Welcome to the Peterborough Bridge Club Inc  

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PBC - Unit 246 - District 2 - Kibitzer - ACBL 166

The Helen Shields Rookie Master Game will be held on Wednesday April 2nd at 1:00 PM.  ( note that this special game will replace the normally scheduled Wednesday Open Game).  To be eligible to play, at least one member of each partnership must have fewer than 100 master points. A “Rookie” is intended to be a player without much experience at playing duplicate bridge. Although a masterpoint cut off of 100 is used, the intent is that the Rookie player be fairly new to the game of duplicate bridge. Players that have let their ACBL membership lapse or have not been remitting master points for recording, although below the 100 master point level, do not necessarily fit the definition of “rookie”.   The Club may prohibit a pair from playing in this game, if they feel that the partnership does not include a player that fits the definition of a “Rookie”.

All partnerships must sign up beforehand to play in this game.  If you are looking for a partner please contact Maureen at 705-874-6019 or email her at mo.nichols13@gmail.com 

The following is a list of our games.  If you are a member of our club, the cost to play* is $9.00 per game (or buy a 3-play ticket for $25.00).  If you are not a member of our club, costs are 11.00 per play.   Coffee/tea is included.  Bring a partner and please arrive at least 15 minutes before the game start time to allow our Directors sufficient time to set up the game. * Cash only please.

Regularly scheduled games:

Monday 1:00 PM – There are two games that are offered, which play at the same time.  Under 100MP  - Both players must have under 100MP.  (Generally fewer Boards are played which allows more time for play per Board.  Cost for this game is only $6.00) and an Open game – this game is open to all players

Tuesday 1:00 PM –Two players with under 750MP may play in this game. PBC Board has decided to allow players with over 750MP to play in the Tuesday game as long as they play with a player with UNDER 750MP.

Wednesday 1:00 PM Open Game - This game is open to all players.  (Note on April 2nd this Open Game will be cancelled and replaced with the Helen Shields Rookie Master Game) 

Wednesday Night Game  -Cancelled until further notice

Thursday 1:00 PM Similar to the Tuesday’s game, players with over 750MP may play in this game as long as they play with a player with UNDER 750MP. Two Players with 0-750 MP may play in this game.

Friday 1:00 PM Open Game – this game is open to all players

Special games:

Saturday Birthday Game - Birthday games are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM.   This is an Open Game. All Bridge Club members with birthdays in the month play for free. Birthday cake and fruit for all!  

Saturday Swiss Team –  TBD

The Peterborough Bridge Club recognizes the important role that bridge lessons play in attracting new members to the game of duplicate bridge and to our club.  We have gifted teachers who provide lessons and share their knowledge and time. 

Beginner Bridge Lessons - Exercise your mind, meet new friends, and have some fun

Maureen Nichols provides beginner bridge lessons on Monday morning at the club.  Maureen is a master of the game and successful teacher of hundreds of students, most of whom quickly learn to love the game and become members of the club. These lessons are designed to teach bridge to players new to the game or players wishing to refresh  and update their skills.  A new series of lessons will begin on Monday March 10th at 9:00 am.   For further information please call Maureen at 705-874-6019 or email her at mo.nichols13@gmail.com.   The lessons cost $6.00 per class.

Maureen also leads Play and Learn classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from  9:00 - 11:00 AM (costs are $6.00  per class).   These classes are designed for players who have learned the basics and wish to practice their bidding and play of the hand.   The format for the Play and Learn sessions are a short refresher lesson followed by a fun bridge game with instructors available to answer questions.   Please contact Maureen for further details.

Donna Wales will be providing beginner lessons on Thursday night at 6:30 starting on April 10th and running for 4 weeks.  The lessons will cover bidding conventions after a 1NT Opener.  Costs are $20 for the session.  If you are interested there is a sign up sheet at the club. Lessons include a 30 minute presentation with handouts, followed by 1 hour of playing 1 NT boards.  

Friday Morning Lessons -Improve your bidding and play of the hand!

Dwight Goden has been teaching bridge at the club for a number of years.  He is a gold master and an accredited ACBL teacher.  If you have the basics of bridge and want to improve your bidding, knowledge of conventions, defense, and  play of the hand, you should consider taking Dwight's classes . A new set of lessons will begin on  Friday March 21st, on the topic of "Take All The Chances".   Costs are $6.00 per class.  For further information please contact Dwight .   The classes usually have a 1/2 hour lesson followed by playing boards related to the lesson. 

MARCH EVENTS*       

COMING EVENTS

SWISS TEAMS GAME  THERE IS NO SWISS TEAM GAME SCHEDULED IN MARCH DUE TO A LACK OF AVAILABLE DIRECTORS.  WE HOPE TO OFFER A GAME IN APRIL.  WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAILS

MARCH BIRTHDAY GAME  MARCH'S BIRTHDAY GAME WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY MARCH 8TH AT 1:00 P.M.  MEMBERS WITH A MARCH BIRTHDAY WILL PLAY FOR FREE.  CAKE AND FRUIT WILL BE SERVED.  COME JOIN US FOR AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON OF BRIDGE.  PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AT THE CLUB.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS  WILL BE HELD FROM MONDAY MARCH 3 TO SATURDAY MARCH 8 ( INCLUDING THE BIRTHDAY GAME).  THERE WIILL BE NO  ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR THESE GAMES

ACBL-WIDE SILVER SENIOR PAIRS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY NARCH 10TH AT 1:00 P.M..  SILVER POINTS WILL BE AWARDED.  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 60 YEATS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY.  THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL $1 CHARGE FOR THIS GAME.

DIRECTORS' COURSES  WE NEED DIRECTORS.  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A DIRECTOR AT OUR CLUB?  WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR MEMBERS WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO TAKE ON REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL DIRECTING DUTIES.  THE ACBL RUNS ONLINE COURSES VIA ZOOM, SOME DURING A WEEK IN THE EVENING AND OTHERS SATURDAY TO SUNDAY.  THE NEXT COURSE SCHEDULED IS FROM MARCH 31 TO APRIL 3 IN THE EVENINGS FROM 7:00 TO 10:00 P.M. EST.   THE $75 COURSE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU BY OUR CLUB UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT PTBOBRIDGE@GMAIL.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

ANNE