Social Play on Pause for the Summer

Due to the low turnout for Social Play the last few weeks, it will be going on a hiatus after June 12th.  When it reappears in September, it will have a different format.  Players attending must have taking at least 1-2 introductory bridge sessions.  Graduates of Hazel’s classes are encouraged to come and practice.  Morning players are encouraged to come and hone their partnership agreements.  With a Ruby Life Master on hand to advise, you won’t get a better coaching deal.

Players coming without a partner should have experience with modern bridge bidding and play.  

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Longest Day Game June 18th

ACBL nationwide supports Alzheimer’s research annually in June.  BCNC is supporting this effort with our own Longest Day game.  Our Club will make it’s own donation, but we ask you to also consider making a private donation.  The Club has created a fundraising page where you may make a secure online donation HERE.  On that Wednesday, Dr. Jay Lichter will be giving a short presentation prior to the AM and Open Games on the status of Alzheimer’s research.  Dr. Lichter is a biotechnology early stage drug developer and investor.  There will also be some brain healthy snacks of blueberries and grapes on hand if you want to skip the chocolate for a day!

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Card Combination Flash Cards

Available at BCNC for $15 

Thanks to Paul Darin for a very informative Advanced Declarer Play seminar.  His recommendation to purchase these flashcards was so popular (32 boxes sold), that the Club was able to acquire them at a bulk discount rate.  The Club price is $10-15 less expensive than other merchants. An extra 20 boxes were purchased and are now available.  Please ask Suzanne Lichter or Hazel Turner when you see them.  In their absence, the Director can sell you a box.

 

Volunteer Opportunities 

We are currently looking for:  

·       Guaranteed Partners (Morning 0-499ers): Volunteer once a month and play for free.   Please contact Sue Linnett if you are interested.  Qualifications: welcoming, willing to encourage a newer player, willing to play with anyone. 

·       Mentors for Tuesday Supervised Play (Afternoon Open or experienced morning players): Tuesdays at 9:30 AM.  These are primarily newer players, who need a light hand and encouragement. If you have the right teaching stuff, please contact Suzanne Lichter.

 

BCNC 33rd Largest Club in North America!!

Not only are we 33rd in North America, by table count, we are 5th in California.  Thank you to every member of the Club and every volunteer(!) who helped make this happen. The strength of BCNC lies in our volunteers and welcoming atmosphere. Let’s keep it going!​​

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