UPCOMING Tournaments

New Hampshire Bridge Association (NHBA):

NHBA has scheduled a Sectional Tournament for the winter of 2025:

Winter Sectional in NH Seacoast Area, March 29 to30 (Saturday-Sunday), Portsmouth, NH

Go to https://nhbridge.com/ for details....

Connecticut Bridge Association (CBA):

CBA has scheduled a Sectional Tournament for the spring of 2025:

Connecticut Sectional, March 28 to 30 (Friday-Sunday), Orange, CT

Go to https://ctbridge.org/ for details

For St Camillus Lenten Mission - Observed (3/24 - 3/26/25, 6:30 AM to 8 PM):

Tuesday, 3/25/25, 12:30 PM: The bridge game at St Camillus, Arlington is NOT CANCELLED.

Tuesday, 3/25/25, 6:30 PM: The bridge game at St Camillus, Arlington is CANCELLED.

Wednesday, 3/26/25, 6:30 PM: The WDBC bridge game at St Camillus, Arlington is CANCELLED.

Beginner Bridge Lessons (in person) - Teacher is Bob Gaudet, Tuesday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 AM

Designed for players with little or no experience, and for people who once played and would like to re-enter the bridge world

At FFBC, the next beginner bridge 8 week series will start in April – Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 AM

– at St Camillus Church. 1075 Concord Turnpike (Rte 2, Exit 132), Arlington, MA

more info coming

Elizabeth Gompels has classes at St Camillus and Arlington High School via Arlington Community Education. The spring catalog is posted on their website www.arlingtoncommunityed.org and registration opens February 25 at noon.

Learn Bridge, Beyond Beginner

6 Tuesdays | April 8–May 20 | 6:30–8:30 pm | Arlington High School |

No official session during school vacation week, 04/22.

Whether you want to continue your learning or are returning to the game of Bridge, this class is for you. Each session includes instruction, lively demonstrations and opportunities to practice by playing prepared deals with your classmates. Topics include opening NoTrump (Stayman and Jacoby Transfer conventions), Pre-emptive bidding, bidding to Slam (Blackwood convention) and Play of the Hand, Defense techniques. Bring a partner or come on your own, you will be paired up in class. Comprehensive handouts will be provided at the first session.

To register, https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/ for Learn Bridge, Beyond Beginner.

Bridge: Supervised Play

6 Wednesdays | April 9–May 21 | 7:30–9:00 pm | St. Camillus |

No official session during school vacation week, 04/23.

Join your classmates for an enjoyable evening of playing Bridge in a friendly and supportive environment, bring your partner or come on your own. Each session will begin with a brief Q&A mini lesson, followed by game play (6-8 deals). Feel free to use your notes or ask questions during the game and receive real-time guidance from a certified bridge teacher and club director.

To sign up for series or individual sessions, https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/ for Bridge: Supervised Play.

Jenks Center Winchester

Saturday, Date: April 12:00 – 4:00 PM = Bridge Game

$15.00 per person

Tempting refreshments provided for the hospitality break:
Eclairs, Fruit Cups, and other delicious choices
Designed for Newcomer/Beginner Bridge players
You can play Home-Style or Duplicate Bridge
Supervised play of 16-20 bridge hands (with hand records).
Partnerships guaranteed or bring your regular partner.
Door prizes are awarded to lucky participants.
Pre-registration is required before the event via email or phone
To register or have any questions,
the contact person is:
Bob Gaudet, (339) 223-6484 or bridgeleader@gmail.com

A fun, social event…

That all bridge players will enjoy!

New for 2025: FFBC Library of Bridge Books ...A Lending Library of Bridge Books – these are books that were donated by bridge players and their families.

Players follow 3 steps: Step 1- Find a book you are interested in, Step 2- Take the book home and read it, Step 3- Return the book to the library and start again at Step 1.

This is our way of recycling these wonderful resources. My many thanks to everyone who participates in this program.

BELMONT BRIDGE CLUB

NEW TIME 10:30 am Wednesday. The bridge game in Belmont at 266 Beech St. is Face to Face and is in full swing at this facility. We are now on the first floor.

SNOW Storms

If Belmont Schools are closed, we are closed.

“Live” Bridge at St Camillus Church, Arlington”

Club Schedule

Family Friendly Bridge Club

Day Time Type Notes

Mon 12:30 PM Open Stratified

Tue 12:30 PM 0-500 MPs Stratified

Tue 6:30 PM 0-500 MPs Stratified

Thu 9:30 AM 0-20 MPs Stratified

Thu 12:30 PM Open Stratified

Fri 12:30 PM Open Stratified

Latest re: Kim Gilman: Kim’s bridge teaching schedule for Winter 2025 is posted and ready for registration. She will continue teaching online using Zoom and the terrific Shark Bridge program. She is offering many courses for various levels of bridge players – all of them recommended by FFBC. To see the latest offerings, go to https://www.bridgewithkim.com/classes

Free Online Bridge for New Players: American Contract Bridge League offers many options to learn and play bridge – and most offerings are at NO Cost.Go to: https://www.acbl.org/learn/