The senior center has been running the
bridge club since 1994, and has members who have
been playing in the club since 1982.
ESCANABA, Michigan (Daily Press), September 12, 2008:
By Audrey LaFave
Bridge club season at the Escanaba Senior Center began Tuesday and local seniors are still welcome to join, according to the group leaders.
MaryLou Messier said about 20 people are currently signed up for the club, which meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from Sept. through May, except in December, when they meet only on the second Tuesday. Play starts at 12:45 p.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
Messier said teams are formed, and there must be four players per table.
"You play a round of six hands and then the winners move and play with two different people at the next table," she said. From that table the winners continue to move and play with a different group - so you play with your partner the first round, and after that you're playing with someone else."
Messier said the game is a good way to get local seniors out and about.
"It's a chance to get people out having fun," she said. "They're a good group."
The club has been around for many years, Messier said. The senior center has been running it since 1994, and Marcie Derouin, one of the gals who plays, said they actually began in about 1982.
"When we started we had 12 tables with a waiting list," said Derouin. Mary's bridge partner, Mary Beauchamp, said now it's at five, and they are lucky to have them.
"The younger people don't seem to play (bridge)," said Derouin, who also likes to play other card games, such as 500, smear and cribbage. "But once you learn to play bridge, it's the best game."
"The only thing is, it's too short - we have to be out by 3 p.m." said Louise Abb.
Derouin and Abb also said bridge is challenging to the mind.
"It really keeps your brain going," Derouin remarked.
"It is most challenging. You have to remember what's been played, (etc.)," said Abb.
All at the table agreed bridge is the best way to spend an afternoon.
"It gets you out of the house and you get some camaraderie, so it's very nice," said Derouin.
Messier said each player puts 50 cents into the pot, and at the end, the top winners collect cash - $3.50 for first, and less for second and third.
"We have a ball. I would say they're dedicated bridge players - they're serious about their game but they don't get upset," said Messier. "And it's always nice to win once in a while."
The senior center is handicap accessible, and if you need help out of your vehicle, just call ahead.
If a player is unable to make attend a game session, he or she is responsible for getting their own sub. A list of subs is provided.
© Daily Press 2008
September 12, 2008
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The senior center has been running the
bridge club since 1994, and has members who have
been playing in the club since 1982.
ESCANABA, Michigan (Daily Press), September 12, 2008:
By Audrey LaFave
Bridge club season at the Escanaba Senior Center began Tuesday and local seniors are still welcome to join, according to the group leaders.
MaryLou Messier said about 20 people are currently signed up for the club, which meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from Sept. through May, except in December, when they meet only on the second Tuesday. Play starts at 12:45 p.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
Messier said teams are formed, and there must be four players per table.
"You play a round of six hands and then the winners move and play with two different people at the next table," she said. From that table the winners continue to move and play with a different group - so you play with your partner the first round, and after that you're playing with someone else."
Messier said the game is a good way to get local seniors out and about.
"It's a chance to get people out having fun," she said. "They're a good group."
The club has been around for many years, Messier said. The senior center has been running it since 1994, and Marcie Derouin, one of the gals who plays, said they actually began in about 1982.
"When we started we had 12 tables with a waiting list," said Derouin. Mary's bridge partner, Mary Beauchamp, said now it's at five, and they are lucky to have them.
"The younger people don't seem to play (bridge)," said Derouin, who also likes to play other card games, such as 500, smear and cribbage. "But once you learn to play bridge, it's the best game."
"The only thing is, it's too short - we have to be out by 3 p.m." said Louise Abb.
Derouin and Abb also said bridge is challenging to the mind.
"It really keeps your brain going," Derouin remarked.
"It is most challenging. You have to remember what's been played, (etc.)," said Abb.
All at the table agreed bridge is the best way to spend an afternoon.
"It gets you out of the house and you get some camaraderie, so it's very nice," said Derouin.
Messier said each player puts 50 cents into the pot, and at the end, the top winners collect cash - $3.50 for first, and less for second and third.
"We have a ball. I would say they're dedicated bridge players - they're serious about their game but they don't get upset," said Messier. "And it's always nice to win once in a while."
The senior center is handicap accessible, and if you need help out of your vehicle, just call ahead.
If a player is unable to make attend a game session, he or she is responsible for getting their own sub. A list of subs is provided.
© Daily Press 2008
The senior center has been running the
bridge club since 1994, and has members who have
been playing in the club since 1982.
ESCANABA, Michigan (Daily Press), September 12, 2008:
By Audrey LaFave
Bridge club season at the Escanaba Senior Center began Tuesday and local seniors are still welcome to join, according to the group leaders.
MaryLou Messier said about 20 people are currently signed up for the club, which meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from Sept. through May, except in December, when they meet only on the second Tuesday. Play starts at 12:45 p.m. and continues until 3 p.m.
Messier said teams are formed, and there must be four players per table.
"You play a round of six hands and then the winners move and play with two different people at the next table," she said. From that table the winners continue to move and play with a different group - so you play with your partner the first round, and after that you're playing with someone else."
Messier said the game is a good way to get local seniors out and about.
"It's a chance to get people out having fun," she said. "They're a good group."
The club has been around for many years, Messier said. The senior center has been running it since 1994, and Marcie Derouin, one of the gals who plays, said they actually began in about 1982.
"When we started we had 12 tables with a waiting list," said Derouin. Mary's bridge partner, Mary Beauchamp, said now it's at five, and they are lucky to have them.
"The younger people don't seem to play (bridge)," said Derouin, who also likes to play other card games, such as 500, smear and cribbage. "But once you learn to play bridge, it's the best game."
"The only thing is, it's too short - we have to be out by 3 p.m." said Louise Abb.
Derouin and Abb also said bridge is challenging to the mind.
"It really keeps your brain going," Derouin remarked.
"It is most challenging. You have to remember what's been played, (etc.)," said Abb.
All at the table agreed bridge is the best way to spend an afternoon.
"It gets you out of the house and you get some camaraderie, so it's very nice," said Derouin.
Messier said each player puts 50 cents into the pot, and at the end, the top winners collect cash - $3.50 for first, and less for second and third.
"We have a ball. I would say they're dedicated bridge players - they're serious about their game but they don't get upset," said Messier. "And it's always nice to win once in a while."
The senior center is handicap accessible, and if you need help out of your vehicle, just call ahead.
If a player is unable to make attend a game session, he or she is responsible for getting their own sub. A list of subs is provided.
© Daily Press 2008
