These are ACBL-sanctioned games where masterpoints will be awarded.  All players with fewer than 100 masterpoints are welcome. No sign-ups necessary. Bring your favorite partner.  Table fee: $7. Director: NANCY DRISCOLL

The new year has started off with a BANG at Nancy's Bridge House!  Mary and I are thrilled with the number of new students and returning students who have joined the Nancy's Bridge House family in 2012.  Our classes (BIDDING and INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS) are completely filled and our Monday Night 99'er Game has built up to 10 tables.  In case you haven't heard, we have expanded into the Main Building at the Live Oak Senior Center for our games to accommodate so many players.  One more thing. . . I've decided to direct one Non-Life Master game monthly on Sunday afternoons.  Check the schedule to see when the next one is scheduled. 

THURSDAY WORKSHOPS FOR INTERMEDIATES

From January until the end of February, I will continue my popular series of 2-hour workshops on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, covering a variety of beyond-beginner bridge topics. These workshops are designed for intermediate players who want to expand those bridge skills learned in the beginning classes or who want to reach the next plateau in their bridge game  See "WORKSHOPS" page for specific dates and topics.  The class fee is $10; reservations not required.

BIDDING  CLASS (Beginners/Brush-Up)

Mary is now offering an 8-week beginner bridge course, called  BIDDING  This class will meet on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. See "BIDDING" page for specific dates and topics.  The class fee is $10; reservations not required.

One of the unique features of the NBH curriculum is that it is made up of four separate beginner courses: BIDDING, CONVENTIONS, PLAY OF THE HAND and DEFENSE.  Each course follows in order, giving the beginning student the assurance that there will be 32 weeks of instruction covering nearly a full year.  For continuing students, the certainty of the NBH schedule offers the opportunity to re-take those lessons/classes that may need a little more attention.

MONDAY NIGHT 99'ER GAME

I direct an ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game most Monday nights for players with fewer than 100 masterpoints.  The game is held in the Main Building of the Live Oak Senior Center. You are welcome to bring your questions at 6 p.m. for a brief Q & A session, followed by the game.  The game will start promptly at 6:30 p.m. and usually wraps up by 9 p.m.   This game is especially for players who want to hone their newly-acquired bridge skills in a friendly, fun atmosphere at an easy pace.  The table fee is $7, which includes light refreshments.  No sign-up is required.  Bring your favorite partner or call me in advance at 477-9561 to arrange one for you. See "GAMES" page for specific dates. 

SUNDAY AFTERNOON NLM GAME

Many of our continuing students are beginning to play in regular duplicate games and tournaments.  In order to offer them a chance to work on their endurance and concentration, I'm directing a Non-Life Master game one Sunday afternoon a month. The game starts at  1 p.m.sharp, the table fee is $7 and you should bring your own partner.  All members of Unit 550 and other bridge players in the community are invited to play in this full-length, competitive game.   See "GAMES" page for specific dates.