June Unit Championship Game

The next Unit Championship game will be held on Sat., 6/11. The game will begin at 12:30 at the Tyler Senior Center. Make plans with your partner to play!

For the May game, the top winners at the were Nancy Green & Peggy Singer with a 63.3% game. There was a total of 6 tables.

What a Hand!

Here's a recent hand that was played at the Longview DBC. What would you bid? Would you reach a contract of 7NT with your partner?



Club News

Sheila Bell DBC -- Lisa Looney, bridge instructor extradinaire, finished up the "textbook" portion of her most recent classes with a "May the Fourth Be With You" and "Cinco de Mayo' party. Crazy hats, clothes, accessories, popcorn, brownies were just part of the fun. It was also  a Slam party!  Slam hands all day!!!

Longview DBC



Zoom Bridge Lessons Coming Soon

Charles Ford, Unit 225 member and certified bridge teacher, is putting together a plan to offer Beginner and Intermediate bridge lessons via Zoom.

The variety of lessons Charles plans to offer include but are not limited to:

• Audrey Grant beginner lessons
• 2/1 bidding system
• New Minor Forcing
• Play of the Hand

To view the complete list of lessons and details, click here.

The sessions on Zoom wil be in two parts. First, there will be the lecture portion which will be followed by play of practice hands.

For those unfamiliar with Zoom, it is easy to use and will work with any computer system. And, just think, you'll be able to participate live in lessons in the comfort of your own home.

At this time, Charles needs to know if you are interested in taking the Zoom lessons and which topics appeal to you most. Contact him via  email, crfordsf@aol.com, and include this information.

Check back here for more information for exact times and details.

 

Bridge Quote

"I favor light opening bids. When you're my age, you're never sure they're going to get back to you in time."

--Oswald Jacoby at 77

 Website Updates

Bridge Laws/Rules  Explanations of Laws 53 thru 58 "Leads Out of Turn" has been added to the website. Click here to view.  

Board of Directors The approved minutes from the January 21 board meeting have been added to the website. Click here to view.

Bridge Tip --  Click here to Eddie Kantar's rule for direct raise of second suit.





Send photos of club events
to Carol Kinsey (acblunit225@yahoo.com).