BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Palo Alto Bridge - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Palo Alto Bridge X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://paloaltobridge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Palo Alto Bridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180510T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180510T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180315T191635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165648Z UID:10006692-1525979700-1525987800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Intermediate IV DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This new course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge II and Intermediate Bridge III. \nThis course is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense concepts\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Control\nTrick One Tips\nSuit Establishment\nTiming\nCounting\n\nDefense \n\nSignaling\nTrump Promotion and Defensive Ruffs\nCounting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nTrump Control\n\n\nLesson 2\nTrick One Tips\n\n\nLesson 3\nSuit Establishment\n\n\nLesson 4\nTiming\n\n\nLesson 5\nCounting\n\n\nLesson 6\nSignal\n\n\nLesson 7\nDefensive Trump Tricks\n\n\nLesson 8\nDefensive Counting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n\n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iv/2018-05-10/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T143000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T060110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z UID:10011997-1526034600-1526049000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tgif-am-bridge-club/2018-05-11/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T220000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20260601T050219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T050219Z UID:10011829-1526063400-1526076000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:LAGCC DESCRIPTION:Invitational/Stratified Game \nRestricted to members and friends of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lagcc/2018-05-11/ LOCATION:Los Altos Golf and Country Club\, 1560 Country Club Drive\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94024\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.3510627;-122.0918221 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Los Altos Golf and Country Club 1560 Country Club Drive Los Altos CA 94024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1560 Country Club Drive:geo:-122.0918221,37.3510627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180511T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z UID:10012109-1526065200-1526077800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Barometer Game. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/friday-night-barometer/2018-05-11/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180514 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180420T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T223634Z UID:10009281-1526083200-1526255999@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:San Mateo Intermediate/Newcomer Spring Sectional DESCRIPTION:Bayshore Bridge Center\, Burlingame CA Info URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-intermediate-newcomer-spring-sectional/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180519T143345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T161029Z UID:10011503-1526113800-1526223600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Larry Cohen Seminar - 2018 DESCRIPTION:Larry Cohen\, writer and teacher and winner of many tournaments\, will be here in person to present two one-day seminars for Intermediate/Advanced players. These seminars will cover: \n\nSaturday Morning: Defense – Second Hand Play\nSaturday Afternoon: Defense – Notrump Defense at Tricks 1 & 2\nSunday Morning: Declarer – The Throw-in Play\nSunday Afternoon: Declarer – Finding the Queen\n\n\nHands played in class: \n\nsatpracticehands\nsunpracticehands\n\n\n  \nCoffee\, tea\, snacks and a light lunch will be provided. \nThese seminars are expected to sell out. Registration including advanced payment is required to hold your spot. \nCancellation Policy: Reservations may be cancelled up to May 1. After that\, every attempt will be made to sell your spot to someone else. If we can sell it to another person we will return your registration fee less a $10 cancellation fee per day. Otherwise no refund will be made. \n  \n\nLarry Cohen is best known as an advocate for the “Law of Total Tricks” as a guide in the bidding. He has won 25 North American Bridge Championships (NABC) events including the Vanderbilt\, two Spingolds\, two Reisingers\, three Life Master Pairs\, and four Blue Ribbon Pairs\, and he is a two-time winner of the Cavendish Invitational Pairs cash prize tournament. \n\n\n\nPayment\nIf you have not already paid\, please bring a check for the full amount made out to Unit 503 to the seminar. \n\nRegistration\n\n\nFill out and submit the form\, below\, or\nDownload a registration form\, fill it out and mail it to us with your payment. You do not need to provide a paper registration form if you register below.\n\n\nCheck your signup status. You can not sign up on this page. \n$85 per attendee per day if payment received before May 1.\n$95 per attendee per day May 1 or later.\nFREE for Silicon Valley Youth Bridge participants 18 and younger – sponsored by Larry Cohen and the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. \nRegistration\, including payment\, required. See instructions below. \nFor more information contact Valerie Baldwin email (650) 851-7810 \nPhotos URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/larry-cohen-seminar-2018/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar,Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T235900 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180617T232733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T224516Z UID:10009834-1526137200-1526169540@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:IFES Holy Ghost Festa - Saturday DESCRIPTION:Event requires all on-site parking 3 PM to midnight URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ifes-holy-ghost-festa/2018-05-12/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:IFES Conflicts GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180513T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180513T235900 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20191116T223727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T224355Z UID:10012632-1526191200-1526255940@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:IFES Holy Ghost Festa - Sunday DESCRIPTION:Event requires all on-site parking all day. URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ifes-holy-ghost-festa-2/2018-05-13/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:IFES Conflicts GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180514T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180523T051906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T014822Z UID:10011523-1526297400-1526310000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monday Morning Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 749’er/Stratified and 299’er/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Encouraged \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monday-morning-bridge-club/2018-05-14/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T104500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180617T031910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T015909Z UID:10012305-1526373900-1526381100@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/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180315T190801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021026Z UID:10006686-1526374800-1526382000@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/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180531T070243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001611Z UID:10009465-1526383800-1526398200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Alpine Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:11:30 am:  499’er/Stratified\, 199’er/Stratified and New Player Sections. \n12:00 pm:  Open/Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrue Saunders\n(650) 464-3969\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/alpine-bridge-club/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180523T060042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T062214Z UID:10011638-1526385600-1526398200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Tuesday Noon Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Game \nSnacks provided. \nStarting April 2 this game will become the ThinkSlam club and will start at 11:30 AM. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nGabrielle Bowling\n(650) 619-0555\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tuesday-noon-bridge-club/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unity Church 3391 Middlefield Road Palo Alto CA 94306 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3391 Middlefield Road:geo:-122.1181093,37.4268984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T164500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180523T061647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012056Z UID:10011703-1526390100-1526402700@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:LAGCC DESCRIPTION:Invitational/Stratified Game \nRestricted to members and friends of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/lagcc/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Los Altos Golf and Country Club\, 1560 Country Club Drive\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94024\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.3510627;-122.0918221 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Los Altos Golf and Country Club 1560 Country Club Drive Los Altos CA 94024 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1560 Country Club Drive:geo:-122.0918221,37.3510627 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180515T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180523T064222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T010704Z UID:10009326-1526410800-1526423400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Vi Duplicate Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Invitational/Stratified Game \nRestricted to members and friends of the Vi Palo Alto. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nMary Steele\n(408) 202-0419\nSend Email \n\n  URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/vi/2018-05-15/ LOCATION:Vi Palo Alto\, 650 Sand Hill Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4390447;-122.1761352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vi Palo Alto 650 Sand Hill Road Palo Alto CA 94304 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=650 Sand Hill Road:geo:-122.1761352,37.4390447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T000626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z UID:10009606-1526468400-1526482800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge 'N Brunch DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight lunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-n-brunch/2018-05-16/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T001512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T075307Z UID:10009719-1526472900-1526486400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Wednesday Afternoon 199ers DESCRIPTION:199’er Game \nShort lesson before the game at noon. \nSnacks provided. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nGabriella Bowling\n(650) 619-0555\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/wednesday-afternoon-199ers/2018-05-16/ LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unity Church 3391 Middlefield Road Palo Alto CA 94306 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3391 Middlefield Road:geo:-122.1181093,37.4268984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180516T221500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T004714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T121432Z UID:10011870-1526497200-1526508900@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Doubleton Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Wheeler\n(650) 799-1634\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club/2018-05-16/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T104500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180617T034836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T005925Z UID:10009809-1526546700-1526553900@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/2018-05-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T111500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180315T185145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T021123Z UID:10006677-1526548500-1526555700@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\, Scoring\nFebruary 22\, 2018\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nMarch 8\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMarch 22\n\n\n\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nApril 5\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nApril 19\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nMay 3\n\n\n\nOpener Bids Notrump\nMay 17\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nMay 24\n\n\n\nPreempts\nJune 7\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nJune 14 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10/2018-05-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T054942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T200750Z UID:10011904-1526554800-1526569200@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Morning JCC DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Game. \nLunch provided during the game. \nReservations Requested \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-morning-jcc/2018-05-17/ LOCATION:Oshman Family Jewish Community Center\, 3921 Fabian Way\, Palo Alto\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4232908;-122.1030055 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oshman Family Jewish Community Center 3921 Fabian Way Palo Alto CA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3921 Fabian Way:geo:-122.1030055,37.4232908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T055654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T054252Z UID:10011951-1526558400-1526571000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Thursday Afternoon BC DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified game. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-afternoon-bc/2018-05-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180517T213000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180315T191635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165648Z UID:10006693-1526584500-1526592600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Intermediate IV DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This new course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge II and Intermediate Bridge III. \nThis course is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense concepts\, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you willl learn\, even if you have played for years and years! \nThe in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software). \nOur course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years. Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Control\nTrick One Tips\nSuit Establishment\nTiming\nCounting\n\nDefense \n\nSignaling\nTrump Promotion and Defensive Ruffs\nCounting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nTrump Control\n\n\nLesson 2\nTrick One Tips\n\n\nLesson 3\nSuit Establishment\n\n\nLesson 4\nTiming\n\n\nLesson 5\nCounting\n\n\nLesson 6\nSignal\n\n\nLesson 7\nDefensive Trump Tricks\n\n\nLesson 8\nDefensive Counting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n\n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086 URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iv/2018-05-17/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Calendar GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T050000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180420T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215745Z UID:10009285-1526619600-1526619600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monterey Cypress Sectional DESCRIPTION:Bridge Center of Monterey\, Marina CA Info URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-cypress-sectional/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T060110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z UID:10011998-1526639400-1526653800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:TGIF AM Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified\, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections. \nLunch provided during the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin O’Leary\n(650) 279-0005\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/tgif-am-bridge-club/2018-05-18/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T161500 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180420T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180716T204025Z UID:10009283-1526660100-1526660100@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Youth Bridge World Youth Team Prep DESCRIPTION: URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/silicon-valley-youth-bridge-world-youth-team-prep-5/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Events GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180518T223000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T062814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z UID:10012110-1526670000-1526682600@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Friday Night Barometer DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified Barometer Game. \nLight dinner provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881 \nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/friday-night-barometer/2018-05-18/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T050000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180420T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215745Z UID:10009287-1526706000-1526706000@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monterey Cypress Sectional DESCRIPTION:Bridge Center of Monterey\, Marina CA Info URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-cypress-sectional-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T153000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180605T063203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T201007Z UID:10012207-1526731200-1526743800@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Shoreline Bridge Club DESCRIPTION:Stratified Regular and Newer Player sections. \nShort lesson before the game covering the rules and etiquette of duplicate bridge. \nLight Lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for students 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nUsually held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.  It is also held on Saturdays when there is not a conflicting Unit Game or program at the Bridge Center or nearby tournament.  See Special Events Calendar for additional dates. \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGerry MacDonald\n(703) 627-7294\nSend Email URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/shoreline-bridge-club/2018-05-19/ LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States CATEGORIES:Club Games GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bridge Center 432A Stierlin Rd Mountain View CA 94043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=432A Stierlin Rd:geo:-122.0788615,37.4004098 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180520T050000 DTSTAMP:20260609T184729 CREATED:20180420T215745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T215745Z UID:10009289-1526792400-1526792400@paloaltobridge.org SUMMARY:Monterey Cypress Sectional DESCRIPTION:Bridge Center of Monterey\, Marina CA Info URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/monterey-cypress-sectional-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Special Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR