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ACBL DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mary Chupak, 941-575-1755, chupak@comcast.net

Hi Sarah: I held this hand in the 2016 Instant Matchpoint game: ♠9 8; ♥none; ♦A K J T 9 6 4 3 2;
♣K 6. Partner opened the bidding with 1 Heart. The next player passed and I bid 2 Diamonds. A
pass by my left-hand opponent was followed by 3 Clubs from my partner. I now bid 3 Diamonds
and partner rebid 3 No Trump. I was terrified that she wouldn’t have an entry to my hand and so
I rebid 4 Diamonds. Partner passed. 4 Diamonds made 5 for a bottom board for us! Should I
have passed 3 No Trump or bid 5 Diamonds? P F

Your partner’s hand was ♠K Q 2; ♥A Q J 9 8; ♦7; ♣Q 8 3 2. There are so many decisions to be
made in a bridge game! You don’t want to ask for aces since you have a void in the hand. With
9 diamonds in your hand, I think you should place the contract. My choice would be to bid 5 Diamonds.

Please join us at 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for ACBL Duplicate Bridge. Our Christmas luncheon will
be at noon on Friday, December 15. Bring a hardy appetite and a dish to share. If you have an exciting hand, send it to
Sarah Robin bridgeprof1@gmail.com.

BRIDGE CLUBS See Individual Clubs for Contact Information

LADIES FRIDAY BRIDGE Jane Stenberg, 954-612-3556
October 6: October 13: October 27:
1 – Elaine Erickson 1 - Brenda Wilmes 1 – Jeanne Hogan
2 – Melissa Brown 2 - Jane Stenberg 2 – Pauline Tellier
3 – Ruby Norris 3 - Elaine Erickson 3 - Julia Stromeckyj
4 – Maggie Kessler 4 - Ruby Norris 4 - Elaine Erickson

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

October 2: October 16:
1 – Polly and Gene Engebrecht 1 – Laurie and Jim Druyor
2 – Laurie and Jim Druyor 2 – Carolyn Brox and Lois Olsen
3 – Melissa Brown and Jeanne Hogan 3 – Polly and Gene Engebrecht

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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