GAY BRIDGE 2010
OFFICIAL PROGRAMIAGLBC welcomes you to Gay Bridge 2010!
Gay Bridge 2010 is more than just great Bridge. IAGLBC feels that the social atmosphere and interpersonal relating are an integral part of Gay Bridge 2010. It is for this reason that all events, bridge and social, have been included on this schedule. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. We are glad you are at the largest gay bridge event of the year!
All games are scheduled to be played in the Ocotillo room at the Zoso Hotel in downtown Palm Springs. All Hospitality events will be held at the Marquis Villas across the street in back of the Zoso Hotel. All bridge players are welcome at this event. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to game time to be assured a spot in the game. Although we will try to match singles with a partner, we cannot absolutely guarantee a partner. If you are willing to be a standby partner for a game, arrive 30-45 minutes early and notify the director that you will be a standby partner, and you will play for free at that session
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12
11:45 a.m. - Welcome Desk and sign-in opens for Gay Bridge 2009 - Bridge Room Ocotillo Room at the Zoso Hotel
12:30 p.m. - Partnership desk open for tonight's game - Bridge Room
1:00 p.m. - Rainbow Game (single session) - Bridge Room
5:00 p.m. - Social hour at the IAGLBC Hospitality suite at Villa Marquis
7:15 p.m. - Partnership Desk open - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - Open Pairs (single session)- Bridge Room
11:00 p.m. - Great Game, Partner!! Let's Celebrate! - Hospitality SuiteWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
12:00 Noon - Partnership Desk open - Bridge Room
12:30 p.m. - Palm Springs Open Pairs ( Charity)
5:00 p.m. - Social hour at the IAGLBC Hospitality suite Hospitality Suite (at the Villa Marquis)
6:00 p.m. - Meet at the Hospitality Suite for tonight's friendship dinner
6:00 p.m. - Friendship dinner - Location TBA
If you have reserved this friendship meal your space is reserved, otherwise, make a reservation to join the group.
7:15 p.m. - Partnership Desk open - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - California Open Pairs - Bridge Room
(Wear your favorite gay apparel tonight if you like!) 11:00 p.m. - Discuss all your great bids - Hospitality Suite (Marquis Villa)THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14
All day - Enjoy Palm Springs on your own
7:15 p.m. - Partnership Desk open - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - Pro-Am Pairs
(Partnership consists of one player from each of two divisions - dividing line to be determined from prior sessions this week.) - Bridge Room
11:00 p.m. - How did you play board 19? - Hospitality SuiteFRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 Leather Pride Day
12:15 pm - Partnership desk open
12:30 pm - Fast Pairs - Bridge Room (Ocotillo Room at the Zoso Hotel)
5:00 pm - Social Hour at the Hospitality Suite (Marquis Villas)
6:00 p.m. - Friendship Dinner - TBA - Palm Springs (meet at Hospitality Suite)
7:15 p.m. - Partnership Desk open - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - Welcome to weekend arrivals - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - Leather Charity Open Pairs - Bridge Room
7:30 p.m. - Leather 199er Charity Pairs - Bridge Room
(Leather attire is recommended but not required.)
11:00 p.m. - Let's review our system, partner! - Hospitality SuiteSATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Championship Day
10:30 a.m. - Annual meeting of the IAGLBC membership.
All are welcome to attend and discuss the future plans of the IAGLBC - Hospitality Suite
12:00 noon - Partnership desk open
12:30 p.m. - Gay Bridge 2008 Open Pairs Championship (1st of 2 sessions) - Bridge Room
5:00 p.m. - Social hour at the hospitality suite - Marquis Villas
6:00 p.m. - Annual IAGLBC Dinner- location TBA
7:45 p.m. - Gay Bridge 2008 Open Pairs Championship (2nd of 2 sessions) - Bridge Room
7:45 p.m. - Gay Bridge 2008 199er Championship (2nd of 2 sessions) - Bridge Room
11:15 p.m. Congratulating your partner! - Hospitality SuiteSUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
(Schedule subject to change.)
9:30 am - Annual IAGLBC breakfast - meet at buffet entrance at Spa Casino
11:30 a.m. - Gay Bridge 2010 Swiss Teams championship (1st session)
(teams of 4, 5, or 6 OK) (playthough - if you can only play part of this -OK- simply notify the director at the time of registering you team) (please advise director if you need to leave early) - Bridge Room
6:00 p.m. - Closing comments and farewells - Bridge RoomNote: Schedule subject to change
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The above schedule is subject to change. Suggestions and comments are invited. Events may be added or deleted.
IAGLBC www.gaybridge.org 1-877-429-6368