March 2021 - Unit556

Unit 556+ game Tuesday Mar 16th at 6:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tonight Tuesday, March 16th, at 6:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. *Intermediate Lesson Wednesday 12:15pm - Responding to 1NT with a major or the majors* Do you think you understand how to use Stayman and Jacoby transfers over partner’s 1NT? Think again. There are actually many, many different possibilities. I’ve counted 21 different hand types, but there are many more, including slam tries in a minor after Stayman, but this lesson will focus on the majors. We will go quickly through the basics and focus on the more obscure bidding sequences. If we were in the clubs there would be a lot of memorization, but online you can keep a cheat sheet handy (which I will provide) to help you remember the bids. Although this is billed as an intermediate lesson, it is really appropriate for all levels. Lesson is $5 taught by Bob McBroom. Contact me if you are interested and not already on the class list. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Dominique Angela & Julie Carol A & Kristi Harry & David K Jan & Tomoko Kathy S & Rand Khushroo & Temo May A & Hani Melanie & Bill Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave W Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Sue T & Kathy H

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Monday March 8th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 14 Mar '21

14 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Who wants to play bridge tomorrow? Below is the reservation list. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Joshua Tree Club will have free beginning lessons and practice at 10 am Mondays starting March 29th. For information contact Beth Morrin, morrin(a)sbcglobal.net. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Anita & Aggi Bill B & Paula Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Gerry B Cathy & Jeanette Debbye & Pat L Dwaine & Gary Graetchen & Bill M Gwen & MaryAnne Harry & Alan N Jan & Deanna Kathy S & Rand Melanie & Kathy M Mira & Ron Ruth & Roy Sharon W & Dave R Sharry & Beth Steve L & Bud Susan Sh & Judy G Tomoko & David K

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Mar 14th
by Paula Olivares 13 Mar '21

13 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, Tomorrow, Sunday, Mar 14th we have two games, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. Please send me updates. *Room for more. * Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Beverly S & Susan T Carol & Paul R Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Jackie & Harry Jan & Tomoko Jeanne & Barry Judy T & Nancy G Julie & Lynn Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Linda D & Ruth R Lindsay & Jill Lora S & John T Margaret K & Claire H Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Rosalie S & Pam C Sofi & Stephen Tom B & Hilary Zorina & Ed P Open IMP game Bill & Roshen Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth

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Unit 556+ game Friday March 12th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 11 Mar '21

11 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tomorrow, Friday, Mar 12th, at 12:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any updates. *Saturday* You can play in PPD Virtual Club contact Mojo, mojo(a)bridgemojo.com 10:00 0-500 Pairs 12:30 Open Pairs 12:20 0-99 Pairs *Sunday* Unit 556 will have a General Membership Zoom Meeting at 2:45 pm. Y'all come. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81322745897?pwd=ZWc5d2lwUVRMSC9UZllDNXhTM0R1QT09 Passcode: bridge Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Gerry B Anita & Tracy Bill M & Mike Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn C & Bill B Cathy M & Diana B Dwaine & Gary Harry & Alan N Jackie & Shari Jan & Roy L Judy G & Susan Sh Kathy S & Rand MaryAnne & Gwen Mira & Ron Pat L & Wayne R Paula & Gay Rae & Gerry G Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Sharry & Beth Tom B & Jerry H Tomoko & David

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Unit 556+ game Thursday Mar 11th at 10:15 am
by Paula Olivares 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tomorrow, Thursday, March 11th, at 10:15 AM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any edits. *BBO$ ♦ Advice to players do not to buy BBO Bucks on an APP… There is a 30% premium charged. Tablet users CAN use the browser to buy BB$ and play in the app * Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Susan Smith Alan & Elliott Nueman Anita & Ruth Barbara L & Carole C Bill B & Temo Bud & Gerry B Carol A & Kristi Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Dominique Geoff & Rosy Gwen & Debbye P Harry & David K Jackie & Mike Jan & Deanna Kathy F & Bob M Kathy S & Rand Margaret & Jerome MaryAnne & Tracy ? Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave Paula & Roy L Rae & Amr Shari & Melanie Sharon & Steve Sharry & Beth

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Unit 556+ game Tuesday Mar 9th at 6:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 09 Mar '21

09 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tonight Tuesday, March 9th, at 6:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Dominique Angela & Julie Carol A & Kristi Harry & David K Jackie & Shari Jan & Tomoko Kathy S & Rand Khushroo & Temo May A & Hani Melanie & Bill Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave W Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Sue T & Kathy H

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Monday March 8th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 07 Mar '21

07 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Who wants to play bridge tomorrow? Below is the reservation list. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. If you are a member of Unit 556 please complete this survey if you haven't done so already (Board election). We need a few more votes for the election to meet the criteria in our by-laws. (just put periods in the comment box if you have no comment). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BMKCYNR <http://pianola-links.acbl.com/ls/click?upn=YQy9rf-2FeFb6w6PpYGQxjJFgVjSBmOR…> Paula 661-755-8543 Anita & Aggi Bill B & Paula Bob M & John J Carol A & Kristi Carol I & Susan Smith Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Dominique Carolyn & Gerry B Cathy & Jeanette Debbye & Pat L Dwaine & Gary Gay & May Gwen & MaryAnne Harry & Alan N Jackie & Roshen Jan & Deanna Kathy S & Rand Melanie & Kathy M Mira & Ron Rae & Gerry G Rosie & Goeff Ruth & Roy Sharon W & Dave R Sharry & Beth Steve L & Bud Susan Sh & Judy G Tomoko & David K

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Unit 556+ classes this week & games Sunday Mar 7th
by Paula Olivares 06 Mar '21

06 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, This week we are offering two classes ($5 per class): Wed 12:15 Intermediate - uppercuts, penalty doubles, hold-up plays Wed 6:15 Advanced - responding to partner's overcall “Although all of us are pretty much up to speed on overcalls, we flounder around a bit when responding to partner’s overcall, particularly when we have some points. This is especially true when partner uses Michaels or the Unusual NT (how do we invite game vs. just making competitive or preemptive bids?) In this lesson I will introduce several methods for inviting game in particular, and how to get to the right game if that’s where the partnership belongs. If you are interested try to get your partner(s) interested as well, as nearly everything presented depends on partnership agreements and it would be useful to practice bidding hands with your partner. While I wouldn’t expect you to adopt everything presented, you should find at least a few of the ideas worth considering.” Let me know if you are interested in either class. Tomorrow, Sunday, Mar 7th we have two games, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. Please send me updates. *Room for more. * Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Carol & Paul R Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Jackie & Harry Judy T & Nancy G Julie & Lynn Kathy S & Pam B Linda D & Ruth R Zorina & Lindsay Lora S & John T Margaret K & Claire H Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Sofi & Stephen Jeanne & Barry -- Open IMP game Bill & Roshen Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth --

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Unit 556+ game Friday March 5th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 04 Mar '21

04 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tomorrow, Friday, Mar 5th, at 12:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. *Saturday* As we have no game on Saturday I have arranged for those interested in playing Saturday, to play in PPD Virtual Club. Many of our members are also members of PPDVC so you will see some familiar folks. - 10:00 0-500 Pairs - 12:30 Open Pairs - 12:20 0-99 Pairs If interested contact Mojo at mojo(a)bridgemojo.com Paula 661-755-8543 Aggi & Roshen Amr & Gerry B Anita & Tracy Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn C & Bill B Dwaine & Gary Harry & Alan N Jackie & Shari Jan & Roy L Judy G & Susan Sh Kathy S & Rand MaryAnne & Gwen Mira & Ron Pat L & Wayne R Paula & Gay Rae & Gerry G Ramesh & Temo Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Tom B & Jerry H Tomoko & David

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Unit 556+ game Thursday Mar 4th at 10:15 am
by Paula Olivares 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tomorrow, Thursday, March 4th, at 10:15 AM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any edits. As we have no Wednesday game you are invited to play in the PasadenaPomonaDowney Virtual Club today: - 10:45 0-500 Pairs - 7:30 Open Pairs - 7:15 0-100 Pairs followed by Zoom meeting to discuss hands If interested contact Mojo at mojo(a)bridgemojo.com Paula 661-755-8543 -- Thursday Reservation List Alan & Elliott Nueman Anita & Ruth Barbara L & Carole C Bill B & Temo Bud & Gerry B Carol A & Kristi Carolyn & Dominique Cathy M & Diana Gwen & Debbye P Harry & David K Jackie & Mike Jan & Tomoko Kathy F & Bob M Kathy S & Rand Margaret & Jerome Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave Rae & Amr Sharon & Steve

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