Spades in Sandy Springs-ish

Let's meet Tonya to enjoy some live music downtown at the park. Marta is highly suggested but paid parking is available.
lawn chairs / blankets allowed!

Let's celebrate our 3rd Year Anniversary!
$10 fee can be paid at the door. (everyone) Whether Playing in Tournament or at the just for fun table EXCEPT last year Winners Joy/Fee they do not pay to enter as they are going for two years in a row champs!!
Member of Spades in Sandy Springs ish only playing in the Tournament all others can play at the just for fun table.

Dinner/ Socialization from 6:30pm (try to order food during dinner window and drinks during tournament play, to keep orders coming through out the night) 7pm Message from Vanessa. Bre will read the rules at 7:30pm, tournament begins immediately after no more questions about the rules:
The host will determine any disagreement or settle any issues.
Red joker, black joker, ace
Double elimination. Loose two games you are out. We are starting on time
Get set twice in a game you automatically loose
Bid every hand. If you bid 10 books a pound and make it you get 200 points. If you don't minus 100
5/5 or 6/4 add up the points or one team go up one in order to play
No sign language, body movements, hints to let your partner know what you have or what to play, no writing down anything during the game (nothing). Let all cards hit the table before scooping the book up.
Keep all books in order. One person collect the books.
After the bid is written either team can go up ONE only
Board is 4
Regular deal no cross dealing. Regular one cut. No tapping the deck, cut the cards
Renig: call the host over. Explain what happened, pick the right book if you do collect 3 books. If you select the wrong book the other team gets 3 books
Any card you throw out sticks...pay attention. If you threw out the wrong suit by mistake, catch it before the play begins definitely before the book is scooped up. Call the host over for determination of consequences or not. Or just pay attention
Game goes to 250
First diamond deals
Winner gets trophy , bragging rights, Spades Hall of Fame inductee and any other prizes selected by Vanessa for a year!

Have fun, thank you for being a member and I look forward to another great year!
Vanessa

Let's meet for Spades night and celebrate September birthdays with our gift card raffle!

It's football season and time to rep your team!!! Wear your favorite team shirt or jersey and let's play spades and watch football. The public is invited to join us so invite your friends/ family.
$5 per person. Come to Streakers at Politan row Dunwoody. Plenty of free parking. Please order food/ drinks from a eatery in the food hall! see you there!
Vanessa