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SUMMARY:Conventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\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\, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump. \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\nOvercalls\nMarch 8\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nBlackwood and Gerber\nApril 5\n\n\n\nStayman and Garbage Stayman\nApril 19\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nMay 3\n\n\n\nMinors Suit Bidding When Partner Opens One Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nPreempts Extended\nMay 31\n\n\n\nHelp Suit Game Tries\n\,June 7\n\n\n\nJacoby 2 Notrump\nJune 14\n\n\n\nControl Showing Cue Bids\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/conventions-you-need-to-play/2016-06-14/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160620T190000
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SUMMARY:Polish Your Basics
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_text]Review and refine your bidding in this class for second year students or players who have been away from the game.  Expand your understanding of the new style of bidding as we explore auctions that are not discussed in many bridge courses. Written by Pat Harrington \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\nPLAY & LEARN Polish Your Basics\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nCategorize Your Strength! How declarer uses discards. Quick losers.\nMarch 28\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nApril 11\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nApril 25\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nMay 9\n\n\n\nHelp suit game tries with single raise in the majors.\nMay 23\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises-Why four-card support?\nJune 6\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a strong major raise.\nJune 13\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nJune 20\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-8/2016-06-20/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160621T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020838Z
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SUMMARY:Conventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\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\, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump. \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\nOvercalls\nMarch 8\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nBlackwood and Gerber\nApril 5\n\n\n\nStayman and Garbage Stayman\nApril 19\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nMay 3\n\n\n\nMinors Suit Bidding When Partner Opens One Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nPreempts Extended\nMay 31\n\n\n\nHelp Suit Game Tries\n\,June 7\n\n\n\nJacoby 2 Notrump\nJune 14\n\n\n\nControl Showing Cue Bids\nJune 21\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/conventions-you-need-to-play/2016-06-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160906T091500
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-09-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160920T111500
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-09-20/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161004T091500
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-10-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161018T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161018T111500
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-10-18/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161101T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020927Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-11-01/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161115T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161115T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020927Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-11-15/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161129T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161129T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020927Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-11-29/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161213T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161213T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020927Z
CREATED:20180329T141019Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2016-12-13/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170110T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020927Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2017-01-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:10006695-1484248500-1484256600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-01-12/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170119T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-01-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170124T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170124T111500
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SUMMARY:Coffee With Kathy
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLess Lecture\, More PLAY! Enjoy Peet’s coffee & donuts in a no-pressure environment. \nAssorted topics include tips on defense including leads\, conventions and random play. Lots of help. \nNo need to come with a partner. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate 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\nCoffee and Bridge With Kathy\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nSeptember 6\n\n\n\nReverses\nSeptember 20\n\n\n\nWhen to Lead Trump\nOctober 4\n\n\n\nThe Dink\nOctober 18\n\n\n\nLove Long Suits\nNovember 1\n\n\n\nTrump Promotion\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nNew Minor Forcing\nNovember 29\n\n\n\nDummy Recognition\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nFinding Entries\nJanuary 10\, 2017\n\n\n\nJacoby 2NT\nJanuary 24
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/coffee-with-kathy/2017-01-24/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170126T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:10006697-1485458100-1485466200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-01-26/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170202T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-02-02/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170209T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-02-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-02-16/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T190000
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UID:10006741-1488222000-1488229200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Playing for Keeps
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nMaster the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!) \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\nPlaying for Keeps\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscarding Losers\nFebruary 27\n\n\n\nTrumping Losers\nMarch 6\n\n\n\nFancy Finesses\nMarch 27\n\n\n\nDangerous Opponent\nApril 10\n\n\n\nTrump Management\nApril 24\n\n\n\nChoices\nMay 8\n\n\n\nThe Cross Ruff\nMay 22\n\n\n\nThe Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand\nJune 5
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/playing-for-keeps/2017-02-27/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-02/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T190000
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SUMMARY:Playing for Keeps
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nMaster the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!) \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\nPlaying for Keeps\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscarding Losers\nFebruary 27\n\n\n\nTrumping Losers\nMarch 6\n\n\n\nFancy Finesses\nMarch 27\n\n\n\nDangerous Opponent\nApril 10\n\n\n\nTrump Management\nApril 24\n\n\n\nChoices\nMay 8\n\n\n\nThe Cross Ruff\nMay 22\n\n\n\nThe Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand\nJune 5
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/playing-for-keeps/2017-03-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-09/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-16/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170323T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-23/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170327T210000
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SUMMARY:Playing for Keeps
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nMaster the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!) \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\nPlaying for Keeps\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscarding Losers\nFebruary 27\n\n\n\nTrumping Losers\nMarch 6\n\n\n\nFancy Finesses\nMarch 27\n\n\n\nDangerous Opponent\nApril 10\n\n\n\nTrump Management\nApril 24\n\n\n\nChoices\nMay 8\n\n\n\nThe Cross Ruff\nMay 22\n\n\n\nThe Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand\nJune 5
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/playing-for-keeps/2017-03-27/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170330T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T203207Z
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:10006705-1490901300-1490909400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-30/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T170000
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UID:10006808-1491055200-1491066000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Afternoon Squeezes
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nDebbie Rosenberg\n(408) 320-4473\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This workshop is intended for experienced tournament players\, generally of at least Life Master level (though LM status is not required). The first session will introduce various common squeeze techniques\, and reinforce them through the play of practice deals. The second session will consist primarily of more practice deals\, on which various advanced bidding concepts will also be explored. \nObscure squeezes\, of the type usually executed only in books\, won’t be covered. The goal is to help you successfully execute the types of squeezes experts routinely get right at the table\, rather than trying to solve esoteric problems which even world class players struggle with. \nLecture notes\, and copies of all deals played in class\, with analysis will be provided via email. \nWhile it is ideal to attend this course with a partner\, it is not required. \nClass size will be limited to 14 tables. Pre-registration is required. You will need to send payment to hold your place after registering. \nCoffee and light snacks will be provided. \nThe workshop instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 30 years of teaching experience. \nThe workshop will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg debrose5900@gmail.com (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday Afternoon Squeezes\nSaturday Afternoons\n2 PM to 5 PM\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Introduces various common squeeze techniques\, and reinforces them through the play of a few practice deals.\nApril 1\, 2017\n\n\nSession 2: More practice deals on which various advanced bidding concepts will also be discussed.\nApril 15\, 2017\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $70 (35 for youth) to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014 \nOr send electronic payment (sorry\, no PayPal) to Debbie at debrose5900@gmail.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/saturday-afternoon-squeezes/2017-04-01/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170406T213000
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UID:10006706-1491506100-1491514200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve 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). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-04-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170410T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020457Z
CREATED:20180329T142734Z
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UID:10006744-1491850800-1491858000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Playing for Keeps
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nMaster the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!) \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\nPlaying for Keeps\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscarding Losers\nFebruary 27\n\n\n\nTrumping Losers\nMarch 6\n\n\n\nFancy Finesses\nMarch 27\n\n\n\nDangerous Opponent\nApril 10\n\n\n\nTrump Management\nApril 24\n\n\n\nChoices\nMay 8\n\n\n\nThe Cross Ruff\nMay 22\n\n\n\nThe Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand\nJune 5
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/playing-for-keeps/2017-04-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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