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SUMMARY:Grand National Teams: Flight C
DESCRIPTION:East Bay Community Bridge Center\, Oakland CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-flight-c-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170214T093000
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UID:10009026-1487064600-1487064600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Bruce Blakely-Signals: Suit Preference
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
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UID:10009028-1487185200-1487185200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Upgraded Club Championship (Pairs)  Includes Limited MP Section
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/upgraded-club-championship-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
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UID:10006700-1487272500-1487280600@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/2017-02-16/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170217T050000
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CREATED:20180420T215657Z
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UID:10011112-1487307600-1487307600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Winter Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-winter-sectional-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
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UID:10011115-1487394000-1487394000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Winter Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-winter-sectional-18/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011113-1487394000-1487394000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Grand National Teams: Open Flight
DESCRIPTION:East Bay Community Bridge Center\, Oakland CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-open-flight-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170218T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
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UID:10011114-1487412000-1487412000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Club Open (Pairs)  Limited MP Game
DESCRIPTION:Short lesson for 99ers @ 9:45. Reservations required for Open and higher limited sections. Send email to: ShorelineDBC@gmail.com
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/club-open-pairs-limited-mp-game-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170219T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170219T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011116-1487480400-1487480400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Winter Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-winter-sectional-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170219T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170219T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011117-1487480400-1487480400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Grand National Teams: Open Flight
DESCRIPTION:East Bay Community Bridge Center\, Oakland CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-open-flight-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170220T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170220T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011118-1487566800-1487566800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno Winter Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-winter-sectional-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011119-1487705400-1487705400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/silicon-valley-youth-bridge-board-meeting-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170225T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011120-1487998800-1487998800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:San Mateo Spring Forward Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Event Center\, San Mateo CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-spring-forward-sectional-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170226T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170226T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215657Z
UID:10011121-1488085200-1488085200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:San Mateo Spring Forward Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Event Center\, San Mateo CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-spring-forward-sectional-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170227T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180329T142734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020457Z
UID:10006741-1488222000-1488229200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Playing for Keeps
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nMaster the art of playing a bridge hand. (Or at least give it a try!) \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlaying for Keeps\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscarding Losers\nFebruary 27\n\n\n\nTrumping Losers\nMarch 6\n\n\n\nFancy Finesses\nMarch 27\n\n\n\nDangerous Opponent\nApril 10\n\n\n\nTrump Management\nApril 24\n\n\n\nChoices\nMay 8\n\n\n\nThe Cross Ruff\nMay 22\n\n\n\nThe Master Hand – Trumping in the Short Hand\nJune 5
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/playing-for-keeps/2017-02-27/
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:20170228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170228T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011122-1488274200-1488274200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:John Williams – Losing Trick Count
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-19/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011123-1488394800-1488394800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Club Championship (Pairs)  Includes Limited MP Section
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/club-championship-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-7/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170302T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:10006701-1488482100-1488490200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-02/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011124-1488603600-1488603600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Grand National Teams: Flight B
DESCRIPTION:Community Center\, El Cerrito CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-flight-b-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170304T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011125-1488603600-1488603600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:BER (Almost) Spring Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Community Center\, El Cerrito CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ber-almost-spring-sectional-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011126-1488690000-1488690000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:BER (Almost) Spring Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Community Center\, El Cerrito CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ber-almost-spring-sectional-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011128-1488690000-1488690000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Grand National Teams: Flight B
DESCRIPTION:Community Center\, El Cerrito CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/grand-national-teams-flight-b-11/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170305T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011127-1488717000-1488717000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Bridge (Pairs) Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/silicon-valley-youth-bridge-pairs-pizza-party-7/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180329T142734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T020457Z
UID:10006742-1488826800-1488834000@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/2017-03-06/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011129-1489073400-1489073400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/board-of-directors-25/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170309T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180316T150843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180730T203207Z
UID:10006702-1489086900-1489095000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic\, in-class exercises\, lots of practice deals\, homework\, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game. \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nOpener’s Rebid (and when to raise with three-card support)\nOpener’s Third Bid (when Responder is weak/invites/forces)\nOvercalls (and Advancing Partner’s Overcall)\nTakeout Doubles (and Advancing Partner’s Double)\nPreemptive Bidding (Vulnerability Matters)\nNegative Doubles (and rebidding after Partner makes one)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nCard Combinations (and when to shun a Finesse)\nOdds (when to finesse – when to build a long suit)\nNotrump Play Technique (Entries / Ducking)\nSuit Play Technique (When to draw/postpone Trump)\n\nDefense: \n\nNotrump Leads and Strategy (Active versus Passive Defense)\nSuit Leads and Strategy (Which Suit? Which Card?)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nOpener’s Rebid\n\n\nLesson 2\nOpener’s Third Bid\n\n\nLesson 3\nOvercall\n\n\nLesson 4\non 1/29/17 Takeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\non 2/14/17 Preempt\n\n\nLesson 6\non 2/15/17 Negative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\non 2/20/17 Card Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\non 3/4/17 Play the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\non 3/23/17 Play at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\non 3/27/17 Defense at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 12\nDefense at Suits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i/2017-03-09/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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UID:10011130-1489208400-1489208400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Rising Stars Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The Kirby School\, Santa Cruz CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/santa-cruz-rising-stars-sectional-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170311T100000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
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UID:10011131-1489226400-1489226400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Club Open (Pairs)  Includes Limited MP Section
DESCRIPTION:Short lesson for newer players @ 9:30. Reservations are helpful and requested: send email to ShorelineDBC@gmail.com
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/club-open-pairs-includes-limited-mp-section-3/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170312T050000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011132-1489294800-1489294800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Rising Stars Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The Kirby School\, Santa Cruz CA       Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/santa-cruz-rising-stars-sectional-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170314T093000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183403
CREATED:20180420T215700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215700Z
UID:10011133-1489483800-1489483800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Cheryl Haines – Bidding in the Balancing Seat
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-20/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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