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649 N Fair Oaks Ave
#201
Pasadena CA 91103
(626) 247-4457
pasadenabridgeclub.com
This past week was our first seven-day active
week for the bridge club. It capped off with a
two-section double game on Saturday afternoon:
five tables in the 299er pair game, and seven
tables in the Open Pairs. Then we hosted a great
12-table Unit Game on Sunday.
Our club is becoming a "destination" bridge
club, with players traveling quite a distance to
enjoy the view of Mt. Wilson and play bridge.
Royal STaC This Week
All games except the Tuesday evening game will
be Royal STaC games. Sectional rated, big field
(most of the western US), and all awards are 25%
black, 25% red, 25% silver, and 25% gold
masterpoints. Card fee will be $11 to cover a
portion of the extra sanction fee.
With two games on Saturday afternoon, we may
well reach capacity at the club. Please
reserve your seat, and be sure to let me know if
you're signing up for the 299er game or Open
game.
New Courses Next Week
Three great courses will be starting next week.
Each course runs for six sessions, and the
course fee ($115) includes a great textbook.
Click on the course name for a full description
and lesson plan:
The Two Over One Game Force course, besides
supercharging your bidding, is one of the best
courses for play-of-the-hand problems
you'll find.
(These will be our last courses at the club
until August 1.)
Open on the Bridgemate App
Let's try something different! There's a phone
app, the Bridgemate App, that will let you
follow your progress and results during a
game at the bridge club!
We normally don't post interim results at the
table, but if you'd like to know how you're
doing in the game this is the way to do it.
I've started a page with explanation links: https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/bridgemate-app
If you'd like to try it and need help, let me
know.
Classes this coming week
Classes are available to join for $25. No need
to sign up for a full course.
This week all of our classes are playing practice
hands that are relevant to the course
topic. This is a great way to brush up on
relevant skills, and have fun playing hands in a
class context!
Here are the topics this week:
- Wednesday (4/24), 7:00 PM, Bridge Basics
3 - Popular Conventions
- Thursday (4/25), 7:00 PM, Improving Your
Judgment - Doubles
- Saturday (4/26), 9:30 AM, Bridge Basics
1 - Introduction
Coming up ...
The first week of July is the annual Long Beach
Regional. We have to decide what games we should
offer that week! If you'd like to play bridge at
the club during the first week of July, would
you let me or Zachary know?
Finally, it's fun to see this photo of the club
display with the seating chart for the Saturday
afternoon game!
Best regards,
Mojo, Jane, Zachary
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