Putting Play to Work for the Common Good

Ideas to Share and Discuss for a “Bridging the Gap with Bridge” Service Project

• Form a Bridge Club (virtual or in person) with a class or a school as a “common ground” for developing understanding and relationships. Choose a school that is different from your own in some way (geographic, ethnic, racial, religious, ability, academic focus). 
• Teach elementary school age students games that are precursors to Bridge (War, Tricks, Trump, Rook, Spades, Mini Bridge) during school, after school, or in a child care setting. While playing, reinforce and model life/social and academic skills.
• Organize a community Bridge Tournament to raise money to donate to a nonprofit organization.
• Visit  an assisted care facility or a senior center to play Bridge while fostering intergenerational relationships and giving companionship.