Palo Alto Bridge

Thursday Bridge
2019-08-08 11:30 - 15:00, 2019-08-15 11:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified and Limited/Stratified sections.
Light lunch provided before the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Start time changed to 11:30 AM on January 24
Directors:

John Schwartz
(650) 353-1461
Send Email

Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
Send Email

Board of Directors Meeting
2019-08-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Normally held the second Thursday of every month. Please see our Event Calendar for possible changes.
Members are welcome to attend. Please contact the board if you would like a subject added to the Agenda.
Please see our Governance page for information about the board, the agenda for this meeting and the agenda and minutes of past meetings.

Intermediate II
2019-08-08 19:15 - 21:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Frank Smoot
(408) 732-5736
Send Email

This course reviews and expands upon topics from Intermediate Bridge I and adds topics covering what to do when the opponents get into the auction (and they will more often in this course).
This course is for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge.
Using 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 will learn, even if you have played for years and years!
The 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).
Our 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.
For more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email.

The 12-Week Course Covers

Bidding:

Weak Two Bid
Strong Two-Club Opening
Bidding Judgment – Uncontested
Bidding Judgment – Contested
Competing and Sacrificing (Partscore and High-level Competition)
Combating Weak Openings (Overcalling and Doubling)

Declarer Play:

Declarer Suit Tactics (Loser-on-loser and Elimination Play)
Combine Your Chances
Endplays (Force a defender to Help You)
Entries

Defense

Third Hand Play (Finesse Against Dummy)
Second Hand Play

Class Downloads**

Lesson 1
Weak Two

Lesson 2
Strong 2 Club

Lesson 3
Bidding Judgment – Uncontested

Lesson 4
Bidding Judgment – Contested

Lesson 5
Compete

Lesson 6
Combating Weak Openings

Lesson 7
Suit Tactics

Lesson 8
Combine Chances

Lesson 9
End Plays

Lesson 10
Entries

Lesson 11
Third Hand

Lesson 12
Second Hand

**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.
Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron
Bridge Baron Support
Bridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount.
*After registering, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $240 to hold your spot to:
Frank Smoot
528 S Taaffe St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

TGIF AM Bridge Club
2019-08-09 10:30 - 14:30, 2019-08-16 10:30 - 14:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified, 499’er/Stratified and 199’er Stratified Sections.
Lunch provided during the game.
Discount for students 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Directors:

Paul Davis
(650) 888-3403
Send Email

Gerry MacDonald
(703) 627-7294
Send Email

Kevin O’Leary
(650) 279-0005
Send Email

LAGCC
2019-08-09 18:30 - 22:00, 2019-08-13 13:15 - 16:45, 2019-08-20 13:15 - 16:45 | Los Altos Golf and Country Club, 1560 Country Club Drive, Los Altos, CA, 94024, United States
Invitational/Stratified Game
Restricted to members and friends of the Los Altos Golf and Country Club.
Director:

Marolyn Imaoka
(408) 828-9222
Send Email

Friday Night Barometer
2019-08-09 19:00 - 22:30, 2019-08-16 19:00 - 22:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified Barometer Game.
Light dinner provided before the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Directors:

Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
Send Email

Fresno Non Life Master Sectional
2019-08-10 - 2019-08-11
Fresno Bridge Center, Fresno CA Info

Unit Game (Pairs) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30
2019-08-10 11:30 - 15:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified (based on pair average) section if enough players.
Lunch its served at 11:30 AM. Game starts at noon.
$12 per person. Youth 25 and under half price.
If you need a partner, try our Partnership Desk to find one. You can also indicate you need a partner on the signup form.
We often need help setting up before the game and/or cleaning up after the game. If you can help please let us know when you register for a game.
If you need to cancel please resubmit the form indicating such. For last minute cancellations please call the Bridge Center at (650) 940-1824.
Loading…

Unit Game (Swiss) Includes Limited MP Section Lunch at 11:30
2019-08-11 11:30 - 15:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified (based on team average) section if enough players.
Lunch its served at 11:30 AM. Game starts at noon.
$12 per person. Youth 25 and under half price.
If you need a partner, try our Partnership Desk to find one. You can also indicate you need a partner on the signup form.
We often need help setting up before the game and/or cleaning up after the game. If you can help please let us know when you register for a game.
If you need to cancel please resubmit the form indicating such. For last minute cancellations please call the Bridge Center at (650) 940-1824.
Loading…

Monday Morning Bridge Club
2019-08-12 11:30 - 15:00, 2019-08-19 11:30 - 15:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified, 749’er/Stratified and 299’er/Stratified Sections.
Lunch provided before the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Encouraged
Director:

John Schwartz
(650) 353-1461
Send Email

Think Slam
2019-08-13 11:30 - 15:00, 2019-08-20 11:30 - 15:00 | Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
We have a new name. Tuesday Noon Bridge club is now Think Slam
Open/Stratified Game
Snacks provided.
Director:

Gabrielle Bowling
(650) 619-0555
Send Email

Alpine Bridge Club
2019-08-13 11:30 - 15:30, 2019-08-20 11:30 - 15:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
11:30 am: 499’er/Stratified, 199’er/Stratified and New Player Sections.
12:00 pm: Open/Stratified Sections.
Lunch provided before the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Directors:

Kevin O’Leary
(650) 279-0005
Send Email

Prue Saunders
(650) 464-3969
Send Email

Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
Send Email

Bridge Center Closed at 4 PM for IFES Event
2019-08-13 16:00 - 22:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
The Liberty Forum will be using our building for a reception.

Vi Duplicate Bridge Club
2019-08-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2019-08-20 19:00 - 22:30 | Vi Palo Alto, 650 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
Invitational/Stratified Game
Restricted to members and friends of the Vi Palo Alto.
Director:

Mary Steele
(408) 202-0419
Send Email

Reno 2019 August Sectional
2019-08-14 - 2019-08-17
Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks NV Info

Bridge 'N Brunch
2019-08-14 11:00 - 15:00, 2019-08-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections.
Light lunch provided during the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Directors:

Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
Send Email

Wednesday Afternoon 199ers
2019-08-14 12:15 - 16:00 | Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
199’er Game
Short lesson before the game at noon.
Snacks provided.
Director:

Gabriella Bowling
(650) 619-0555
Send Email

Doubleton Club
2019-08-14 19:00 - 22:15 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Open/Stratified and 499’er/Stratified Sections.
Light dinner provided before the game.
Discount for youth 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Directors:

Lori Spaeth
(650) 906-3987
Send Email

Marolyn Imaoka
(408) 828-9222
Send Email

Paul Davis
(650) 888-3403
Send Email

TGIF AM Bridge North American Pairs (NAP) *Includes Limited MP Section*
2019-08-16 10:30 - 14:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States

Western Conference Summer Fun STaC
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-25 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Local clubs Info
