The Saturday Schedule Is Changing and RSVP Bridge Will Be Used for the Morning Game
The Saturday schedule is changing in two ways. First, our biggest change will see the end of our 0-500 Intermediate / Novice game on Saturdays at 10AM as it becomes a 299'er game at 10 AM and we are adding a 0-750 game on Saturday afternoons at 2 PM. This all starts at the end of this week on March 7th. Second, signups for the 10 AM game will be electronic only! If you have not received a link to sign up for RSVP bridge let us know. Signups for all other games, including the new Saturday 0–750 at 2 PM, remain available via email, phone, or the registration book at the Director's desk.
Click here to view or download a flyer about the RSVP program.
Click here to go to the RSVP home page.
Click here to join KOP Bridge Club on RSVP.
Calling People Interested in Being Directors
If you are interested in becoming a director let us know! We will reimburse the cost of the online course.
New Bridgemates In Use Now!
Say goodbye to sticky keys! The new Bridgemate III system is fully deployed and in use at all tables. Enjoy the tablet display and intuitive prompts for player, table, and deal information.
Parking
We have had some phenomenal growth and with that has come challenges and one challenge we are facing now is parking. The recent heavy snows have taken away spaces and exacerbated the problem, especially on weekdays. Once the snow melts (will it ever?) it is hoped this will be less of an issue. In the meantime, to address this issue we ask all players to:
>Carpool if possible.
>Park between the lines.
>Do not park directly in front of the Playtime Pet Resort at the top of the hill, since those spots are needed for clients to drop off and pick up their dogs.
>Arrive for our noon games after 11:30 when classes have ended.
>If you are attending a morning class or our Friday morning Come Out and Play mentored play session, please leave promptly at the end of the session.
Calendar Notes & Updates
Red Points: One third of the points awarded for games from February 28-March 8 will be red points.
New Saturday Schedule: Starting March 7, the Saturday games will be 0-299 10am and 0-750 2pm. Sign up for the 0-299 game via RSVP Bridge. See above for more information.
Thursday March 12 - March Birthday Party and Luncheon! - Celebrating the birthdays of all members born in March. Lunch at 11:30.
Club Championship games March 16-22.
The Third Mentor Mentee game will be on Monday 3/16. No pizza this time so feel free to arrive around 11:45, unless you need extra time to work on a card with your partner. Tentative dates for games after that are 4/13, 5/11, and 6/22. If you are a mentee and have not yet joined the club, you may pay your $20 to the director along with the $15 card fee. Mentors play free.
Bi–Monthly Team Games: Handicapped Swiss Teams are usually scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month – check the calendar for details. Start time is noon with a light lunch served at 11:30 AM. Email the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com to register or to request players to fill out your team.
Bridge Lessons for Winter 2026
1. Lisa Mita is in the middle of teaching several lesson series that began in mid–January:
- Play of the Hand Parts 1 & 2 (Online)
EVERY student plays EVERY hand on the Shark Bridge platform. No partner is needed to participate. There will also be a practice set of hands available on Shark Bridge after every class. If you are unsure, try out the first lesson risk free! Click here for the Play of the Hand flyer.
- Part 1 on Suit Contracts runs January 13 through Feb. 17 - COMPLETED
- Part 2 on Notrump Contracts runs March 10 through 24. The fee for the 3–lesson series is $75.
- Both Courses take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
- The Two Over One Bidding System is a 5–lesson course on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM beginning Jan. 20 (no classes on Jan. 27, Feb 24, and Mar 3). For players familiar with Standard American and ready to upgrade or for anyone wanting a refresher. Topics include 1430 & Control Bids; Introduction to 2/1; Forcing 1NT; Opener & Responder Rebids; Game or Slam? The series fee is $125, or drop in for $30. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the 2/1 flyer.
- Bridge Basics 2 begins Wednesday, March 11 from 9:15 to 11:15 AM and runs through April 15. Suitable for graduates of Bridge Basics 1 or another beginning bridge course, or for anyone that would like a refresher. Topics: Preemptive Bidding, Overcalls and Advances, Takeout Doubles and Advances, The Competitive Auction. When both sides compete, the meanings of many bids change! The course fee is $150. The textbook by Audrey Grant will be available for $20 at the first lesson. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 12 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the BB2 flyer.
Email Lisa with questions or to register at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com or call the Club at 610–232–2250. Pay by cash, check, or Venmo to @Lisa-Mita-Bridge.
Ongoing Learning and Education
Mentored Play & Learn Join Linda O'Malley for Structured Practice on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Uses pre–dealt boards containing a mix of common conventions including: Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Takeout Doubles, Jump Shifts, Preempts, Strong 2 Club Openers, and Blackwood. Focus is on both bidding and play of the hand. Drop in as you like for $15/session, no need to register or come with a partner. Contact Linda with questions at LindaForBridge@gmail.com or 484-919-0425. Click here for the flyer.
Hand Review after Saturday Morning Games Stay after the morning games for Andy Garnett's review of some of the morning hands and to answer any questions you may have. Andy is an experienced bridge instructor who has recently joined KOPBC.
Points and Pointers Join us on Wednesdays for Points and Pointers, a real duplicate game designed for beginning and advancing players. The game is limited to players with 0–100 ACBL Masterpoints. Each table will play the same boards at the same time, and the session host will discuss each board immediately after it is played. The table fee is $15, and the game will run from 12 Noon to 3:15 PM. Register by emailing the Club at kopbridgeclub@gmail.com or call 610–232–2250. You can also register in person at the Director's desk.
Click here to open an online archive where you may view or download Instructor Deal Notes and Hand Records for previous weekly sessions.
Free Mini–Lessons Our popular Friday and Saturday Mini–Lessons are regular weekly events, covering selected topics in offensive and competitive bidding, declarer play, and defensive principles. Lessons take place from 9:20–9:50 AM before the Friday Come Out and Play session (Ellen Luchette) and before the Saturday 0–500 Limited game (Rex Saffer). Conversation will focus on fundamentals and is directed toward advancing and intermediate players.
Rex and Ellen maintain separate online repositories of handouts distributed at lessons. Click here for Rex or here for Ellen to view or download these documents.
Come Out And Play Just getting started with bridge? Join us on Friday mornings from 10–11:30 am for a relaxed session of bridge. There will be no scoring, no masterpoints, and no pressure! – for only $10 per person. Come on out and drop in, no commitment or advance registration needed, and singles are welcome! Mentors will be available to answer any questions that may arise. This is a fun way to improve your bidding and play while meeting other advancing players
Game Results You can see your Common Game results at left under the menu, or click here to go straight to ACBL Live for Clubs.
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