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Shelley's Lessons start in Zoom

Shelley's Cell (604)603-0930 
shelleyburns3@gmail.com

All lessons start in Zoom: click here [Zoom Link]
Complimentary Bridge Basics Introductory lesson - Thurs Oct 3 4:00 PT

UPCOMING LESSONS

Play of the Hand Techniques

7 Thursdays: Oct 3 to Nov 21
(excl Oct 10) 4:00-5:30 PT
$140 or $100 US

Competitive Bidding for the Advancing Player

8 Tuesdays: Oct 1 to Nov 26
(excl Oct 15) 
4:00-5:30 PT 
$180 or $130 US

Both Sessions concurrently
$280 Cdn or $200 US

In-Person Duplicate at The Lakes, Palm Desert - Wednesdays 1:30, starting Nov 13/24
In-Person Duplicate at The Lakes, Palm Desert - Wednesdays 1:30, starting Nov 13/24

Wednesdays 1:30-4:30
Location: Santa Rosa Room at The Lakes Clubhouse

Resuming on November 13, so mark your Calendars!

You may bring one playing guest.

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ONLINE INTERACTIVE LESSONS - Fall 2024
ONLINE INTERACTIVE LESSONS - Fall 2024

 

Click here for a sample of Shelley's Online Bidding lesson
 [Opening 1NT]

 

Thursday Oct 3 4:00-5:30 PT - Complimentary trial online Bridge Basics lesson

1. Play of the Hand (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new players):
Thurs Oct 3 to Nov 21
 4:00-5:30 PT (excl Oct 10)
7 weeks $140 Cdn or $100 US

The course focuses on proper Play of the Hand techniques, including trick development by Promotion, Ducking to develop long suits, Entry Management, Finessing, Holding up, and avoiding the "Dangerous Opponent".

For those new to Bridge, I recommend that you download to your phone an App called "Tricky Bridge".  Modules 1 to 13 take you methodically through the absolute basics of Bridge and important Bridge terminology, to prepare you to understand the lessons more easily.

2. Competitive Bidding (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new Players):
Tues Oct 1 to Nov 26 4:00-5:30 PT (7:00-8:30 ET) - no lesson Oct 15
8 weeks $180 Cdn or $130 US

Learn tools to compete in the Bidding, and make things difficult for the Opponents! (includes Weak 2s, Overcalling, Takeout Double, Negative Double, 2 Suited Bids, Balancing bidding, overcall of the Opponent's 1 No Trump)

3. Both series taken concurrently: $280 Cdn or $200 US (all lessons are recorded for later viewing, and hands are shared for practice later on).
Speak to Shelley about a "Mix and Match" package that suits you!

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LESSON FORMAT

All lessons start in Zoom, then use Shark Bridge for lots of interactive hands-on practice.  You can undo or replay the hand, and learn when Shelley demonstrates at your table

All lessons are recorded, so don't worry if you have to miss a lesson (I'm also very happy to catch anyone up). Course materials and pre-lesson videos are available.

To set up a Demo lesson, or to register for either Series, E-mail shelleyburns3@gmail.com
To confirm registration, please E-Transfer to (604)603-0930.  

Chicago 2023 ACBL National Tournament

Zain Mahmood and Anders Brogeland are sons of World renowned Bridge Players Zia Mahmood and Boye Brogeland!  Google Zia Mahmood to read about his fascinating life.

Chicago 2023 ACBL National Tournament
CANADIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION - CBF
CANADIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION - CBF

I am your Zone 6 Rep on the Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF) Board.  The CBF holds Canadian Championships for Top players as well as B and C level players, and we organize Canada wide games and special events for the developing player.

We offer an online BBO Canada wide Duplicate game on the 3rd Saturday of each month (10:00 PST/1:00 EST 499er game, 10:15 PST/1:15 EST for Open game).

Our 2025 Canadian Championships will be held April 14-20 in Toronto, in conjunction with the Toronto Easter Regional.  We will hold online qualifiers in January and February for Open, Mixed, Seniors and Women Teams, and will hold the playoffs in Toronto.  We will also hold an Open Pairs Championship during the Regional, which will be a 2 day Qualifying event.

Please support Canadian Bridge by joining the CBF for $25 per year or $65 for 3 years.  Check out the CBF Website to see the benefits of being a member. 

Greater Vancouver Bridge Club (GVBC)


The non-profit, community based GVBC runs games at Burnaby Lake Clubhouse (Rugby Club) at 3760 Sperling Avenue in Burnaby, and a Friday game at Gloria Dei in North Vancouver.

GVBC welcomes Duplicate Bridge players of all levels to their games (Sun 1:00 and Wed 10:15 at Rugby Club, Fri 10:15 at Gloria Dei).  New player development on Thursday mornings at 9:30 - check the website for Mentor-Mentee monthly games, complimentary 9:30 Mini-lessons, Supervised Duplicate, and 0-599 Duplicate games.

Website: Click here [GVBC]
 

Calendar
1st October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 1/8
  (Bookings)
3rd October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. - FREE TRIAL Play of the Hand 1/7
  (Bookings)
8th October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 2/8
17th October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 2/7
22nd October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 3/8
24th October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 3/7
29th October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 4/8
31st October 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 4/7
5th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 5/8
7th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 5/7
12th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 6/8
14th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 6/7
19th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 7/8
21st November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Play of the Hand 7/7
26th November 2024
4:00-5:30 P.T. Competitive Bidding 8/8