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SUMMARY:Mostly Notrump
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 306-3901\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Keep Your Balance This Fall … and help the opponents lose theirs \nBalanced hands are fun to bid – you describe your strength and let partner do the navigating. Very nice\, until an annoying opponent disrupts with a nuisance bid. \nThis course is intended for Intermediate level bridge players with at least one year of duplicate experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What you will learn \nBid notrump games and slams with confidence — and when to avoid notrump. \nCompete over their 1NT opening and handle interference over ours. \nRebid after suit opening bids\, with and without a fit. \nNotrump declarer play tactics and notrump defensive principles.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]How the class works \nIn this intermediate course\, we will combine structured learning with table practice.  The learning deals will provide many opportunities to apply what you have learned.  You will improve bidding and play technique in a fun\, supportive environment. We will do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and conclude each evening by playing deals related to the topic. \nAttending with a partner is not required. \nLearning deals are available as downloads so you can play the hands at home (requires Bridge Baron Software). \nOur course instructor is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 30+ 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) 306-3901 email.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Topics \nNotrump Bidding \n\nGames and slams\nHow to interfere\nWhen they interfere\n\nSuit Bidding \n\nResponder’s rebid\nBidding after a raise\nWhen/how to upgrade\n\nPlay and Defense \n\nFind extra tricks\nAvoid trouble\nLeads and signals\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\nDate\nTopic\nBridge Baron\nDownload\n\n\n\n\nSept. 10\nNotrump Auctions\n1_NOTRUMP_UNCONTESTED\n\n\nSept. 17\nNotrump Slam Auctions\n2_NT_SLAM.PPL\n\n\nOct. 8\nDefense to Their Notrump\n\n\n\nOct. 29\nOvercome Interference with Our Notrump\n\n\n\nNov. 5\nResponder’s Rebid\n\n\n\nNov. 12\nBidding After a Raise\n\n\n\nNov. 19\nNotrump Declarer Play\n\n\n\nDec. 3\nNotrump Defense\n\n\n\n\nNo class Sept. 24\, Oct. 1\, 15\, 22 or Thanksgiving week.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $240 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $240: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/keep-your-balance-this-fall/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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SUMMARY:EZ Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Duplicate Bridge Made Easy\nNew to duplicate? Want a relaxed game designed to help you improve? This is for you. \n3 Mondays in March\nMarch 9\, 16\, and 23\nEvery Monday\n11am mini-lesson\n11:15am – 1:15pm game\n12-14 Boards\n$15 per person \nACBL-sanctioned game (0-49 MPs)\nMasterpoints awarded. \nAsk Questions and Have Fun\nNeed a partner?  We’ll match you up. \nSignup for this fun event | Flyer \nQuestions? Ask John\, Will or Alex: \nJohn Schwartz irpdy@yahoo.com\nWill Watson watsonbridge@gmail.com\nAlex Narasi anarasin@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ez-bridge/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Club Games
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SUMMARY:San Mateo - Redwood City Sectional
DESCRIPTION:The San Mateo / Redwood City Unit Sectional held at our Bridge Center.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/san-mateo-redwood-city-sectional-march-2025/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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SUMMARY:EZ Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Duplicate Bridge Made Easy\nNew to duplicate? Want a relaxed game designed to help you improve? This is for you. \n3 Mondays in March\nMarch 9\, 16\, and 23\nEvery Monday\n11am mini-lesson\n11:15am – 1:15pm game\n12-14 Boards\n$15 per person \nACBL-sanctioned game (0-49 MPs)\nMasterpoints awarded. \nAsk Questions and Have Fun\nNeed a partner?  We’ll match you up. \nSignup for this fun event | Flyer \nQuestions? Ask John\, Will or Alex: \nJohn Schwartz irpdy@yahoo.com\nWill Watson watsonbridge@gmail.com\nAlex Narasi anarasin@yahoo.com \n 
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/ez-bridge/2026-09-28/
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
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][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]10-minute lesson followed by practice play with lots of help. Experienced helpers and nice partners! \nDates:  9-14\, 28; 10-5\, 19; 11-2\, 16\, 30; 12-14; 1-25; 2-8[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-monday-evenings-2/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Calendar
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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. \nClass dates: 9-14\, 28; 10-5\, 19; 11-2\, 16\, 30; 12-14; 1-25; 2-8 \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.
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-10-2/2026-09-28/
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