Welcome to the Peterborough Bridge Club Inc  

705-745-2331

www.bridgewebs.com/peterboroughbridge    

PBC Club Manager    
ptbobridge@gmail.com

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

Make no mistake, we want to see you at our Club.  But if you do play online, we ask that you consider playing online through the South East Carolina Bridge Club.   For each member of our club that plays online in one of SE Carolina's Bridge games, our club receives about $2.00 (US) per game per player. South Carolina offers 4 games per day, with games stratified based on Master Points/ Skill Level. (Only players with less than or equal to the number of masterpoints stated in the game title will be eligible to enter the game.) A few of our members have been playing with SE Carolina over the past year.  Our Bridge Club Executive has determined that this is a lucrative fundraiser with a great return on investment.  Over the past 6 months our club has received about $700.00 from SE Carolina Bridge Club.  We expect revenue to increase over the winter months as more of our players switch to online games.  

In order to participate you must provide your ACBL number and  email address to Birte. (she will then provide this information to the SE Carolina Club.)   SE Carolina Bridge Club keeps track of each of our members that plays online and sends us a cheque at the end of each month.  If you are interested please check out their website SE Carolina Bridge Club  and if you have any questions please give Birte a call  (705-313-9742) or drop her a line at birteayer@gmail.com

With colder weather approaching, the incidence of COVID, Flu and colds are on the rise.   As such we ask that members take care before heading to the Bridge Club.  Stay home and limit your contact with others when you' are sick or experiencing any COVID, flu or cold symptoms, even if mild. This will help prevent other Club Members from getting sick.

When the risk of exposure is high, some people may choose to wear masks, and others may not. We ask that you remember to be kind, understanding and respectful of people's personal choices.

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 

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 start on September 30 from 9-11 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.

Negative Doubles - Everything you need to know and more!

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 on Negative Doubles will begin on  Friday October 18th from 9:30 - 11:30.  If you are interested in learning the conditions for bidding a Negative Double and follow up bids, sign up for these lessons by adding your name to the signup sheet at the club.   Bring a partner or come by yourself.  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. 

*NOVEMBER EVENTS*       

COMING EVENTS : 

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

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY GAME  NOVEMBER'S BIRTHDAY GAME WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH AT 1:00 P.M.  MEMBERS WITH AN OCTOBER 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.

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.  THE NEXT ONE IS BEING HELD ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH AND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17TH FROM 10:A.M. TO 6:30 P.M.  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. 

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES.  CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES WILL BE HELD FROM MONDAY NOVEMBER 4TH TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9TH (BIRTHDAY GAME)  EXTRA BLACK POINTS WILL BE AWARDED.

ACBL STARDUST WEEK.  ACBL IS ALLOWING US TO RUN STARDUST GAMES FROM DECEMBER 16 TO DECEMBER 20.  25% GOLD POINTS AND 75% BLACK POINTS WILL BE AWARDED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY.  SAVE THE DATE.  WE DON'T GET MANY DATES WHERE WE CAN EARN GOLF POINTS AT THE CLUB.

ANNE