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649 N Fair Oaks Ave
#201
Pasadena CA 91103
(626) 247-4457
pasadenabridgeclub.com
It was a great week of bridge games and awards
for Royal STaC week! For the full overall
results, drop by this link.
That will include the Sunday Unit Holiday Party
as well.
Special congratulations to Benjamin Bascom and
Toban! They played in the novice/intermediate
games at the Atlanta North American Bridge
Championships, earning a 1st place trophy, and a
photo and blurb in the NABC Daily Bulletin. I
have a copy of their Daily Bulletin page on the
bulletin board at the club.
Special half-day seminar
Level-up your declarer play! We have a
unique opportunity on Dec. 22.
Denise Hoffman will be in town to present this
special one-day event, from 9:30 - 12:30 on
Friday, Dec. 22. You can attend for just $25,
and that includes a booklet from Audrey Grant.
Audrey's unique design for multi-level
instruction makes her programs suitable for
players of all experience levels. The material
is easily accessible and understandable for new
players, while providing insight and fascination
for experienced players.
Highly recommended -- don't miss out on this
opportunity if you can be there!
Visit this link for the flier and to register:
https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/declarer-workshop-2023
Classes this week
Individual classes are available to join for
$25. No need to sign up for a full course.
Here are the topics this week:
- Wednesday, 7:00 PM, Two Over One Game
Force "Practice hands"
- Thursday, 7:00 PM, Bridge Basics 3 -
Popular Conventions "Strong Opening
Bids"
Mojo's pick for this week: Wednesday
evening, 2/1GF practice hands! How often do you
get to practice bidding and playing hands that
all use a 2/1 or "forcing 1NT" bid?
The Saturday Workshop and Game returns
at 1:00 PM this Saturday. Let's talk doubles
for a few weeks! Start this week with takeout
doubles.
New on the YouTube channel, starting a
series of mini lessons on defense, "Choosing
which suit to lead" https://youtu.be/NjNMZRoU-V8
The next Saturday morning class will be Introduction
to Defense starting January 6.
Mentors wanted
One of the great things about the Pasadena
Bridge Club is the many opportunities for new
bridge players and students to drop by and play
unstructured, informal bridge. Our Office Hours
and Social/Supervised bridge sessions give them
this opportunity!
I have an immediate need for a mentor for
the Thursday evening social bridge session
this week, and an ongoing need for Saturday
morning mentors. If you'd like to adopt a
session to be your own, you can! We can always
cover absences, and you'd get to know the
players.
You don't have to be a world-class bridge
player yourself -- in fact it's probably a lot
better if you're closer to their level! You'll
be expected to be friendly and have a light
touch on the games. The goal is to help them
develop confidence and play as much as they can.
Congratulations new Life Master!
In a first for the Pasadena Bridge Club, Nina
Huang earned her final Silver masterpoint to
complete the Life Master requirements during the
Wednesday Royal STaC game on December 6.
Congratulations!
Coming up ...
Yes, we're having an "eight is enough" team
game on Sunday, December 31, at 1:00 PM, with
all the appropriate New Year's Eve party
accoutrements!
And the next Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction
begins on Wednesday evening, January 10. Already
13 students enrolled. It's going to be a big
class!
Best regards,
Mojo, Jane, Zachary
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