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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/2019-11-18/
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:20191116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191116T235900
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20191116T230349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220501T200428Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge Center Closed for IFES Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/bridge-center-closed-for-ifes-event-2/2019-11-16/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190801T034220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T034220Z
UID:10012608-1573862400-1574035199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:East Bay Fall Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Masonic Center\, Oakland CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/east-bay-fall-sectional-10/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191115T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T062814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z
UID:10012187-1573844400-1573857000@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/2019-11-15/
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:20191115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T060110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z
UID:10012075-1573813800-1573828200@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/2019-11-15/
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:20191114T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190711T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T160403Z
UID:10010160-1573758900-1573767000@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate III
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\nThis course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge I and Intermediate Bridge II. It is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nYou will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense concept including: \n\nHand evaluation when partner invites slam\, balancing\, and the latest defenses to 1NT.\nUse of distribution of the defensive hands to produce extra tricks\, and\,\nDefending safely or aggressively as the dummy suggests.\n\nThere are exercises in class\, homework outside of class\, and each evening finishes by playing deals related 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 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nNotrump Slams\nBalancing\nDefense to 1NT\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Endings\nSqueeze Plays\nThrow-in Plays\n\nDefense: \n\nCard Combinations\nWin or Duck?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nNotrump Slams\n\n\nLesson 2\nBalancing\n\n\nLesson 3\nDefense to 1 Notrump \n\n\nLesson 4\nDefensive Combinations revised 10/3/19\n\n\nLesson 5\nPop or Duck? revised 10/14/19\n\n\nLesson 6\nTrump Ending\n\n\nLesson 7\nSqueeze\n\n\nLesson 8\nThrow-in\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iii-sept-2019/2019-11-14/
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:20191114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20181121T054634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T022604Z
UID:10009983-1573731000-1573743600@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/2019-11-14/
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:20191114T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190302T003948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T233748Z
UID:10010043-1573721100-1573728300@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-sept-2019/2019-11-14/
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:20191114T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191114T104500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190301T015607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190526T203344Z
UID:10012550-1573721100-1573728300@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\nSeptember 19\, 2019\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nSeptember 26\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nOctober 17\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nOctober 31\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nNovember 14\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nDecember 12\n\n\n\nPreempts\nJanuary 23\, 2020\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nFebruary 6
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8-sept-2019/2019-11-14/
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:20191113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T221500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T004714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001921Z
UID:10012277-1573671600-1573683300@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-2018-09-05/2019-11-13/
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:20191113T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T075307Z
UID:10009797-1573647300-1573660800@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/2019-11-13/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z
UID:10009683-1573642800-1573657200@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/2019-11-13/
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:20191112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180523T064222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T010704Z
UID:10009404-1573585200-1573597800@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/2019-11-12/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T164500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180523T061647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012056Z
UID:10011781-1573564500-1573577100@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/2019-11-12/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180531T070243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001611Z
UID:10009543-1573558200-1573572600@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/2019-11-12/
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:20191112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190305T061658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T005655Z
UID:10010093-1573558200-1573570800@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/2019-11-12/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191112T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190228T182643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190527T194252Z
UID:10012540-1573549200-1573556400@paloaltobridge.org
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 17\, 2019\n\n\n\nWhich Suit do I bid first? Bidding distributional hands.\nOctober 1\n\n\n\nBidding balanced Hands. Stayman.\nOctober 15\n\n\n\nWhen you don’t have game\, stop at a reasonable LOW spot.\nOctober 29\n\n\n\nHelp suit game tries with single raise in the majors.\nNovember 12\n\n\n\nMajor suit limit raises. Why four-card support?\nNovember 26\n\n\n\n“Newplicate”\, the “Weak Freak” and how to show a good major raise.\nDecember 10\n\n\n\nHow to avoid rebidding a five-card suit. Reverses.\nDecember 17\n\n\n\nResponder’s only forcing bid.\nJanuary 21\, 2020\n\n\n\nWhen a New Suit by Responder is NOT forcing.\nFebruary 4
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/polish-your-basics-10-sept-2019/2019-11-12/
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;VALUE=DATE:20191112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190921T055715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190921T055715Z
UID:10010205-1573516800-1573603199@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Fresno November I/N Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Fresno Bridge Center\, Fresno CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/fresno-november-i-n-sectional/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180523T051906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T014822Z
UID:10011601-1573471800-1573484400@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/2019-11-11/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191111
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190801T034201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T034201Z
UID:10012607-1573257600-1573430399@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Diablo Valley Fall Sectional
DESCRIPTION:Dougherty Valley High School\, San Ramon CA Info
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/diablo-valley-fall-sectional-6/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191108T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T062814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T003721Z
UID:10012186-1573239600-1573252200@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/2019-11-08/
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:20191108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20260601T050219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T050219Z
UID:10011847-1573237800-1573250400@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/2019-11-08/
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:20191108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T060110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T004111Z
UID:10012074-1573209000-1573223400@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/2019-11-08/
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:20191107T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20190711T155131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T160403Z
UID:10010159-1573154100-1573162200@paloaltobridge.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate III
DESCRIPTION:Frank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\nThis course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge I and Intermediate Bridge II. It is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge. \nYou will learn powerful and practical bidding\, play and defense concept including: \n\nHand evaluation when partner invites slam\, balancing\, and the latest defenses to 1NT.\nUse of distribution of the defensive hands to produce extra tricks\, and\,\nDefending safely or aggressively as the dummy suggests.\n\nThere are exercises in class\, homework outside of class\, and each evening finishes by playing deals related 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 8-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nNotrump Slams\nBalancing\nDefense to 1NT\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nTrump Endings\nSqueeze Plays\nThrow-in Plays\n\nDefense: \n\nCard Combinations\nWin or Duck?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nNotrump Slams\n\n\nLesson 2\nBalancing\n\n\nLesson 3\nDefense to 1 Notrump \n\n\nLesson 4\nDefensive Combinations revised 10/3/19\n\n\nLesson 5\nPop or Duck? revised 10/14/19\n\n\nLesson 6\nTrump Ending\n\n\nLesson 7\nSqueeze\n\n\nLesson 8\nThrow-in\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-iii-sept-2019/2019-11-07/
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:20191107T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20181121T054634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T022604Z
UID:10009982-1573126200-1573138800@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/2019-11-07/
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:20191106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T221500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T004714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T001921Z
UID:10012276-1573066800-1573078500@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-2018-09-05/2019-11-06/
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:20191106T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T001512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T075307Z
UID:10009796-1573042500-1573056000@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/2019-11-06/
LOCATION:Unity Church\, 3391 Middlefield Road\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
GEO:37.4268984;-122.1181093
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180605T000626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T002328Z
UID:10009682-1573038000-1573052400@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/2019-11-06/
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:20191105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T223000
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180523T064222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T010704Z
UID:10009403-1572980400-1572993000@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/2019-11-05/
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191105T164500
DTSTAMP:20260609T150924
CREATED:20180523T061647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T012056Z
UID:10011780-1572959700-1572972300@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/2019-11-05/
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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