Kudos to all the bridge teachers and volunteers working throughout our Unit! We now have over fifty beginner students, and the number continues to grow. Volunteering at these classes has been a fantastic experience—both fun and incredibly rewarding. The enthusiasm from students and teachers alike is inspiring, and I encourage more Unit 142 players to get involved as teachers or volunteers.

The lessons and supervised play that Bill Holt discusses in the Education Report below help students become comfortable playing bridge. As students gain confidence in game situations, we encourage them to join the ACBL to take advantage of its many benefits, and to participate in Unit 142 and District 5 games. Clubs and directors play a pivotal role in growing the bridge community by fostering a welcoming environment. It’s essential that we support new players—avoiding unsolicited lessons or negative interactions that could discourage them. Teachers strive to pair students with experienced players to ensure their first club games are enjoyable. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If you’d like to help, [click here to volunteer].

Lessons are progressing well in several locations.

• In Mt. Lebanon, Phyllis Geinzer has been the driving force for both lessons at Mt. Lebanon Library, and Supervised play at the Galleria. Barbara Logan, John Doyal, Ken Stiger and Maddy Frizzi have been working hard bringing Bridge to this group.
• In Glenshaw, Todd Hertzberg has been the lead instructor for 5+ tables of Bridge students, assisted by Ron Franck. Supervised play at Glenshaw is now EVERY Thursday night at 6:30, with a mini lesson at 6:15. It’s FREE, and open to Students, Beginners, Novices – anyone who would like to improve their Bridge game in a friendly, no-pressure setting. Todd, Ron, Linda Fried, Ernie Retetagos and Ildiko Baxter have been helping.
• In Sewickley, I have been the lead in teaching Beginning Bridge to 5+ tables of beginners, ably assisted by Terri Tunick, Marilyn Sittig, and Pat Cavalier.
• And in Treesdale, Lorraine Hanna continues her lessons.

We have opportunities to bring Bridge to more people and help the game we love survive. Again, I ask if there is anyone out there who might like to join our teaching community, either as a ‘teaching lead’ or as an ‘at table helper’. You will have full support of the PBA, and teaching Bridge to beginners is both fun and rewarding. Before the pandemic we were involved in several school situations, and we would like to get back to that … but we cannot do that without YOU!

Hopefully we will have more to report in the next edition…

• Supervised play at Glenshaw [learn more]
• Lorraine Hanna's lessons at the Treesdale Community Center [learn more]
• Lessons & supervised play in Mt. Lebanon [learn more]
• Expert online lessons from Richard Finberg [learn more]
• Mini-Lessons before every South Pittsburgh Bridge Club game [learn more]
• LoebBridge video lesson library [learn more]

Earn Red Points at Pop-Up Games This Weekend

• This Saturday the Zelienople Bridge Club's Pop-Up game starts at12:30 pm, free lesson at noon, arrive early for a light brunch
• This Sunday at 2:00 pm, the Edgeworth Bridge Club is offering a free Pop-Up game at the Lindsay Theater

Look for more Pop-Up games in April, June, September, and November. Click here to see the full list of Pittsburgh area Pop-Up Games.

See the Edgeworth Bridge Club Pop-Up flier.

Unit 142 is fortunate to have many excellent clubs. Visit our Club Directory for the full schedule. Club results can be found here.

Updates:

• The Edgeworth game will be at the Allegheny County Club through March 26th due to construction at the Edgeworth Club.

• Lessa Finegold is rehabbing from injuries she suffered from a fall. We hope to see her back at the bridge table soon. Her spot at table 1 at Rodef is being kept warm.

The Unit Board is eager to hear your concerns and suggestions. Over the course of the year, Unit Board meetings will be held after games at clubs across Unit 142. Our next meeting will be on March 17th after the Export Moose club game which begins at 11:00 in the morning.

January Rank Changes

NEW JUNIOR MASTERS

• Stephen Brookes Pittsburgh

NEW SECTIONAL MASTERS

• Judi King New Florence
• Marilyn Sittig Sewickley

NEW NABC MASTERS

• Robyn Fennell Pittsburgh

NEW BRONZE LIFE MASTERS

• Celine O'Neill Sewickley

NEW RUBY LIFE MASTERS

• Joseph Bernot Elizabeth

Sharing your love of bridge helps grow the bridge community. A special thanks to Terri, Robyn, and Kathryn for sharing their stories about why they love the game.

• Terri Tunick's story
• Robyn Fennell's story
• Kathryn Rector's story

We invite you to join The Joy of Bridge Facebook group and share what you love about the game. By liking, commenting, and sharing posts, you encourage Facebook to introduce bridge to a wider audience, inspiring new players to experience the joy of the world’s best social mind game.

Please take a moment to honor the memory of our departed bridge friends and give our condolences to their families:

• Marta Sciulli
• Annabelle Joseph
• Bob Brand
• Kathleen Susa
• Jack Hammer
• Albert Dennis Muia
• Nancy Swensen
• Bill Lindgren
• Ida Gleeson
• Deborah Simak
• Patricia Evans

Visit our In Memoriam page for more information.

• Cuyahoga Falls Sectional March 7-9 (Flyer)
• Buffalo Spring Sectional March 28-30 (info)
• Cleveland Ohio Masters Sectional March 28-30 (Flyer)

Click here to visit the District 5 tournament page.

Links: Website - www.PittsburghBridge.org Facebook - ACBL Unit 142 District 5

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