BARB & ALEX'S BRIDGE NEWSLETTER
May 2017
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www.barbaraseagram.com
416-487-8321
We are back from our fabulous tour of India. The snowy peaks of the Himalayas
(Dharamshala, Shimla and Rishikesh), Chandigargh, Varanasi, Punjab (Amritsar, the
Sikh
capital
of
the
world)
and
our
favourite,
Mumbai.
To the right is the Gateway of India. Our
room at the spectacular Taj Palace Hotel
overlooked this. Built in 1924, the
Gateway is at the Mumbai Harbour and is
the symbol of the last set of troops
leaving India post-independence in 1947.
SO much history and the people are
wonderful.
We visited Leopold's Cafe, a bar/restaurant which was attacked by terrorists (as was the
Taj and the Oberoi/Trident) in 2008. There are still bullet holes in the wall at Leopold's
right near to where these (below) were displayed.
Small world. If you want a glorious
treat, go and spend a few days at
Ananda Spa in the Himalayas. You will
think you have died and gone to
heaven. It is extraordinary.
It is a REAL spa with doctors, yoga,
meditation and all kinds of interesting
lectures and sensible but fascinating,
wonderful food.
Alex and I played bridge at the Bombay Gymkhana and at the Cricket Club of India.
This was all a very special experience and we loved it all, especially the people.
Cambodia Fundraiser – SOLD OUT
Friday June 2nd at Timothy Eaton Church at 230 St. Clair Ave West. This is just west of Avenue Rd. We have 28 tables signed up already. We hope to have
35 tables playing. You do NOT want to miss JOHN RAYNER, a superb and very
entertaining bridge teacher who will join us that day as a volunteer to teach at 10.15 am.
Lunch and a presentation by Patti Lee are next, followed by a game. Free parking
There is a parking lot and there is street parking on Dunvegan, Heath and Warren after
10 am. We have permission to park on the street from 10 am-4 pm that day even though
signs say one hour parking. We may NOT park in No Parking spots. Parking
Consideration # is FAF F1700577. I will email those attending later and send a copy of
the consideration for you to place on your dash if parking on the street.
Thank you so very much for your support of our endeavours.
Barbara & Alex
www.barbaraseagram.com
P.S.
The
ads
within
this
newsletter
are
unsolicited
and
We believe in these people and hope you will check them out yourself.
unpaid.
THE BRIDGE EVENT OF THE YEAR TAKES PLACE ON
FRIDAY JUNE 2nd.
WE ARE HOLDING OUR ANNUAL CAMBODIA FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY 2nd JUNE @ 10.15 am
LOCATION: TIMOTHY EATON CHURCH
Note location which is a new one for this event.
Thank you to Timothy Eaton for helping us with this.
230 St Clair Ave West (west of Avenue Rd)
Free parking at church and street parking on Warren Rd and Dunvegan
We are now sold out but we always welcome donations and we would be thrilled to receive your donation. GUEST LECTURER: JOHN RAYNER WILL GIVE A BRIDGE WORKSHOP
10.15 - 11.45 AM
LUNCH: 11.45 am catered by Mirko Babic
SILENT AUCTION 9.30 am - 2.30 pm
PRESENTATION ON CAMBODIA by PATTI LEE.
GAME FOLLOWS @ 12.30 PM
Minimum donation: $40.00 plus $10.00 for lunch, refreshments and A.C.B.L. (American
Contract Bridge League) table fees
NO MAXIMUM FOR YOUR
DONATION.
If you are unable to
attend, we will still be
thrilled to receive your
donation.
Tax deductible receipts
for your donation less our
$10.00 cost will be issued.
If you cannot attend, then
naturally you will receive a
donation for the full
amount of your cheque.
In the library at Prokeab
School.
We have libraries with a
librarian (who also teaches the
tiny children) in all our schools.
The boy in the striped shirt (on
the far right) has attended at
one of our schools for a
number of years.
He has graduated now but
comes back daily to visit and
help. He is headed to University
to study Engineering.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT OUR CAMBODIA FUNDRAISER
There will be a workshop with JOHN RAYNER, a SUPERB bridge teacher at 10.15 am.
John has represented Canada in International competition and also owned for many
years an excellent bridge club in Mississauga: Mississauga Oakville Bridge
Centre. John is donating his time to our cause.
There will be a silent auction so we would welcome any donations of items that you
think would be attractive for the auction. Restaurant vouchers, hair dresser vouchers,
movie tickets, baseball games, gift certificates are always welcome.
Please email Patti: [email protected]
or Barbara: [email protected] with any donations.
The silent auction is a huge part of our fundraising annually.
Minimum donation: $40.00. NO MAXIMUM! Plus $10.00 to cover costs.
Tax deductible receipts will be issued.
Make out cheques to Barbara Seagram please.
We are doing it a bit differently this time. Please add $10.00 to your donation cheque
and whatever your cheque is written for, you will receive a tax deductible receipt for that
amount less the $10.00 expense fee. The $10.00 is ONLY for lunch, afternoon
refreshments and A.C.B.L. table fees.
e.g. You write a cheque for $200.00, you will receive a tax deductible receipt for $190.00.
There will also be some door prizes.
Please make out your DONATION cheques to Barbara Seagram and mail to
Barbara Seagram, 220 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto ON M4N 1T2
NO MAXIMUM!!
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____ I would like to make a donation to the cause. If you are NOT attending, your receipt
will be for the full amount of your cheque.
NAME: ___________________________________________ TEL. NO: _________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________
POSTAL ADDRESS (for receipt) ______________________
CITY _____________ PROVINCE/ STATE________________
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SOME BACKGROUND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT READ OF OUR
CAMBODIA PROJECT In 2011, Patti Lee, Barbara Seagram and a group of 50 docked in Phnom Penh. We were
armed with clothing, pens, notebooks, rulers, sharpeners, toys, pencils, stickers, and
other school supplies. We had heard about a school at which Lisa McCoy from
Gravenhurst and Pauline Johns from Australia were involved. Together they founded
Banyan Learning Tree Schools.
At that time, our group and other friends from the Toronto area donated 40 bicycles to
this school outside of Phnom Penh. We went there in a small tuk-tuk along the dusty
roads through Phnom Penh and out into the countryside to find that the school was a
one-room shack with a cement floor and no desks or chairs. The bikes were given to
children, mainly children of landmine victims. It was all very uplifting but Patti and
Barbara looked at each other and wondered how long this shack would remain
standing.
We inquired how much it would cost to build a permanent school and found that it
would be $24,000.00. We returned to Toronto determined to build a school. We raised
$40,000.00 that year, so our donors also furnished all three schools and built a library
at one of the schools. Since then, a fourth school has been added. We remain
committed to sustaining all FOUR schools...paying teachers, librarians, paying the
cost of electricity, etc. The cost per year for sustaining all four schools is $25,000.00
CDN. You can see that money goes a long way in this country.
Many other out-reach projects have been undertaken along the way to help make these
landmine affected families self-sufficient: a bike repair business, chicken farmer
training, sewing lessons with a sewing machine, crafts, technology centre, and a
weaving centre. We are also involved in installing some toilets in villages.
There is also a huge need in the remote villages for medical help. Many never see a
doctor: they do not have a doctor and cannot afford to travel to one. Malaria and
tuberculosis continue to plague the remote villages. We need to educate throughout
rural areas regarding the need for sanitation, aiding in the prevention and
transmission of diseases. We need to work to ensure the health of mothers during
pregnancy and childbirth. We help families and children to get to existing community
clinics.
Patti and Barbara are excited and optimistic about all of these projects and hold one
fundraiser a year. If you are unable to attend but still able to make a donation, we
would be so grateful.
For more info:
[email protected] or [email protected]
ITEMS FOR SILENT AUCTION ‐ JUNE 2, 2017 Please bid on these items before or during the event. Patti Lee will take bids anytime from now on at [email protected] or at 416‐606‐0848 from now until 8.00 pm on June 1st. OR from 9.00 am ‐ 2.30 pm on Friday June 2nd at Timothy Eaton Church Code to explain numbers to right of item: When 2 numbers are listed. VALUE is first number. Minimum is next number. Donor is at line end. There are also door prizes, generously donated by so many. Private lessons & games with experts are priceless!!! Minimum bid follows. All experts come highly recommended by us and you would enjoy so much playing with them or having a lesson with them. TRAVEL 1 Farmhouse in France (5‐6 people) for 1 week Min: $1,000.00 Sally Moore 2 Bridge Weekend for Two for Briars in 2018 Value: $1,098.00 Min: $500 Donated by The Briars Resort BRIDGE LESSONS, BOOKS, & FREE PLAYS 3 Private Bridge Lesson in your home with John Rayner Min: $300 John Rayner 4 Private Bridge Lesson in your home with Barbara Seagram Min: $300 Barbara 5 Private Bridge Lesson in your home with Sally Rewbotham Min: $300 Sally 6 Private Bridge Lesson in your home with Patti Lee Min: $300 Patti Lee 7 Lessons ‐ Intermediate # 1 or # 2 (6 weeks) $210.00 Min: $100 Josee Hammill 8 Lessons ‐ Bidding Brush‐Up (Intermediate) (6 weeks) $120.00 Min. $60 Enid Roitman 9 Five complimentary passes to Hazel's Bridge Club Value: $50.00 Hazel 10 Five complimentary passes to Hazel's Bridge Club Value: $50.00 Hazel 11 Seven complimentary passes to Etobicoke Bridge Centre $63.00 Steve Overholt 12 Ten complimentary passes to Mobridge Value: $90.00 Mobridge 13 Ten complimentary passes to Mobridge Value: $90.00 Mobridge 14 Five free plays or lessons at Toronto Bridge Value: $50.00 Rob Drummond 15 Five free plays or lessons at Toronto Bridge Value:$50.00 Rob Drummond 16 Barbara's 2/1 Books Value: $90.00 Min: $50 Barbara Seagram 17 Barbara's Quiz Books Value: $75.00 Min: $40 Barbara Seagram 18 Barbara's 5 "25" Books Value: $115.00 Min: $60 Barbara Seagram 19 Bridge CD's Ray Lee Master Point Press (for PC computers) PLAY WITH AN EXPERT 23 Play in game with John Rayner Priceless Min: $100 John Rayner 24 Play in game with Lee Daugharty Priceless Min: $100 Lee Daugharty 25 Play in game with Alex Kornel Priceless Min: $100 Alex Kornel 26 Play in game with Dave Colbert Priceless Min: $100 Dave Colbert 27 Play in game with Martin Hunter Priceless Min: $100 Martin Hunter 28 Play in game with Marty Miller Priceless Min: $100 Marty Miller 29 Play in game with Bev Ross Priceless Min: $100 Bev Ross 30 Play in game with Wayne Ruttan Priceless Min: $100 Wayne Ruttan 31 Play in game with Barbara Seagram Priceless Min: $100 Barbara Seagram ART & ENTERTAINMENT 41 Framed, Signed Print of U of T, University College $100 Elaine Batcher 42 Stone / Clay Hanging Jug Elaine Batcher 43 Framed Papyrus Print # 1 Elaine Batcher 44 Framed Papyrus Print # 2 Elaine Batcher 45 Painting of Rooster (Acrylic & Ink on Vellum ‐ Framed) $100 Maggie Dickson 46 Photograph of Archway (Signed & Framed) $40 Elaine Batcher 47 Photograph of Street (Framed) $45 Elaine Batcher 48 Photograph of Village (Signed & Framed) $95 Elaine Batcher 49 Limited Edition Print by Pierre Bisiaux (Framed) $45 Elaine Batcher 50 2 Movie Passes to Cineplex $26.00 Cineplex Queensway 51 2 Movie Passes to Cineplex $26.00 Cineplex Queensway BOOKS 71 Novels Novel Spot Humbertown HEALTH & BEAUTY 55 Gift Card ‐ Salon Allure for Hair Services: Etobicoke. Joe Picariello 56 Facial @ Salon Allure SPA Value: $100.00 Min. $50.00. Maria 62 Cut & Blow Dry ‐ Enrico Hair Salon $125.00 Min. $40 Minnie Karras 63 Gift Card ‐ Haartek Hair Salon (Manulife) Haartek $80.00 / Melanie Duras 64 Gift Card ‐ Haartek Hair Salon (Manulife) Haartek $80.00/ Melanie Duras 65 Gift Card ‐ Haartek Hair Salon (Manulife) Haartek $80.00/ Melanie Duras 66 Chiropractic Treatment ‐ 1 session $60.00 Dr Lesley Douglas 67 Manicure & Pedicure $50.00 Twinkle Nails 68 Hypnotherapy one hour session with Donald Currie Yonge & Davisville 69 Hypnotherapy one hour session with Donald Currie Yonge & Davisville 70 Reflexology by Massage Addict: Value: $79.00. HOUSE & HOME 73 Gift Card ‐ Lawn Care (Brampton, Mississauga, $350.00 $150 Neil D McCallum Etobicoke, Oakville, or Burlington) BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE ITEMS 81 Yellow round dish ‐ pottery James Shack (potter in New York, Norma's son) 82 Grey green salad bowl ‐ pottery James Shack 83 Hors d'oeuvres dish & dip bowl ‐ pottery James Shack 84 Grey oblong dish ‐ pottery James Shack 85 Knitted Item Joyce Ruttan 86 Pearl Necklace Sarah LaFleur. Designed and created by Sarah's daughter: Pearl Girl FOOD, RESTAURANTS & GIFT CARDS 91 Gift Card ‐ Burger Cellar $100.00 Burger Cellar 92 Gift Card ‐ Burger Cellar $100.00 Burger Cellar 93 Wine for a Dinner Party ‐ Sparkiling, White, Red & Dessert Value: $200.00 $100 Miriam Rogers 94 Gift Card ‐ Positano's Restaurant on Mt Pleasant Value: $50.00 Positano's Restaurant 95 Wine Rack & Bottle of Wine Jeanne Carter 96 Bread for a Year: Value: $200.00 Min. $75.00 Cobs in Humbertown JEWELRY 101 jewelry Tamara Kronis 102 jewelry Tamara Kronis 103 jewelry Tamara Kronis 104 necklace by Lucia McCurdy 105 necklace by Lucia McCurdy 106 necklace by Lucia McCurdy CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES 121 Gift Card ‐ Bill Miles for Men (Bloor St in the Kingsway) $100.00 $50 Bill Miles 122 Polka Dot Purse Gail Todgham GIFT ITEMS 131 Leaded Glass Candy Dish with Lid Elaine Batcher 132 Leaded Glass Vase Elaine Batcher 133 Leaded Glass Footed Bowl Elaine Batcher 134 Big Teddy Bear Elaine Batcher 135 Vase ‐ Tall, Orange & Black Stripes Elaine Batcher 136 Large Clear Glass Pitcher Elaine Batcher 137 Portmeirion Large Footed Comport Gail Todgham 138 Breville "Smart Fryer" $200.00 Sally & Peter White 139 Casserole Dish Jeanne Carter 140 Square Platter ‐ Blue & Yellow Patio Picture Jeanne Carter 141 Dark Blue Round Serving Platter Jeanne Carter 142 Silver Rimmed Glass Coasters Jeanne Carter BARBADOS BRIDGE TOURNAMENT: FEBRUARY 11th - FEB 18th 2018
SEVEN NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING ALL YOUR MEALS & DRINKS
USD $1,050.00 PER PERSON (DBL. OCC) $1365.00 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
EXTRA NIGHTS: $150.00 per person DBL OCC.or $195.00 per person SGL OCC.
HOTEL: BARBADOS BEACH CLUB
MAXWELL COAST ROAD, CHRIST CHURCH
THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL RATE
COME ONE DAY EARLY ON SAT 10th
FEBRUARY & TOUR THE ISLAND
WITH BARBARA. TOUR IS OPTIONAL
& EXTRA.
ANY QUESTIONS: EMAIL BARBARA
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AFTERNOON TEA, DINNER &
[email protected]
LOCAL DRINKS ARE ALL INCLUDED. HOUSE WINE
WITH DINNER. MANAGER’S COCKTAIL PARTY. ALL
TAXES & GRATUITIES ARE INCLUDED.
BANQUET & AWARDS PRESENTATION ALSO INCLUDED. TRANSFERS TO & FROM AIRPORT
INCLUDED.
BOOK YOUR OWN AIRFARE (NOT INCLUDED). BRIDGE EVENTS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Closing Dinner and prize giving on Saturday evening after the final game also included.
This is a smaller and gentler tournament. Very friendly and fabulous.
Highly recommended by Barbara Seagram & Alex Kornel.
Barbados is Barbara’s homeland for MANY generations (almost 4 millennium!)
The rate is so excellent that you cannot afford not to do this trip. Get away from the winter!!
Barbara & Alex will be attending the tournament in 2018. There will be THREE free seminars
given by Barbara & Alex while there. Alex will also be available to go over hands anytime.
ACBL Master Points (black) will be awarded to ACBL members who contact Barbara to say
that they are registered for attending this tournament. TO BOOK: Contact Roglyn Hinds [email protected] or 246-231-0149
Prices for bridge average $15.00 USD per player per session.
All bridge is optional. Roglyn will help to find you partners.
12 Feb: 9.30 am: Individual
My name is Barbara Seagram & I am a bridge player, author and teacher. I
12 Feb: 7.00 pm: Pelau Pairs # 1
was born and raised on this beautiful island in the Caribbean. The Barbados
session
Bridge Committee do a wonderful job running this delightful bridge
13 Feb: 9.30 am: Pairs Game
tournament in February each year. Imagine $1,050 USD per person to spend
13 Feb: 7.00 pm: Pelau Pairs # 2
a week at a hotel on a beach in Barbados in February, including all meals and
session
drinks. They even pick you up at the airport! The players are friendly, the sun
14 Feb: 9.30 am: Pairs Game
shines forever and the island beckons. You cannot afford to not go! It is a
14 Feb: 3.00 pm: Rum Pairs
very special island and I invite you to visit and enjoy all its magic.
15 Feb: 9.30 am: Team Game # 1
session
Go early and enjoy a tour with Barbara and a professional guide. Register
with Barbara well in advance if you wish this. [email protected]
15 Feb: 1.00 pm: Team Game # 2
session
16 Feb: 9.30 am: Pairs Game
16 Feb: 7.00 pm: Barbados Pairs # 1 session
17 Feb: 9.30 am & 3.00 pm: B’dos Prs # 2 & 3
FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS
by Marti Ronemus
Husband Gary and I have no children (and no grandkids, darn it), but we do have dogs and I
imagine we feel the same way about them that you do about your kids, although we'll never have
to provide bail money or new sneakers.
Anyway, a couple of years ago we got a new puppy, a chocolate and white Chihuahua,
Ozzie. (Gary says it takes a big man to walk a small dog, especially true with Ozzie, as he was
about the size of a robust hamster). As my faithful readers can imagine, this was a BIG Event
at our house. Ozzie even has godmother, Shirley, to give you a clue.
When we took Ozzie to his "Meet the Vet" appointment, we received a great bag of goodies,
including a little pamphlet, "How to Have a Well-Behaved Puppy." Determined to, for once, have
a well-behaved dog, we were excited about that. Sadly, it turned out that we were incapable of
saying "NO!" to Ozzie, and the pamphlet was thrown into a drawer.
I found it recently and want to share it with you. The advice is sterling. Every time you see the
word "puppy", substitute the word "partner".
"Treat your new puppy with respect and love if you want an enduring relationship."
Look, people, you picked that partner! Respect Pard's point of view. Compromise. Play Inverted
Minors if he will play Roman Key Card Blackwood.
"Catch your new puppy doing something right." It's so easy to say, "Why did you do that?" or
(my favourite) "Where is the hand you were bidding with?" Or "What were you thinking?" All
unanswerable, except to say, "It seemed like a good idea at the time." How about instead, "Pard,
you did a masterful job of establishing those long diamonds! You were able to dump the losers
on that suit." Pard may not have any idea what the heck you are talking about, but next time she
has a long suit, she'll look for a way to drop losers on it. Maybe.
"Keep training sessions short, otherwise your puppy will lose interest." While we know that you
can give your Pard ideas to improve on every single solitary hand, it's more important to just
enjoy the game. Remember, the word is "Partner."
"Small morsels of food are useful in modelling good behaviour." This doesn't mean we fill our
pockets with Oreos (although you could do worse!). Think of compliments as as the Partner
version of dog biscuits. Give Pard many small rewards, and watch him shine. Just don;t do it in
front of opponents. It could be hurtful.
Your puppy cannot learn a new command right away. Repetition is the key to success." It takes
at least a dozen mishaps with Stayman and Transfers before getting it right. Just relax and await
victory.
"Never use harsh words. Your puppy is trying to do the right thing. If he isn't learning, it's your
fault!!" Nobody wants you to win more than your Pard. And remember Pard is putting up with a
lot from you too. Put away that rolled-up newspaper.
"After a good training session, you should have a nice cuddle with your puppy." While this is
the best advice in the entire pamphlet, you might want to be careful. I'm not sure if your club
would approve.
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Editor's note: We're betting that Marti named their dog "Ozzie" after Oswald Jacoby, creator of
the Jacoby Transfer. Our daughter is dating someone named Don. We recently found out that
his last name is Blackwood. Now we nickname him "Key Card".
LOSER ON LOSER
By EDDIE KANTAR
S 87532
H 82
D Q105
C KJ7
S QJ9
H AQ3
S 10
H KJ10964
D AKJ4
D 873
C 942
C A65
S AK64
H 75
D 962
C Q1083
East South West North
2H Pass 4H All Pass
Opening lead: Spade Ace
Bidding Commentary: East has a near maximum Weak Two and West, a choice of
responses.
A raise to 4H is reasonable as is 2NT asking for more information. If West tries 2NT,
East bids 3C showing a feature-the ace or king. This guarantees that West will bid
game.
Defensive Commentary: As North, give count in spades. After declarer has preempted
or bid two suits and partner leads the ace, presumably from ace-king and dummy has
the queen, third hand gives count playing the S 2. (Lowest from an odd number of
cards.)
As South, it looks right to switch to a low club at trick two. Partner figures to have an
honor or two in the suit given the fact that East has a weak hand.
As North, play the C K at trick two, the higher of unequal honors. If you had equal honors
such as the QJ, play your lower equal.
Play Commentary: As East, you start with 9 top tricks: 6 hearts, the AK of diamonds and
the C A. Rather than pin your hopes on the diamond finesse, use the S QJ in dummy to
develop your 10th trick. Win the CA, draw trumps ending in dummy and lead the SQ,
discarding a club. South wins the king, cashes the CQ and leads a third club that you
trump. All that is left is to cross to dummy with a diamond and discard a diamond on
the SJ. No diamond finesse is necessary.
When dummy has the second and third ranking cards in a suit, S QJ, (the ace has already
been played) facing a void, think loser on loser play. Lead a spade equal and discard a
loser. After the opponents take the trick, use the other equal to discard another loser.
You gain a trick. Editor's Note: Naturally, if you lead S Q and N covers with the King (unlikely since S lead
the S Ace), then Declarer ruffs the S K and still gets to throw away the D loser on the
high S Jack in dummy. BARBARA'S MONTHLY
WORKSHOPS 9.30 -11.30 AM
Hands-on. You play hands for the entire
lesson.
Seminars are held at Trinity Presbyterian
Church: 2737 Bayview Ave.
Just south of 401
THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
SPRING PRICES:
Seminars are $20.00 each if pre-paid prior to the class. 9.30-11.30 am
$25.00 at door.
FALL PRICES: Note increase (after many years of the same price) Seminars are $25.00 each if pre-paid prior to the class. 9.30-11.30 am
$30.00 at door. Our rent increase means we have to increase our rate.
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IN ALL SEMINARS
Thu May 25 @ 9.30 am: Sharpen Your Bridge Game
Thu June 15 @ 9.30 am: Judgement at Bridge
Thu Sep 14 @ 9.30 am: Maximize all Your Chances
Thu Oct 19 @ 9.30 am: The Killing Lead
Thu Nov 9 @ 9.30 am: Become a Deadly Declarer
Call Barbara 416-487-8321 or email her to register [email protected]
Mail cheques to:
Barbara Seagram
220 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto ON M4N 1T2
SPACE LIMITED. IF UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE LET BARBARA KNOW
IMMEDIATELY.
BIDDING TRAPS - WILL YOU FALL IN? By Eddie Kantar
The following 14 bidding problems all have one thing in common-they are designed
to trap you into making an incorrect bid even though the correct one stands out like
a beacon!
You start this quiz with 150 bonus points (you're welcome), but... you lose 10 points
for each 'accident' you have. Sorry about that.
You are always South, not vulnerable against vulnerable, playing rubber bridge for
real $$$$. Ed. Note: You are not playing Two Over One
Ready?
1. You hold: S. AQ10xx H. Axx D. Axx C. xx
North East South West
Pass
Pass 1S
1NT
Pass ?
Pass
2.
North East South West
Pass
Pass
1S
2NT
Pass
?
Pass
3. You hold: S. AKJxx
H. xx
D. A982 C. xx
South West North East
1S
Pass
2C
Pass
?
4. You hold: S. AQ109xxx
(Do you like your hand?)
South West North East
2C
Pass
2D*
Pass
2S
Pass
3S**
Pass
4NT
Pass
5H
Pass
H. K
D. AK
C. AKx
?
2C =strong and artificial, *2D= waiting, 3S= positive, 4NT= RKB, (1430)
including the four aces and the SK. 5H showed two keycards.
5. You hold: S. AQJ10xxx
H. x
D. xx
C. xxx
South West North East
3S
?
Pass
Pass
6. You hold: S. Qx
4H
H. AQxxx
D. xx
C. KQxx
South West North East
1H
Pass 1S
2D
?
7. You hold: S. AQxxx H. Qxx D. xx C. AQx
South West North East
1S
Pass 2C
Pass
?
8. You hold: S. AKxxxx
H. AKJx
D. x
C. xx
D. AJx
C. xx
South West North East
1S
Pass
2C
Pass
?
9. You hold: S. KQxx
H. KJxx
North East South West
1C
Pass 1H
2C
Pass
Pass
?
10. You hold: S. x
H. QJ9
D. Q109x
C. AQ10xx
South West North East
Pass
Pass
1S
Pass
2C*
Pass
2H
Pass
?
*2C is Natural, not Drury
11. You hold: S. AJx
H. KQx
D. A10xx
C. Q10x
North East South West
1NT*
Pass
?
12. You hold: S. xx H. Jxx
*1NT = 15-17
D. AKQxx
C. xxx
North East South West
1NT
2S
?
13. You hold: S. x H. AKQJxxx D. A109 C. 109
North East South West
Pass
1C
?
14. You hold: S. xx H. J10x D. AQ10xx C. AK10
North East South West
1H
Pass
2D Pass
2NT Pass
?
HOW TO AVOID THE TRAPS:
1. Pass. The trap is not to rebid 2S which shows six spades in this sequence.
2. 3NT Partner has 11 HCP and you have a sweet 14 including a strong five card
suit.
The trap is not to pass or rebid spades.
3. 2D The trap is rebidding 2S and not showing diamonds, a lower ranking suit.
4. 7NT The trap is bidding anything else when you can count 13 tricks: 7 spades, 2
hearts, 2 diamond and at least two clubs. Playing the hand in 7S runs the risk,
admittedly slender), of an opening lead getting ruffed.
5. Pass. Partner also knows the vulnerability and you have limited your hand
making partner the captain. For all you know, partner may be chomping at the bit to
double 4H.
6. Pass. You have a minimum and partner has a chance to bid. The trap is bidding
3C which shows extras or 2H which shows a stronger suit.
7. 3C A raise to the three level in this sequence either shows four card support or
three card support with extras including strong support. (What you have).
8. 2H With a strong 6-4, start with the six card suit, then bid the four card suit and
then back to the six card suit. With a weaker 6-4, start with the six card suit, repeat
the six card suit, and then bid the four card suit.
9. 3NT You are too strong to rebid 2NT (the trap) which is not forcing and partner
does not figure to have four spades and not rebid 1S.
10. 2NT A raise to 3H, a second suit, guarantees four card support... in blood. 2NT is
just right.
11. 4NT Invitational. Not strong enough to bid 6NT, too strong to raise to 3NT.
Incidentally, if you wish to ask for aces directly after partner opens 1NT or 2NT, jump
to 4C, Gerber. This particular hand is not suited for a Gerber ask.
12. 3NT The overcaller seldom has a solid suit. With solid spades East should pass
and wait to lead the suit. The trap is to not bid 3NT.
Ed Note: You are not playing Lebensohl
13. 1H You can't risk a takeout double with a singleton spade, too dangerous. Partner
is a passed hand and an opponent has opened the bidding, so you don't figure to
have a slam. The problem with bidding 4H is that you go by 3NT where you need but
one trick from partner - providing they can't run a black suit. The bidding won't end
in 1H so you can always bid 4H later. However, by bidding 1H you give partner a
chance to bid NT in which case you should raise to 3NT in a heart beat.
Take full credit if you bid either 1H or 4H. Besides, if you do bid 4H, a thoughtful
partner will turn up with some diamond strength to make your day. And don't forget
to claim 100 honors, remember, this is money bridge!
14. 3H Delayed support at the three level shows three card support and is a game
force. If nothing else, you give your partner a choice of game contracts, 3NT or 4H.
(Slam is doubtful as partner is showing 12-14+ HCP.)
Ed. Note: If you bid 4H on your second bid instead of 3H, don't deduct any bonus
points as that is what we would suggest, not playing Two Over One.
THE TRAP AVOIDING RATING SCALE:
150-130 What a slam dunk this quiz was for you.
120-100 So you fell for a few traps, not too bad.
90-70 Brush up on your basics.
60-40 Hopefully your forte is declarer play, defense, or both because we know what
it isn't!
Less I won't tell anyone and I'm sure you won't either.
Have aches and pains? Speed
healing is at your fingertips. Alex
and I swear by this chiropractic
clinic and Dr. Lesley Douglas. I have
often told him that it is not in his
best interest to fix us so quickly but
he does anyway.
Dr. Douglas does laser, ultra sound,
electric stimulation, heat therapy
and light speed healing with
Theralase non-thermal therapeutic
laser. He has the latest in equipment
and will fix your shoulder, knee, hip, back, foot or any part of your anatomy. He is
at Bayview and Eglinton in the medical clinic just east of Metro on Eglinton.
He will fit you in almost any time, is open till 6.30 pm most days and is even open
on Saturday mornings.
Barbara LEASIDE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
Eglinton/Bayview Medical Centre
586 Eglinton Ave East Suite 812
Toronto 416-487-1942
[email protected]
http://www.leasidechiropracticclinic.com/home.html
BRIDGE AT THE BRIARS FALL 2017 OCTOBER 27‐29, 2017 WE ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT DO SAVE THESE DATES FOR 2018: Fri ‐ Sun 27‐29 April, 2018 AND Fri ‐ Sun 26‐28 October, 2018 The BRIARS...JACKSON'S POINT LAKE SIMCOE 1 hour drive north of Toronto with Barbara Seagram & Alex Kornel 4 star luxury property, famous for their spa, accommodation & cuisine $ 549.00 per person (dbl. occ) $ 679.00 per person (sgl. occ.) Call Barbara Seagram for further info: H: 416‐487‐8321 email: [email protected] web: www.barbaraseagram.com PRICE INCLUDES: * 2 NIGHTS PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION AT BRIARS * 2 FULL BREAKFASTS (SAT & SUN A.M.) & 3 LUNCHES (FRI, SAT & SUN) * 2 FULL DINNERS * ALL TAXES & GRATUITIES * NOVICE / INTERMEDIATE LESSONS BEFORE EACH GAME * 5 SESSIONS OF BRIDGE (Bridge optional...play as little or as much as you wish) * BRIDGE SEMINAR SAT. A.M. * USE OF ALL INDOOR FACILITIES: INDOOR POOL, WHIRLPOOL, SAUNAS, EXERCISE ROOMS * PRIZES, LUCKY DRAWS & MASTER POINTS NOTE: TRANSPORTATION TO BRIARS NOT INCLUDED IF YOU NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION, CALL BARBARA FAR IN ADVANCE: 416‐487‐8321 AND WE WILL TRY TO ARRANGE A RIDE. FUN GUARANTEED, BOOK EARLY...SPACE IS LIMITED ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Please book me (us) for BRIDGE AT THE BRIARS WEEKEND Fri ‐ Sun 27‐29 April, 2018 Fri ‐ Sun 26‐28 October, 2018 Enclose deposit cheque now & specify April or October 2018 $100.00 deposit | All cheques payable to Barbara Seagram NAME: ____________________________________________________ TEL. NO: (____) ___________ SHARING WITH: _____________________________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________ APT. # _________ CITY ______________________________POSTAL CODE: ____________ EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________ MAIL TO: BARBARA SEAGRAM, 220 LAWRENCE AVE. EAST, TORONTO, ON M4N 1T2 BURGER CELLAR
3391 Yonge St
647-345-0084
[email protected]
www.burgercellar.com
Located on Yonge St, seven blocks North of
Lawrence on East side of Yonge, this
restaurant can be counted upon for good
service and very good food at affordable
prices.
And the menu is NOT just burgers, although those are amazing!!
Great salads, appetizers and excellent entrees: Steak frites, fish frites, Atlantic
salmon & Tuscan chicken. And LOTS more.
Great place for family and friends and reunions as well as just for couples or small
together-ing! Alex and Barbara have been going here for years.
There are TWO gift certificates in our Silent Auction @ $100.00 each that you can
bid on!
ADVENTURES IN LAOS: TUESDAY SEP 12th
Before Lee's game
This faraway land captured Patti's and
my heart in 2012. You will hear more in a
later newsletter about Laos. Above is a
distribution day in a very remote village.
A water filter for every family in the
village
and
a
lesson
on
sanitation/hygiene. The filters last for
over 20 years, with very little care and
maintenance.
Patti Lee and Barbara run a fundraiser every year to buy water filters for Laos. This
year it will be held on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 at Temple Sinai before Lee's game.
9.30 am.
Alex will be doing a special one hour bridge workshop that morning as part of the
event.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Each water filter costs $115.00 Can or $85.00 USD. You can donate a water filter or
any amount that you wish. A donation of $30.00 or more will receive a tax deductible
receipt.
Cheques made out to Adopt A Village in Laos may be sent to Barbara Seagram, 220
Lawrence Ave East, Toronto, ON M4N 1T2, Canada
FARGO: TV DRAMA SERIES Fargo, the TV series, is made
after the movie of the same
name (Coen Brothers). Season
3 of this series, filled with
deception, intrigue and murder
in and around frozen
Minnesota, features
bridge quite considerably.
Nikki Swango is a fur coat-wearing recent parolee who has a passion for the world of
competitive bridge. The producers of the show wanted their audience to have some
understanding of the game of bridge so asked me to speak in a podcast for the show.
Here is the link for the podcast. In it, I give a summary of the game in a few short
minutes and give other fun information about bridge in case you want to pass it on
to your non-bridge player friends!! Click below.
http://www.mprnews.org/listen?name=/minnesota/general/features/2017/05/02/bridge_seagram_20170502_
64.mp3 Click on the arrow on the screen that appears. The arrow is at bottom left of the box that
appears.
NEED CATERING DONE IN YOUR HOME
OR ANYWHERE?
Mirko Babic is a wonderful man. Mirko used to own
the Sweet Gallery Restaurant on Mt Pleasant @
Soudan. He has been in the hospitality industry most
of his life and hails from Serbia originally.
Mirko has catered events for us for the past 15 years
and has never failed us. From small dinner parties to
very large groups, he can handle any number of
guests and you will love the food. He makes it very
easy for you to entertain.
Call Mirko at 416-520-5573 or
email him at [email protected]
or [email protected]
21 RULES OF BEING A GOOD
PARTNER by Marty Bergen
I have always believed that your attitude
towards your partner is as important as your
technical skill at the game." Rixi Markus, one of the all-time great players
I agree 100% with Ms. Markus on this topic. Half the battle in trying to win at bridge is
being a good partner. Accordingly, I heartily recommend to all players to try very hard
to always observe these rules:
1. Do not give lessons, unless you are being paid to do so. "According to an evening
paper, there are only five real authorities on bridge in this country. Odd how often
one
gets
one
of
them
as
a
partner.
"
Punch
(British magazine).
2. Never say anything to your partner unless you would want him to say the same to
you. If you are unsure whether your partner would want you to say something, don't.
3. Never "result" (criticize your partner for a normal action just because it did not
work this time).
4. Unless your intent is to clear up a misunderstanding, avoid discussing the hand
just played. If you cannot resist, be discreet.
5. Remember -- you and your partner are on the same side.
6. Do not forget that your partner wants to win as much as you do.
7. If you feel the urge to be nasty, sarcastic, critical or loud, excuse yourself and take
a walk.
8. When there is time between hands, do not discuss bridge.
9. When you want to consult another player about a disaster, ask about
your hand, not your partner's.
10. Do not ever criticize or embarrass your partner in front of others.
11. Remember that bridge is only a card game.
12. Have a good time, and make sure that your partner does also.
"Bridge is for fun. You should play the game for no other reason. You should not play
bridge to make money, to show how smart you are, or show how stupid your partner
is... or to prove any of the several hundred other things bridge players are so often
trying to prove. "
Bridge legend Charles Goren.
13. Trust your partner; do not assume he has made a mistake.
14. Although it may be unfashionable, it really is okay to be pleasant to a partner with
whom you also happen to live.
15. Remember: "The worst analysts and the biggest talkers are often one and the
same. " Bridge columnist Frank Stewart. Think twice before verbally analyzing a
hand. Do not embarrass yourself with a hasty, inaccurate comment.
16. When you voluntarily choose to play bridge with someone, it is not fair to get
upset when partner does not play any better than usual.
17. Never side with an opponent against your partner. If you cannot support your
partner, say nothing.
18. If you think you are too good for a partner, and do not enjoy playing bridge with
him, do everyone a favor and play with someone else. That is clearly much better than
being a martyr. However, be careful before burning bridges -- another player's grass
may not be greener.
19. Learn your partner's style, regardless of how you feel about it. Do not expect your
partner to bid exactly as you would. When partner makes a bid, consider what he will
have, not what you would have.
20. Try to picture problems from partner's point of view. Seek the bid or play that will
make his life easiest.
21. Sympathize with partner if he makes a mistake. Let your partner know that you
like him, and always root for him 100%.
NON-LIFE MASTERS 499'er
SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT in TORONTO
Win silver master points!!!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 10 & 11
LEASIDE MEMORIAL GARDENS
1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto
SATURDAY: Single Session Pairs 10 am and 3 pm.
Play one or both sessions
SUNDAY: Single Session Pairs 10 am
Single Session Swiss Teams 3 pm
Directions: Where Laird Dr, Millwood Rd & Southvale Dr. intersect
Lots of free parking
or from Eglinton or Donlands stations, take the 56 Leaside bus
From St Clair station, take the 88 or 88A South Leaside bus
Game entry fees: $13.00 or non-ACBL members: Add $3.00
[You can join ACBL at the tournament and do not have to be a member to play]
Tournament chair: Wayne Ruttan 416-284-8887
[email protected]
Partnership Desk: Wanda Pearce 647-835-5774
[email protected]
Novice Pairs Game: C: 0-199, D: 0-49, E: 0-10
Intermediate Pairs Game: A: 0-499, B: 0-299
CHEAT SHEET ON TWO OVER ONE
Everything you need to know about this system, in a nut shell
Simply explained
Why you need to know the system that has swept North
America by storm
What is the Forcing No Trump?
Questions to agree on with partner
Recommended conventions you should consider playing
Opener's rebid after Forcing 1NT
Rebids by Responder after bidding Forcing 1NT
Raising Partner's Major
Tips to Help you Learn 2/1
Semi-Forcing No Trump & an alternative approach
Fourth Suit Forcing
Quizzes
And lots more!
ONLY $12.00
BARBARA ALSO HAS A BOOK ON TWO OVER ONE: $20.00
All cheat sheets and books available at Temple Sinai (210 Wilson) from Lee.
Or email Barbara with your postal address & we will send it to you by postal
mail or you can pick up near to Yonge & Lawrence if you live in Toronto.
[email protected]
If you don't have Barbara's other cheat sheets, we will be happy to send these
out to you.
SPECIAL: ALL 4 cheat sheets $40.00 for one of each (REGULAR PRICE: $46.00)
Just send us ([email protected])
your postal mailing address and we
will send. When you receive the
package, have a look to see cost of
postage on the outside of the packet.
Send us a cheque for the cost of the
product and add the postage. Sorry
but we do not take credit cards.
INTERMEDIATE CHEAT SHEET: Regular bidding
DEFENCE CHEAT SHEET: Strategy and signalling
ADVANCED CHEAT SHEET: All the conventions (see below)
Takeout double, Support double, Negative double, Responsive, Penalty &
Lead-Directing Doubles
Splinter Bids, Jacoby 2NT, Roman Keycard Blackwood, Raising Partner's
Overcall (Cue Bid Raises of overcalls and opening bids),
Balancing, Texas Transfers, Gerber, Bergen Raises, Cue
Bidding First Round Controls, Unusual NT, Michaels Cue
Bid,
Fourth Suit Forcing to Game
Barbara's latest book is based on her first award-winning
book: 25 Conventions You Should Know.
There is a summary of each of the main conventions at the
start of each chapter.
Then several hands follow which allow you to practice the convention,
helping you also with declarer play, defence and bidding.
Available at the club with Lee or by mail if you email Barbara.
$19.95 + tax = $20.00
All books and products available by emailing Barbara
[email protected]
We are not set up for paying online. You mail us a cheque after you get the
packet.
SCARVES FROM CAMBODIA
Patti and Barbara have ordered a new shipment of scarves
from Cambodia. $18.00 each.
They are available at Barbara's workshops at Trinity and from
Patti.
They are pure cotton and made by local weavers in the rural
villages of Takeo province.
We make no profit on these. All the money goes to the ladies
doing the weaving.
TORONTO YOUTH NABC
(NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE
CHAMPIONSHIPS)
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!! PLEASE
We are reaching out to everyone who has taken the TAP (Teacher
Accreditation Programme), worked with the bridge in school program, or has
expressed an interest with promoting bridge by volunteering.
The Youth NABC are in TORONTO this summer on July 27, 28 and 29th (Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday).
We need between 12 - 15 volunteers each of those days from 8am till 5pm. You will
be assisting the ACBL staff with:
Monitoring the Cardrook Pairs
Assigning Partnerships
Distributing registration bags
Registering Competitors
These kids have travelled to be in TORONTO and they are very excited to play in a
National Tournament. No parents or friends are allowed in the room. Our job will be
to see that they have a great time and lots of fun bridge for all.
If you can help for any amount of time or would like to discuss options or limitations
please contact:
CAROL BONGARD 416-489-9450, [email protected]
MICHAEL YANG 647-818-1516, [email protected]
NOVICE GAME / SUPERVISED PLAY
PLAY AND LEARN
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS: 1-3.30 PM
at TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2737 Bayview Ave
WITH SAMY TOLEDANO
This game was created in January of this year so that Kelly Shields could run it.
Unfortunately, she was unable to take over the
game at this time and Samy kindly stepped into
the breach for us. It has been a great success
and we are so grateful to him for all that he has
done. The game will run until Tuesday June 13th
and then will close for the summer.
On September 19th, the game will start up again
with Kelly running the game.
We really need some volunteers to help with this
game. Please email Barbara or Josee Hammill
[email protected] if you might be able to
help us with these weekly games.
Many students have questions (which is why they are there) and help is needed.
Bonita Weinstein, Leila Bessada, Carol Bongard, Kelly Shields and Ann Katz have
been an enormous help to date. We thank them.
NEW PLAYERS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REST OF THE SPRING & FOR
THE FALL AND BE SURE TO ATTEND THIS GAME.
Make a bid, change your mind, then make a new bid!
Make an opening lead, change your mind, then make a new opening lead!
Ask the director what to do before you do it, then do it!
Learn how to play duplicate bridge in an easy going environment.
Only happy bridge players are invited!!
You will have so much fun and you will learn so much!
Master points will be issued!
Cost $10 per person payable at the door. FALL: $11.00 per person
Our rent has gone up, hence the increase.
Come with or without a partner. No need to pre-register.
Please contact Josee Hammill at [email protected]
or 416-300-9140 for further information.
www.bridgewebs.com/josees
or www.barbaraseagram.com
This is a great learning opportunity for all less experienced players. Bring your
friends! Alex and I have just rediscovered a wonderful restaurant. We went there a few times
many years ago when it had just opened and somehow, foolishly forgot all about it.
The reviews are phenomenal. The owner, Cesare, is a phenomenon. You have to try
it. POSITANO'S RESTAURANT 633 Mount Pleasant Rd
416-932-3982
www.positanorestaurant.ca
It takes more than exquisite cooking to make a
memorable meal. We at Positano believe an
intimate atmosphere in the right location, personal and attentive service and great
company are what separates a delicious dinner from an unforgettable experience. Positano Restaurant opened its doors in 1993. Our vision was to create a fine dining
experience in a casual and friendly environment reflecting the discriminating taste and
warmth of the neighbourhood it serves. Many years later, our little hot spot continues
to thrive.
We hope you will taste the pride with which we prepare your meal, feel the warmth of
an inviting dining room and enjoy the friendly and attentive staff that looks forward to
serving our faithful following of familiar faces.
Barbara: Do check the Trip Advisor reviews for yourself
but this one was my favourite!
"I'm hesitant to write a review because I don't want more people to know about
this fantastic restaurant. The food is consistently wonderful with
terrific attentive service."
DONALD CURRIE RP, B. Msc, MH, NLP.P, Cl
Registered Pychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
416-464-7780
www.donaldcurrie.com
[email protected]
1920 Yonge St Suite 208
Toronto Just north of Davisville on West side
Whether you want to quit smoking or lose weight or just take control of your life, call
Donald. He is the nicest, kindest, gentlest man and you will love him. I do. He is also
highly trained in nutrition and can guide you along the path to wellness. He is also a
Reiki specialist.
As individuals, we all perceive and interpret the world through our specific lens. As a
result of this, different strategies work for different people. Together we design YOUR
plan for success that is unique to you. You will leave your appointments feeling
empowered to create change in your life that will balance your mind, body and
feelings, aligning you with your best self. With each session, we continually track and
build upon your success. Many find that they experience greater motivation and
mental clarity, a deeper understanding and relationship with themselves, calmer
feelings and a renewed outlook on life as a result of therapy.
I highly recommend his services to you. I have been to Donald many times and trust
him completely.
Barbara
Amaresh Deshpande and his friend, Arun Bapat,
are our new friends in India. Amaresh fears that
trick-taking games are on the decline and has
developed an app for kids which teaches them the
art and the love of taking tricks. It is a warm-up to
bridge. We invite all of you who have kids or
grandchildren to pass on these links to them. Arun
helped us to find games in Mumbai (NOT simple!) and helps Amaresh with software
production. Pass the links on to non-bridge playing friends who have smart phones
or I-pads also.
The first link is for an android device and the second for an Apple device. OR go to
Google Play Store and key in KIDA
or for Apple products: In the App store: Key in Kida Amaresh
Here is the Android link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.znop.kidapuzzle01
and the link for Apple products
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=1175059505&mt=8
SOFTWARE ON SALE
Software by Barbara is still on sale at a great discount.
PLANNING THE PLAY OF A BRIDGE HAND: Regular: $30.00.
ON SALE: $10.00
This software walks you through all aspects of declarer play. All
interactive and guaranteed to improve our performance as a declarer.
NOTE: THIS SOFTWARE ONLY WORKS ON A PC, NOT ON MAC PRODUCTS
If you already have the book of the same name, then you do not need the software.
It is the same.
Software available at Barbara Seagram School of Bridge
or by emailing Barbara at [email protected]
JOSÉE'S 2017 FALL CLASSES
LOCATION: TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2737 Bayview Avenue (Bayview and 401)
LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE IN JUST 5 HOURS!!
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH from 10 am - 3 pm
Are you curious about this card game that everyone is talking about? Do you hear
how all your friends are taking it up? Do not be left behind! Here is your chance.
Bridge players, tell all your friends about this opportunity please.
$85.00 if booked and paid by July 31st. $95.00 if booked after that date.
Price includes textbook. Bring a sandwich.
This is SUCH a fun day!!
___________________
BASIC BRIDGE: Wednesdays @ 1 pm to 3:30 pm for 8 weeks
commencing on Wed Oct 4th
Price includes taxes and text book
$280.00 if registered and paid by August 31st - $310.00 after August 31st
For brand new players to the game & for those who have been away from the game
for a long time.
_____________________
INTERMEDIATE I : Tuesdays @ 7 pm to 9:30 pm for 6 weeks
commencing on Tue Oct 3rd
Price includes taxes and text book
$210.00 if registered and paid by August 31st - $240.00 after August 31st
For those who feel rusty and need a refresher and for those moving up from Basic
lessons.
Course covers: Hand evaluation & revaluing, opening the bidding, responder's bids,
major suit raises, rebids by opener, reverses, NT bidding & responses, overcalls,
takeout doubles. Play components include: Planning the play of a hand in suit
contracts and no trump. How to dispose of losers and create winners. The course is
hands-on and you will play hands to practice.
_____________________
INTERMEDIATE II : Tuesdays @ 9:30 AM to noon for 6 weeks
commencing on Tue Oct 3rd
Price includes taxes and text book
$210.00.00 if registered and paid by August 31st - $240.00 after August 31st
Weak Two Bids, Strong 2 Club Bids, Slam Bidding, Cue-Bidding First Round
Controls, Preempts, Unusual NT, Michaels Cuebids, Opening Light in 3rd. seat,
Balancing, End Plays, Cross-Ruff, Loser-on-loser play, Introduction to defense,
...and MUCH more!!
_____________________
Payment can be made by cheques payable to Josée Hammill and sent with your course choices to:
Josée Hammill, 1717 Avenue Rd #418, Toronto ON M5M 0A2
Payment can also be made by Interac email transfer.
Contact Josée at [email protected] or 416-300-9140
for the password or additional info.
Visit my website at www.bridgewebs.com/josees
CLASSES OUTSIDE TORONTO WITH BARBARA IN 2017
Barbara will be teaching a few bridge classes away from Toronto. Do join us if you
are anywhere nearby and have some free time.
BARBADOS BRIDGE LEAGUE
Sat 13 May & Sat 20 May
[email protected]
COLLINGWOOD
Friday 26 May: Sandy Dickson
[email protected]
CORAL BAY CLUB, ATLANTIC BEACH, NC
7 & 8 June PRIVATE CLUB
MONCTON (New Brunswick) REGIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
27 JUNE - 2 JULY (Barbara is teaching one day)
This is a new Regional and you would love it)
[email protected]
BRIDGEWATER BRIDGE CLUB, NOVA SCOTIA
5 July [email protected] EUGENE, OREGON REGIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT
2, 3, 4 AUGUST
[email protected]
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA
15, 16, 17, 18 AUGUST
[email protected]
HIGHLANDS, NORTH CAROLINA
21, 22 AUGUST
[email protected]
ORILLIA
31 AUGUST
Marilyn Maher
[email protected]
CALEDON @ The Caledon Sectional Tournament
23 SEPTEMBER
Steve Norris
[email protected]
Walnut Creek, Marin County, Palo Alto, Los Altos, California
November, 2017
NATIONAL BRIDGE TOURNAMENT IN
TORONTO
JULY 20-30, 2017
SUMMER NABC NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Join us for our Toronto Nationals. Mark the date now.
Enjoy our wonderful city and play bridge for 10 days or one day or just now and
again.
Enjoy Open games or novice games (for newbies)
or intermediate games for players with
0-5, 0-20, 0-50, 0-100, 0-200, 0-300, 0-750 master points.
Novice and Intermediate games every day and GOLD RUSH pairs twice a day (0-750) To book your hotel: Contact ACBL Housing Bureau @ 1-855-742-9185
or STRATHCONA HOTEL @ $139.00
1-800-268-8304 or 416-363-3321
Ask for American Bridge Teachers' Association (A.B.T.A.) rate at this hotel. You may plan to
stay at Strathcona even if not attending ABTA. Just quote ABTA to get the rate.
If you are at all interested in becoming a bridge teacher, we will consider your
request to be mentored at our School. Contact Barbara or Josee
([email protected])
Then you should also plan to attend the ABTA (American Bridge Teachers'
Association) Convention: July 18-21 at Royal York Hotel in Toronto. There is an
amazing array of great speakers lined up, including two of the best bridge players in
the world: Bob Hamman and Zia Mahmood.
For more information about the ABTA Convention, see the website at
www.abtahome.com
You do not have to be a member of ABTA to attend the convention but it is a
fabulous organization, We would love you to join and we highly recommend it. You
do not even have to be a bridge teacher to attend.
THE TWO BEST BRIDGE BOOKS EVER WRITTEN
These two books are, without a doubt, the two best bridge
books ever written. They are by everyone's favourite guru and
mentor, Eddie Kantar: The Master, World Champion, Teacher,
Author and very special man. The books are for less
experienced players and are a gentle, easy read. They have
been out of print for some time and have been re-introduced
to the world of bridge by Master Point Press. They are
classics.
We have another full shipment of these books as we just
sold the last 100. The price is: $19.95 Can per book or $16.95
USD. If you buy the pair ( a wonderful matched pair but they
can easily be read independently of the other) then price is:
$35.00 Can for the two books or $30.00 USD.
If we are shipping these to you, you add postage
Check outside of package and add cost of postage as it
appears on parcel and then send us a cheque. We do not
take credit cards.
Email Barbara if you wish to get these. You may pick up in
Toronto (near Yonge & Lawrence) or have them shipped.
Email Barbara at [email protected] Our books cannot be bought online on our website, you order by emailing Barbara.
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