current schedule
Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction
This is the first series of classes based on the Audrey Grant Better Bridge system.
In-Person at the Club
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm Jan5-Feb 23
The course uses Bridge Basics I: And Introduction by Audrey Grant and taught in 8 lessons. This class is the perfect introduction to the game of bridge and is intended for people who have never encountered bridge and will also provide information of value to people who may know the basic mechanics but have not learned the principles of modern bidding. Topics covered are notrump/major suit/minor suit opening bids and responses. You'll gain everything you need to establish a foundation for Bridge.
Details
♣ Course is offered in person only at the Bridge Center.
♣ CLICK TO PAY Course Fee of $70 for all 8 classes - no refunds after the third week of classes.
♣ The course book is $15, available at the club (Kim can arrange for you to pick up).
♣ Taught by: John Edmundson.
For more information: bridgecenterofstpaul@gmail.com
Topics for the Advancing Player
This is a new series, created by Jackson Wahl
In-Person at the Club
Saturdays-9:30-11:30 9/6, 13, 27 10/11, 11/1, 8
Join us as Jackson Wahl offers a short series designed for players who have some experience, but need to revisit some basics and fine-tune their bidding and play. Topics will be diverse, covering a wide range of bridge play (constructive bidding, competitive bidding, declaring, and defense). The last two sessions will be reserved for topics that attendees will nominate.
Details
♣ Course is offered in person only at the Bridge Center.
♣ Course Fee of $75 for all 6 classes - no refunds after the second week of classes.
♣ Taught by: Jackson Wahl. For more information: bridgecenterofstpaul@gmail.com
Coming in January: MORE Topics for the Advancing Player
This is a new series, created by Jackson Wahl
In-Person at the Club
Saturdays-9:30-11:30
Join us again as Jackson Wahl offers a short series designed for players who have some experience, but need to revisit some basics and fine-tune their bidding and play. Topics will be diverse, covering a wide range of bridge play. Dates and topics are coming soon.
Details
♣ Course is offered in person only at the Bridge Center.
♣ Course Fee TBD - no refunds after the second week of classes.
♣ Taught by: Jackson Wahl. For more information: bridgecenterofstpaul@gmail.com
Chat Bridge
For players 0-50 masterpoints. Supervised play, allowing you to ask questions during bidding or play. Modest masterpoints are awarded for top players.
In-Person at the Club
Thursdays 12:30pm-3:00pm
Come anytime. No partner necessary. Coaches: various advanced players. Fee is $7 per game.
Intermediate Chat Bridge
All players are welcome, please sign up on the schedule page so we have enough coaches. One coach per table allowing four players to discuss and decide how each hand should be bid and played. Roughly 4-5 hands per one-hour lesson.
In Person at the Club
Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Come anytime, but please sign up to assure we have enough coaches. No partner necessary. Coaches are various advanced players. Fee is optional $2 donation to cover coaches gratuity free plays.
Mini Lessons
Enjoy 20 minute lessons on a variety of topics before you play.
Sundays 6:00-6:20pm
Free
Lessons by Todd Flowerday
11/2 Avoidance plays
11/9 Setting up a long suit
11/16 Improving team play
11/23 Bidding with invitational hands
11/30 Who has the queen?
12/7 When not to finesse
12/14 Combining chances
12/21 What is partner trying to say?
12/28 How to get that 12th trick
Thursdays 12:00-12:20pm
Free
Lessons by various advanced players
11/6 Overcalls
11/13 Simple Squeeze
11/20 When things go wrong
11/27 No lesson-Happy Thanksgiving
12/4 Opening: 1C through 3NT
12/11 No lesson during Tournament
12/18 Watching the spots
12/25 No lesson-Merry Christmas!
1/1 We are open, no topic determined