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Can the world’s most popular card game enhance the way we make connections with others? For those who play bridge at the Mathewson Bridge Center, the answer is yes! The Mathewson Bridge Center offers duplicate bridge games 5 days a week. Contact admin@renobridge.com with questions.
WHY LEARN AND PLAY BRIDGE?
June Calendar
The Longest Day
The MBC will be celebrating The Longest Day on Thursday, June 19th. Lunch will be provided, so come at 12:00 and then stay to play. Donations will be accepted until July 31st. You can give Susan a check (made out to The Alzheimer’s Association) or donate online by clicking on the donation button.
Weekly Schedule
June 23rd (Mon) – June 29th (Sun)
| Monday – 12:30 Open Game and 49er Game (preregistration) |
| Tuesday – Pro-Am Game at 12:30 – NAP Game – $1 Extra |
| Wednesday – Game in Carson City at 12:00 – 911 Beverley Dr. |
| Thursday – 12:30 Open Game and 399er Game (preregistration) – NAP Game – $1 Extra |
| Friday – 9:00 199er Game (preregistration) and 12:30 Open Game – NAP Game – $1 Extra |
| Saturday – Saturday Practice Session |
| Sunday – 12:30 Open Game (preregistration) – Pop-Up Game – 25% Red |
Current News
Welcome New ACBL members Charlene Ferrell, James Lamb, William Thompson, Daniel Watts, and Joseph Watts.
Welcome back
Welcome recent transfers: Nicole Bertrando from Unit #465 and Karla Reynolds from Unit #354
CURRENT Membership Count: 349
CONGRATULATIONS to our members who have earned a NEW ACBL status: New Junior Masters (5 points) Maria Lang and Na Li; New Club Masters (20 points) Jill Beesley, Kathy Kalls, and Christine King; New Sectional Masters (50 points) Judy Devore, Judy Keinle, and Karen Lind; New Regional Masters (100 points) Craig Vande Moortel; and New Ruby Life Masters (1500 points) Jefri Donovan.
Weekly lessons and play sessions: Mondays, 9-11, coaching sessions by Don Rogers ($5); Tuesdays, 10:30-12, lesson and supervised play by Brad Stone (donations accepted); and Saturdays, 9:30-11:30, short topic review and supervised play by Jill Wallace and Brad Stone (free for current students, $5 for others).
All Western 99er NiteClub: The Mathewson Bridge Center is participating in the 99er NiteClub, which offers 12-board ACBL Virtual Games, Monday – Thursdays at 6:30 pm PT. Each of the game offer post-game analysis hosted on Zoom by ACBL certified teachers. Many of our 99ers are participating and enjoying these games.
ACBL Guest Memberships: If you would like to become a brand new ACBL member, you may sign up for a free 120-day guest membership. This guest membership will allow you to play in any ACBL club or tournament game, earn up to 20 masterpoints, read online editions of the Bridge Bulletin, and receive Live for Clubs results emails.
Bridge isn’t just a card game. Bridge provides a cognitive workout as well as an opportunity for social interaction. It isn’t just seniors who are benefiting from this game, the younger generation is reaping the benefits as well. Just view “The Next Stage Has Begun for the Mathewson Bridge Center” on KRXI Fox 11 with Connie Wray and you’ll see why people like to play bridge!
TABLE COUNT
THE MBC HAD THE HIGHEST TABLE COUNT YET IN MAY!
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||
| Jan | 245.5 | 237 | 228.5 | 268.5 | 145.5 | 198 | 262.5 | 331 | ||
| Feb | 290 | 275 | 268 | 276.5 | 179 | 185.5 | 302.5 | 306 | ||
| Mar | 282.5 | 187.5 | 295 | 285.5 | 139 | 243 | 326 | 350.5 | ||
| Apr | 248.5 | 219 | 219 | 214 | 182.5 | 314 | 303 | 303 | ||
| May | 268.5 | 260 | 227 | 281 | 101.5 | 160 | 292 | 301 | 366 | |
| June | 299.5 | 275 | 309 | 276.5 | 134.5 | 185.5 | 274 | 326 | ||
| July | 306 | 287 | 269 | 315.5 | 179.5 | 194 | 287 | 340.5 | ||
| Aug | 242.5 | 264.5 | 256 | 265.5 | 217.5 | 191 | 266.5 | 318* | ||
| Sep | 253.5 | 269.5 | 282 | 277 | 207 | 236.5 | 278.5 | 311 | ||
| Oct | 244.5 | 234.5 | 180.5 | 199.5 | 209.5 | 139 | 267.5 | 267 | ||
| Nov | 247.5 | 258 | 271 | 242.5 | 180 | 197.5 | 264 | 298 | ||
| Dec | 256 | 265.5 | 321 | 171.5 | 162.5 | 207 | 267 | 276.5 | ||
| Total | 3184.5 | 3032.5 | 3126 | 3073.5 | 1392 | 2156.5 | 3137 | 3632 |
Our Location
Mathewson Bridge Center, 125 West Plumb Ln, became bridge players new home in January 2020 thanks to a generous donation by the Charles M. Mathewson Foundation. MBC is now open six days a week for duplicate bridge games. See our schedule of games in the Weekly Schedule above. MBC is also home to the Reno Bridge Academy.
Daily Games and Lessons
Bridge teachers at Mathewson Bridge Center offer bridge lessons, coaching sessions, and supervised play. Visit the Reno Bridge Academy on this site to see what lessons are currently being offered. We offer several different ways for you to learn and improve your bridge play.
Building Connections
Just as a bridge makes connections between two structures, playing the game of bridge builds connections among people. Contact us at admin@renobridge.com and learn more about becoming part of the Reno bridge community.
Mathewson Bridge Center
Email: webmaster@renobridge.com
Phone: 775-827-3867
125 W. Plumb Ln
Reno, NV 89509
