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's Memorial Day weekend, and the bridge club *will be open* for games and Office Hours. Historically, holiday Monday games have done very well. A few players who would normally miss the big weekday games enjoy playing with a day off work. When I worked a day job for a living, I was envious of those who could play in the big games on the weekdays. Whenever I had a day off I enjoyed getting into the game. (Or I might call in with "bridge flu.") TA Saturday morning? I'm looking for a couple of people who could help fill tables during my class on Saturday morning. I'm starting /Bridge Basics 2 - Competitive Bidding/, and I'm expecting about five tables for the class. There's no guarantee you'll get to fill a seat, but if you're willing to come out for coffee and donut holes, I'd love to have you! You might get to enjoy auditing Bridge Basics 2 again as well. Bridgemate App Are you one of those who would like to see the board scores during the game? We have a way to do that. There's an app you can install on your phone, the Bridgemate App. You can register with the Pasadena Bridge Club, and after each round of play your results will be available in the app. It's optional, and it's personal. I'm content to leave it turned off myself. But it's there if you want it! And remember, there really aren't any meaningful matchpoint results until each board has been played a few times. Early results aren't worth much. If you'd like more information, visit here: https://pasadenabridgeclub.com/bridgemate-app If you need help, let me know. Teacher of the Year? The ABTA (American Bridge Teachers Association) is putting out the call for more nominations for Teacher of the Year. They've extended the deadline for applications to June 5. If there's a bridge teacher who you feel might be worthy of a nomination, drop by this link <https://www.abtahome.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=606538&module_id=358948>. There's a button for the nomination form. (You may want to have contact information for that teacher!) Classes this coming 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 (5/29), 7:00 PM,//class 2 of 6/Introduction to Declarer Play /"Taking tricks with spot cards, finessing" * Thursday (5/30), 7:00 PM,//class 2 of 6 /Two Over One Game Force/ "The Forcing 1NT response" * Saturday (6/1), 9:30 AM, class 2 of 6 /Bridge Basics 2 - Competitive Bidding/ "Simple Overcalls and Responses" Coming up ... What are your plans for the Long Beach Regional this year? Let us know if you'd like to play in a club game that week, rather than the tournament. We'd like to open the bridge club, but Zachary and I would also like to go play in Long Beach. Additionally I'll be departing on a road trip to Toronto for the ABTA convention at the end of the week. The next /Bridge Basics 1 - Introduction/ is now open for enrollment on the PCC Extension web site <https://pasadena.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=67198&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0>. The class will meet on six Thursday evenings starting August 1. Best regards, Mojo, Jane, Zachary