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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/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T060042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T062214Z
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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/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T164500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T061647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012056Z
UID:10011748-1553606100-1553618700@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/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Los Altos Golf and Country Club\, 1560 Country Club Drive\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190326T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T064222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T010704Z
UID:10009371-1553626800-1553639400@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/2019-03-26/
LOCATION:Vi Palo Alto\, 650 Sand Hill Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20181106T184454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T184454Z
UID:10009915-1553644800-1554076799@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:March Into Spring Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Nugget Casino Resort\, Sparks NV Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/march-into-spring-sectional/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180604T234432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012707Z
UID:10009575-1553682600-1553697000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:MCC Duplicate Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:Invitational/Stratified Game \nRestricted to members of the Menlo Circus Club and guests.  Location may vary. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nGabrielle Bowling\n(650) 619-0555\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/mcc-duplicate-bridge-club/2019-03-27/
LOCATION:Menlo Circus Club\, 190 Park Ln\, Atherton\, CA\, 94027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z
UID:10009650-1553684400-1553698800@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/2019-03-27/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T075307Z
UID:10009764-1553688900-1553702400@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/2019-03-27/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190327T221500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T004714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001921Z
UID:10012244-1553713200-1553724900@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\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club-2018-09-05/2019-03-27/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20181121T054634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T022604Z
UID:10009950-1553772600-1553785200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and Limited/Stratified sections. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nStart time changed to 11:30 AM on January 24 \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-bridge/2019-03-28/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190328T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20181117T023328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165500Z
UID:10009928-1553800500-1553808600@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\nStrengthen 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 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 will 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. \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\nTakeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\nPreempt\n\n\nLesson 6\nNegative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\nCard Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\nPlay the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\nPlay at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\nDefense 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 $240 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i-jan-2019/2019-03-28/
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:20190329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T060110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z
UID:10012042-1553855400-1553869800@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/2019-03-29/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T062814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z
UID:10012154-1553886000-1553898600@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/2019-03-29/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T051906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T014822Z
UID:10011569-1554118200-1554130800@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/2019-04-01/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T204500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T024539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T012010Z
UID:10012392-1554144300-1554151500@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-march-2019/2019-04-01/
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:20190401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T023326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T181202Z
UID:10012386-1554145200-1554152400@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-march-2019/2019-04-01/
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:20190402T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T030454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T021339Z
UID:10012408-1554194700-1554201900@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-feb-2019/2019-04-02/
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:20190402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T025307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190221T020512Z
UID:10012400-1554195600-1554202800@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\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\nFebruary 5\, 2019\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nMarch 5\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nMarch 19\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nApril 2\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nApril 16\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nApril 30\n\n\n\nPreempts\nMay 14\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nMay 28
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8-feb-2019/2019-04-02/
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:20190402T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20190305T061658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T005655Z
UID:10010061-1554204600-1554217200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Think Slam
DESCRIPTION:We have a new name. Tuesday Noon Bridge club is now Think Slam \nOpen/Stratified Game \nSnacks provided. \nDirector: \n\n\n\n\n\nGabrielle Bowling\n(650) 619-0555\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/think-slam/2019-04-02/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180531T070243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001611Z
UID:10009511-1554204600-1554219000@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/2019-04-02/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T164500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T061647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012056Z
UID:10011749-1554210900-1554223500@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/2019-04-02/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190402T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180523T064222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T010704Z
UID:10009372-1554231600-1554244200@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/2019-04-02/
LOCATION:Vi Palo Alto\, 650 Sand Hill Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4390447;-122.1761352
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z
UID:10009651-1554289200-1554303600@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/2019-04-03/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T075307Z
UID:10009765-1554293700-1554307200@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/2019-04-03/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190403T221500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T004714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001921Z
UID:10012245-1554318000-1554329700@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\nLori Spaeth\n(650) 906-3987\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarolyn Imaoka\n(408) 828-9222\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Davis\n(650) 888-3403\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/doubleton-club-2018-09-05/2019-04-03/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T032213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211219T215202Z
UID:10012417-1554367500-1554374700@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Deadly Defense
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Half the time at the bridge table\, you will be defending. Don’t let those mean declarers walk all over you! Defend yourself! Learn how to lead\, signal\, and discard. This course is written by Pat Harrington \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nDeadly Defense\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading Against Notrump\nFebruary 7\, 2019\n\n\n\nLeading Against Suit Contracts\nFebruary 28\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low\nMarch 7\n\n\n\nSecond Hand Low … Except\nMarch 21\n\n\n\nThird Hand High\nApril 4\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Attitude Signals\nApril 18\n\n\n\nUsing Attitude Signals When Partner Leads\nMay 2\n\n\n\nOpening Leads and Attitude Signals\nMay 16\n\n\n\nDiscards and Attitude Signals\nMay 23\n\n\n\nSuit Preference Signals.\nJune 13\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/deadly-defense-feb-2019/2019-04-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180718T035032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T220440Z
UID:10012427-1554367500-1554374700@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Morning
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-morning-feb-2019/2019-04-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20181121T054634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T022604Z
UID:10009951-1554377400-1554390000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Open/Stratified and Limited/Stratified sections. \nLight lunch provided before the game. \nDiscount for youth 25 and under. \nReservations Requested \nStart time changed to 11:30 AM on January 24 \nDirectors: \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Schwartz\n(650) 353-1461\nSend Email \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Watson\n(408) 614-8881\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/thursday-bridge/2019-04-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20181117T023328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T165500Z
UID:10009929-1554405300-1554413400@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate I
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\nStrengthen 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 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 will 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. \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\nTakeout Double\n\n\nLesson 5\nPreempt\n\n\nLesson 6\nNegative Double\n\n\nLesson 7\nCard Combinations\n\n\nLesson 8\nPlay the Odds\n\n\nLesson 9\nPlay at Notrump\n\n\nLesson 10\nPlay at Suits\n\n\nLesson 11\nDefense 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 $240 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-i-jan-2019/2019-04-04/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190405T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175026
CREATED:20180605T060110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z
UID:10012043-1554460200-1554474600@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/2019-04-05/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4004098;-122.0788615
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