Hello Josee ,

My next online lesson is just around the corner, and it will be the last one until the Fall. So you don't want to miss it!

It is on Wednesday, June 15th from 4 pm to 5:45pm ET. The topic is Ducking by Declarer in Suit contracts.

During this live lesson, we will play together 12 selected hands from prolific writer and accomplished bridge player Eddie Kantar. You can watch this short video from the last newsletter and have a quick preview: https://youtu.be/kqiBuPSr0s4

You know that, most of the time, the fate of the hand is determined by how you play to the first trick. That's why many contracts can be won or lost because of that first trick.

Some of the things that you will learn :

• There's one outstanding difference with ducking plays in suit contracts, you need to know exactly when trumps must be drawn (and what happens if you don't do it!).

• What are the 3 main reasons for making a ducking play in a suit contract.

• Why some hands can be made if you duck the first trick and win the second, while strangely enough, the contract cannot be made if you win the first trick.

And much, much more! We'll play each hand twice. One without ducking, and again, the same hand ducking. Then you can easily see what happens in each case.

The lesson will be recorded and a handout of all the hands including commentary from Eddie Kantar will be sent to you. So if you cannot attend live at 4 pm on Wednesday June 15th, you can still reap the benefits of the lesson by registering. 

This is an awesome opportunity to get moving towards better declarer play.

The cost of the lesson is only $25, payable by etransfer to my email address or a cheque mailed to 1717 Avenue Road, Suite 418, Toronto, ON, M5M0A2 or by PayPal here: bit.ly/JoseePaypal

Register by emailing me at mjhammill@rogers.com

Looking forward to welcoming you into the lesson. See you on June 15th!

Hello all,

Our last Gentle Bridge Game (0-20 MP) is on June 27^th.  

We plan on resuming in September!

To celebrate the start of summer, and to thank you for your support over the last 4 months, you are invited to join us early on June 27^th for a light lunch, prizes, and a surprise guest appearance you won’t want to miss! 

Here are the details of the day.

Come as early as 11:15 am, grab a sandwich and a drink, and have an opportunity to socialize with your fellow players.

• Special Guest Appearance between 11:30 and 12:15.
• Game: 12:30 pm to 3 pm.
• Prizes randomly given throughout the day.
• Price $15

Registration required by Friday June 24th at gentlebridgejosee@gmail.com

Really looking forward to seeing you on June 27^th!

Josée and the Gentle Bridge volunteers

FACE TO FACE BRIDGE IS BACK IN TORONTO!

Rob Drummond of Toronto Bridge is about to re-open his bridge club in person THIS WEEK.

For now, it will be on a smaller scale and at a different venue but it's a start and it is up to us to make this work. Don't wait to see how it goes! Make a plan to be there!!!! Call up your favourite partner NOW!!

START DATE: THURSDAY 9 JUNE - That's this week!!!

9.00 - 11.15 am: There will be a 0-500 game for players with under 500 master points

12 noon-3.30 pm: Open game for players of all levels. Stratified

• LOCATION: LEASIDE MEMORIAL ARENA - 1073 Millwood Rd, Toronto 
• HEAPS OF FREE PARKING
• GROUND FLOOR: HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
• NO STAIRS
• ENTRY FEE: $12.00 includes coffee, tea and cookies

DO COME EARLY...HALF HOUR OR SO, IF YOU CAN

Do your best to get your own partner but if you really need a partner, contact Rob Drummond at rob@torontobridge.ca or 647-629-3408 (Text or call) and he will do his best to help.

MORE GOOD NEWS!!

ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 29, Rob will start a Wednesday afternoon Open game @ 12.00 noon.

Let's all pitch in and make this a huge, whopping success.

Thank you, Rob, for doing this for Toronto!

For those who do not live near Toronto, please make the effort, wherever you live and do your part to bring back the game of face-to-face bridge to your area. Talk it up and make it happen!