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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/2018-05-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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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:20180515T084500
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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/2018-05-15/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T110000
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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/2018-05-15/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T084500
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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/2018-05-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
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-10/2018-05-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T213000
DTSTAMP:20190713T165648Z
CREATED:20180315T191635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165648Z
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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/2018-05-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180521T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180522T204500
DTSTAMP:20231216T172711Z
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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/2018-05-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180521T190000
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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/2018-05-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180524T084500
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DTSTAMP:20190302T005925Z
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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/2018-05-24/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180524T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180524T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
UID:10006678-1527153300-1527160500@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 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-10/2018-05-24/
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:20180524T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180524T213000
DTSTAMP:20190713T165648Z
CREATED:20180315T191635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165648Z
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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/2018-05-24/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180531T084500
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DTSTAMP:20190302T005925Z
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/2018-05-31/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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CREATED:20180528T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T010919Z
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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:20180604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180604T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020157Z
CREATED:20180528T110215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020157Z
UID:10009420-1528138800-1528146000@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 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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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T104500
DTSTAMP:20190302T005925Z
CREATED:20180617T034836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T005925Z
UID:10009812-1528361100-1528368300@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-mornings/2018-06-07/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180607T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
UID:10006679-1528362900-1528370100@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 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-10/2018-06-07/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T204500
DTSTAMP:20190302T010919Z
CREATED:20180528T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T010919Z
UID:10009437-1528742700-1528749900@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-june-2018/2018-06-11/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180611T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020157Z
CREATED:20180528T110215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020157Z
UID:10009421-1528743600-1528750800@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 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-2018/2018-06-11/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T104500
DTSTAMP:20190302T005925Z
CREATED:20180617T034836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T005925Z
UID:10009813-1528965900-1528973100@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-mornings/2018-06-14/
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:20180614T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
UID:10006680-1528967700-1528974900@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 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-10/2018-06-14/
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:20180614T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180614T213000
DTSTAMP:20180813T165547Z
CREATED:20180528T111116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T165547Z
UID:10009428-1529003700-1529011800@paloaltobridge.org
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
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180618T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180618T204500
DTSTAMP:20190302T010919Z
CREATED:20180528T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T010919Z
UID:10009438-1529347500-1529354700@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-june-2018/2018-06-18/
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:20180618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180618T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020157Z
CREATED:20180528T110215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020157Z
UID:10009422-1529348400-1529355600@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 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-2018/2018-06-18/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180621T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180621T213000
DTSTAMP:20180813T165547Z
CREATED:20180528T111116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T165547Z
UID:10009429-1529608500-1529616600@paloaltobridge.org
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/2018-06-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T204500
DTSTAMP:20190302T010919Z
CREATED:20180528T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T010919Z
UID:10009439-1529952300-1529959500@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-june-2018/2018-06-25/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180625T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020157Z
CREATED:20180528T110215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020157Z
UID:10009423-1529953200-1529960400@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 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-2018/2018-06-25/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T204500
DTSTAMP:20190302T010919Z
CREATED:20180528T113015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T010919Z
UID:10009440-1531161900-1531169100@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-june-2018/2018-07-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180709T210000
DTSTAMP:20190119T020157Z
CREATED:20180528T110215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020157Z
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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-2018/2018-07-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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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/2018-07-12/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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