[Sue601]

I live in a small Virginia city and would love to return to rubber bridge now that my children are grown. The local senior center has rubber bridge but I'm not quite at the "senior" age group. I have found some listings for duplicate bridge but prefer something less competitive with more socializing. I've tried to start my own group by offering to teach the game for free but my few students have not been reliable.

What happen to the days when ladies looked forward to an afternoon of bridge? Away from homemaking responsibilities.....just enjoying a chance to use their intelligence...

Frustrated in Va
Sue

[DrTodd13]

"Many people would sooner die than think. In fact they do."
-- Bertrand Russell

[Al_U_Card]

Frankly, the computer age has revolutionized the Kaffee-klatch weekly bridge game that my mother played. Get online and get going.

Otherwise, you can only play rubber bridge at the seniors home.

Alternately, your brain will thank you for going to your local duplicate club where you will likely find suitable partners who will be happy to play at home with you and a few of their friends on the off nites of the club.

Good luck.

[FrancesHinden]

Duplicate bridge doesn't have to be more competitive with less socialising. The duplicate clubs near me (rather too many miles for you, sadly) vary between "serious" (24-26 boards, no break, strict 15 minutes per round) and "social". The latter play slightly fewer boards, have a break for tea & coffee in the middle and are often very friendly. The emphasis is on having fun.

[pigpenz]

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