Rod will continue giving short bridge lessons at noon on the first Thursday of each month. On August 13th we will have a special NAP game with extra points.  We will have a regular team game August 20th to help you get ready for the team game at our sectional.  We are considering having a mentor game on one or more Tuesdays where players with less than 200 points can sign up to play with experienced players on a list who have agreed to be mentors for this game.  We may have our first mentor game on August 25th.

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Reminder: The first Monday game each month will now start no later than 12:30 to allow time to play at least 21 boards and still finish by 4pm. All players are responsible for playing at the correct table and side.  North is responsible for checking that the boards are correct with the Bridgemates.  Ringing cell phones during the game are not allowed unless you have Director permission to let it ring for emergency calls

The Tuesday night game will start at 6pm (eating in the bridge room is allowed, but facilities are limited).  This Senior Center game will be held at the lower building at 4125 Cox Court.  Parking is on Cox Court, with a few places (including handicapped parking) in the rather small parking lot.

Our big game is the Thursday afternoon game at the Knights of Columbus.  We also have a Monday afternoon game there. Be sure to show up early for the first Monday game of each month, as we have to be done by 4pm due to Bingo.  All three of our sanctioned games now have a 99er section added for the newer players, or for anyone with less than 100 masterpoints. 

The cost for all Thursday games is $5 for each player, including special games.  The Monday game will cost $3 and a buck more for special games. Special games with extra points include STaC, NAP. GNT, Fund games, and Charity.  Costs for the Tuesday game at the Senior Center will initially be $2 - a buck more for special games.  We must have at least 3 tables to have a game on Tuesdays.

It is important to show up at least 10 minutes before game time, or have a partner there by then, so we can know how to set up the game.  Players who are late may not be allowed to play or may get No Plays.  Please turn off ringer on your cell phone while playing!  If you need to use your phone, please go outside the playing area and not be a distraction to others.  Cell phones can be very distractive and penalties for the current board being played could result if problems persist.

Food will not normally be provided by the unit.  Water/coffee will be available.  Goodies baked by players are always welcome at our games.  Everyone is expected to help putting away bridge supplies and card tables/chairs, etc. after each game. We often have a free hot dog dinner the first Tuesday of each month before the game.

All game results will be posted on ACBL Live shortly after the game is completed.  Knights of Columbus bar (Casey's Club) opens at 4pm – players are encouraged to socialize there after the Thursday game.

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