Learning to play Bridge can feel like solving a puzzle while blindfolded, with your hands tied, and someone constantly whispering that you’re doing it wrong. You start out thinking, "How hard can it be? It’s just cards!"—only to be thrown into a world of bidding, trump suits, and cryptic codes that your partner insists you should understand. By the time you finally get the hang of it, your brain is doing mental gymnastics, and the only thing you’ve truly mastered is how to look perpetually puzzled.
Fortunately, I can turn to my Grand Life Master, Joyce Witherington, for guidance. “Big Joyce,” as she is affectionately known, has just celebrated her 100th birthday! She is an inspiration to everyone she meets! Read more about her and her bridge exploits in this month’s “All Fun & Games” feature.
If Bridge isn’t your game, don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of suggestions for other fun activities you might enjoy. Finding group activities that please everyone can be tricky, but we’ve compiled a list of top choices to ensure your next gathering is anything but dull.
EIL has a fantastic lineup of activities to kick off the fall season in style. Challenge friends to a game of pool at Ziggy's, scale new heights at Brunswick Rocks, or embark on a kayak tour with Southeast Adventure Outfitters. Plan a family getaway at the historic Strachan Carriage House, set sail aboard the Emerald Princess, or fine-tune your golf swing at Fitted Fairways. Inside you’ll find these activities and more ideas that we sourced for YOUR Fun & Games.
So, turn off the electronics, step away from the couch, and embrace the beauty of Fall. After all, if Big Joyce can still play Bridge at 100 years old, there’s nothing holding you back!
