Bridge Lessons for Winter 2026 

1, Lisa Mita will teach four lesson series starting mid–January:

• Bridge Basics 1 begins Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 9:15 to 11:15 AM and runs through Feb. 18 (no class on Jan. 28). Suitable for anyone who has never played Bridge before, or did so a long time ago and would like a refresher. Topics include Basics of Bridge; Notrump Opening Bids and Responses; Major and Minor Suit Opening Bids and Responses. These lessons are offered FREE OF CHARGE ! The only cost to students is $20 for the textbook by Audrey Grant, available for purchase at the first lesson. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 12 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the BB1 flyer.
• Play of the Hand Parts 1 & 2 (Online)
  Both Courses take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. EVERY student plays EVERY hand on the Shark Bridge platform. No partner is needed to participate. There will also be a practice set of hands available on Shark Bridge after every class. If you are unsure, try out the first lesson risk free! Click here for the Play of the Hand flyer.
  • Part 1 on Suit Contracts runs January 13 through Feb. 17 (no lesson January 27). The fee for the 5–lesson series is $125.
  • Part 2 on Notrump Contracts runs March 13 through 24. The fee for the 3–lesson series is $75.
• The Two Over One Bidding System is a 5–lesson course on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM beginning Jan. 20 (no class on Jan. 27). For players familiar with Standard American and ready to upgrade or for anyone wanting a refresher. Topics include 1430 & Control Bids; Introduction to 2/1; Forcing 1NT; Opener & Responder Rebids; Game or Slam? The series fee is $125, or drop in for $30. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 8 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the 2/1 flyer.
• Bridge Basics 2 begins Wednesday, March 11 from 9:15 to 11:15 AM and runs through April 15.  Suitable for graduates of Bridge Basics 1 or another beginning bridge course, or for anyone that would like a refresher.  Topics: Preemptive Bidding, Overcalls and Advances, Takeout Doubles and Advances, The Competitive Auction.  When both sides compete, the meanings of many bids change! The course fee is $150.  The textbook by Audrey Grant will be available for $20 at the first lesson. Advance registration is strongly recommended. A minimum of 12 students is required for the class to run. Click here for the BB2 flyer.

Email Lisa with questions or to register at BridgeWithLisa@gmail.com or call the Club at 610–232–2250. Pay by cash, check, or Venmo to @Lisa-Mita-Bridge.

2. Join Dennis Shaub for Bridge Basics 3, the final installment of Audrey Grant's lesson series for beginning bridge players. Topics include commonly used conventions, strong openers & slam bidding. The course takes place on five consecutive Thursdays beginning January 22 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. The course fee is $100, with the textbook available for purchase for $20 at the first lesson. Email Dennis at bridgemasterofpa@gmail.com or call 717–723–0323 to register or with questions, Click here for the flyer.