Our regular Tuesday evening supervised play will resume on September 22nd at Soul Sanctuary, and will be run by Gary Parker. This is a wonderful opportunity for less experienced players to play for a couple of hours with supervision by more advanced players. There is also an opportunity for new players or players returning to the game to learn the basics of the Standard American bidding system. Entry is $5, and includes a lesson, handouts, and a game. It’s a relaxed atmosphere where you can ask questions, have fun, and improve your play. There is no requirement to attend every Tuesday - just come whenever you can. You are welcome to come with or without a partner.

In order that we can have a 7 pm start, please arrive by 6:45 so that folks can sign in. 

For questions or information contact Gary at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

Learn the basics of one of the world’s most challenging and enjoyable games in a relaxed and friendly class of beginners. For people who have never encountered bridge, and those who have never studied it formally. As you have fun, you will learn the fundamental mechanics of the game with an emphasis on bidding and playing hands. 

Classes will begin September 26th and continue for 9 weeks. Cost is $125 payable at the first class. For more information, click here or contact Jim or Keran at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Dennis Glazebrook will be offering a series of 5 lessons on Practical Defense, Thursday mornings from September 10th to October 8th. For more details, click here.

Neil has written his 4^th bridge book, Winning Bridge Strategies. Here is a brief description of its content, in his own words:

My goal is to address some esoteric and difficult-to-teach expert bridge practices, such as table feel, drawing inferences, and other difficult-to-learn strategies. Most of these cannot be found in other bridge literature.

Part I considers Indirect Strategies, which you may apply at the table, but many of them also come into play at other times.

·      Getting ready.

·      Partnership Care.

·      At the Table.

·      Away from the Table.

·      Learning.

Part II focuses on direct strategies. These are strategies for bidding in general as well as slam bidding. Slam bidding gets its own chapter. First, I believe this is an area where partnerships have the lowest percentage of success. Combine this with the fact that slam swings usually result in a 10-14-IMP difference, and it is obvious that improving the number of slams you make will directly improve your winning percentage. I can’t promise that every reader will become an expert or world-class player. However, the strategies that follow are ones that are extremely important tools to have in your bridge toolkit and, if put to effective use, will definitely make a positive difference in your game. Here are the direct strategies covered:

·      Hand Evaluation.

·      Visualizing Partner’s hand.

·      Changing Bidding Priorities.

·      Two bids and a double (TBAD).

·      Deception in bidding.

·      Do not bid situations.

·      Penalizing.

·      Preempting and bidding over preempts.

·      Slam bidding.

This is an advanced bridge book. However all players can benefit from Indirect Strategies right away, and apply the Direct Strategies over time.

Neil is taking pre orders for anyone who wishes to buy a copy. These will be available in early August, for a purchase price of $20. Please contact Neil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., if interested.