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SUMMARY:Mastering the Fine Points
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]The opponents love to intrude after we open the bidding. This course discusses ways to overcome hurdles the opponents put in our way\, and to penalize them when they bid too much. The auction often suggests which points will be working fully and which will be of little value. See how partner’s and the opponents’ bids identify the fine points and the shabby points. Learn special matchpoint play techniques. \nThis Intermediate-Advanced course is designed for players with three years of bridge experience (or a healthy sense of adventure). \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\nThis 6-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpgrading after a Raise\nSlam Bidding Judgement\nWorking Honors versus Wasted Values\nHurdling Intererence\nPenalizing Interference\nMatchpoint Play Strategy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nUpdated 9/11/18 Bidding After a Raise\n\n\nLesson 2\nUpdated 9/25/18 Slam Judgement\n\n\nLesson 3\nUpdated 10/11/18  Winning Tips\n\n\nLesson 4\nPenalty Doubles\n\n\nLesson 5\nOvercome Interference\n\n\nLesson 6\nUpdated 10/19/18 Matchpoint Play\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \n\n\n\nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n\n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $150 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/mastering-the-fine-points-sept-2018/2018-09-13/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T191500
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SUMMARY:Essential Conventions
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\nStrengthen your bidding with essential conventions. You will understand and use twelve popular conventions. These conventions are useful\, easy-to-remember and fun to play. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals and homework. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources 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! \n\n\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 almost 20 years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nJacoby & Texas Transfers\nJacoby 2NT & 1430 RKC Blackwood\nSplinters\nInverted Minor Suit Raises\nNew Minor Forcing and Fourth Suit Forcing\nDrury\nTwo Suited Overcalls\nResponsive Doubles & Truscott 2N\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\nLesson 1\nTransfers\n\n\nLesson 2\nJacoby 2NT\n\n\nLesson 3\nSplinters\n\n\nLesson 4\nInverted Minors\n\n\nLesson 5\nForcing Enquiries\n\n\nLesson 6\nDrury\n\n\nLesson 7\nTwo Suits New on 8/9/18\n\n\nLesson 8\nResp. Dbl. Truscott\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change prior to class date. \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
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/essential-conventions/2018-06-14/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T190000
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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. \n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\nJune 4\, 2018\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nJune 11\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nJune 18\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nJune 25\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nJuly 9\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nJuly 16\n\n\n\nPreempts\nJuly 23\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nJuly 30
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8-june-2018/2018-06-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T204500
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-monday-evenings-june-2018/2018-06-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T083000
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SUMMARY:Larry Cohen Seminar - 2018
DESCRIPTION:Larry Cohen\, writer and teacher and winner of many tournaments\, will be here in person to present two one-day seminars for Intermediate/Advanced players. These seminars will cover: \n\nSaturday Morning: Defense – Second Hand Play\nSaturday Afternoon: Defense – Notrump Defense at Tricks 1 & 2\nSunday Morning: Declarer – The Throw-in Play\nSunday Afternoon: Declarer – Finding the Queen\n\n\nHands played in class: \n\nsatpracticehands\nsunpracticehands\n\n\n  \nCoffee\, tea\, snacks and a light lunch will be provided. \nThese seminars are expected to sell out. Registration including advanced payment is required to hold your spot. \nCancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled up to May 1. After that\, every attempt will be made to sell your spot to someone else. If we can sell it to another person we will return your registration fee less a $10 cancellation fee per day. Otherwise no refund will be made. \n  \n\nLarry Cohen is best known as an advocate for the “Law of Total Tricks” as a guide in the bidding. He has won 25 North American Bridge Championships (NABC) events including the Vanderbilt\, two Spingolds\, two Reisingers\, three Life Master Pairs\, and four Blue Ribbon Pairs\, and he is a two-time winner of the Cavendish Invitational Pairs cash prize tournament. \n\n\n\nPayment\nIf you have not already paid\, please bring a check for the full amount made out to Unit 503 to the seminar. \n\nRegistration\n\n\nFill out and submit the form\, below\, or\nDownload a registration form\, fill it out and mail it to us with your payment. You do not need to provide a paper registration form if you register below.\n\n\nCheck your signup status. You can not sign up on this page. \n$85 per attendee per day if payment received before May 1.\n$95 per attendee per day May 1 or later.\nFREE for Silicon Valley Youth Bridge participants 18 and younger – sponsored by Larry Cohen and the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. \nRegistration\, including payment\, required. See instructions below. \nFor more information contact Valerie Baldwin email (650) 851-7810 \nPhotos
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/larry-cohen-seminar-2018/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180329T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180329T213000
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CREATED:20180315T191635Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate IV
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This new course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge II and Intermediate Bridge III. \nThis course is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense 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 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). \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. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Control\nTrick One Tips\nSuit Establishment\nTiming\nCounting\n\nDefense \n\nSignaling\nTrump Promotion and Defensive Ruffs\nCounting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nTrump Control\n\n\nLesson 2\nTrick One Tips\n\n\nLesson 3\nSuit Establishment\n\n\nLesson 4\nTiming\n\n\nLesson 5\nCounting\n\n\nLesson 6\nSignal\n\n\nLesson 7\nDefensive Trump Tricks\n\n\nLesson 8\nDefensive Counting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions 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\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
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iv/2018-03-29/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T110000
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CREATED:20180315T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021026Z
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SUMMARY:2 Over 1 An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nThis class is a basic introduction to the 2 Over 1 bidding system that will improve your game. This popular variation of Standard American allows players to quickly identify game going and slam invitational hands using low level bids. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge class builds upon student understanding of Standard American bidding. Students should have the equivalent of 2 years experience before taking this class. \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.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/2-over-1-an-introduction/2018-03-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T104500
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CREATED:20180617T031910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T015909Z
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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-morning/2018-03-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
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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. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\, Scoring\nFebruary 22\, 2018\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nMarch 8\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nApril 5\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nApril 19\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nMay 3\n\n\n\nOpener Bids Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMay 24\n\n\n\nPreempts\nJune 7\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nJune 14
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10/2018-02-22/
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:20180222T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T104500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180617T034836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T005925Z
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-mornings/2018-02-22/
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:20180111T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180111T213000
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CREATED:20180315T184336Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate III
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]This course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge I and Intermediate Bridge II. It is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nYou will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense concept including: \n\nhand evaluation when partner invites slam\, balancing\, and the latest defenses to 1NT.\nUuse of distribution of the defensive hands to produce extra tricks\, and\,\nDefending safely or aggessively as the dummy suggests.\n\nThere are exercises in class\, homework outside of class\, and each evening finishes by playing deals related 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 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nNotrump Slams\nBalancing\nDefense to 1NT\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Endings\nSqueeze Plays\nThrow-in Plays\n\nDefense: \n\nCard Combinations\nWin or Duck?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\non 1/8/18 Notrump Slams\n\n\nLesson 2\non 1/17/18 Balancing\n\n\nLesson 3\non 1/22/18 Defense to 1 Notrump \n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/28/18 Defensive Combinations\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/8/18 Win or Duck?\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/17/18 Trump Ending\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/25/18 Squeeze Plays\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/8/18 Throw-In\n\n\n\n\n\n\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]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iii/2018-01-11/
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:20180108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180314T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T215253Z
UID:734-1515438000-1515445200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Deadly Defense
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]Half the time at the bridge table\, you will be defending. Don’t let those mean declarers walk all over you! Defend yourself! Learn how to lead\, signal\, and discard. This course is 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\nDeadly Defense\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading Against Notrump\nJanuary 8\, 2018\n\n\n\nLeading Against Suit Contracts\nJanuary 22\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low\nFebruary 5\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low … Except\nFebruary 19\n\n\n\nThird Hand High\nMarch 5\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Attitude Signals\nMarch 19\n\n\n\nUsing Attitude Signals When Partner Leads\nApril 9\n\n\n\nOpening Leads and Attitude Signals\nApril 23\n\n\n\nDiscards and Attitude Signals\nMay 7\n\n\n\nSuit Preference Signals.\nMay 21\n\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/deadly-defense/2018-01-08/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180107T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180108T204500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180617T040711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T172711Z
UID:21193-1515350700-1515444300@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-monday-evenings/2018-01-07/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T035246Z
UID:2782-1506960900-1506969000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Defend Like A Pro
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 Intermediate/Advanced -Advanced level course covers the areas of defense where Debbie believes competitive players can make the biggest improvement in their results. While no pro gets every problem right\, there are many problems that every pro would get right. Start nailing those\, and stop making declarer’s life easy. \nLectures\, if any\, are short. There is lots of practice\, and much discussion of how to defend like an expert bridge player. Instructional notes\, as well as copies of the deals played in class\, with analysis\, will be emailed (hard copy on request). \nAll of the lesson materials assume “Standard” carding and opening leads. In most cases you will be able to practice your own signaling methods if you attend with a regular partner but you will be required to make standard leads. Signaling discussions will focus on how a particular situation should be defined (count\, attitude\, or suit preference)\, rather than which method is best. \nWhile it is ideal to attend this course with a partner\, it is not required. \nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required. Once you are registered\, you will be emailed several sets of notes for reference. These will cover “Standard” leads and signals\, as well as other basic concepts that intermediate+ players should be familiar with. \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\nDefend Like A Pro\nThursday Afternoons\n4:15 PM to 6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nCounting Points & Distribution\nOctober 2\, 2014\n\n\nCounting Declarer’s Tricks\nOctober 9\n\n\nDiscarding\nOctober 16\n\n\nCount & Suit Preference Signals in Action\nOctober 23\n\n\nSecond Hand Play\nOctober 30\n\n\nThird Hand Play\nNovember 6\n\n\nWhen to Switch Suits and to What Card\nNovember 13\n\n\nDrawing Inferences\nNovember 20\n\n\nPossible makeup date in case of schedule change\nDecember 11\n\n\nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis. If you must miss a class please do not send a substitute in your place.\n\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $200 to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/defend-like-a-pro/2017-10-02/
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:20170914T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170914T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180316T152429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T202721Z
UID:1400-1505416500-1505424600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate II
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]This course reviews and expands upon topics from Intermediate Bridge I and adds topics covering what to do when the opponents get into the auction (and they will more often in this course). \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. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nWeak Two Bid\nStrong Two-Club Opening\nBidding Judgment – Uncontested\nBidding Judgment – Contested\nCompeting and Sacrificing (Partscore and High-level Competition)\nCombating Weak Openings (Overcalling and Doubling)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nDeclarer Suit Tactics (Loser-on-loser and Elimination Play)\nCombine Your Chances\nEndplays (Force a defender to Help You)\nEntries (new for 2013)\n\nDefense \n\nThird Hand Play (Finesse Against Dummy)\nSecond Hand Play\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\n Weak Twos\n\n\nLesson 2\nStrong 2 Club\n\n\nLesson 3\nBidding Judgment – Uncontested\n\n\nLesson 4\nBidding Judgment – Contested\n\n\nLesson 5\nCompete\n\n\nLesson 6\nCombating Weak Openings\n\n\nLesson 7\non 10/30/17 Suit Tactics\n\n\nLesson 8\nCombine Chances\n\n\nLesson 9\nEnd Plays\n\n\nLesson 10\non 11/23/17 Entries\n\n\nLesson 11\nThird Hand\n\n\nLesson 12\nSecond Hand\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]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-ii/2017-09-14/
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:20170914T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170914T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T143757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T182502Z
UID:2737-1505380500-1505387700@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Polish Your Basics
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nReview 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.\nSeptember 14\, 2017\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nSeptember 28\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nOctober 12\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nOctober 26\n\n\n\nHelp suit game tries with single raise in the majors.\nNovember 9\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises. Why four-card support?\nDecember 7\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a good major raise.\nDecember14\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nJanuary 11\, 2018\n\n\n\nResponder’s only forcing bid.\nJanuary 25\n\n\n\nWhen a New Suit by Responder is NOT forcing.\nFebruary 8
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-10/2017-09-14/
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:20170912T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170912T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020300Z
UID:2918-1505207700-1505214900@paloaltobridge.org
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 at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nSeptember 12\n\n\n\nChoosing a Contract\nSeptember 26\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOctober 10\n\n\n\nOpening 1NT\nOctober 24\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nNovember 7\n\n\n\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nNovember 21\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nDecember 5\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nDecember 19\n\n\n\nOpener Bids Notrump\nJanuary 9\, 2018\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nJanuary 23\n\n\n\nPreempts\nFebruary 6\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nFebruary 20
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-12/2017-09-12/
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:20170706T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T145426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T202914Z
UID:2764-1499368500-1499376600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:2 Over 1
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] \nWant to save bidding space? Learn the 2 Over 1 system. It is intended for Intermediate level bridge players with at least one year of duplicate experience who want to learn this system or want a refresher course on it. \nUsing materials from 2 Over 1 Game Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell you will learn concepts\, do exercises in class and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. There will be light homework consisting of puzzlers at the end of each section in the text. \nThe in-class hands will be available in electronic format so students can play them at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (see below – requires Bridge Baron software). \nDessert\, coffee and tea are also provided. \nOur course instructor is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for almost 20 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\nThis 6-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to 2/1\n1NT Forcing\nRebids\nChoose Game or Slam\nVariations (1NT semi-forcing\, etc)\nAdd-on Gadgets\n\nStudents are expected to provide their own copy of 2 Over 1 Game Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell which may be purchased at Amazon.com\, Barns & Noble and Baron Barclay among other sources. Frank Smoot may be able to order the text at a discount if arrangements are made by May 1.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\non 7/2/17 Introduction (Deals 1-4)\n\n\nLesson 2\nForcing 1NT (Deals 5-8)\n\n\nLesson 3\nRebids (Deals 9-12)\n\n\nLesson 4\nReview (Deals 17-24)\n\n\nLesson 5\nGame or Slam (Deals 13-16)\n\n\nLesson 6\nReview (Deals 25-32)\n\n\nBonus Deals\nBonus Deals 1-6\nBonus Deals 7-12\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions 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\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]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/2-over-1/2017-07-06/
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:20170619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T175416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T033000Z
UID:2968-1497898800-1497906000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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 at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\nJune 19\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nJune 26\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nJuly 10\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nJuly 24\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nJuly 31\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nAugust 7\n\n\n\nPreempts\nAugust 14\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nAugust 21
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8/2017-06-19/
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;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170619
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T073813Z
UID:2827-1497744000-1497830399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Learn Bridge In A Day?
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to play games or solve puzzles? Would you like to learn a challenging new game? Would you like to meet others who like the same things? Do you want to refresh skills you learned in college? If you answered yes to any of these\, here is a marvelous opportunity to learn the ‘Best Card Game Ever’. \nDo you have friends or family members who don’t know how to play bridge – but who wish they could enjoy it as you do? Here is your chance to introduce them to the game you love to play. \nThe Learn Bridge in a Day?™ seminar offers a new method for teaching the basics of bridge. In just four to five hours\, students become confident with basic bidding\, scoring\, and the mechanics of play. The seminar design ensures all information is delivered in a quick\, stress-free yet comprehensive manner. Both students and teachers rave about the effectiveness\, ease\, and enjoyment of the experience. \nThe seminar will be taught by ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. The seminar includes instruction\, student handbook\, and light snacks (please bring a lunch). \nRegistration\n\n\nRegistration is required to ensure you can attend. Your registration is not complete until we have received your payment. \n\n\nFill out and submit the form below (one per person)\, or\,\nPrint a registration form\, fill it out (multiple people OK) and mail it to Kathy Harper with your payment.\n\n\nIf you registered online you can check to see if you have already registered. If you registered directly with Kathy you will need to contact her to verify your registration. \nPayment\nWrite a check payable to Kathy Harper and mail it to:\nKathy Harper\n1681 Stone Pine Lane\nMenlo Park CA 94025\nIf you are paying for more than one person please include the names of the people for whom you are paying. \nFor more information contact Kathy Harper kharper100@aol.com\, (650) 207-1816.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/learn-bridge-in-a-day/
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:20170504T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170504T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T164212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180805T014040Z
UID:2845-1493925300-1493933400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Mastering the Fine Points
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]The opponents love to intrude after we open the bidding. This course discusses ways to overcome hurdles the opponents put in our way\, and to penalize them when they bid too much. The auction often suggests which points will be working fully and which will be of little value. See how partner’s and the opponents’ bids identify the fine points and the shabby points. Learn special matchpoint play techniques. \nThis Intermediate-Advanced course is designed for players with three years of bridge experience (or a healthy sense of adventure). \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\nThis 6-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpgrading after a Raise\nSlam Bidding Judgement\nWorking Honors versus Wasted Values\nHurdling Intererence\nPenalizing Interference\nMatchpoint Play Strategy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nBidding After a Raise\n\n\nLesson 2\nSlam Judgement\n\n\nLesson 3\nWinning Tips\n\n\nLesson 4\nPenalty Doubles\n\n\nLesson 5\nOvercome Interference\n\n\nLesson 6\nMatchpoint Play\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions 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\n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $150 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/mastering-the-fine-points/2017-05-04/
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:20170421T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170421T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T163432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T035959Z
UID:2830-1492791300-1492799400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Six Weeks to Superior Slam Bidding
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 is an Intermediate course\, leaning toward advanced intermediate. At least two years of duplicate bridge experience is assumed\, along with sound fundamental knowledge of both bidding and card play. \n\nWhen is 4NT Quantitative?\nHow can my partner and I get more value out of the conventions we are already playing?\nShould I bid RKCB\, cuebid a control\, or neither?\nHow can I go beyond counting points\, and start thinking about slam bidding like a pro?\n\nThis course will answer the above questions and more! \nEach lesson will contain practice deals. Lecture notes and copies of deals played\, with analysis\, will be distributed via email. Some basic familiarity with the slam bidding conventions covered will be assumed. \nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis. While it is ideal to attend this course with a partner\, it is not required. If you miss a class\, please do not send a substitute. \nClass size will be limited to 12 tables. Pre-registration is required. You will need to send payment to hold your place after registering. \nClasses include coffee and cookies – please bring additional snacks you desired. \nThe course 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 course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\n\nSix Weeks to Solid Slam Bidding\nFriday Afternoons\n4:15 PM to 6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nQuantitative 4N & Gerber\nApril 21\, 2017\n\n\n\nSplinters\nApril 28\n\n\n\nJacoby 2N\nMay 5\n\n\n\nRKCB 1430\nMay 12\n\n\n\nControl Bidding\nMay 19\n\n\n\n5 of a Major Slam Try & Review of Course\nJune 9\n\n\n\n*Possible makeup date in case of schedule change\nJune 16*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $150 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/six-weeks-to-superior-slam-bidding/2017-04-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T151620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T035828Z
UID:2803-1491055200-1491066000@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:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T142734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020457Z
UID:2705-1488222000-1488229200@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/
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:20170112T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:1325-1484248500-1484256600@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:20160906T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160906T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T141019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020927Z
UID:2590-1473153300-1473160500@paloaltobridge.org
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
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T143349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020556Z
UID:2722-1459191600-1459198800@paloaltobridge.org
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-8/2016-03-28/
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:20160308T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160308T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T141549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020838Z
UID:2633-1457428500-1457435700@paloaltobridge.org
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/2016-03-08/
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:20150915T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20150915T111500
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T144242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020657Z
UID:2761-1442308500-1442315700@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Polish Your Basics
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nReview 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.\nSeptember 15\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nSeptember 29\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nOctober 13\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nOctober 27\n\n\n\nThe single raise and help suit game tries.\nNovember 10\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises-Why four-card support?\nNovember 24\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a strong major raise.\nDecember 8\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nDecember 15\n\n\n\nResponder’s only forcing bid.\nJanuary 12\, 2016\n\n\n\nWhen a New Suit by Responder is NOT forcing.\nJanuary 26\n\n\n\nNotrump and stoppers.\nFebruary 9\n\n\n\nTwo over one responses – some rules change. Chicago Scoring\nFebruary 23
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-12/2015-09-15/
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:20131001T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20131001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260508T113312
CREATED:20180329T151131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T035540Z
UID:2800-1380644100-1380652200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Play Like A Pro
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 Intermediate/Advanced -Advanced level course covers the areas of defense where Debbie believes competitive players can make the biggest improvement in their results. While no pro gets every problem right\, there are many problems that every pro would get right. Start nailing those\, and stop making declarer’s life easy. \nLectures\, if any\, are short. There is lots of practice\, and much discussion of how to defend like an expert bridge player. Instructional notes\, as well as copies of the deals played in class\, with analysis\, will be emailed (hard copy on request). \nAll of the lesson materials assume “Standard” carding and opening leads. In most cases you will be able to practice your own signaling methods if you attend with a regular partner but you will be required to make standard leads. Signaling discussions will focus on how a particular situation should be defined (count\, attitude\, or suit preference)\, rather than which method is best. \nWhile it is ideal to attend this course with a partner\, it is not required. \nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required. Once you are registered\, you will be emailed several sets of notes for reference. These will cover “Standard” leads and signals\, as well as other basic concepts that intermediate+ players should be familiar with. \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\nDefend Like A Pro\nThursday Afternoons\n4:15 PM to 6:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nCounting Points & Distribution\nOctober 2\, 2014\n\n\nCounting Declarer’s Tricks\nOctober 9\n\n\nDiscarding\nOctober 16\n\n\nCount & Suit Preference Signals in Action\nOctober 23\n\n\nSecond Hand Play\nOctober 30\n\n\nThird Hand Play\nNovember 6\n\n\nWhen to Switch Suits and to What Card\nNovember 13\n\n\nDrawing Inferences\nNovember 20\n\n\nPossible makeup date in case of schedule change\nDecember 11\n\n\nLessons are not offered on a per-session basis. If you must miss a class please do not send a substitute in your place.\n\n\n\n\n\n*After registering\, please send check in the amount of $200 to hold your spot to:\nDebbie Rosenberg\n21327 Glen Place Apt 8\nCupertino\, CA 95014[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready to dazzle them with your declarer play? This Advanced level course deals with a variety of elements of card play in both Notrump and suit contracts. While the main focus of each lesson is declarer play\, many aspects of bidding and defense is also discussed. This course assumes you are already well-versed in the basics (counting winners in NT\, losers in suit contracts\, etc.). \nLectures\, if any\, are short. There is lots of practice\, and much discussion of how to think like an expert bridge player. Instructional notes\, as well as copies of the deals played in class\, with analysis\, are emailed after each lesson. Printed copies are available upon request. \nIt is not necessary to attend with a partner. Please do not send a substitute if you will be missing a class\, as there will be helpers on hand to fill in if needed. This is the only location and time when this course is being offered\, so unfortunately there are no makeups available. \nClasses include coffee and cookies\, only. Bring any additional snacks you desire. \nThe course instructor is Debbie Rosenberg who is an ACBL Grand Master\, six-time NABC winner and three-time World Champion with 25 years of teaching experience. \nThe course will be held at our Bridge Center. \nThis is the same Advanced level course which received rave reviews in both spring and fall of 2012. \nFor more information contact Debbie Rosenberg email (preferred) (408) 320-4473. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlay Like A Pro\nTuesday Afternoons\n4 PM to 6:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to choose the “master hand” when playing a suit contract\, and then plan accordingly.\nOctober 1\, 2013\n\n\n\nSuit establishment in trump contracts – make the most of your long suits.\nOctober 8\n\n\n\nPercentage plays & combining your chances (otherwise known as “decisions\, decisions”).\nOctober 15\n\n\n\nTrick one in notrump – play the right card from dummy!\nOctober 22\n\n\n\nHold up & avoidance plays in notrump – when\, how long\, etc?\nOctober 29\n\n\n\nHandling entries – learn how to be in the right place at the right time\, with both basic and advanced techniques.\nNovember 5\n\n\n\nCounting the opponents’ hands – use what you see and what you don’t see to put together the pieces of the puzzle.\nNovember 12\n\n\n\nStrip and endplays – lots of fun\, and not as complicated or obscure as you may think.\nNovember 19\n\n\n\nClass size will be limited to 10 tables. Pre-registration is required.\nPlease hold November 26 as a possible makeup date in case of necessary schedule change or cancellation.\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/play-like-a-pro/2013-10-01/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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