Come in from  the cold and play bridge.  

Sunday Game: January 18 at 1 pm

Come in from  the cold and play bridge.  

We are going to try a new format called an Individual game. Description is below.
This is a fun game for all levels.  Come out and meet new people.  Bailey's will be provided for the coffee to add to the warmth.

An Individual game  is a game format where players change partners for every round and are ranked on their personal performance, rather than as a permanent partnership. 

Key Characteristics:

Rotating Partners:  The core feature of an individual game is that each player competes with a different partner in each round, based on a predetermined movement schedule.

Single Winner: Unlike the more common pair games (which often have separate North-South and East-West winners),

an Individual event produces a single overall winner - similar to a Howell Movement

Junior Fund Rating - extra MPs   Regular game fees apply for Members.
Sign up sheet will be on the bulletin board.

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Winter Seminars

We are in the process of setting up learning seminars for the winter.   We have 5 already, with more to come.  The 5 set up are:
 

Common Defensive Situations with Martin Hunter

This is a hands-on Defensive workshop, focussing on frequently occurring situations.

Participants will play deals and have a discussion after each.

Date: Monday February 9
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Cost:  $35
This is a Workshop for Intermediate / Advancing players.  
Register at martinhunter@rogers.com or mail@mobridge.club by February 6.

No Trump leads and Third Hand play with Danielle Gosselin

Date: Monday March 2
Time: 12:30-3:00 pm
Cost:  $35
This is a seminar for improving players  
Register dsgosselin58@gmail.com or mail@mobridge.club 
This is the first of 4 seminars that Danielle will give this winter.  More information to follow.



Bidding Big Hands with Sally Rewbotham

This session includes 2♣️ openers and responses and Big NT openers and responses. Should we be in a Part Score? Game? Slam? These are fun!

Date: Wednesday January 28
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Cost:  $35
This is a seminar for intermediate players.  
Register on the sign up sheet at the club or contact cathgriffin@rogers.com.

Splinters with Sally Rewbotham

This new weapon in your arsenal helps determine whether your points might be pointless! Or might be more valuable than you thought!

Date: Wednesday February 18
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Cost:  $35
This is a seminar for intermediate players.  
Register on the sign up sheet at the club or contact cathgriffin@rogers.com.

Battle for the Part Score with Sally Rewbotham

What happens when both sides bid? Should we bid on? Double them? Just pass?

Date: Wednesday March 25
Time: 9:30-11:30 am.  
Cost:  $35
This is a seminar for intermediate players.
Register on the sign up sheet at the club or contact cathgriffin@rogers.com.

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Games this week (January 11-18):

Martin is providing a list of games for the week on the bulletin board for you review.  This section in the email blast will not be changing. 

F2F

• All games this week are Jr. Fund games
• Sunday's individual game is a Jr. Fund game

Virtual

• All games are regular games this week 

(Note:  the games where we charge extra are games where the ACBL charges an increased fee.) 
 

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Supervised Play has started again on Wednesday at 12:30.  This is a learning opportunity for new players to play a game with no pressure.  Danielle is there to answer any questions.  This is a fun game so come out and try the game format!  Fee is $8.

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Saturday morning volunteers

Our Saturday morning 0-50 supervised game is growing.  (Supervised games allow the players to ask question about the bidding etc.) Due to this increase,  the director is very busy with 2 games and the 0-50 asking questions.   We are going to add a volunteer to answer basic questions from the group.  This will help the players learn and keep the game going.  You do not have to be a director to do this.  You need to be an intermediate or higher.   Directors calls will still be done by the game director.  A calendar will be put up on the volunteer board for you to sign up.  Please help out on this cause.  It not only helps the novices but also the club.  

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2026 Memberships are now due -Avoid extra costs - buy your membership now!
  

Cost is $70 and they are good until December 31, 2026
 

What do you get for this membership fee?

-if you play one game a week, your savings is well over $70.  If you buy a ten play card, the savings is even better.
-first access to special games and tournament information.
-first access to lessons and seminars taking place.
-2 or more free or subsidized meals with a game.  
-a club that is social, friendly and clean!

Purchases of memberships can be done through the director at your next game.

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