“ i'm a professional bridge teacher! i'm a life master nearly seven times over...was the only bridge teacher honored at the national tournament in chicago in 2006. i won 2 consecutive "mini-mckinney" awards for outstanding play, authored a bidding book ”

“ I'm a late-20s PhD student working on finishing up my dissertation. I love cooking, games nights with friends (esp word games), quirky theater events in the city, and I'm dying to improve my bridge game. ”

“ I love to play bridge, and my partner hates it, so I need a chance to meet other bridge fans! ”

“ I just finished a bridge class and would like to play with other beginners. ”

“ I am a Bridge beginner but am very eager to learn! ”

“ Bridge game in Wicker Park, baby! I cook a mean fatoush!!!!! ”

“ Hi everyone Already said why I wanted a local meetup. Work 30 miles from home and would more likely attend if closer. ”

“ I've been playing bridge off and on for years, but most of the time was in NYC. I'd love to find some people who are interested in a game that I could become part of. Let's be serious, but let's have FUN! I'm happy to contribute to make it happen. ”

“ I think bridge is the best card game. I don't grt to play much because I don't know many players. I'm looking foreward to playing with you guys. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like playing card games. ”

“ Hi. I'm Jackie. I love to play bridge, but I haven't played for quite awhile because I don't know anyone who plays. I'm a bit rusty, but it sounds as though there are many levels of play. That should be good for learning from each other. ”

“ I have been looking for people to play bridge with for 10 years. I love to play bridge, I am not by far the greatest but I love to play. ”

“ I just love playing pinochle and bridge.I'm looking forward to meet anyone who is interested in these card games. ”

“ Hi all! I'm the sister that Kate referred to - I would love to find people to play bridge with in the city! ”

“ My sister and I have b een playing Bridge with our parents forever -- we need people to play with in the city! ”

“ I love to be out early in morning and enjoy long walks. ”

“ Hi! Got your email about this group and Radar and I are looking forward to meeting everyone! Heather ”

“ I would like to learn to play bridge... ”

“ I enjoy playing card games; would love to learn bridge, and am pretty good at Mah Jong. ”

“ I just moved back to the states after living in Singapore for nine years. Bridge was an important social activity for me. Even though I have friends in Chicago, I would like to continue meeting people ”

“ Haven't played bridge in over 10 years but I would like to resume playing. Looking to meet others with prior experience who want to get back in the game to play in local duplicate games or other tournaments. If interested, please contact me. ”

“ Hi. I want to learn to play bridge so bad. ”

“ I"d like to play on a regular basis to improve my game. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have a passion for archeology and would like to learn more from others as well as discuss my own interests. I am especially interested in others who would like to visit Cahokia. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to meet people with same intrest ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love the game and wish to meet others who do to. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun to play some social bridge or card games ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the game and am finding it hard to locate other people who play bridge as well. ”

“ I want local Bid Whist Meetups because we like host a bid whist tournament in the City of Country Club Hills. ”

“ My wife Kelly and I love to play Bridge. We know how to play, but are not overly-serious about it. We are in Wrigleyville Chicago. Contact us at russglee@aol.com to see if we can setup a meet! ”

“ I hope to find that this group is active... I am a beginner but I am looking for some others to practice with. Looking for Lincoln Square game? ”