A special thank you to the Export Moose Bridge Club. They were the first venue of our Unit Board’s initiative to rotate Bi-Monthly Board Meetings to club games. It is important that members have the opportunity to directly give input to how best the Board can serve the membership. We enjoyed excellent hospitality, received valuable input and the opportunity to have the players meet the Board Members. Our next Board Meeting will be at Rodef on May 22nd.
I especially enjoyed the social interaction at the Export site and had the opportunity to see friends that I have not seen in awhile. I often play on BBO but “face to face” bridge is amazing in a friendly environment. I urge all Unit players to make an effort to participate in our Club and Unit games.
Ron Franck
Unit 142 President
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Lessons are ongoing in several locations. New beginner lessons pending:
- Wednesday afternoon Beginner classes at LaRoche College in the North Hills begin Wednesday, May 21. Lorraine Hanna, Todd Hertzberg, and Bill Holt will lead. At-table volunteers will be needed – and there are no clearances necessary. It is fun to see the light bulb go off in their eyes when they learn the game!
- An Evening class for beginners at the Monroeville Public Library will commence Monday Night, May 12th. Chris Rasmussen will lead. Barb Belardi is assembling a list of folks who would like to join her in helping out. We’d like to hear from you East-enders to fill the at-table helper roles! So contact Barb, or Bill Holt, if you’d like to have some fun teaching newbies.
- Lorraine Hanna continues teaching in Treesdale, her class schedule information is on the website
- Phyllis Geinzer and her team are continuing sessions Wednesday night – one week at the Mt. Lebanon Library, with Supervised Play at the Galleria on the alternate Wednesdays. Click here for more information.
- And the Sewickley YMCA lessons are also ongoing. Details on the website.
- Supervised play at Glenshaw is now EVERY Thursday night at 6:30, with a mini lesson chat at 6:15. It’s FREE, and open to Students, Beginners, Novices – anyone who would like to improve their Bridge game in a fun, friendly, no-pressure setting.
We have some momentum going, and we intend to keep it up.
Bill Holt
Unit 142 Vide President, Education Chair, Tournament Coordinator
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- 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]
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The Pittsburgh NLM Sectional provides a great opportunity to play, learn, and socialize in a friendly and welcoming tournament environment.
When: May 7th and 8th
Time: 1:00 pm and 6:-00 pm
Where: Beth El Congregation of the South Hills
1900 Cochran Rd, Pittsburgh
Events:
🔹199er pairs
🔹NLM pairs
Click here to contact the tournament team.
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New Unit 142 Facebook Group
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Join the new Unit 142 Facebook Group
- See the latest events & classes
- Get updates from clubs & teachers
- Look for a partner
- Ask for bidding advice
- Learn the best line of play
- Find out what others would lead
- Share your advice
- Reach out to your bridge friends
- Encourage new players
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When: Saturday, May 17th
Time: Brunch at 11:00, game begins at noon
Where: Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church
1520 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116
The Pro-Am is a Unit Championship designed to encourage experienced players to play with advancing players.
A pair may have at most one player with more than 1,500 points.
The Pro-Am is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association.
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Interested in Becoming a Club Director?
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The Unit is offering free Club Director lessons. The online weekly lessons will be held on an evening convenient to all. Students will receive complimentary copies of "The ACBL Club
Director’s Handbook" and the "Laws of Duplicate Bridge". Click here to register your interest.
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NEW JUNIOR MASTER
NEW CLUB MASTERS
- Peter Berkowitz Pittsburgh
- Richard Turian Pittsburgh
NEW REGIONAL MASTER
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Carol Ann Kann died recently. She was 88. She was a graduate of Saint Francis School of Nursing. Carol is survived by her 3 children
Bruce Brennan died February 27 at age 83. Bruce career spanned 37 years with PPG Industries…… including 6 years in Paris. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, and 2 sons.
There wiil be a celebration of his left April 12 from 12-2 at Maxon Towers 6315 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. All are invited.
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Support District 5 Tournaments
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- 7 Cities Sectional in Titusville April 4-6 [flyer]
- District 5 GNT Finals in Erie May 3-4 [flyer]
- Pittsburgh NLM Sectional May 7-8 [flyer]
- All American Regional in Cleveland June 24-29 [flyer]
Click here to visit the District 5 tournament page.
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