Rebecca’s Bridge Schedule – Winter 2025
Phone: 304-224-3531
Email: rebecca.shafer@bridgeteacher.com
Website: www.bridgeteacher.com
Tell Your Friends! Absolute Beginner Bridge 1 starts Thursday, March 6th, 1 PM—3 PM.
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: $20 per lesson. This is a drop in class only.
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.)
Tell your friends about my classes and earn a free class with every student referral!~
Beginner Level:
Club Series: Review of Bridge 1 & 2: Wednesdays 10AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. For those who’ve taken Bridge 1 & 2. This class will be randomized hands featuring a bidding problem for you to solve. Six weeks, starts Jan. 15 and ends Feb 19. Book is provided at class for $10. Tuition is $175 in advance or at the first day of class, to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.
Diamond Series: Review of Bridge 3 & 4: Tuesdays 10AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. This class is intended to be a review for students who have taken Bridge 3 & 4. You will be given randomized hands to bid, and then a problem with play will need to be solved. There will be handouts for this class as this book is no longer in print. Six weeks, starts Jan. 14 and ends Feb 18. Tuition is $175 in advance or at the first day of class, to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.
Intermediate Level:
Heart Series: Review of Signaling and Defense. Thursdays 10 AM—Noon at the PUMC* site. This class is intended to be a review for students who have taken the Signaling: Intro to Defense classes. You will be presented with randomized hands where you must find the right opening lead and play to either set your opponents or keep them to their established contract. Book is provided at class for $10. Six weeks, starts Jan. 16 and ends Feb 20. Tuition is $175 in advance or at the first day of class, to be paid by digital funds or sent to: Rebecca Shafer, 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.
Bridge in the Wild:
Where: Ohr Kodesh 8300 Meadowbrook Ln. Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Press the speaker button to request access to the facility.
When: 7:00/7:30 PM – 10:30 PM First Thursday of every month!
Cost: The first game is free. Normal Entry $5 per person/$10 per pair
Website: You can visit the WBL website here.
Do not bring any outside food or drink. The site is kosher and needs to remain so. Approved snacks and drinks will be provided at the game.
I have formed a partnership with the WBL ( Washington Bridge League) to bring to you a learning opportunity. A sanctioned bridge game, with results and hand records for the boards/hands that you played. This is a unique opportunity to encounter hands in the wild, complete with hand records to go over with your partner later to refine your communication and play skills. I will teach you how to write your score down for reflection later.
Some players are nervous to try duplicate bridge or have had bad experiences. I want to assure you that I will be on hand to answer questions, and ensure things move smoothly. Please make sure to arrive 30 minutes early for a brief tutorial. The game time is 7:30 PM. Please arrive at 7:00 PM, if I have not already taught you scoring and duplicate basics.
Many of us lost connections with friends and family during Covid while we had to shelter in place. Now that we have begun to return to normal, those of us who play bridge have friends to get together and play with in person. The face to face comradery is so very important in our post covid recuperation. Tell your friends about our new beginner bridge class. They need this in their lives!
First time students are always welcome to audit a class to see if it is the right fit for them.
How to register:
Please send me an email to register. Include your Name, Phone number, and Email. Many digital payment systems do not give me your personal information, which I will need in case I have to contact you.
1) Pay by credit card using Zelle or Paypal using the email address rebecca.shafer@bridgeteacher.com Zelle users can also use my phone number: 304-224-3531
Venmo tag: Rebecca.Shafer@BridgeStudentsRUs
Many students report having problems with my business Venmo tag. If it does not work, you can try my personal one. @Rebecca-Allen-377
2) if paying by check, please include your telephone number, and the name of the class you are registering for.
For Example: Memo 301-555-5555 Bridge 1
Drop-ins are allowed in all Winter classes at $35 per lesson if there is availability.
You may send in your registrations now.
*UMC = United Methodist Church’s Activity Center Building. We hold all classes each week at this site. The address is 9908 South Glen Road, Potomac, MD. It is located at the intersection of Democracy Blvd. and Falls Road. The entrance to the parking lot is on Falls Road. (Facing the building, please park on the left side or in the center of the parking lot.)
Tuition payments can be mailed directly to Rebecca Shafer at 9200 Edwards Way #1115, Adelphi, MD 20783.
Tell Your Friends! Absolute Beginner Bridge 1 starts Thursday, March 6th, 1 PM—3 PM.