BEGINNER LESSONS JANUARY 2025
BRIDGE in a NUTSHELL Workshop:
- Wednesday January 15th! 1:15 til 4:15pm...
- this workshop is intended to introduce brand new players to bridge, to see if it's the game for you...
- $20 per player, which covers the presentation, coffee/tea & refreshments, notes to take home, and hopefully a wonderful time!
If interested, you can register by clicking on any of the email addresses on this website, or by calling/texting 902-452-8286.
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BEGINNER COURSE:
- begins Wednesday January 22nd to run for 8 weeks, 1:30-3:30pm each week;
- great for true beginners, anyone returning to bridge after a hiatus, and anyone simply wanting to review the basics and cement a strong foundation.
- $120 for the 8 weeks... $100 if you attended the above workshop (Bridge in a Nutshell.)
- If interested, you can register by clicking on any of the email addresses on this website, or by calling/texting 902-452-8286.
WEEKLY GAMES 🌸
Our schedule is carefully crafted to help accommodate traffic challenges as much as possible for those most affected, so note that all weekday afternoons end around 3:30pm.
Monday afternoons 12:30pm - come for a pre-game discussion tip. Bring your lunch (if you wish) for 12:10, and enjoy a presentation on a competitively oriented golden tip. $10 per player, or your handy dandy paycard.
Tuesday afternoons 12:30pm, also a growing concern... doing well as an ACBL sanctioned game - all welcome - fee is $10 or your paycard..
Wednesday mornings, 10:00am-1pm - RISE & SHINE open game! But not too early... lets us leave home for bridge after the heavy morning traffic settles down... join a great bunch of players for a pleasant bridge game, open to everyone! $10 or your paycard.
Wednesday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm - SAFE ZONE duplicate bridge game for newer players, or those looking for a nice soft gentle slow pace of bridge - where questions can occasionally be asked and answered. All are welcome, for the purpose of supporting the newer and advancing players. Just $10 or your paycard... come by 6:10 for a Q&A opportunity if you wish!
Thursday afternoons - 12:30pm - open sanctioned game - ALL ARE WELCOME. a bridge tip will be presented at 12:10 every Thursday afternoon, just before the game... bring your lunch and relax while the instructor does all the work!
Friday afternoons 12:30pm... Game - $10 or your paycard... come for an awesome relaxing way to end your week! Everyone welcome!
PARTNERS GUARANTEED AT ALL WEEKLY GAMES! Send me a note, or just drop by 10 minutes (or more) before gametime 🌺
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WELCOME TO THE BRIDGE CONNECTION!
WE'RE LOCATED 250 BAKER DR, SUITE 230 in DARTMOUTH NS.
ENTRANCE B (into building) is QUICKEST ACCESS.
⭐️ ALL ARE WELCOME, PARTNERS GUARANTEED 🌟
NO SCENTS IS GOOD SENSE...
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES
8 Days of the Week 🎶🎶! Monday November 18th to Monday November 25th
Monday November 18th:
10:00-12noon - Bidding Refresher lesson 8 - all about opening hands that are TOO WEAK or TOO STRONG to open at the 1-level... if you want to join us, $20 for drop-in.
12:30-3:30pm - OPEN game - all welcome! Only $10 which gets you an afternoon of bridge, great company and coffee/tea and treats! Just $10 or your paycard. Come in time for the handy dandy bridge tip presented at 12:10.... bring your lunch if you wish! No partner necessary 🤩
Tuesday November 19th:
12:30-3:30pm - OPEN GAME - an afternoon of bridge, great company and coffee/tea and treats! Just $10 or your paycard. 🌟
Wednesday November 20th:
10:00-1:00pm - Early Bird OPEN GAME - ALL WELCOME! $10 or your paycard, no partner required!
6:30-8:30pm - SAFE ZONE Beginner duplicate game - all welcome! Come a little early if you wish for a Q&A at 6:10. No partner necessary, come as you are 😎.
Thursday November 21st:
10:00-12noon - practice session for newer (or refreshing!) players! We begin with a useful bridge tip, and then you can play and learn in a safe environment, playing at your own pace, where tabletalk and questions are allowed (encouraged!) Just $10 or your paycard. 🎊
12:30-3:30pm - OPEN GAME! $10 per player or your paycard... all welcome! We start the afternoon with a pre-game tip at 12:10... bring your lunch if you wish, enjoy! 🐝
Friday November 22nd:
10:00-12noon - practice session for newer players! We begin with an illuminating bridge tip, and then you can play and learn in a safe environment, playing at your own pace, where tabletalk and questions are allowed (encouraged!) Just $10 or your paycard. Today... extra masterpoints, no extra cost!
12:30-3:30pm - open stratified duplicate game, ACBL sanctioned - $10 or your paycard. Super friendly , super fun, low key... great way to end the week!
Sunday November 24th:
1:00-4:30pm... TEAM GAME! teams are 4 players... please pre-register. If you have never played in a team game, consider giving it a try! If you are looking for teammates, just let me know, i can help! Just $15 per player for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and lots of food! 😋
Monday November 25th:
12:30-3:30pm - OPEN game - all welcome! Only $10 which gets you an afternoon of bridge, great company and coffee/tea and treats! Just $10 or your paycard. Come in time for the handy dandy bridge tip presented at 12:10.... bring your lunch if you wish! No partner necessary 😎
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MISSION STATEMENT 🦉
The Bridge Connection provides a safe pleasant atmosphere for players of all levels to come and play comfortably.
Everyone is welcome at this club, and no one will ever be refused a game for not having a partner, or being able to pay the admission. The only requirement to play at the Bridge Connection is the propensity to be kind and engage in great sportsmanship.
Coffee and tea are always provided, as well as treats and snacks. The bridge club provides much of it, but many of the players keep the goodies replenished. Thank you to all who contribute!
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Come make new friends 🌸
If you see something you like on the schedule, please join us and support the event so we can see how to cultivate it and make it better 🌷. Your feedback is invaluable, so please feel free to contact me (Jill) anytime.
I appreciate your kindness, patience, and your participation.
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NEW YEAR's EVE 2024 🥳
New Year’s Eve POTLUCK BRIDGE GAME
- bridge from 7-10pm
- but come as early as 6:00pm to share in a lovely meal…
- $15 per player - ALL proceeds to go to Soul’s Harbour (so no paycards)
- partner is not guaranteed, unless I know in advance - just send me a quick email and I will do my very best to accommodate.
- potluck contributions are much appreciated… as well…
- DID you receive a little something under the Christmas tree or in your stocking that you just know you will never take out of its package? Rewrap it and bring it to the party - and at halftime we will regift/draw so that everyone who brings a gift will get a new gift back! After that - I will turn my head if you guys want to do any tradesies 🥳.
*if your significant other does not play bridge, leaving you unable to participate in this event - feel free to bring them along between 6-7:00 to share in the awesome fellowship (and food!) that you get to enjoy year round!
*drinking will be encouraged to be partaken at a minimum - BYOB. Bridge and drinking do not mix well, let alone driving on a dark cold NYE night 🕊️
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WEEKLY PRACTICES FOR NEWER PLAYERS
Come join the fun any of one of these ongoing opportunities for fun and instructional bridge play!
A - WEDNESDAY EVES
- 6:30-8:30pm
B - THURSDAY MORNINGS
- 10-12noon
C - FRIDAY MORNINGS
- 10-12noon
All sessions are $10 or your paycard..
- morning sessions include a tip taught at 10:00am...
- Wednesday evening come at 6:10 if you wish for a Q&A opportunity!
No pre-registration required... no partner required! Come for the fellowship, stay for the bridge!
Telephone Connection ☎️
For phone calls or texts to the Bridge Connection, it's Jill's cell phone:
902-452-8286
Messages can be left, or if you prefer - texts for quicker response.
For 'emergency' phone calls TO players during a club session, it is permissable to use the above number, and I (Jill) will get the message immediately to the teacher or director running the bridge session - as players will usually have their own personal cellphones muted while in session.
Carpooling Conundrums? 🚁
Are you eager to play at the Bridge Connection but are anxious about travelling from another area of HRM (Bedford, Halifax, Sackville, etc), either because of:
- the price of gas
- the travel time spent on the road?
Have you considered pairing (or teaming) up with others in the same boat (or, ahem, car)? If you are interested, let me know, and I can possibly link you with others from the same area who might be attending bridge sessions at the same time as you. It's a fabulous way to make new friends! And possibly even future bridge partners!
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