So What's The Deal With Bridge?

The Villas at The Atrium, an exceptional independent senior community in North Boulder, hosted a Bridge Tournament Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 1 to 4pm as a charity event to raise funds and awareness for RSVP of Boulder County, a nonprofit organization that provides free Safety-Net Services and volunteer opportunities to promote the security, independence and comfort of seniors and adults with disabilities. This event was sponsored by the Boulder business community.

Approximately 70 players of all ages arrived eagerly early to play the game of bridge. After the welcome and announcement of the rules of the game from the Boulder Bridge Chapter of ACBL, the only sounds during the tournament were light slaps of playing cards shuffling together. Several door prizes were awarded via drawings throughout the tournament, ranging from Starbucks certificates, beauty makeovers, restaurant certificates, including the Cork Restaurant and a golf package from Lake Valley.

So What’s The Deal With Bridge?

Did you know that playing bridge helps keep the brain active and sharper? Bridge is a game of brain power. Its reliance on concentration and skill has been popular for many years. This card game can be played by virtually anyone at any age. Bridge is a fast-paced four-player card game played on a square table with a standard 52-card deck. So, if you can add to 40 and count to 13, you can play Bridge, and play it well. Get involved, play the game!