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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-mornings-february-2026/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10-february-2026/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Conventions You Need to Play class will be held at the same time.  Details to come.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-10-monday-evenings-march-2026/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Game ChangersConventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nUseful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers\, Stayman and Garbage Stayman\, Keycard Blackwood and more. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nConventions You Need to Play\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nJacoby Two No Trump\nMarch 9\, 2026\n\n\n\nThe Negative Double\nMarch 23\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nApril 13\n\n\n\nStayman including Garbage Stayman\nApril 27\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nMay 11\n\n\n\nTexas Transfers\nMay 18\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nJune 8\n\n\n\nControl Showing Bids\nJune 15\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/conventions-you-need-to-play-8-mar-2026/2026-03-09/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-mornings-february-2026/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10-february-2026/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:March Madness at the Bridge Table
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 306-3901\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Combine your chances to win. Remember: You can’t succeed without an entry. \nIn this five-week mostly-play course\, we will combine structured learning with table practice. The deals provide many opportunities to apply what you have learned. You will improve play technique in a fun\, supportive environment. \nThis course is intended for Intermediate level bridge players with at least one year of duplicate experience. \nWhat you will learn \n\nChoose the best response to partner’s suit opening bids.\nManage trumps effectively\, drawing them at the right time.\nIdentify and combine your chances. Try them in the best order.\nUse timing and endplays to bring home tough contracts.\n\nHow the class works \nLots of bidding and play of the hand (and a little bit of homework). \nWe will do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and conclude each evening by playing deals related to the topic. In-class deals are available in downloadable format so you can play the hands at home and receive commentary on the bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron Software). \nCoffee\, tea and snacks also provided. \nOur course instructor is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nThe 5-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRespond to a Suit Opening\nImportant Suit Tactics\nCombine Your Chances\nEndplays\nEntries & Communications\n\n\n\n\nRespond\nSuit Tactics\nCombine\nEndplays\nEntries\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][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][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $170 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $170: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/march-madness-at-the-bridge-table/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Conventions You Need to Play class will be held at the same time.  Details to come.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-10-monday-evenings-march-2026/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Game ChangersConventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nUseful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers\, Stayman and Garbage Stayman\, Keycard Blackwood and more. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nConventions You Need to Play\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nJacoby Two No Trump\nMarch 9\, 2026\n\n\n\nThe Negative Double\nMarch 23\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nApril 13\n\n\n\nStayman including Garbage Stayman\nApril 27\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nMay 11\n\n\n\nTexas Transfers\nMay 18\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nJune 8\n\n\n\nControl Showing Bids\nJune 15\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/conventions-you-need-to-play-8-mar-2026/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:March Madness at the Bridge Table
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 306-3901\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Combine your chances to win. Remember: You can’t succeed without an entry. \nIn this five-week mostly-play course\, we will combine structured learning with table practice. The deals provide many opportunities to apply what you have learned. You will improve play technique in a fun\, supportive environment. \nThis course is intended for Intermediate level bridge players with at least one year of duplicate experience. \nWhat you will learn \n\nChoose the best response to partner’s suit opening bids.\nManage trumps effectively\, drawing them at the right time.\nIdentify and combine your chances. Try them in the best order.\nUse timing and endplays to bring home tough contracts.\n\nHow the class works \nLots of bidding and play of the hand (and a little bit of homework). \nWe will do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and conclude each evening by playing deals related to the topic. In-class deals are available in downloadable format so you can play the hands at home and receive commentary on the bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron Software). \nCoffee\, tea and snacks also provided. \nOur course instructor is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nThe 5-Week Course Covers\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRespond to a Suit Opening\nImportant Suit Tactics\nCombine Your Chances\nEndplays\nEntries & Communications\n\n\n\n\nRespond\nSuit Tactics\nCombine\nEndplays\nEntries\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][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][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $170 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $170: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/march-madness-at-the-bridge-table/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-mornings-february-2026/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10-february-2026/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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