Palo Alto Bridge

Conventions You Need to Play
2018-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Useful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers, Stayman and Garbage Stayman, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump.
This Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our 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.
Please contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information.

Conventions You Need to Play
Dates

Takeout Doubles
September 17, 2018

Negative Doubles
September 24

Negative Doubles part 2
October 8

Help Suit Game Tries
October 22

Stayman & Garbage Stayman
November 5

Jacoby Transfers
November 19

Jacoby Two Notrump
December 3

Roman Keycard Blackwood
December 17

Control Bids
January 7, 2019

Splinters
January 21

Supervised Play Monday Evenings
2018-12-17 18:45 - 20:45 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Monday Morning Bridge Club
2018-12-17 11:30 - 15:00, 2018-12-10 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
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Unit Game / Holiday Party
2018-12-16 11:30 - 16:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
The Unit’s annual Unit Game / Holiday Party featuring free pot-luck dinner and Unit Game. Donation requested.
Pot-Luck dinner at 11:30 AM. Game at 12:30
Attendance by reservation, only.
Signup Required
Information and Signup

Silicon Valley Youth Bridge Holiday Pizza Party
2018-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
All levels of experience are welcome
Youth players choose between:

– Basic lessons for those new to the game
– Chicago style (shuffle/deal) with table helpers for players who want to improve their skills
– Tournament for experienced players to compete for master points

Pizza and snacks provided. Prize drawings for fun gifts.
Aspiring bridge players ages 10-25 are welcome. Youth younger than 10 may be allowed to attend on a case-by-case basis with parental supervision.

Shoreline Bridge Club
2018-12-15 12:00 - 15:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Stratified Regular and Newer Player sections.
Short lesson before the game covering the rules and etiquette of duplicate bridge.
Light Lunch provided before the game.
Discount for students 25 and under.
Reservations Requested
Usually 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.
Directors:

Paul Davis
(650) 888-3403
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Gerry MacDonald
(703) 627-7294
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North American Pairs Flight B District Finals
2018-12-15 | CA
San Jose Bridge Center, San Jose CA Info

Friday Night Barometer
2018-12-14 19:00 - 22:30, 2018-12-07 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
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LAGCC
2018-12-14 18:30 - 22:00, 2018-12-11 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
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TGIF AM Bridge Club Championship (Pairs)
2018-12-14 10:30 - 14:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States

TGIF AM Bridge Club
2018-12-14 10:30 - 14:30, 2018-12-07 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
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Gerry MacDonald
(703) 627-7294
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Kevin O’Leary
(650) 279-0005
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Thursday Bridge
2018-12-13 11:30 - 15:00, 2018-12-06 11:30 - 15:00 | 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
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Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
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Beginning Bridge
2018-12-13 09:15 - 11:15, 2018-12-06 09:15 - 11:15 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Learn 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.
For 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.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our 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.
Please contact Kathy Harper for more information.

PLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge
Dates

Introduction to Bridge
Choosing a Contract
September 27, 2018

Opening Bids and Selecting the Best Game
Opening 1NT
October 11

Major Suit Opening Bids
Minor Suit Opening Bids
October 25

Dummy Points
November 8

Responder Bids Notrump
Opener Bids Notrump
November 15

Takeout Doubles
December 6

Preempts
December 13

Strong 2 Clubs
Januiary 10, 2019

Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
2018-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States

Doubleton Club
2018-12-12 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
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Marolyn Imaoka
(408) 828-9222
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Paul Davis
(650) 888-3403
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Wednesday Afternoon 199ers
2018-12-12 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
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Bridge 'N Brunch
2018-12-12 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
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Vi Duplicate Bridge Club
2018-12-11 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
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Tuesday Noon Bridge Club
2018-12-11 12:00 - 15:30 | Unity Church, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Open/Stratified Game
Snacks provided.
Starting April 2 this game will become the ThinkSlam club and will start at 11:30 AM.
Director:

Gabrielle Bowling
(650) 619-0555
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Alpine Bridge Club
2018-12-11 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
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Prue Saunders
(650) 464-3969
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Will Watson
(408) 614-8881
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North American Pairs Flight C District Finals
2018-12-09 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Palo Alto Bridge Center, Mountain View CA Info

North American Pairs Flight A District Finals
2018-12-08 - 2018-12-09 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Palo Alto Bridge Center, Mountain View CA Info
Parking at December 8 NAP District Finals will be limited. Volunteers will direct you to specific parking areas. If you need close-in parking let us know. Please Carpool.
Questions: Contact Dave Puryear
DPURYEAR3070@GMAIL.COM

TGIF AM Bridge STAC (Pairs) Extra $2
2018-12-07 10:30 - 14:30 | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States

Board of Directors Meeting
2018-12-06 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.
