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SUMMARY:Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Held on the second Wednesday of every month.  Meetings are via Zoom.  Please see our Event Calendar for possible changes. \nMembers are welcome to attend.  Please contact the board if you would like a subject added to the Agenda. \nPlease see our Governance page for information about the board\, the agenda for this meeting and the agenda and minutes of past meetings.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/board-of-directors-2023/2023-01-11/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party and Charity Game
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holidays with us at our Bridge Center for a charity game  with extra master points.  The game is free and starts at 1pm.   We will have light snacks during the game followed by cake\, a toast\, presentation of awards\, and a raffle. \nIn lieu of game fees we are collecting donations for Community Services Agency (CSA) and Second Harvest.   \nRSVP until December 7th to join in the fun. Reservations are required.  \nMore information and signup to come.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/holiday-party-and-charity-game/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221107
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SUMMARY:Super Silver Doubleheader Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Face-to-Face Bridge and win lots of silver points at our Open sectional  on November 6-8.  Information and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/super-silver-doubleheader-sectional-2/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221031T093000
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SUMMARY:0-499 F2F Halloween Game Special
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a 0-499er masterpoint spooktacular to be held on Halloween\, Monday\, October 31\, 2022\, at the Palo Alto Bridge Center: \n\n9:30 AM Lynn Yokel 4 Hands Bridge Lecture\n10:30 AM 0-499er game at $4.99/player (18 hands)\n10:30 AM Open game at regular price (24 hands)\nWear a Halloween costume – prizes awarded for best costumes!\n\n0-499 players – if you haven’t played bridge face-to-face in a while at the Bridge Center\, here is an opportunity to do so in a special stratified\, 0-499er limited section at a $4.99/player price. \nAlso\, playing in the October 31 game will be a great warm-up for the Palo Alto Unit’s October 14-16 Sectional\, with 100% silver points being awarded. \nWe strongly encourage you to arrive early to hear Lynn Yokel’s legendary “4 Hands” bridge lecture at 9:30 AM. Lynn will review four bridge hands\, with learnings to be had on bidding\, declarer play\, and defense. Lynn is an outstanding teacher\, and this is an opportunity to improve your bridge skills. \nLynn is an ACBL Associate National Tournament Director who is well-known to Bay Area bridge players\, having directed many Regional and Sectional tournaments in the area (including the 2022 Firecracker) as well as nationally. Lynn is a Diamond Life Master\, a long-time bridge club director\, and teacher. She received the ACBL’s Jean Molnar Award for excellence in customer service and directing. \nBridge Center games require pre-registration at www.signup123.com/unit503bridge   Also\, included at that website is a feature allowing one to use the reservation system to find a partner. (The instructions for doing that are on each reservation page.) \nCOVID Requirements: Players must be fully vaccinated\, including booster shots if eligible for them. \nThere is no mask requirement at the Bridge Center\, unless a player at a table requests that they be worn there\, so some players wear them and some don’t. We’re also serving coffee\, tea\, pizza\, fresh fruit\, various cheeses\, breads\, pastries\, nuts\, and other fun munchies\, with new snacks each week. \nWe look forward to seeing you and sharing a Halloween fun time at the Bridge Center (432 Stierlin Road\, Mountain View).
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/0-499-f2f-halloween-game-special/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Our Unit provides a series of free lectures as part of our education program. These lectures cover areas of interest for new as well as intermediate players. Lectures are held on selected Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at our Bridge Center unless otherwise noted. \nInformation about the lectures an be found here.  After the lecture you will also find any handout material provided in class at this link. \nThis free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation. \nYou do not need to register for this event.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lecture-series-2022/2022-10-31/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221031
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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SUMMARY:San Mateo NLM Sectional
DESCRIPTION:San Jose Unit 498 Non-Life Master Sectional held at our Bridge Center. \nInformation
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-nlm-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221022T110000
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Adam Parrish Part II
DESCRIPTION:The first class on Preempts!!! was very well received and covered what to do when you have a “preemptable” hand.  Class-takers were interested in the other part of preempting bidding: how to respond and how to compete against preempts. \n \nAdam Parrish literally wrote the book on this subject (the seminar comes with an ebook copy of his newest book\, Parrish the Thought Volume 1: Preempts and Overcalls). This 90-minute online seminar will cover these questions and more. If you’ve ever had questions about preempts\, you won’t want to miss this one. \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-adam-parrish-copy/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221017
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T223740Z
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SUMMARY:Super Silver Doubleheader Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Face-to-Face Bridge and win lots of silver points at our Open sectional Friday October 14 through Sunday October 16 and again on November 6-8.  Information and Signup
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/super-silver-doubleheader-sectional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221001T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20211210T223655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T004224Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Adam Parrish
DESCRIPTION:The final Celebrity Bridge Lesson of 2022 will be Adam Parrish who will be covering Preempts. \nAdam Parrish literally wrote the book on this subject (the seminar comes with an ebook copy of his newest book\, Parrish the Thought Volume 1: Preempts and Overcalls). This 90-minute online seminar will cover these questions and more. If you’ve ever had questions about preempts\, you won’t want to miss this one. \nPreempts raise so many questions: When do you preempt? How do seat and vulnerability affect preempts? What do you do when partner preempts? How do you handle preempts by your opponents?  \nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-adam-parrish/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20210612T181105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T181145Z
UID:40265-1663614000-1663621200@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.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10-sept-2022/2022-09-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T204500
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20200415T212834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T162457Z
UID:37740-1663613100-1663620300@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-10-sept-2022/2022-09-19/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220913T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20200223T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220911T234850Z
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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 13\, 2022\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nSeptember 27\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nOctober 11\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nOctober 25\n\n\n\nHelp suit game tries with single raise in the majors.\nNovember 8\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises. Why four-card support?\nNovember 22\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a good major raise.\nDecember 6\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nResponder’s only forcing bid.\nJanuary 17\, 2023\n\n\n\nWhen a New Suit by Responder is NOT forcing.\nJanuary 31
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-10-sept-2022/2022-09-13/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220906
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed During Santa Clara Regional
DESCRIPTION:There will not be any games at the Bridge Center.  Online games will still be held.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-during-santa-clara-regional/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220711
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T190725Z
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SUMMARY:Firecracker Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The wait is almost over.  We plan to hold our amazing Firecracker Sectional this year for the first time in two years. \nMake your plans to attend this year’s Firecracker which will be held again at our Bridge Center and the adjacent IFES Hall. \nInformation\, results\, hand records and more
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/firecracker-sectional-2022/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20220624T235325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T235400Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Donna Compton
DESCRIPTION: “Using Dummy on Defense” Saturday\, June 11\, 9:30-11\nWe’re really pleased to announce that we’ve booked Donna Compton for our third celebrity bridge lesson for 2022. \nAfter three lessons on bidding\, we’re going to focus on DEFENSE.  “Using Dummy on Defense” explores the three different types of dummies and how to defend against them!  Your defense will never be the same.  \nInformation and Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-donna-compton/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T200000
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CREATED:20211021T225344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T232359Z
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SUMMARY:District 21 GNT CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED \nNon-Life Master below 500 masterpoints\, the annual GNT for your flight takes place May 14th/15th at the Palo Alto Bridge Club\, starting at noon.  This is a KO event\, playing 24 board matches as long as you keep winning!  The first place team will receive a stipend of $2\,000 to go to represent Northern California in the National Championships at the NABCs in Providence\, RI. \nFlight A players\, time is running out…entries close on April 30th.  The event begins May 7th in Oakland\, moving to Palo Alto for semi-finals and finals on May 14th/15th. \nTo register go to  GNT Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/district-21-gnt-2/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220402T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220402T113000
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Robert Todd
DESCRIPTION:“Is it Forcing?  How Forcing is it?”  \nWe’ve asked Robert Todd to deliver another excellent virtual class for our Celebrity Lesson Series.  He did a virtual class last year that was received with outstanding reviews. \nThis time\, we’re having him discuss the subject of Forcing Bids\, which follows on nicely from Gavin Wolpert’s discussion of Overcalls.  All levels will benefit from the class but\, particularly\, those of you who are intermediates and advanced players. \n$25 registration fee.  SiVY youth are FREE! \nInformation and registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-bridge-seminar-with-robert-todd/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T103000
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CREATED:20200415T214706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T213528Z
UID:37771-1647937800-1647945000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-tuesday-mornings-sept-2021/2022-03-22/
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:20220322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220322T103000
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CREATED:20190305T063148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T213914Z
UID:31567-1647937800-1647945000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Speedy 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\nMarch 22\, 2022\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nApril 5\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nApril 19\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nMay 3\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMay 31\n\n\n\nPreempts\nJune 7\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nJune 21
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-22-march-2022/2022-03-22/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
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SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 503 hosts a Non-Life Master Sectional for Unit members and friends who are not yet Life Masters and who have fewer than 750 masterpoints each.  All events award silver points. Hand records will be available after the events each day. \nCOVID restrictions may apply \nInformation & Sign-up
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-sectional-feb-2022/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T225304Z
UID:40902-1644624000-1644796799@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:District 21 GNT
DESCRIPTION:See District 21 Calendar for more information.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/district-21-gnt/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220129T110000
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CREATED:20211209T214158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220625T001123Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Bridge Seminar with Gavin Wolpert
DESCRIPTION:Dealing With Overcalls by Gavin Wolpert\nModern overcalls are getting lighter and lighter every day. It is critical that we have a firm understanding of what our bids mean in order not to let overcalls push us around. These seminars take a step-by-step approach to discussing the various positions we find ourselves in after the opponent’s overcall.  \nThese seminars will benefit the low intermediate level and work their way up.  They cover those pesky situations when opponent’s overcall leaves you scratching your head as to what to bid.  They review some common negative double situations\, as well as responders 2-level bids in competition.  They then shift to discuss opener’s rebid in competition including what is forcing and what isn’t\, how to express a fit\, when to drive for game. \nDetails: \n\nJanuary 29 – Dealing With Overcalls 1\nFebruary 12 – Dealing With Overcalls 2\n\nInformation & Registration
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/celebrity-seminar-with-gavin-wolpert/2022-01-29/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, Link to be provided to registrants
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20211216T180123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T000230Z
UID:41068-1642896000-1642982399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Unit Game - Swiss Teams
DESCRIPTION:Stratified Swiss Teams Game which may be held at our Bridge Center\, online or both. \n\nBridge Center games start at 12 noon and we ask that players sign up so we can plan accordingly.  COVID restrictions may apply (proof of vaccination and masks).\nOnline games usually start at 1pm and do not require advance signup\, although we recommend you log into BBO 10 minutes before the game.  Players who have not previously played in our online games should contact the director in advance.\n\nPlease check our Unit Game page for specific information about this game.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-swiss-teams-2022/2022-01-23/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220110
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20210827T000942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T000942Z
UID:40774-1641168000-1641772799@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Monterey Clambake Regional
DESCRIPTION:Learn. more about this event at the District 21 website (link to follow). \nFlyer 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-clambake-regional-44/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20211216T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221113T000409Z
UID:41066-1641081600-1641167999@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Unit Game - Pairs
DESCRIPTION:Stratified Pair Game which may be held at our Bridge Center\, online or both. \n\nBridge Center games start at 12 noon and we ask that players sign up so we can plan accordingly.  COVID restrictions may apply (proof of vaccination and masks).\nOnline games usually start at 1pm and do not require advance signup\, although we recommend you log into BBO 10 minutes before the game.  Players who have not previously played in our online games should contact the director in advance.\n\nPlease check our Unit Game page for specific about this specific game.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-game-pairs-2022/2022-01-02/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211210T211409Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party and Game
DESCRIPTION:The event you have all been waiting for! On December 18\, we will be holding our annual Holiday Party virtually and an online Game.   The Holiday Party will start at 12:15pm on  Zoom (link sent by email); we can’t wait to see all of you!  The game will be at 1:00pm on BBO and will have a 499er and open section\, and the cost will be a bargain 3 BB$!  Thank you Will Watson for Directing. \nFrank Smoot will be the emcee as we play games and present awards: \n\nPlay “Two Truths\, and a Lie” and learn about 3 of our members and Bridge Trivia\nYou have a chance to win prizes\nPresentation of annual Awards\n\nNo need to preregister\, just sign up on BBO as usual.  If you haven’t played on BBO before and need some help signing up\, contact Stephanie Youngquist at yoyo2000@pacbell.net or 650-862-3467. \nThis is the Unit’s annual holiday charity game. Usually\, members and friends play for free but are asked to contribute gift cards or cash to local charity holiday sharing programs. This year we are providing an online alternative at the lowest price we can to still award masterpoints. Please consider a generous gift to Community Services Agency (CSA) using this link: https://forms.diamondmindinc.com/csacares/unit503?token=1738347040 or to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at https://impact.shfb.org/fundraiser/3599223.  For more information about these organizations\, you can go to their websites at https://www.csacares.org/ and https://www.shfb.org/. \nIf you join in the holiday party and make a donation\, you will get one free in-person play at the PABC during Q1 of 2022. \nCSA is delivering critical services to homebound seniors and those who are housing or food insecure. CSA also partners with Second Harvest Food Bank. \nIf you would prefer to send a check or gift card to one of these organizations\, please mail it to: Palo Alto Bridge Club\, PO Box 391206\, Mountain View\, CA 94039 \nWe would like to thank Stephanie Youngquist\, Kathy Wheeler\, Paul Davis and Frank Smoot in advance for making this Virtual Party a success.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/unit-holiday-party-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210920
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20201202T234410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T180809Z
UID:39713-1631923200-1632095999@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Non-Life Master Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Unit 503 hosts a Non-Life Master Sectional for Unit members and friends who are not yet Life Masters and who have fewer than 750 masterpoints each.  All events award silver points. Hand records will be available after the events each day. \nSaturday\, September 18\, 2021\n9:30 AM and 2 PM – Single session stratified pairs\n49er\, 299er and 749er Sections \nSunday\, September 19\n9:30 AM – Single session stratified pairs\n9:30 AM & 2 PM -Single session stratified SWISS \nSign up to reserve your spot.  Information & Sign-up
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/non-life-master-sectional-4/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210914T110000
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SUMMARY:Conventions You Need to Play IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nUseful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers\, Stayman and Garbage Stayman\, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nConventions You Need to Play\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nSeptember 14\, 2021\n\n\n\nNegative Doubles\nSeptember 28\n\n\n\nNegative Doubles part 2\nOctober 12\n\n\n\nStayman & Garbage Stayman\nOctober 26\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nNovember 9\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nNovember 23\n\n\n\nJacoby Two Notrump\nNovember 30\n\n\n\nControl Showing Cue Bids\nDecember 14\n\n\n\nMichaels\nFebruary 15\, 2022\n\n\n\nSplinters\nFebruary 22
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/conventions-you-need-to-play-sept-2021/2021-09-14/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210719T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210719T150000
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UID:40628-1626695100-1626706800@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:Please see Club Games for additional information including: \n\ngame times\nstrata\nreservation requirements\nCOVID requirements\nyouth discounts\n\nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461 \nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monday-morning-bridge-club-2107/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210712
DTSTAMP:20260425T055014
CREATED:20200707T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T182911Z
UID:39205-1625616000-1626047999@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Firecracker Sectional CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, we will not hold our Firecracker Sectional this year.  Come back next year and enjoy the largest Sectional in Northern California.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/firecracker-sectional-2021/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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