NET RESULTS Photos by Julie Weissman
Moving Experience
Bridge School of Long Island moves locations
BY STEPHEN VRATTOS
Temple Emanu-el in East
Meadow, which has hosted
the prestigious Bridge School
of Long Island for many years, has
recently been condemned due to
structural integrity issues and will
soon be torn down. Fortunately,
long-time member and North Shore
Towers resident Bob Bader provided
the perfect solution: Temple
Rivkah in New Hyde Park, which
will become the school’s new site,
starting October 2.
Bader is one of a few NST residents,
who enjoys playing Bridge at
the Bridge School of Long Island
and he recommends any and all
fellow residents and aficionados of
the popular card game to join him.
The group meets every Monday
and Thursday from approximately
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For an $18
cover charge, attendees receive a
continental breakfast—bagels, rolls,
pastries with coffee or tea—and
lunch, consisting of a selection of
salads, such as egg, tuna and green
salad, cottage cheese, chick peas,
beverages and more. A half-hour
Bridge lesson will also begin every
meeting.
Bridge is played in two teams of 2
players. Most teams are established,
with the same partners coming
together to compete at every session.
But there are instances, when
someone is without a teammate,
their absence due to sickness or
personal conflict or they may be
a potential new recruit. In such
cases, the lone player calls ahead
of time, so the school can arrange
a partner for them at the upcoming
meeting. According to Bader, there
are always a handful of “ringers”
brought in to ensure everyone has
a partner and there are an equal
amount of quartets for the games
to be played.
The School attracts about 100
Bridge players every meeting, twenty
five tables of four, with the teams
rotating after each game, so they
2017 Men’s Doubles Tennis Champs (l. to r.) Allan Kreiger
and Nate Weisbard, and Runners-Up winners Lenny
Santner and Harris Pinsky
are constantly challenged anew
throughout the day. The Bridge
School of Long Island is also sanctioned
by the American Contract
Bridge League and thus pays strict
adherence to the League’s rules
of play.
A retired engineer and World War
II disabled Veteran, Bader began
playing Bridge more than 22 years
ago when he met Helen, the woman
who would become his second
wife. She is an avid longtime Bridge
player, considered a Life Master in
the sport. Bader concedes to her
superiority at the game, but still
thoroughly enjoys playing and the
camaraderie it brings.
2017 Tennis Doubles
Championship Winners
Despite occurring a week apart, the
conditions were perfect for both the
Men’s and Ladies’ Tennis Doubles
Championships on August 2 and 9, respectively.
Facing stiff competition, the team of
Allan Kreiger and Nate Weisbard triumphed
over Lenny Santner and Harris Pinsky on
the men’s side. For the ladies, Annelisse
Karp and Arlene Sheff bested Gerry Rubin
and Joan Gleicher. Congratulations to all!
2017 Ladies’ Doubles Tennis Champs (l. to r.) Annelisse Karp and Arlene Sheff, and
Runners-Up winners Gerry Rubin and Joan Gleicher
Temple Tikvah, the new home of Bridge School of Long Island
JOIN THE BRIDGE
SCHOOL OF LONG
ISLAND!
Every Monday & Thursday at
10 a.m–2:30 p.m.
Temple Rivkah Starting
October 2
33-15 Hillside Avenue, New
Hyde Park
54 NORTH SHORE TOWERS COURIER ¢ September 2017