Club news and notices - Redwood Bridge Club, San Diego

Fall is in the air

10/1/2015

Although the temps don't show it, change is in the air at Redwood. Our affiliates, the folks at the San Diego Bridge Academy, are trying out a new ACBL-sanctioned game on Friday mornings at 9:30, and it's being held in Redwood's newly carpeted and redecorated classroom.

And speaking of change, check out our newly landscaped front entrance! Thanks to Onstance Robinson for her design concept and hard work!

April Newsletter

4/12/2015

Our April newsletter is now available at the club or by clicking on the images below. The lead story is a visit scheduled for May 7 by ACBL's chief executive, Robert Hartman. He will meet with members, speak to the media, and play in one of our sanctioned games that day.

Hartman's visit is part of a national tour to promote The Longest Day, our Alzheimer's fundraising event scheduled for June 20. For more information or to contribute, go to our TLD site: Bridge in the Park. To donate, click on the yellow "Donate" button.

New Start Times!

1/17/2015

Beginning February 2, all afternoon games -- the ones that used to start at 12:15pm -- will begin at noon. This includes sanctioned and non-sanctioned games, six days a week. The 11am game on Thursday, the evening games, and class times are NOT affected.

December Activities

12/1/2014

The December newsletter is available at the club. It lists our activities for the month:

Dec. 13 at noon: the Redwood holiday free luncheon catered by Jimmy Carter. (RSVP via the sign-up sheet posted near the registrar’s desk.)

Dec. 13 at 5:30: SD Bridge Academy holiday party and amazing dinner bash by David and Elayne.

Dec. 25: Closed.

Dec. 31 at 5:30: New Year’s Eve dinner (pot luck) followed by bridge and champagne.

Latest Newsletter

11/4/2014

There's a new "Bridge in the Park" newsletter just out. It has member news, an instructional article on "Texas Transfers," and a feature story on Oswald Jacoby, the bridge genius. Read it below, pick up a copy at the club, or send an email to showalter.stuart@gmail.com.

Also, mark your calendars for the evening of December 13 for our annual holiday party. There will be feasting (a home-cooked meal by Elayne and David) and, of course, our regular ACBL-sanctioned game... all for just $10!

Newsletter Launch

9/24/2014

Redwood Bridge Club just launched a newsletter, Bridge in the Park, for all members and guests. A snapshot of page one is shown below. Pick up copies at the club or email showalter.stuart@gmail.com. We will publish this on an occasional basis. If you have story ideas, please use the new suggestion box located in the main room by the posted results.

Labor Day schedule

8/25/2014

It will be business as usual on Labor Day, September 1. Come join us for our usual afternoon game at 12:15pm sharp or the ACBL-sanctioned game or supervised play at 7pm. The afternoon game is $2 for members, $5 for nonmembers. The evening games are $8. There's a complimentary lecture at 6:30.

Fall class schedule

8/11/2014

David Walters and the San Diego Bridge Academy will offer a busy schedule of classes this fall. Email David at dave@sandiegobridgeacademy.com to register. The classes are:

Introduction to Bridge, This eight-week class will meet Mon. and Wed. mornings at 10:30am beginning Sept. 8 or Mon. and Thurs. evenings at 6:30pm beginning Sept. 29. (This class is for beginners, so tell your friends/family.)
Bid Better, Play Better. For those who have completed an intro course, the class will meet Tues. and Fri. at 10:30am for six weeks beginning Sept. 2.
Polishing the Basics. An intermediate class on basic bidding, six weeks on Tues. afternoons at 1pm beginning Sept. 9 or Wed. evenings at 6:30pm beginning Sept. 10.
Advanced Topics. Every Fri. at 1pm for 6 weeks beginning Sept. 12.

Classes are $120 and the fee for "Introduction to Bridge" includes a textbook.

Walk to End Alzheimer's

7/25/2014

For those who are interested and able, there will be a Walk to End Alzheimer's on two dates in October. The Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. it will held at the Oceanside Pier on the afternoon of Oct. 4 and in Balboa Park on the morning of Oct. 8. For more information go to ALZ.ORG/SANDIEGO or call (858) 966-3319.

Menu for Sat., July 26

7/22/2014

There's always dinner and bridge at the Redwood facility on Saturday nights beginning at 5:30pm. Come join us this week for Shepard's Pie and Salad by Dave. (Please bring a side dish or dessert, if you can.) Dinner and bridge together are only $10. Such a deal!!