12-27-2019, 06:19 AM
A New Year’s Resolution: Learn Bridge—challenge your mental muscles, compete, make new friends, and have fun!
The Hilo Bridge Club, an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) affiliate, is holding a Learn Bridge in A Day?® seminar on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Eagles Club in Keaau (on Hwy 130 across from Humane Society). Membership within the ACBL is growing as more Baby Boomers reach retirement and turn to bridge as a fun way to meet new friends while staying competitive and sharp.
Bridge is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards and four players comprised of two partnerships. Duplicate bridge differs from other forms of contract bridge because the same bridge deal (i.e., the specific arrangement of the cards into the four hands) is played at each table and scoring is based on relative performance. In this way, every hand, whether strong or weak, is played in competition with others playing identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened while that of chance is reduced.
Learn Bridge in A Day?® is a five-hour course designed especially for newcomers and returning players to learn the fundamentals and sharpen their skills. Students will leave ready to take on a new beginner class or even play in a local club’s novice game. All are welcome to attend regardless of age or bridge experience. Cost is $40 and includes a workbook, lunch, and a goodie bag. Let’s Learn Bridge in A Day?®
To register for Learn Bridge in A Day?® or for more information, contact Gail Buck, 808-339-7069 or gailbuck@hawaii.rr.com
About the ACBL
Founded in 1937, the ACBL is the largest bridge organization in the world, serving 167,000 members, 3,200 bridge clubs and sanctioning 1,100 sectional and regional tournaments annually. The ACBL's three North American Bridge Championships each attract up to 5,000 players representing every state in the United States, Canada and about 20 other foreign countries. A challenging and rewarding card game, bridge attracts players of all ages and walks of life - from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to poker star Phil Gordon. For more information about the ACBL, visit www.acbl.org.
The Hilo Bridge Club, an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) affiliate, is holding a Learn Bridge in A Day?® seminar on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at the Eagles Club in Keaau (on Hwy 130 across from Humane Society). Membership within the ACBL is growing as more Baby Boomers reach retirement and turn to bridge as a fun way to meet new friends while staying competitive and sharp.
Bridge is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards and four players comprised of two partnerships. Duplicate bridge differs from other forms of contract bridge because the same bridge deal (i.e., the specific arrangement of the cards into the four hands) is played at each table and scoring is based on relative performance. In this way, every hand, whether strong or weak, is played in competition with others playing identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened while that of chance is reduced.
Learn Bridge in A Day?® is a five-hour course designed especially for newcomers and returning players to learn the fundamentals and sharpen their skills. Students will leave ready to take on a new beginner class or even play in a local club’s novice game. All are welcome to attend regardless of age or bridge experience. Cost is $40 and includes a workbook, lunch, and a goodie bag. Let’s Learn Bridge in A Day?®
To register for Learn Bridge in A Day?® or for more information, contact Gail Buck, 808-339-7069 or gailbuck@hawaii.rr.com
About the ACBL
Founded in 1937, the ACBL is the largest bridge organization in the world, serving 167,000 members, 3,200 bridge clubs and sanctioning 1,100 sectional and regional tournaments annually. The ACBL's three North American Bridge Championships each attract up to 5,000 players representing every state in the United States, Canada and about 20 other foreign countries. A challenging and rewarding card game, bridge attracts players of all ages and walks of life - from Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to poker star Phil Gordon. For more information about the ACBL, visit www.acbl.org.