[News] Welcome to STaC week

Pasadena Bridge Club Logo <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> News from N Fair Oaks Mojo ABTA Master Teacher 649 N Fair Oaks Ave #201 Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 247-4457 pasadenabridgeclub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> *"All about Sectional Tournaments"* is the title of a new article on the web site. I go into some of the interesting history around Sectionals, and the always-present tug of war between interested parties. Read my article here <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/node/48>. Clearly I've had lots of time on my hands to write and work on things. Lots of love and thanks to Paula, Zachary, and Lisa who have been doing a fantastic job running games and classes while I've been holed up. I expect to be back in the club eager to go on Wednesday morning for the first STaC game. New Thursday Open Pairs Starting *September 7* (happy birthday Jane!) we'll be holding a second Open Pairs game at 11:00 AM. Join us for the game on Sept. 7 or 14 and we'll have a pizza party as well! I'll bring in pizzas from Blaze downstairs, and we'll take an extra break at about noon. STaC Games Three (really four) special silver point games this week: * Wednesday 11:00 AM Open Pairs * Thursday 11:00 AM Open Pairs (Special Game) * Saturday 1:00 PM 0-750 Pairs And thanks to tropical depression (once hurricane) Hilary, there's one more STaC game sponsored by the Unit at the Arcadia Bridge Center on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 12:30 PM. Reservations for any game on RSVP or here <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/contact/game_reservation>. Districts 21, 22, and 23 are included in this Sectional Tournament at Clubs. Learn more about Sectional Tournaments here. <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/node/48> Classes this week Anyone is welcome to drop in for a single session of any course for $25. Let me know you're coming! Here are the topics at this week's classes: * Wednesday 7:00 PM *Defense* "Defensive Signals" * Thursday 7:00 PM *Two Over One Game Force* "Practice Hands" * Saturday 9:30 AM *Competitive Bidding* "Practice Hands" The Saturday "workshop and game" will not meet this week, but I invite everyone to play in the 0-750 STaC game and practice all the great stuff you've been learning! Pasadena Bridge Club on *YouTube this week*: Finesses Part 2, combining techniques, and when to lead high cards. https://youtu.be/M67RSru5BZo Next Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction This is the starting point for non-bridge players to discover our favorite game. Six Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM, starting August 31. Let your friends and family know! Here's the link to register with PCC online <https://pasadena.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=65706&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0>. Glendale Sectional *September 9-10*, let's put on a show! We're hosting four sessions of bridge at the Pasadena Bridge Club, with two pairs events at each session. Games start at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM each day, with an Open Pairs game and a 0-500 game. Binge on bridge for the weekend and collect silver points! Space is limited and may not be available! Here's an information page <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/glendale-sectional> with a flier and the link to register for one or more games. And finally ... I have a fast, beautiful, almost new HP LaserJet printer for sale. Black & White only, USB or ethernet connecton. $150 takes it. Best regards, Mojo, Jane, Zachary