There must be something special about names beginning with "M".   Mary McMahon is now the second "M", that has celebrated their birthday while out at the local duplicate club.

Mary is a delight to play against and is still competitive after all her years playing cards. 

Mary lives in Evanston, and plays three times a week (generally!!) with a couple of established partners (May Bahu and Mary Lou Mellon) -- Here are those "M"s again!

Asked about what flavor of cake she wanted for her birthday, she said "Most definately Chocolate!!".   Jeremiah Bridge Club provided a "Black and White Cake" for her to enjoy!!

Embarking on a new venture,  the Chicago Cultural Center Duplicate Bridge Club, located just off Michigan Ave., is launching next Monday, Sept. 14 a series of weekly supervised play sessions. 

In announcing the project, Jim Diebel, club owner, said the lessons “will  consist of playing some illustrative hands, discussion on proper technique and perhaps bidding.”

The sessions will begin at 10:15 and continue to about noon.  Cost is $5 per session.

Following that, the club’s regular duplicate games on Monday starts at 12 30 at the site. The cost for that game is $10.

Players are encouraged to bring a partner (although one will be provided if necessary), practice some playing techniques, and then employ what they've learned in an actual duplicate setting.

“The supervised play will continue for the foreseeable  future or until demand wanes,” concludes Jim. 

For more information, contact Jim at (630) 244-9292.