Once again, summer is winding down before I expect it. But it's State Fair time and school starts next week, so it must be true!
On the plus side, there is a lot to look forward to in bridge this fall in Unit 178.
September Schedule of games is attached. Here are some highlights:
Board-a-Match game resumes, Wednesday evening at 6:15
On September 7, Keith Thompson and Tony Ames are restarting the ever-popular Board-a-Match game. Games will be held every other Wednesday at 6:15 pm at the Edina Senior Center. The schedule for 2022-23 is attached.
BAM is a team game without complicated scoring like IMPs, so every board is win or lose and a single extra overtrick (or undertrick) can be a huge difference.
Teams need to register by contacting Keith ([email protected], 612-239-2667) or Tony ([email protected], 952-200-3871). They will help you form a pair or team, too.
New location for Saturday games starting Sep 10
The Saturday FTF game at 1:00 p.m. is moving to the Eden Prairie Center Community Room as of September 10. It's in the basement next to the main rental office and restrooms.
Enter on the East side through the Von Maur store, or on the South through the food court. Take the elevator, located in the center of the mall, down t the basement. It's very similar to the Southdale Center where we had the recent sectional tournament.
Lessons this fall
Tony Ames is offering beginning bridge lessons this fall on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm at the Edina Senior Center. Lessons start September 13 and continue for 8 weeks. Contact the Edina Senior Center at 952-833-9570 to register.
Alternatively, the Bridge Center of St Paul is offering beginning bridge lessons Monday evenings at 6:30 starting September 19, both online and in person. A second series will be held online only on Wednesdays evenings starting September 21. Check out the website for more information or to register http://www.bridgecenterofstpaul.com/
Chat bridge continues
Chat bridge continues every Tuesday at 12:45 at Studio 1. It's a great way to practise and improve your game after you've taken lessons. A number of players have "graduated" to the limited game at the same time, there's always room for more. Contact John Schlundt for more information. [email protected]
Gopher Regional Tournament very successful!
Tournament chair Patti Stuhlman reports that the Gopher Regional tournament last may was very successful. Attendence exceeded expectations, and the tournament even made money. Congratulations and thanks to Patti and her team!
Feedback was generally positive, and suggestions will be taken into account in planning next year's Gopher. I know they've started working on it already.
Milestones
Congratulations to these players who have reached new levels:
- Junior Masters: David Gregg, Carol Hagelee, Carol Lord
- Club Master: Mary Stark
- Sectional Masters: Patti Richardson, Jeffrey Knapp
- NABC Master: Marc Ashton
- Bronze Life Master: Mark McGree
- Silver Life Masters: James LaFave, Michael O'Leary
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