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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]

UPCOMING LESSONS

Mini-Series: Play of the Hand Techniques

5 Tuesdays: Apr 23 to May 21
4:00-5:30 PT,  $110 or $80 US

Improve your Bidding Basics

8 Thursdays: Apr 11 to May 30
4:00-5:30 PT,  $180 or $135 US

Both Sessions concurrently
$270 Cdn or $200 US

In-Person Duplicate at The Lakes - Wednesdays 2:00
In-Person Duplicate at The Lakes - Wednesdays 2:00

Wednesdays 2:00 start (come at 1:30 to socialize or to find a partner). 
Location: Santa Rosa Room at The Lakes Clubhouse

April 10 will be our last Duplicate game for this season.  We will resume on November 6 or 13 (watch the website), so mark your Calendars!

You are welcome to bring guests.

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Spring 2024 Interactive Online lessons using SHARK BRIDGE
Spring 2024 Interactive Online lessons using SHARK BRIDGE

Mini-Series - Play of the Hand (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new players):
Tues 4:00-5:30 PT / 7:00-8:30 ET (Apr 23 to May 21
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5 weeks $110 Cdn or $80 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".

Bidding Basics and Beyond (suitable for Kitchen Bridge and new Players):
Thurs 4:00-5:30 PT / 7:00-8:30 ET (Apr 11 to May 30)
8 weeks $180 Cdn or $135 US

Finding a Major suit fit (5-3, 4-4 or 6-2), when to not pull trump, No Trump bidding including finding a Major suit fit, Stayman, Transfers and more.

For those who want to see what it's like to take an online lesson, here is the recording of our 1st Bidding lesson [video link].
If you are interested in joining the series, I'm happy to catch you up.

Both series taken concurrently: $270 Cdn or $200 US
Speak to Shelley about a "Mix and Match" package that suits you!

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.

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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.  

Shelley loves attending National Tournaments...

Shelley played against Zain Mahmood and Anders Brogeland at the Chicago 2023 National, both sons of World renowned Bridge Players Zia Mahmood and Boye Brogeland!

Shelley loves attending National Tournaments...
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 2024 Canadian Championships will be held June 10th to 16th in Penticton, in conjunction with the Penticton Regional.  We held online qualifiers in January and February for Open, Mixed, Seniors and Women Teams, and will hold the playoffs in Penticton.  We will also hold Open Pairs and IMP Pairs Championships during the Penticton Regional, which will both be 2 day Qualifying events.

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)

GVBC has moved to Burnaby Lake Clubhouse

The non-profit, community based GVBC has moved to the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse (Rugby Club) at 3760 Sperling Avenue in Burnaby. 

We welcome Duplicate Bridge players of all levels to our games (Sun 1:00, Wed 10:15, Thurs 10:15).  Complimentary Mini-Lesson Thursdays 9:30 to 10:00 by experienced players.

We also run a Friday 10:15 game at Gloria Dei in North Vancouver.

Website: Click here [GVBC]
 

Calendar
18th April 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 2/8
23rd April 2024
4:00-5:30 Play Techniques Mini-Series 1/5
  (Bookings)
25th April 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 3/8
30th April 2024
4:00-5:30 Play Techniques Mini-Series 2/5
2nd May 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 4/8
7th May 2024
4:00-5:30 Play Techniques Mini-Series 3/5
9th May 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 5/8
14th May 2024
4:00-5:30 Play Techniques Mini-Series 4/5
16th May 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 6/8
21st May 2024
4:00-5:30 Play Techniques Mini-Series 5/5
23rd May 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 7/8
30th May 2024
4:00-5:30 Bidding Basics and Beyond 8/8