Bridge for True Beginner. Monday morning 9 to 11 a.m at A-7 Activity in Cottonwood. Five sessions, Oct. 12 to Nov. 9. $60 plus texts available 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 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. 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 Two 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 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 Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248. Games run weekly from Oct. 8 through May. For more information contact maria.davis58@yahoo.com.