Card players looking for structured competition this fall have a date to mark: an American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned Duplicate Bridge game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at the First Presbyterian Church at 535 N. Ewing Street in Helena. Play begins at noon, and admission is $5.
Organizers note that ACBL membership is not required to participate, which opens the game to anyone with bridge experience who wants to test their game in a sanctioned format. Duplicate bridge differs from casual play in that all tables receive the same hands, allowing scores to be compared across the room rather than against a single pair of opponents.
For Helena's bridge community, the First Presbyterian Church has been a reliable venue for this kind of organized play. The $5 entry keeps the barrier low for players who want a competitive afternoon without a club membership.