Fall 2024 Bridge Class Schedule

Introducing: Intermediate Supervised Play on Wednesdays at 1 PM – 3 PM.

This is an unsanctioned duplicate game intended to introduce students to the Duplicate Games style. It is a class, in a game format.

There will be a round table discussion on the boards for 1 hour after the game. Students can compare their results with other players and me for a discussion on the best way to approach bidding, defense, and play of the boards/hands.

I will be Directing, and providing gentle guidance to players during play. Tutorials on Duplicate play will be provided 30 minutes before game time for players new to Duplicate Bridge.

Where: The PUMC* Site.  9908 S. Glen Rd, Potomac, MD

When:  Wednesday 1 PM – 3 PM, with an optional discussion from 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM.
8 Weeks, Starting Sept. 25th, Ending Dec. 18th.  No lessons Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23, or Nov. 27.

Cost: $160 for 8 Lessons, or $20 to drop in with no advanced warning.
Due to the cost of renting the room, I need to increase the cost per player.  There has been a lot of interest in this game, but not enough to cover the base cost of supplies and rent.
If you cannot make all 8 lessons, the cost is $20 per lesson.

Prerequisites:  You must have completed Beginner Bridge 2 in order to play.  You do not have to take classes from me to participate.  (Players must know concepts like, Weak 2’s,  strong 2 Clubs, and Take out doubles, along with base concepts like how to open 1NT,  5 card majors, 3 card minors, and their responses.)

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Beginner Level:

Brand New Beginner Bridge Part 1! Wednesdays 10AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. For those who’ve never played before or who haven’t played in many years and want to start over. Topics: point count evaluation, opening bids and responses, basic play of the hand techniques. Six weeks, starts Sept. 4 and ends Oct. 16. No class Oct 2nd. Tuition is $160 in advance ($190 at the door) to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.

Beginner Bridge Part 2. Wednesdays 10AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. Basic bidding and responses are reviewed as well as an introduction to a few new bidding methods (takeout doubles, preempts, overcalls, and the strong 2C opening bid). This is also a great class for those who played years ago and want to get back into bridge and modernize their skills. Six weeks, starts Oct. 30 and ends Dec. 11. No class Nov. 27. Tuition is $160 in advance ($190 at the door) to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.

Beginner Bridge Part 3: Introduction to Play of the Hand. Tuesdays 10 AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. Now that you have a basic knowledge of bidding, let us show you how to plan the play of the hand. Usually there is some method that must be used to actually make your contract. We will show you the methods of counting your tricks and recognizing how to find the extra ones that you will need. Includes: Promotion, Length, Finessing, and How to Get Rid of Losers. Six weeks, starts Sept. 10 and ends Oct. 29.  (No class Oct. 1 and 22.) Tuition is $160 in advance ($190 at the door) to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.

Beginner Bridge Part 4: Introduction to Basic Conventions. Tuesdays 10 AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. Topics: Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Weak 2s, the Strong 2§ Opener and Blackwood. We spend up to 1-1/2 weeks on each topic. These are conventions that you must learn to complete your basic bidding arsenal. After this class you will graduate to intermediate level. Six weeks, starts Nov. 5 and ends Dec. 10. Tuition is $160 in advance ($190 at the door) to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.