CLUB OFFERS TWO SPRING CLASSES FOR NEW BRIDGE PLAYERS
Learn Bridge in a Day, a class for those who want to learn or re-learn bridge, will be held at the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club, 4618 E. State Blvd, on Saturday, April 12, 10 AM to 4 PM. The class offers both instruction and supervised play. The $20/person includes light lunch. No need to register, just come and learn. Graduates will be invited to free easy club games 2nd & 4th Mondays. More information on LEARN page.
Introduction to Bridge 101, is taught at the club on Thursdays May 1 to June 26, 10 AM to Noon. Designed for those who have never played bridge or never fully learned the game, it focuses on bidding while also introducing play of the hand and defense. Each two-hour session includes readings, teaching, and guided bidding and play of pre-dealt bridge hands. The $50 fee (free for those aged 12-20) covers textbooks and all other course materials. Bridge 102 & 103 will be offered later this year. More information on LEARN page.
CLUB PLAYERS DONATE BIG TO COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK
In a February effort headed by Club Manager Bob Enyeart (right in photo) and Helen Ryan (left), Fort Wayne players gave $2,600 in cash and five bags (67 lbs) of nonperishable food to Community Harvest Food Bank. According to Adam Roby from the Food Bank (middle in photo) the financial donations alone will provide nearly 10,000 meals, benefiting people in nine counties in NE Indiana! For Adam's longer article on his positive experience with our club, please click here.
FREE 0-50 MP GAME FOR NEWER PLAYERS & THOSE TRYING DUPLICATE BRIDGE
If you have 0-50 masterpoints or want to learn how to play duplicate bridge, this free game on the 2nd and 4th Mondays every month is for you! You'll play 10-15 pre-dealt hands, with a partner supplied if you need one. Certified instructors are there to answer any questions to improve your game or make sure you understand the few differences between duplicate and social bridge. You'll learn a lot if you want to, and you'll have a lot of fun at this friendly club.
Sound good? Call Joe Shull at (260) 433-3596 with any questions.
UPCOMING PKBA SEMINAR TOPICS FOR CLUB PLAYERS
Each seminar focuses on a single topic. They are given 10:00-12:00 one Tuesday per month primarily for 0-499 MP players and 11:30-12:30 one Wednesday per month May through September primarily for Open players. Tuition is free for $50+ donors to PKBA or $5 for others. No advance registration needed.
- FLANNERY taught by Michael Clegg on Tuesday, March 11 from 10:00-12:00.
- DISCARDS taught by Gary Chaney on Tuesday, April 8 from 10:00-12:00.
FORT WAYNE SECTIONAL MAY 30 - JUNE 1
Mark your calendars for The Fort Wayne Sectional at our club starting May 30 - June 1st. There are games for everyone. See the attached flyer to make your plans.
PARTNERS GUARANTEED FOR TUESDAY GAMES
Director Jim Kart has announced that anyone who shows up for either Tuesday game is now guaranteed to have a partner. Contact Jim at 260-438-1268 or [email protected] with questions.
OTHER CLUB NEWS
SWISS TEAM GAMES MONDAY, March 3 & 17 (1st & 3rd Mondays)
Swiss team game at 1 PM. If you need teammates, contact Director Bob Enyeart (260-438-8571 or [email protected]) for help. SEE RANKING SYSTEM
CEDAR CREEK GAMES
Cedar Creek games are 6 PM Saturdays twice monthly and once in December. Games are open to anyone with fewer than 2000 masterpoints. Partners are guaranteed to anyone with fewer than 300 masterpoints. Annual Dues are $10. To learn more, see attached. For game dates, see attached.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW FREE THURSDAY Q & A sessions
Beginning in January 2025, instead of the previously offered mini-lessons before the Thursday 1 PM mentoring game, Gary Chaney will host a free Q &A session for all interested players where questions may be asked about hands played, bidding, play of the hand, and conventions. The sessions will run weekly on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 PM before the 1 PM mentoring game. Note that guaranteed partners for 0-300 MP players continue for the Thursday games.
GAME SCHEDULE
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month 1 PM
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 1 PM
Tuesday 1 PM
Wednesday 1 PM
Thursday:
Saturday 6:00 PM
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