CANCELLED.  

 

Volunteers Needed: to assist for the Larry Cohen event.  I’m looking for 5 Men to move furniture, etc: Thu PM 2 hours, Fri All day(?).  I also need 5 women to assist our visitors: Friday- All day.  Volunteers will receive a small amount of financial compensation for the hours donated.

 

Spend the Day with Larry Cohen:  29-Time National Champion is coming to FFBC on Friday, Oct 24,2025.

55% of the available seats have been sold. Don’t be “shut out”. Make your reservation now.

See the details on front page

 

 

Upcoming Bridge Events/Tournaments: 

 

Bridge Game and Refreshments  (Attention Non-Lifemasters and Their Mentors):  Saturday, September 13, 1:00 to 4:00 PM, cost = $ 15 –

The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester.  Newcomers are especially welcome and might 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 12+ tables 'in play' – 

Remaining 2025 Schedule – Jenks Center = 10/11, and 11/8  (NO game for Dec 2025)

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

 

EMBA Sectional Tournament:  The next EMBA Sectional will be held on October 4-5, in Watertown.

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

 

North American Pairs (NAP) Qualifying games:

North American Pairs Championship – is played at the ACBL National Spring Event and requires 2 steps to qualify.

1st step: List of club level qualifiers – https://web2.acbl.org/documentlibrary/play/NAP_Qualifiers/NAP_D25.HTM

 The 2nd step occurs at the ACBL district level, and is a bridge event that happens in the Fall (Oct or Nov).

If you win/place at district level, District 25 will give you money to compete in the ACBL Spring National event (St Louis, MO).

 

October Swiss Team Events:  You can get some gold points at FFBC Club Appreciation Swiss Team events in October.

These are the dates (Time is 12:30 PM):  Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 30.

Bring your team of 4 players or come and be assigned to a team.  Teams will play against teams of similar bridge levels.

There will be volunteers to guide you to success.  Come and try it out.

 

Fall Foliage Sectional: Grantham, NH, 9/20 – 9/21, Silver Masterpoints are awarded at Sectionals.

For all the Details:  https://nhbridge.com/

 

Bridge Lessons:

  

Scheduled Bridge Lessons:  (Email teacher to register or for questions)

 (Click Here)

 

 

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 10:30 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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