Bridge Sprees with Gail and Jeff

08/08/2025

In three days, our bridge camp begins. I am busy with my final preparations. This will be our first bridge camp that has a table of new beginners. I must be in my last half year before I am ready to send my series of new beginner lessons off to a printer. Every time that I teach it, I learn more about how students learn and what I can do to help them learn. I will be happy when that project is finished.

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06/08/2025

Our bridge camp at the luxurious Cranwell-Miraval classic hotel-modern spa begins on Monday August 5. We have over 20 people coming, about 4 are recent beginners. With our two instructors we will teach everyone at their own levels. We can no longer guarantee that rooms are available for late signups, but if you are interested, please contact me ASAP and we might be able to sign you up.

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18/07/2025

our fabulous August 11-16 trip to the historic Cranwell resort now partnered with Miraval spas in Lenox Massachusetts is now beginning in a few weeks. We have a bus transporting people from NYC roundtrip. We have two wonderful outings on the 14th and 15th, on top of our magnificent bridge program. Besides our regular teaching program, we have a few beginners who are having their own special program. On the 14th we see the world premier of the play "Dying is no excuse" and on the 15th we go to a Beethoven presentation in the shed at Tanglewood, must by the Boston Pops. We are almost fully booked, and may be able to book about 3 or 4 more people. We had an advertisement in the June ACBL Bulletin. Contact me if you would like further details about this sensational outing.

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20/05/2025

Our upcoming bridge activities are:

June 5 at 4:30 pm
you are invited to learn more about our upcoming two trips. We will be at the Peking Duck House on E 53 St. for appetizers, a mini-bridge lesson, and a discussion of our upcoming trips. It is free, and you have the option to stay for dinner at your own expense. Reservations requested.

August 11-16
We have a bus to take us from Manhattan to the fabulous Cranwell Miraval resort in Lenox Massachusetts, We are returning to our old favorite location for our signature bridge camp. Besides playing and having fabulous bridge classes, you can enjoy the historic location, enjoy the Miraval (Hyatt subsidiary) spa, and our two fabulous outings - first to see the play "Dying is No Excuse" at the Unicorn Theater in Stockbridge on August 14, and then to see Boston Pops present Tchaikovsky and Beethoven in the shed at Tanglewood on August 15. After bridge is over, the bus takes us back to Manhattan. We have a limited number of rooms reserved, so please save your room as soon as possible.

January 28 or 29
We fly to Bermuda (a short 2-hour flight) for our Bermuda bridge camp for our bridge camp and for an optional extension to compete in the incomparable Bermuda regional tournament from January 31 until February 6 - all at the incomparable Hamilton Princess Hotel. Details of the trip will become available in the fall.

For more information either check our website www.bridgesprees.com or call Gail at 917-257-5277 or contact Jeff at [email protected].

Gail Greenberg and Jeff Hand and professional and social Bridge events

20/05/2025

23/03/2025

on June 5 we are holding a get-together at the Peking Duck restaurant in midtown Manhattan NYC where we will discuss our August 11-16 bridge spree in the Berkshires at the Cranwell-Miraval spa in Lenox Massachusetts. It will be at 4:30 pm. If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP to Gail at [email protected] or me at [email protected]. We want to make our second outing on that trip something that interests you. Snacks will be served during the get-together. You can stay with us afterwards as we will stay for dinner.

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27/11/2024

Gail and Jeff wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. May it be so special.

27/11/2024

Here are next summer's plans - August 11-16. Join us for a great time! We are returning to the Berkshires where we will enjoy outings to Tanglewood and Clark Art Institute.

16/10/2024

16/10/2024

24/09/2024

A story from an old bridge column by Fred Karpin: There is one thing that kibitzers at the bridge table are barred from doing! They are not allowed to ask or answer any questions during the bidding or the play. The awareness of this point of decorum can be observed in the following incident.
During the tournament one of the players noticed that their kibitzer had not moved, spoken or breathed for several minutes. They became concerned and wondered if they should shake him or perhaps see if there was a doctor around. They spoke fairly loudly but there was still no sign of life from the kibitzer.
"Wait" said North as he removed his cards from the hand that they had just played. What do you bid as dealer with this hand? he whispered to the kibitzer.
"Two spades replied the kibitzer after he had opened his eyes. "But is it okay for you to consult with me during the bidding"?

24/08/2024

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Fourteen Unknown Facts About Ford
1. Ford was the first automaker to introduce the moving assembly line, which revolutionized mass production and made cars affordable for the general public.
2. The company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 with just $28,000 from 12 investors, including himself.
3. Ford's Model T, introduced in 1908, was the first car affordable enough for the average American family, leading to over 15 million units sold by 1927.
4. Henry Ford’s first vehicle was actually a quadricycle, a four-wheeled bicycle powered by a gas engine, built in 1896.
5. Ford was one of the first companies to offer its employees the five-day, 40-hour workweek in 1926, aiming to improve work-life balance.
6. Ford was the first American automaker to offer a passenger car with a V8 engine, the 1932 Ford Model 18, which became a favorite of bootleggers and racers.
7. The Ford F-Series has been the best-selling truck in the United States since 1977 and the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981.
8. During World War II, Ford produced B-24 Liberator bombers at a rate of one per hour at its Willow Run assembly plant.
9. Ford's logo, the blue oval, was introduced in 1927 with the release of the Model A, but the script font of "Ford" dates back to 1907.
10. Ford Motor Company owns the credit for the invention of the car radio, introduced in 1930 in collaboration with the Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, later known as Motorola.
11. Ford was the first to launch a global vehicle lineup with the 1990 Ford Es**rt, designed to be sold worldwide with minimal changes.
12. The Mustang, introduced in 1964, was originally expected to sell 100,000 units annually but exceeded 1 million sales in its first 18 months.
13. Ford was one of the first major car manufacturers to produce hybrid vehicles, with the Ford Escape Hybrid launched in 2004.
14. The Ford GT40 was created specifically to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it succeeded, winning the race four consecutive times from 1966 to 1969.