Maria Davis
Bridge for the True Beginner: Monday mornings 9 to 11 a.m. in Activity Room A7 in the Cottonwood division of Sun Lakes. Five sessions Oct. 12 through Nov. 9. $60 plus texts available at discount from the instructor. An introduction to the game of Bridge. Including opening bids and responses, as well as playing the hand. Pre-registration is required by Sept. 28, with a $20 non-refundable deposit that will be applied to the tuition. Contact instructor Maria Davis to register at 609-751-7098 or maria.davis58@yahoo.com.
Competitive Bidding Series: Wednesday mornings 9 to 11:15 a.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room #2, five sessions from Oct. 21 through Nov. 18. Cost is $60 plus text, available at a discount through the instructor. The course covers weak two bids, takeout doubles, overcalls/advances, competitive auctions plus review. Pre-registration for the series is required by Oct. 14 with a $20 non-refundable deposit that will be applied to the tuition. Contact instructor Rose Gangel to register: 316-644-2166 or wormburner521@hotmail.com.
Topics in Competitive Bidding: Only interested in one or two topics? Individual classes are $15 each. Wednesday mornings 9 to 11:15 a.m. at Sun Lakes Country Club in the Arts and Crafts Room #2, five sessions from Oct. 21 through Nov. 18. Must pre-register one week before each session, with $15 payable on the day of the class. Contact instructor Rose Gangel to register: 316-644-2166 or wormburner521@hotmail.com.
Weak 2 Bids—Oct. 21; Take-out Doubles—Oct. 28; Overcalls and Advances—Nov. 4; The Competitive Auction—Nov 11; Review and practice hands on all of the above topics—Nov. 18.
Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge Game With Lesson: This is a practice type teaching game for novices and Social Bridge Players interested in learning about Duplicate Bridge and improving their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a 15 minute lesson, usually before and occasionally after the game. During bidding of the hands you may ask questions. Everyone is welcome with or without a partner. After the game, you will receive a printout of the hands that you played, and your personal results. Have fun while learning and improving your game! Please arrive at 8:40 a.m. to purchase an entry. $10 non-members, $8 members. Thursday mornings 9 to 11:45 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248. Games run weekly from Oct. 8 through May. For more information contact maria.davis58@yahoo.com.