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BEGINNER BRIDGE BASIC 1. COST: $240
Mondays from January 9 – March 6, no class February 20 (8 classes). 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This class starts at the beginning, introducing the mechanics of the game through its history. It covers the fundamentals of the three aspects of the game…bidding, play and defense. Through this course you’ll be taking the first steps into the magical world of bridge. The textbook used for reference is Audrey Grant’s Bridge Basics 1. Copies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Glenna Richardson
BRIDGE BIDDING REVIEW COST: $240
Tuesdays from January 10 – February 28, (8 classes). 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This series of 8 lessons reviews basic bidding techniques first introduced in the Beginning Bridge Course. It covers fundamental ‘play-of-the-hand’ and defense techniques. Further opportunity is provided to practise your bridge skills in a structured setting. Consider Basic Bridge Review if you have played Bridge earlier in your life and haven’t had a chance to play for a while. The program instructs according to current bidding and conventional practice. You get a chance to experience ‘what’s HOT’ and ‘what’s not’ in today’s bridge world. Absolute beginners are also welcomed to come, play and get a taste of this fabulous game. The textbook used for reference is ACBL CLUB Bidding. Copies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Glenna Richardson
MODERN NOTRUMP BIDDING COST $140
Wednesdays from January 11 – February 1 (4 classes). 9:30 am – 11:30 am
During these 4 weeks you will play deals that practise concepts specific to balanced notrump distributions; 1NT and 2NT opening bids, Stayman, Jacoby Transfer, and Gerber (to bid to slam contracts). Multiple practice hands are provided. The book used for reference is ACBL MODERN NOTRUMP BIDDING. Copies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Miller
MAJOR SUIT RAISES COST $140
Wednesdays from February 8 – February 29, (4 classes). 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Each class in this series will provide practice on one or more of the following: weak raises of opener’s major suit, Help Suit Game Tries, the “weak freak” bid, limit raises, using Jacoby 2NT as a strong major suit raise and if time permits using splinter bids to explore for slam. The book used for reference is ACBL MAJOR SUIT RAISES. Copies will be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Miller
TO REGISTER: Call Glenna Richardson 416-419-3089 or email glennarichardson@bell.net
LOCATION: St. Nicholas Birch Cliff Anglican Church, 1512 Kingston Road, Toronto
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