Heartiest Congrats! Cheryl Fischer (Pictured Right) went over the top in a big way in Danbury winning a knock-out with partner Carol McMackin. Cheryl's life master plateau was honored in the usual fashion, complete with a personalized Chocolate Cake at The Bridge Table.
Tuesday Morning Club Champs! Jim Andrews & Bill Heiser Had the #1 best game in our 19 Table Tuesday morning Championship. 63% just nipped out Burt Rubin & Karl Hiller's who's 62+% game just missed the mark. Great to see everyone come out and enjoy our pre-game mini-lesson on special Take-out double situations only at The Bridge Table.
New Monday Afternoon Club Champions! Well done to Phyllis Schreier & Margie Immerman big winners with a 63% game to top a strong 13 Table field at The Bridge Table. Thanks to all who came out to compete.
STAC Week! Silver points every game starting on Thursday Nov. 13th through Tuesday November 18th at The Bridge Table. Make a date to play today!
Congrats to "8 is Enough" GOLD Swiss Winners! 1st Overall: Madeline Herbert, Barbara Lasher, Judy Levy, & Judy Loeb were big winners. 2nd: Ella Effros, Pnina Hertzberg, Rena Yokahama, Anita Lind. All players in the overalls will receive 5% Gold (up to .25) & 95% Black (oops, not to be credited until January). Thanks to all who came out to play. Don't miss our next Upgraded Club Championship Swiss, on Sunday December 7th @ 4:00 PM.
Big Congrats to New Life Master Brian Kruse Brian went over the top in Danbury 2 weeks ago. His winning team-mates included Simon & Sara Streatfield & Jerry Schraub & David Mason. An extra special LM Party will be held on Thursday December 4th for Brian at The Bridge Table
Players of the Month/Club Champions! Ida & Lew Goodkin proved that being married is no reason not to win big together! Their 62%+ game on Saturday afternoon in our 7 Table Championship put them on track to repeating as Players of the Month for October as well. Thanks to all who came out to play, on 10/11/08 at The Bridge Table
New Friday Book Bundle! Purchase 10 Friday morning 0-300 Duplicates for $85.00 (No Expiration) and receive a free copy of our New Tuesday/Friday lesson series book: "25 ways to compete in the bidding" by Barbara Segram & Mark Smith. Tuesday regulars can purchase the book for $19.00 per copy (Friday Bundle extended). See Steve or Mary Ellen order form.
Duplicate on Saturday too! Yes, starting May 31 we are kicking off a new game! Same time and format as our popular Monday & Thursday games. 2 sections (Goodtimers & Open), 12:15 Mini-Lesson, 12:30 Lunch, 1:00 PM Game.
Steve, Amy, Mary Ellen & Susan's super mini-lessons for the week of November 17th:
- Monday, Thursday & Saturday Lessons: Polishing Your Basics: "Goldilocks & The three balanced hands"
- Tuesday 9:30 am Intermediate lesson from "25 ways to compete int the bidding". "RHO bids over Pards No Trump Overcall"
- Friday 9:30 AM Intermdiate Lesson/Game from "25 ways to compete in the Bidding": "Competing over 1NT"
Ida G. Goodkin is our repeat Player of the Month for October!
Ida's 13+ Master Points in October beat out runner-up Cyndi Morrissey by1.22 points who had the second best total. Ida will receive 1 free week of Bridge at the club. Judith Steinberg took top honors in our new 0-20 "Player of the Month" race, edging out partner's Dan & Fran Leib by ..58 M.P.'s. Judith will receive an engraved plaque well done to all who made our top 52 lists!
Upcoming Special Events
8 is Enough Dinner Swiss Teams
Sunday December 7th at 4:00 PM (Upgraded Club Championship) Dinner break at 6:00 pm Finish by 8:40 pm Reservations a must Partners and teams gladly arranged for December's Team event.
- STAC Week Thursday November 13 - 18. All games SILVER POINTS 100% Sectional rated, possible double digit Master Points for high overalls (Unitwide)
JACKPOT: Currently $95.00 for a 72% game in any of our open (8+ Table) matchpoint games.
