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| Tell Your Friends: Start the Year with TrickStarter |
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Know someone curious about bridge? Now’s the time to nudge them into action!
TrickStarter is a free, fun, one-hour online class that gives a quick taste of what makes bridge so addictive. No pressure, no commitment, no “you’ll need a partner.”
Help spread the word by sharing acbl.org/playbridge on social media, in group chats or wherever bridge curiosity might strike.
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| Last updated : Jan 7, 2026 10:02 CST |
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| Let's Learn Bridge |
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Beginning Bridge Lessons are ready to begin again. Do you have a group that would like to start from the beginning? We can use Audrey Grant's Bridge Basics series.
Lesson 1 - Introduction - The Basics
Lesson 2 - One No Trump Openings and Responses
Lesson 3 - One of a Major Openings and Responses
Lesson 4 - One of a Minor Openings and Responses
Lesson 5 - Structured Play including hands with 1 level opening bids
If you are ready to move on to more advanced topics - we can do that too. Let me know where your group is bridgewise, and we can work from there.
Rising intermediate lessons/Structured Play Sessions in Plano on Wednesday afternoons at 1:15pm has resumed. Each lesson is standalone. Join us if you want to improve your bidding and play. Please text or email me and I can give you the location details. We will be meeting this Wednesday 1/7 and again on 1/21.
If you are interested in a particular lesson or series, please reach out to me at 972-814-8801 or at vjremmers@gmail.com. Most group lessons are $25 per person, or pre-pay for five lesson series for $100 (thus lessons are $20/each) and includes the book if applicable or a free play at Friendly. The Wednesday Play and Learn sessions are $20 each.
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| Last updated : Jan 5, 2026 20:18 CST |
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| Recent Lessons |
On Saturday 8/30/2025 at the Labor Day Regional, I led a brief discussion on the who, what, where, when and why of Doubles. Click on the link to the Doubles Worksheet.docx to see the worksheet I presented, and click on the link to the Doubles Worksheet with Answers Marked.docx to see if you determined the right answers. For fun, listen to "Another Tricky Day" by the Who to get in the mood.
On Saturday 1/25/25 I gave a zoom presentation on Reading the Auction. Click here for the handout: Reading the Auction.pptx The link to the recorded zoom session has been uploaded to the District 16 site. You can review it and other zoom presentations targeted to Intermediate/Newcomer players at the following link. D16 Zoom Bridge Lectures | Acbl District 16
On Wednesday 8/28/24 at the Labor Day Regional, I gave a brief chat on when and how to compete for the bid when the opponents have achieved a low level contract. Click right here to download the handout (with the answers added at the bottom). When to compete.docx
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| Last updated : Sep 3, 2025 12:27 CDT |
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| Places to learn/practice |
There are many places online to learn to play and practice playing bridge. The ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) has put together the following list of places that also provide you masterpoints:
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Greetings from Headquarters!
Summer is here, and I couldn't be more excited about what's coming! Starting July 1, you’ll have more online games to choose from when seeking official ACBL masterpoints® – a terrific development for us all.
Each platform has its own unique features and will suit :) you differently depending on your mood! Check out the descriptions below and click the links to take the virtual bridge :) to our new world.
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| Oh the Places You Can Go! |
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Bridge Base Online (BBO): BBO hosts the ACBL Clubhouse, sanctioned games, social tables with video chat and more, blending tradition and innovation.
Funbridge: Play at your own pace with a virtual partner who adapts to you. (Great for new players, free for Junior members.)
OKbridge: Compete with live players in a customizable format, using the Lehman rating system for players.
New! IntoBridge: Engage with classic and innovative game modes, plus live chat and audio/video. New Ranked Games and Celebrity Challenges.
New! RealBridge: Enjoy ACBL club games against real people with live audio/video. Check out Social Bridge Night on Mondays and Thursdays.
New! Shark Bridge: Learn with an educational app that includes games with bots or other live players & the new and exciting BridgeWar™ All Play, No Bidding!
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I’m thrilled about what lies ahead for bridge! Together, we're building a stronger, more vibrant community both online and in person.
Thank you for being part of our ACBL family. More great developments ahead!
With enthusiasm,
Bronia
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| Last updated : Jun 30, 2025 08:09 CDT |
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