Veterans Wall of Honor 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista, AR. Karen Walker Workshop- Improve Your Declarer Play the Karen Walker Way!

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1 S ,R Join us for the Bella Vista NLM Regional & Sectional Bridge Tournament- In Memory of Kevin Glasgow August 1 3, 2019 Riordan Hall, 3 Riordan Drive, Bella Vista, AR ENTRY FEES $13 per person + $4 for unpaid members. Non-ACBL members may purchase a temporary membership for $8. Includes LUNCH on Saturday. Click on car logo and type in your address. Veterans Wall of Honor 103 Veterans Way, Bella Vista, AR Join us for a great weekend of bridge to celebrate the life of Kevin Glasgow who died unexpectely of heart operation complications in January. Kevin was manager of of the Bella Vista club, and served on both the Unit 247 and District 15 Boards. Kevin worked tirelessly to promote our game and was instrumental in the on-going success of our annual bridge tournament. We can all be inspired by his passion for the game and his joy in sharing it. Kevin was 71. Karen Walker Workshop- Improve Your Declarer Play the Karen Walker Way! Back by popular demand, Karen Walker, a nationally known bridge player, columnist, and teacher will host a 2-day workshop from July 31 August 1. New this Year: A Knock-out Team Event for NLM Designed for players who would like to have the opportunity to experience the rewards of playing KO Team games against players with similar experience as them. If you thought playing in KO Team s was a bit daunting, RELAX and give our event a try! Tournament Contacts Chairperson - Robert Gromatka ( ) or johngrom2771@cox.net Co-chair Laura Batey ( ) or lauralbatey@gmail.com Partnerships Jeff LaCaze ( ) or jefflacaze@hotmail.com Hospitality/Lodging Barbara Francis ( ) or designersbsf@gmail.com Intermediate/Newcomers Diane Warren ( ) or dwarren39@me.com Director-In-Charge Joan Paradeis

2 Pre-Register Either Online or by You must pre-register to be eligible for DOOR PRIZES Tournament Website We ve launched a new website and we re excited to introduce you to our new look. It provides a clear message of who we are, what we stand for and where our value lies in serving you, our fellow player and most valued customer in tournament bridge. Check us out by clicking HERE Hospitality We received a 100% rating by players for the past two years in a survey conducted by FAST RESULTS. Enjoy fresh fruit, pastries, cookies, candy, popcorn, ice cream and other treats. Drinks include bottled water, coffee, iced tea & lemonade. All are available all the time! LUNCH on Saturday is included in the entry fee. Lodging In Bella Vista group lodging is available at Vacation Rentals ( ), Greens II ( ), or The Inn At Bella Vista ( ). The Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Bentonville, AR is nearby. Rate is $89 for Queen-sized Double or King with a breakfast. Call for reservations or click HERE. ACBL Unit 247 thanks the Bella Vista Advertising & Promotions Committee for its financial support for this Regional/Sectional Tournament Bella Vista A great place to live, play bridge and vacation

3 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Sectional Events (SIVER POINTS) STRATS: A=2000+, B= , C= under 750 by ave. Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3 1:00 pm 9:00 am 10:00 am Two Session Open Swiss Teams 1 of 2 6:30 pm Kevin Glasgow Memorial 2:00 pm Box Lunch GAME TO FOLLOW LUNCH 7:00 pm Compact Swiss Teams (Sectional) Two Session Open Swiss Teams 2 of 2 NLM Regional Events (GOLD RUSH) STRATS: A= , B= , C=0-100 by ave. Non-Life Master ONLY Thursday, August 1 Friday, August 2 Saturday, August 3 9:00 am 9:00 am Final of NLM KO Teams Two Sessions 10:00 am NLM Swiss Teams 1 of 2 1:00 pm 0-20 MP Single Session Novice (Black MP s) (Two Sessions) NLM KO Teams Gold MP s 2:00 pm Two Sessions Box Lunch GAME TO FOLLOW LUNCH 6:30 pm Kevin Glasgow Memorial (Two Sessions) NLM - KO Teams Gold MP s 7:00 pm Compact Swiss Teams (Sectional) NLM Swiss Teams 2 of 2 Limited to NLM with fewer than 750 masterpoints. 33% GOLD and 67% RED masterpoints will be awarded for players finishing in the overalls of Gold Rush Pair events and Gold Rush Bracketed KO events. Single Session entries permitted. KAREN WALKER WORKSHOP Wednesday, July 31 Thursday, August 1 1:00 4:00 pm Walker Workshop Session 1 8:00 9:00 am FREE BREAKFAST 6:00 9:00 pm 0-20 Novice (Black MP s) 9:00 11:30 am Walker Workshop Session 2 6:00 9:00 pm Open Stratified Charity (Black MP s) -In Memory of Kevin Glasgow FREE LUNCH FOR WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS FOLLOWS

4 Join ACBL Bridge Bulletin columnist Karen Walker and fine tune your PLAY OF THE HAND Wednesday, July 31 & Thursday, August 1, 2019 Riordan Hall, 3 Riordan Drive, Bella Vista, AR IMPROVE YOUR DECLARER PLAY THE KAREN WALKER WAY $85 for the 2-day Workshop, Tournament, and Two Meals This event SOLD OUT in 2018 so don t miss out. REGISTER NOW! The workshop exceeded my expectations. The best I have ever attended. George, Hot Springs Before I wrote my $85 check for this workshop, I thought this was just crazy. I ve got tons of bridge stuff laying around at home that I still haven t looked at. Boy was I wrong! Right from Karen s first words and bridge lesson, I could see this workshop was different. I was hooked! - Ken from St. Louis In a post-workshop survey, over 95 percent of workshop attendees said they would attend her workshop again if offered. The boards were relevant and I really enjoyed the sample hands. Great handouts and exercises. Hilary & Nadine, Bella Vista Bridge is something I do just for me, and Karen makes the journey so easy and fun. - Patty, Topeka Check out the events! For advancing beginners & beyond. You don t need a partner to participate! Unit 247 and the Bella Vista DBC proudly invites you to attend our second Karen Walker Workshop followed by a weekend of GREAT BRIDGE! Karen s teaching techniques will have you comfortably involved from beginning to end. Our tournament is actually two tournaments in one: a Non-Life Master (NLM) Regional and an Open Sectional so we have events for players at all levels. Our 2018 Walker Workshop and Bridge Tournament were both huge successes and we expect big crowds again this year. Your entry fee includes: First 30 registrants will receive a FREE copy of Karen s book: Bridge for Beginners & Beyond. Additional copies will also be available at $8.00/copy. The regular price is $ Two interactive learning sessions (5½ hours of instruction) A single-session bridge game Wednesday evening. Breakfast Thursday morning. Lunch Thursday afternoon. LARGE COMFORTABLE Workshop Space A comprehensive participant package. TURN YOUR DECLARER PLAY INTO A FINE-TUNED MACHINE Workshop Session 1: Wednesday, July 31, :00 4:00 pm Everyone realizes that bidding is an important element of bridge. Play of the Hand deserves equal attention. If you get to the correct contract, but have no idea how to successfully make it, all your bidding skills may be wasted. The workshop covers the following topics: (1) Essential tools playing the odds, suit combinations, powers of observation.

5 (2) Planning the play timing, trump control, entry management, avoiding dangers. (3) Counting the Hand collecting clues, brain training tips, discovery plays. (4) Card Reading making logical inferences, locating honors, spotting problems. Special handouts & practice hands are included. Meet-N-Greet reception with Karen follows afternoon session. Have Karen autograph your book and take a photo with her. Bring your camera! Play With Karen: PARTNERSHIP RAFFLE! Karen will partner and play with one LUCKY winner at tonight s game. Dinner YOU RE ON YOUR OWN. Sample some of the fine cuisine found in Bella Vista. 6:00 9:00 pm Open Stratified Charity In Memory of Kevin Glasgow plus a separate 0-20 Novice (Black MP s) COST: No charge for workshop participants, all others $7.00. PARTNERS PROVIDED Workshop Session 2: Thursday, August 1, :00 9:00 am Breakfast catered by Edward Jones Financial for workshop attendees. 9:00 11:30 am Workshop 11:30 12:30 pm Lunch for workshop attendees This workshop is hands-on with an emphasis on active learning. The focus is on acquiring skills you actually can and will use to become more competitive at the bridge table. ABOUT YOUR HOST A bridge teacher for over 35 years, Karen is a two-time national champion and writes the Bidding Matters column in the ACBL Bridge Bulletin. She s the author of a textbook, Bridge for Beginners and Beyond, maintains a teaching web site (kwbridge.com) and edits the District 8 online newsletter. Her hometown is Champaign, IL, where she owns a bridge club and chairs an annual regional tournament. She s also a featured speaker at regional and national tournaments. Registration fee is $85 by check or $89 online. Please make your check ($85) payable to ACBL Unit 247. Send to Robert Gromatka, 15 McCollough Lane, Bella Vista, AR For your convience, you may pay online by credit card. The cost is $89. Payment directions are on the Registration form. Cancelation Policy: You may cancel up to 3 days before the workshop and receive a full refund. *If you have any questions please us at: nwa.bridge@gmail.com. Click on ACBL to see us in the Bridge Bulletin. Bella Vista A great place to live, play bridge and vacation.