Lessons
Learn bridge or sharpen your skills with our structured lesson series
Our Lesson Program
Lesson series begin in January and September. Sometimes we offer a summer series as well. Each lesson series consists of 8 two-hour lessons, and there are three series in total:
- Bidding
- Play of the Hand
- Conventions
Each class is comprised of one hour of teaching and one hour of play which will reflect the day's topic.
We sometimes offer online lessons in addition to our in-person sessions. Please see our schedule for current offerings.
Lesson Series
Bidding
Learn the language of bridge. This series covers opening bids, responses, rebids, and competitive bidding. Perfect for beginners and those looking to solidify their bidding foundation.
Play of the Hand
Develop your declarer play skills. Topics include planning the play, suit establishment, finessing, managing entries, and handling common card combinations.
Conventions
Expand your bidding toolkit with popular conventions used in duplicate bridge. Covers Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, and other widely-used agreements.
Beginning Bridge
In-Person at the Club · Sep 14–Nov 1 · Mondays 6:30–8:30pm
This is the first series of classes based on the Audrey Grant Better Bridge system. The course uses Bridge Basics I: An Introduction by Audrey Grant and is taught in 8 lessons. This class is intended for people who are just beginning their Bridge journey or wish to review from the start. This class will help you get ready to start playing this wonderful game.
- ♣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 (Kimberly can arrange for you to pick up).
- ♣Taught by: Dan McIntyre.
Chat Bridge
Chat Bridge is our special game for players with 0–50 masterpoints. Coaching is included in every session, making it the perfect environment for newer players to learn and grow.
- •For players with 0–50 masterpoints
- •Coaching included every session
- •$7 per session
- •No partner needed — partnerships guaranteed
- •Sessions run approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
Intermediate Chat Bridge Lesson
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.
- •Thursdays 11:00am–12:00pm
- •No partner necessary
- •Fee: optional $2 donation to cover coaches' gratuity-free plays
Mini Lessons
Enjoy 20-minute lessons on a variety of topics before you play. Free for all players.
- Sundays 6:00–6:20pmLessons by Todd Flowerday — Free
- Tuesdays 6:15–6:30pmLessons by various advanced players — Free
- Thursdays 12:00–12:20pmLessons by various advanced players — Free
Step-by-step help for creating a convention card
Learn MoreCurrent Schedule
Lesson schedules are updated each session. Register for upcoming course above. For the most current information on upcoming lesson series, dates, times, and registration, please contact us directly.