Our Free Community Luncheon last Thursday was a success. We had 10+ tables of friends and guests who enjoyed the delicious food and fun afternoon of bridge. There were social, contract, duplicate, and even a beginning bridge tables with complete novices. Several are going to be returning for play in 299ers, and for EZ Bridge 1 and EZ Bridge 2.

Bev Tillberry and Annabelle Hills worked extremely hard organizing this event. Thanks to our 299ers who came and made everyone feel welcome and to Reta McCoy, Joanne Waitkus and Christie Bendickson for helping with set up, dishes, etc. Gerry Panos, Mary Ann Dufresne, and Linda Reeder assisted as well.

DID YOU NOTICE THE EZ BRIDGE 1 AND EZ BRIDGE 2? Yes, this Thursday at 11 a.m. we will be offering EZ Bridge 1 and also 2 for the first time. Presentations will be FREE for this month. Bring a sack lunch and stay for an afternoon of free play.

Bev Tillberry will be presenting EZ-1 and Christie Bendickson will be presenting EZ-2.

ANY FORMER EZ BRIDGE 1 PLAYERS ARE WELCOME TO EASY BRIDGE 2-This will be a good way to refine and expand on what you have already had in part one. Good sessions in preparation for We Love the Majors in January. Covers opening leads, responses, no trump play and defense, weak twos, take out doubles, finesses etc.

Afternoon FREE PLAY is for everyone who wants to come. Games begin at 12:30 and will include Social, Contract, or Duplicate Bridge at all levels. Anyone interested in just relaxed fun afternoon of bridge, come join us and bring your friends. Points are not awarded at these Thursday afternoon games—at this point.

EDUCATION PLANS FOR OCTOBER Thanks to Jim Somma and Carol Hargrave for presenting Balancing Overcalls, No Trump, and Jump Overcalls at your mentoring session

• Monday, October 17, 9:30-11:30. Are you interested in improving your bidding and playing skills? Come join Gerry in her Bridge Basics 2 class on Competitive Bidding. This is a four week course with an optional two additional Mondays of supervised play sessions to reinforce what you’ve learned. Each supervised play session costs $10, but if you enroll for all six weeks, you will get a discounted price of $50.
• Wednesday, October 19, 9:30-11:30. Fee $10. Hand Evaluation and Opening Bids with Mary Ann Dufresne and Marion Ellengsen.
• Wednesday, October 26, 9:30-11:30. Fee $10. Opening in 3rd or 4th position with Mary Ann and Marion.

SWISS GAMES IN OCTOBER

• Wednesday the 12th
• Tuesday the 18th
• Friday the 21st
• Thursday the 27th
• Monday the 31st.

REGULAR 299ER GAME

• Tuesday the 11th
• Wednesday the 19th
• Tuesday the 25th.

Please welcome any new faces coming to or club this week. We will be expecting a few from our luncheon. Thank you and see you at the Club!

Christie Bendickson,
Coordinator 299ers
Board Liaison