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The Fall Swiss Teams event scheduled for October 24 has been canceled due to insufficient registrations.

Last updated: October 17, 2026

 Upcoming Events
November Sectional

Nov 13 - Nov 15, 2026

 President's Message

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

The months since the last newsletter have been relatively quiet. We had a successful Spring Sectional, 2 Eight is Enough games, as well as the Spring Swiss Teams event. The Fall, however, will be very busy, with 4 Unit and 2 District events between Labor Day and Thanksgiving. One of these events is the District 3 North American Pairs finals on October 10th. More information about this event, as well as how to find out if you qualify, can be found on page 5 of the newsletter.

Flyers for this and the other events containing detailed information regarding times, cost, location, etc. are available on the Unit 106 website www.bridge-njba.org. In addition to flyers, please refer to the website for other current information of interest to Unit members, including various Unit and ACBL races and tournament results.

A description of some novel ACBL programs designed to engage newer bridge players is also included in the newsletter. Please encourage anyone just starting to play bridge or simply thinking about it to explore these fun and innovative programs.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer. See you in the Fall.

Best,
Carole

 Classes by NewBridgers Club

BEGINNER CLASSES:

Wednesdays, October 14, 21, 28 | November 4, 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

INSTRUCTOR: Meryl Dinowitz

COST: Five classes — $150

MASTER-ADVANCED BRIDGE BIDDING COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP:

Thursdays: November 5, 12, 19 and December 3 at 2pm-4pm


INSTRUCTOR: Ida Glick Parks

COST: Four classes - $125

LOCATION FOR ALL CLASSES:

The Reform Temple of Rockland
330 N Highland Ave (Route 9W)
Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Web: newbridgers.org

Registration required!

RSVP: Suzanne Kaufman

Email: [email protected]

 Bridge Classes by ACBL

Search for bridge classes taught by qualified instructors near you or online. New to bridge? Start with a Beginner class. Already playing? Find a class to sharpen your skills.

https://www.acbl.org/find-a-class/


 Beginner and Advanced Beginner Classes by North Jersey Bridge Center

Six sessions $150

10:30–12:00 noon on Thursdays

 Registration required!

Start date: October 1, 2026

Call or email Pat: 551-427-6753;   [email protected]

Pat & Fred Linnemeyer are certified ACBL teachers.

 ACBL Educational Foundation

The ACBL Educational Foundation offers various planned giving options to support the future of bridge while leaving a lasting legacy. By joining the Foundation’s Legacy Society, you can connect with like-minded supporters and be recognized for your generosity. Learn how to create a legacy that keeps bridge alive.

https://acbleducationalfoundation.planned.gifts

 North Jersey Youth Bridge

North Jersey Youth Bridge is an organization of youth bridge teachers associated with the non-profit North Jersey Bridge Association, an affiliate of the American Contract Bridge League.

This group was formed to bring bridge to youth in North Jersey and Rockland County, NY.

They offer a fully funded program to teach bridge to youth in schools, libraries and community centers. Widely regarded as the greatest sport of the mind, bridge has been well-received for its value in developing thinking, math and social skills as well as improving memory and concentration.

Bridge is a unique way of fostering social interaction and teamwork among youth. Students will develop self-reliance and enhance their social skills while building trust and confidence with a partner. They will discover how to succeed, just as they would in any sports program. Moreover, there are no physical or socio-economic boundaries to learning bridge.

North Jersey Youth Bridge has a core of experienced bridge teachers ready to teach bridge to the youth in our communities. Lessons are usually 90 minutes for 8 to 9 weeks. All that is needed is a space for the lessons and support for bridge as an approved activity.

To learn more about youth bridge programs, offered at no charge to the participating youth, contact Barbara Ganin at 201-446-4649 or [email protected].

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 Recent Achievements

Congratulations to the North Jersey Bridge Center, run by Pat and Fred Linnemeyer, for ranking 43 out of the top 50 bridge clubs in the country with a table count of 3,325 in 2025. Their's is the only club in New Jersey to make the list. 

Congratulations to Steve Highfill, Janet Dunlop, and their teammates on an outstanding second-place finish in the 0–3000 Swiss Teams at the NABC in St. Louis!

Beth Batastini with her Teammates.
On the last day of Unit 106 Nov. Sectional
she became a Life Master.

 March 8, 2026 Unit 106 Annual Brunch
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