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CR Bridge

Club Activities

Daytime Clubs

There are  three daytime clubs for duplicate bridge in Cedar Rapids and Marion that are sanctioned by the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League). All players are welcome. Light snacks are provided. A small entry fee is charged. A session lasts about 3 1/2 hours.   All three clubs are owned and operated by MaryAnn and Jim Boardman.  Contact the club by email at MaryAnn.

For those preferring a relaxed style of play, Friendly Hands on Mondays is a great way to start, as the emphasis is very social.  Director calls are rare.  Nevertheless, this “friendly” club offers a full measure of ACBL masterpoints, as well as fully-sanctioned special events.

For another kind of challenge, move on to Build Better Bridge, also on Mondays, or to Marion Bridge on Thursdays. Players range across all levels of experience in these games.  Newcomers, regardless of experience, are always welcome to these friendly, but challenging, games.

The daytime games do not guarantee a partner, but MaryAnn sometimes can suggest a partner if you contact her in advance of the game you want to play.

All 3 of these clubs participate in the “Common Game.”  The same hands that you play are also played in numerous other participating clubs around the USA.  You can compare your bids and scores with theirs.  For selected hands, expert analysis is offered.

As of September, 2018, all three clubs below have a new address:

Westminster Presbyterian Church,
1285 Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA

Session times and days have not changed.  The clubs will play in the “Family Life Center.”  Enter the SE corner of the building from the parking areas and use the elevator or the descending stairs.

Club Name Day & Time Address
Friendly Hands Monday
11:30 AM
Family Life Center
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Build Better Bridge Monday
12:00 PM
Family Life Center
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Marion Club Thursday
12:00 PM
Family Life Center
Westminster Presbyterian Church