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PARKING at the NVA!  

Please be aware, repairs are still being done to the main floor of the NVA.  Parking will be limited to the south side of the lot up to the dumpster and the north side of the lot, as usual.  Please leave the parking spaces closest to the building for the workmen, NVA members and anyone needing a handicapped parking spot.  If the lot is full, please park on the east side of Victoria St. or the west side of Victoria south of Park. 

This is particularly important for Thursday and Friday games, as the NVA will be using the upstairs with us from 4:00 pm on.  

We are still trying to be good neighbours.  smiley

 
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How to Ride a Moose?

Once a year, if we are lucky, we are dealt a hand with so many high card points that we refer to it as a Moose.  The following hand occurred recently and all I can now say is, “When there is a Moose on the road, be careful how you drive!”

As opening bidder, you hold 27 points, so you start by opening 2 clubs.  With opponents silent throughout, I’m relieved that my partner first responds 2 diamonds – this shows either a king or ace (either or both of these card(s) have to be in spades as I have the Kings & Aces in all the other suits!).  If responder held a bust hand, our agreement is that he would respond 2 hearts – denying either an ace or king and less than 5 points.

As opener my next rebid was 2NT.  Did you expect me holding the Moose to rebid 3NT instead?  Since our bidding has us in a game force, I want to give my partner a chance to further describe his hand at a comfortable level.  I have left him bidding room to either transfer in a major (holding 5+M) or bidding Stayman if he held a 4 card major, below the game level.

My partner then bids 3NT, denying major suit interest.  His bidding helps me understand what his hand shape is like.  I now know 100% that he has at least 1 four card minor suit as he has denied a 4 card major suit by failing to either transfer or invoke Stayman.  Since I also know that he has 6+ high card points based on his 2 diamond positive response (of which either 3 or 4 HCPs are in spades), it makes us 33+ HCPs combined).

Holding the Moose I must have a fair shot at 12 tricks (I can count 7 in the minors and 4 in the Major tricks, and there must be a good chance for a 12th trick).  I am now in position to place the best final contract which is 6NT.  This is the complete hand:

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Andy Williams has uncovered a bridge club in the Algarve, Portugal, with a 1:45 start time Mondays and Thursdays.  Andy and John were welcomed by club managers, Mary Vaughan and Damien Clarke and players representing Italy, Germany, Britain and locals. The greatest participation is from Canadians vacationing in the area. Maple Leaf forever! 

           

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The Aurora Bridge Club has a home in the Algarve. 

 

Spring Bridge Lessons: 

  • May 4th: 

Bridge Basics 1 with Lynn Janssen at 1:00 pm

Bridge Basics 1 with Denise Donovan at 6:45 pm 

  • May 5th:  Popular Conventions at 9:30 am 
  • May 6th:  Two-over-One at 9:30

Special discounted rate for Aurora Bridge Club '26/'27 members.  

For complete lesson information,  go to the Learning and Mentoring Tab on this page. 

We all need help sometime.       Take advantage of our willing mentors. 

Experienced players are here to help you!

Contact Ken Collins:  ken.collins@solution-integrity.com

 Games at the Club                                                           

♣   Tuesday OPEN at 6:45 pm 

      Gentle Bridge at 1:00 pm   (Location:  Newmarket Lawn Bowling Club, 4 D'Arcy St., Newmarket, ON)                                                                            

♦   Wednesday Open at 12:30                                                                             

♥   Thursday 0 - 300 at 12:30 pm (Partner guaranteed.)

♠   Friday OPEN at 12:30 

 

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How To Upload a Convention Card

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Tutorial on How to Play on BBO  

How to Bid and Play on BBO

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  •  Our players' results will be compared with results from over 1000 clubs in North America playing pre-dealt hands from the Common Game
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Aurora Bridge Club

406 Millard Ave., NVA Building
Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 1Z9
Canada.

President:  Dave Conte, (416) 786-9831

Club Manager:  Denise Donovan

     416-575-6754

     dcdonovan49@gmail.com

To Contact the Club:  aurora@bridgewebsemail.com

 
Results
Fri Mar 20, 2026
Friday Aft. Open Pairs
Director: Linda Lord
Thu Mar 19, 2026
0-300
Director: Pat/Gayle
Wed Mar 18, 2026
Wed. Aft. Open Pairs
Director: Marshall Lee
Tue Mar 17, 2026
Tues. Eve Open Games
Director: Gail
Fri Mar 13, 2026
Friday Aft. Open Pairs
Director: Linda Lord
Thu Mar 12, 2026
0-300
Director: Pat Lent
Wed Mar 11, 2026
Wed. Aft. Open Pairs
Director: Gail
Tue Mar 10, 2026
Tues. Eve Open Games
Director: Mark/Gail
Fri Mar 6, 2026
0-300
Director: Linda Lord
Thu Mar 5, 2026
0-300
Director: Gayle/Gail
Calendar
Tue Mar 24, 2026
OPEN
6:45 pm
Wed Mar 25, 2026
OPEN
12:30pm
Thu Mar 26, 2026
0-300
12:30pm
Fri Mar 27, 2026
OPEN
12:30pm
Tue Mar 31, 2026
OPEN
6:45 pm
Wed Apr 1, 2026
OPEN
12:30pm
Thu Apr 2, 2026
0-300
12:30pm
Fri Apr 3, 2026
OPEN
12:30pm
Tue Apr 7, 2026
OPEN
6:45 pm
Wed Apr 8, 2026
OPEN
12:30pm
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