HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL OUR PLAYERS AND DIRECTORS !
SAVE THE DATE! THE CLUB'S CHRISTMAS PARTY IS ON DECEMBER 10
All players are invited to our Christmas party, which starts at noon on Wednesday, December 10 with a full meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy plus side dishes and dessert provided by players. (Want to bring food? Sign up at the club or contact Amy Kelly on player directory).
BECOME A DIRECTOR, WITH EXPENSES PAID
Our club needs another director and Unit 154 will now reimburse your expenses to take the course to become one. For more information, contact Bob Enyeart at 260-373-0422 or enyeart.bob@gmail.com.
STEVE JACKSON ON THANKS AND FORESHADOWING
Many thanks to all who attended my presentations this Spring and Summer. I hope you found them informative. Most of all, I hope all attendees used these presentations as an opportunity to chat with their favorite partner(s) and ask, “exactly what is our agreement”? Also, special thanks to Gary Chaney and Jim Kart for attending every presentation and adding their expert insight on many of the challenging example hands. Until next Spring, be nice to partners and opponents, play well and have fun! (For Steve's discussion and an example of recovering after a bad start, 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 FREE Q & A SESSIONS and PKBA SEMINARS FOR PLAYERS
Gary Chaney will host Q &A sessions 10:00–12:30 PM on Wednesdays December 17 where players can ask about bidding, play of the hand and defense, as well as particular hands. If a player wants an in-depth discussion on a specific topic, please notify Gary at least 48 hours in advance at the club or at 419-438-2175 or chaneygary47@gmail.com
OTHER CLUB NEWS
SWISS TEAM GAME MONDAY, November 17 1 PM (1st & 3rd Mondays)
Swiss team game at 1 PM. If you need teammates, contact Director Bob Enyeart (260-438-8571 or Enyeart.Bob@gmail.com) 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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Are your phone/email listed? Do you want them to be?
The FWDBC maintains several lists based on player preferences. If you would like to be added to OR removed from any of the lists below, please contact: fortwaynebridgeclub@gmail.com.
- Those on our email list receive a monthly email of club news, including rank advancements, and occasionally are sent other timely news or announcements.
- We maintain a directory of player telephone numbers and email addresses for players’ use only--this directory is available at the club but not published online.