Pasadena Bridge Club Logo <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> News from N Fair Oaks Mojo Pasadena Bridge Club <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> BridgeMojo <https://bridgemojo.com> Courses <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/available_courses> ABTA Master Teacher 649 N Fair Oaks Ave #201 Pasadena CA 91103 (626) 247-4457 pasadenabridgeclub.com <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> As I write this I'm at Flight Level 360 heading home from a high school reunion in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. It was a fabulous weekend! While there, I also took the opportunity to visit ACBL Headquarters in nearby Horn Lake, MS, and visit with Stephanie Threlkeld, a good friend and the ACBL's director of education. It was also a treat to drop in on the fabulous bridge museum at headquarters. Well worth a visit if you find yourself in Memphis! Robert Todd May 14 Robert Todd ImageThose of you who have seen Robert speak, attended one of his webinars or in-person sessions, can attest to his unique style and teaching approach to bridge. Robert is always entertaining, and he has a knack for turning difficult subjects into manageable concepts. Time spent with him is virtually guaranteed to improve not only your results but your enjoyment of the game of bridge. We set his seminar for May 14. It will be an all-day affair, 9:30-12:00 and 1:30-4:00. The cost will be $90. Our plan for the sessions are *slam bidding* in the morning, and *finesse and so much more* in the afternoon. It will be the perfect combination of some bidding and some play. His subjects tend to be easily accessible for new players, while still having lots of juicy bits for experienced players. Later this week I'll have a flier available. I'm also planning on some direct-mail advertising. Meanwhile, save the date, tell your friends, and let me know if you'd like to reserve a seat! Read more about Robert Todd and Adventures in Bridge <https://www.advinbridge.com/meet-our-team> at this link. Bridge the Ultimate Mindsport This is the working title for a new documentary being developed on the subject of bridge. They have been filming bridge at all levels. They captured a lot of footage at the NABC in New Orleans this past March. They'll be visiting the Pasadena Bridge Club this coming Thursday. :) They'll be shooting during my Bridge Basics 2 class that morning, and may stay for the afternoon novice game, but that isn't decided. Being a documentary, we have no idea what, if anything, will become of the footage shot here, but wouldn't it be a treat to see our beautiful bridge club featured? Let's hope for the best! /Bridge Basics 1 Introduction/ May 20 The next round of Bridge Basics 1 will start on *Saturday mornings at 9:30 AM on May 20*. It will run for six Saturdays, skipping the dates of May 27 (Memorial Day weekend) and June 10 (Grand National Teams District Final). The course is in the Pasadena City College Extension catalog, but it *will be taught at the Pasadena Bridge Center*. This is a huge step up from classes at Arcadia High School! If you have friends who've always wanted to learn our favorite game, pass along this note! Click this link for more information <https://pasadena.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=64998&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0> and to enroll online with PCC. (Note that the class information says eight sessions, but it's really six sessions spread over eight Saturdays.) Jacoby Transfer Bids This is the week Wednesday Evening for *Jacoby Transfer Bids* in our /Bridge Basics 3 - Popular Conventions/ course. If you'd like to join us for the single session, it's just $25. Here's a great opportunity to refresh your partnership on transfers! Drop me a note to reserve a seat! Wednesday evening, 7:00 PM. Best regards, Mojo, Zachary, and Jane