Christmas Lunch & December Unit Game

Make your plans now to attend Unit 225's Christmas luncheon and Unit Championship game to be held on Dec. 10, at 11:30, at the Tyler Senior Center.  The luncheon will be catered by Salsaritas.

Club Managers and Sandra O'Bannon will be accepting thru Tues., 12/6. If you need a partner, contact Sally McAnulty.

In Memoriam

Shirley Matthews



My memories of Shirley Matthews are numerous and joyful. I had the pleasure of accompanying Shirley to bridge tournaments all over the country--from Boston to Beaumont, Hot Springs to Toronto, and all points in between. Shirley was a longtime member of the Longview DBC and a precious and dear friend. She and her late husband, Bob, opened their home to me during the 3 years I did consulting work at Hide-A-Way Lake golf shop.  Shirley was a great bridge player, wonderful cook, fun person to be with, and extremely  loyal to her closest friends. I will miss her but I will forever hold special memories deep in my heart.  Unit 225 has lost one our finest members. 

--Mike Graham

Club Happenings

Veteran's Day -- A colorful Veteran's Day was celebrated by Charles & Susan Ford. Thank you to all Unit 225 veterans for their service to our country.

Halloween -- Clubs celebrated with fun games and costumes throughout East Texas.

Shiela Bell DBC in Texarkana

Rose City DBC in Tyler

Bridge Etiquette -- Table Manners

Here are items that, as bridge players, we all need to be reminded of from time to time!

• Greet your opponents at the table and treat them with respect and courtesy. Be nice, smile. No matter how good or poor you play bridge, you are an ambassador for the game. Help them have an enjoyable experience and want to return again.

• Wait to take cards out of the board until all players are at the table. And then do count them to ensure that you have exactly thirteen cards.

• If on opening lead, make your lead and then write down the contract to give declarer a little extra time to make a plan and keep the game moving.

• Avoid snapping your cards or making any unusual movements to express irritation.

• Don't discuss the hands until the round is over and do so without the opponents or any other players nearby. It may actually be in the best interest of a partnership effort to wait until after the game.

• Don’t give lessons to anyone at the table. If your opponent or your partner wants to know what they did wrong or how to better play or bid a hand they will ask.

• Compliment your opponents for fine bidding or play.

• Be modest and don't gloat upon getting a good board. Wait until the opponents leave the table to compliment each other on the bidding or play of the hand.

• When calling the director, say 'Director Please' in a pleasant tone and keep your hand up so that the Director can quickly determine who requested their assistance.

• Support your partner at all times. She/he is the only player in the room that is on your side!

"Let's Talk About It" with Charles Ford

If you are a bridge player that likes to talk about a hand after it's played, the "Let's Talk About It" with Charles Ford may be just the learning tool for you. 

In his new series of lessons, Charles will be using 6-8 bridge hands a session. He will be discussing the bidding, what to do if there's interference, and other "what if" scenarios. For example, if your partner opens with a1NT, what should you bid? Or, if your partner opens a major and the opponents get into the auction, what should you do?

The sessions will be on Mondays at 7 p.m., via Zoom, with each session lasting about 1 hr. And, the best part, the sessions are FREE!

Bridge Quote

We had a partnership misunderstanding. My partner assumed I knew what I was doing.

--Anonymous

  

Bridge Humor

 New Website Updates

Board of Directors -- Click here to view approved minutes and Treasurer's Reports for August and September have been posted.

Bridge Tip --  Click here to view Eddie Kantar's for Lead Directing Doubles.

Bridge Law -- When is a "card played" by the declarer? Click here for a discussion Law 45 regarding played cards! This is something that occurs frequently at the bridge table!





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