News from N Fair Oaks

Off to a great start!

On Wednesday evening I held the first class of Bridge Basics 1 - An Introduction for Pasadena City College Extension. I've been teaching the class for them for about 13 years now.

This class was sold out with 28 students — the total capacity of the room at Arcadia High School! I had to turn away a few wait-listed students.

Along with Bridge Basics 1, we have a great turnout for Play of the Hand on Thursday evenings, and Improving Your Judgment - Opening the Bidding on Saturday morning. (It's not too late to join the fun if you'd like!)

We've also had new players from our classes coming in to enjoy social/supervised bridge games at the club. This is a great way for players to get to practice their bridge and enjoy the great atmosphere at the club, while having an experienced bridge player on hand to answer questions.

Of course there's also the beverages and snacks on hand.

Calling Saturday players!

Tomorrow morning starts with the Opening the Bidding course, class 1, and hosted social bridge at 9:30 a.m.

At 1:00 p.m. we have Open Pairs and a 299er game on the calendar.

We will definitely have the 299er game if we can get 12 players. Else if we can get 12 total players, we can have a combined open game.

If you'd like to play, drop me a note please! Partners available.

Wednesday Open Pairs

Starting this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. through February, the pizza is on me. We'll have Blaze Pizza, vegetarian and not, to enjoy at lunch time during the game. Maybe we'll switch it up with tamales from Vallarta. :)

If you'd like to play, drop me a note and I'll make a reservation for you!

And evening games

Monday evening, 299ers, 7:00 p.m., 14 boards, two hours of bridge!

Tuesday evening, Open, 7:00 p.m., 14 boards, a quick two hour bite of bridge! Be home in time to feed the dog. :)

New Bridge Basics Thursday mornings

Starting Thursday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m., Bridge Basics 1 - An Introduction. Here's a new beginning bridge course for those who prefer weekdays to evenings or weekends!

Bridge Basics 1 will be followed by the second (Competitive Bidding) and third (Popular Conventions) courses in the series.