I played bridge in college in the early 1970’s.  After college I took a 50-year break from playing.  When my wife passed last year, I needed an outlet, so I had mentioned to a friend I played bridge years ago and she hooked me up with the Dick Bowers Bridge Club in Winchester Virginia. 

One of the members, Milan Majarov, offered a class in bidding.  So, having been away from the game for so many years, I took his class.  I began play with the club in April of this year.  Everyone welcomed me and went out of their way to make me feel at home.  I was able to accumulate a few master points, not because I’m a great bridge player, but because I had great partners.  All the players in this club are excellent bridge players and help me learn more about the game each time I play.