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ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mary Chupak, 941-575-1755, chupak@comcast.net
Hi Sarah: My partner and I held these two hands in our duplicate game. I was the dealer with
♠K Q 5 2; ♥A 5; ♦3; ♣A K Q 9 7 2. I opened the bidding with 1 Club, partner bid 1 diamond and
we worked our way to 5 diamonds, making 6. Her hand was ♠4; ♥K T 7 4; ♦A K Q J T 8 6; ♣3.
When we looked at the score sheet, five pairs bid and made slam, and two had stopped in 3 NT,
but made slam. Can you suggest a bidding sequence to help us find the slam? Anonymous

My New Zealand partner once asked me if I worked out my first and second bids before the
auction started. I told her I had never thought of that, but I do now! Before I open the bidding, I
size up my hand as minimum (12 to 14), medium (15 to 17), and maximum (18 to 19). You had
a beauty with 18 HCPs and two length points in clubs. You want to paint a picture of your hand
with your first two bids and let your partner be the captain. One club shows 12 to 14, and after your partner’s 1 diamond
response, you should jump shift into two spades, showing at least 19 points. Your partner now knows that you have a
combined point total of 35 (19 +16), and it is her responsibility to get you to slam! She might bid 3 hearts (forcing) or just
go ace asking! I love this game and still keep learning every time I play!

Please join us at 1 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for ACBL duplicate bridge. Share hands, comments, and
questions with Sarah Robin at bridgeprof1@gmail.com .

BRIDGE CLUBS See Individual Clubs for Contact Information

LADIES FRIDAY BRIDGE Jane Stenberg, 954-612-3556
November 3: November 10: November 17:
1 – Brenda Wilmes 1 - Julia Stromeckyj 1 – Melissa Brown
2 – Jill Oswalt 2 - Yvonne Heer 2 – Pauline Tellier
3 – Marian Harkins 3 - Ruby Norris 3 - Dee Hubertz
4 – Debra Charbonnet 4 - Joanne Kasten - Tied for 4th place 4 - Lee Fullerton
4 - Melissa Brown - Tied for 4th place

Congratulations to our winners. We meet every Friday at 12:15 p.m. Play starts shortly thereafter. All players are
required to be members of the Civic Association. To join the Association, please call the front desk at 941-637-1655 or
visit the Association’s website at www.pgica.org and select “Membership”.

If you wish to play and are not signed up, please contact Jane Stenberg - jms33950@gmail.com or 954-612-3556.

MONDAY NIGHT DUPLICATE BRIDGE Chris Taylor, 641-661-7092, rtadata47@gmail.com
November 6: November 20:
1 – Christine Kwak & Jane Stenberg 1 – Elaine Erickson & Yvonne Heer
2 – Melissa Brown & Jeanne Hogan 2 – Melissa Brown & Jeanne Hogan
3 – Chris Taylor & Pauline Tellier 3 – Marian Harkins & Jane Stenberg

We play at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month. Anyone who is a member of the Civic Association is invited
to join us. (Bring a partner.)

If you wish to play and want additional information, please contact Chris Taylor at 941-661-7092 or rtadata47@gmail.com,
or Sharon Biernat at 941-833-4441 or biefla@embarqmail.com.

MEN’S SOCIAL BRIDGE Randy Rosen, 941-661-6957, pgirs@comcast.net
Please join us for Men’s Social Bridge Monday morning 9 a.m., to noon. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet some great
guys, play bridge, and talk. We look forward to having you join us. Questions? Call Randy 941-505-4036.

ROUND ROBIN BRIDGE GROUP Catherine & Charles Eliason, cattgrt@aol.com
We invite all bridge players to join our fun group. We are an active couples bridge club where two pairs meet in a
member’s home approximately twice a month. We are flexible. Any two friends are welcome to participate as a “couple.”
Games begin in November and must be played by the end of February. You arrange the time which is convenient to you
and your opponents, so if you are a snowbird, or gone for an extended period, your games can be scheduled for when
you are here. We end the season with a luncheon and awards ceremony. If you like to play rubber bridge, come and join
us! If you have questions or wish to participate, please contact Cathy or Charlie Eliason, 941-621-4579 or
cattgrt@aol.com.
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