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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/2018-01-18/
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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/2018-01-22/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper 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-12/2018-01-23/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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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-10/2018-01-25/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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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/2018-01-25/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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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/2018-02-01/
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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/2018-02-05/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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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/2018-02-05/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180206T091500
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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 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-12/2018-02-06/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180208T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180208T111500
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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-10/2018-02-08/
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CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180215T191500
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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/2018-02-15/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180220T204500
DTSTAMP:20231216T172711Z
CREATED:20180617T040711Z
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UID:10009818-1519065900-1519159500@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/2018-02-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180219T210000
DTSTAMP:20211219T215253Z
CREATED:20180314T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T215253Z
UID:10006656-1519066800-1519074000@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/2018-02-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180220T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180220T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T020300Z
CREATED:20180329T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020300Z
UID:10006842-1519118100-1519125300@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-12/2018-02-20/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T104500
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/2018-02-22/
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:20180222T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
UID:10006671-1519290900-1519298100@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-10/2018-02-22/
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:20180222T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180222T213000
DTSTAMP:20180730T202541Z
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/2018-02-22/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180301T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180301T213000
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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/2018-03-01/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T204500
DTSTAMP:20231216T172711Z
CREATED:20180617T040711Z
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UID:10009819-1520275500-1520369100@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/2018-03-05/
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:20180305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180305T210000
DTSTAMP:20211219T215253Z
CREATED:20180314T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T215253Z
UID:10006657-1520276400-1520283600@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/2018-03-05/
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
DTSTAMP:20190119T015909Z
CREATED:20180617T031910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T015909Z
UID:10012300-1520325900-1520333100@paloaltobridge.org
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
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180306T110000
DTSTAMP:20190119T021026Z
CREATED:20180315T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021026Z
UID:10006681-1520326800-1520334000@paloaltobridge.org
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:20180308T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T104500
DTSTAMP:20190302T005925Z
CREATED:20180617T034836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T005925Z
UID:10009805-1520498700-1520505900@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/2018-03-08/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T111500
DTSTAMP:20190119T021123Z
CREATED:20180315T185145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z
UID:10006672-1520500500-1520507700@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-10/2018-03-08/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180308T191500
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UID:10006670-1520536500-1520544600@paloaltobridge.org
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/2018-03-08/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T184500
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UID:10009820-1521485100-1521578700@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/2018-03-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180319T210000
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CREATED:20180314T172754Z
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UID:10006658-1521486000-1521493200@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/2018-03-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180320T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180320T104500
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CREATED:20180617T031910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T015909Z
UID:10012301-1521535500-1521542700@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-morning/2018-03-20/
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:20180320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180320T110000
DTSTAMP:20190119T021026Z
CREATED:20180315T190801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021026Z
UID:10006682-1521536400-1521543600@paloaltobridge.org
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/2018-03-20/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180322T111500
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UID:10006673-1521710100-1521717300@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-10/2018-03-22/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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