Pasadena Bridge Club Logo <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> News from North Fair Oaks Mojo ABTA Master Teacher 649 N Fair Oaks Ave #201 Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 247-4457 pasadenabridgeclub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> It was a big day on Sunday! Our club hosted the district final for the North American Pairs. It was a long day for me! I worked the bridge club from 8:30 AM 'til about 7:00 PM. We used the Community Room down the hall to add an extra nine tables in capacity to the club. Our own players had a great showing. In Flight B Thompson Jin and Dan Lubesnik earned seats in the final, and Joerg and Andrew Rottenbacher may get an invitation as the first alternate. In Flight C, Kim Gundlach and Toban placed 4th to qualify for the national event. Fred Register and Leslie Klein placed 5th to become the first alternate if one of the top four decline to play. Instant Matchpoint Game Here's one last reminder that the Instant Matchpoint Game will be played Wednesday (tomorrow). It's a unique event and pays big awards, including a bit of precious gold masterpoints for the winners. Card fee for this game is $15. The parking lot at the club is being resealed and striped this week, so the number of spaces available may be quite a bit lower. It's worth coming early to find your spot, and consider taking a parking spot on the streets nearby if you find one. Classes this coming week Individual classes are available to join for $25. No need to sign up for a full course! * Wednesday, 7:00 PM, /Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction/, class 2 of 6 "One notrump opening bids and responses" * Thursday, 7:00 PM, /Bridge Basics 3 - Popular Conventions/ "Jacoby Transfer Bids" Coming up ... Sunday November 3 is the next unit game. The Pasadena San Gabriel Unit hosts the game and provides a pizza lunch at 12:00 noon, followed by great bridge competition at 12:30. Still $10 cash! Make your reservations for the game. November 18-23 will be a "Royal" Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) week. Points awarded are sectional rated, with 25% each black, red, silver, and gold points. We're in the midst of planning games around the Thanksgiving holiday. Do we want to have a game on Wednesday before Thanksgiving? I think we will - though the parking lot might be full of grocery shoppers! Best regards, Mojo, Jane, Zachary