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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-1-january-2025/2025-01-16/
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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-1-january-2025/2025-02-13/
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SUMMARY:Intermediate 1:  Bid to the Best Contract
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n‭(408) 306-3901‬\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn powerful and practical bidding concepts.  This course is for players who are familiar with the basics of bridge and would like to either brush-up or move to the next level. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding concepts plus general play and defense ideas\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software on Mac or PC). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to players of all levels in Palo Alto for 30+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 306-3901 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\nOpener’s Rebid\nOpener’s Third Bid\nOvercalls\nTakeout Doubles\nPreemptive Bidding\nNegative Doubles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $200 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $200: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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