Lessons start........ Week of October 27

Duplicate Bid & Play

Monday Morning October 27 9:00 to noon

Competency at duplicate derives from both lessons and play. To that end we strongly recommend Bid & Play as the perfect means for the aspiring player to improve. Each lesson begins with a half hour discussion of key duplicate bidding principles. Initial lessons will introduce the basic mechanics of duplicate, including strategy, scoring, etiquette, and rules. Excellent color handouts. During the 2 hour play period the student is urged to ask questions about any facet of bidding or play. $10 per lesson. Teacher: Guy Germer

8 Ways to Declare Better

Wednesday Morning October 29 9:00 to noon

Want to become a better declarer? Learn 8 key ways. Here is a synopsis:

Managing entries and trumps; Choosing to finesse or not; Ruffing losers in dummy; Establishing a side suit for discards; Counting your opponent’s points & distribution; Identifying and avoiding the dangerous opponent; Being aware of percentages and taking advantage of the knowledge; and Recognizing when to cross-ruff. Watch your results soar. Each lesson has lots of practice hands. Excellent detailed handouts. $10 per lesson. Teacher: Guy Germer

Bridge Basics I : An Introduction

Friday Morning October 31 9:00 – 11:00

While Bridge Basics I: An Introduction is designed primarily for newcomers, it is also suitable for any player seeking a review of modern-style bidding. We use Audrey Grant’s excellent book, Bridge Basics I ($12), which thoroughly explains basic opening bids, responses, and rebids. Second hour play period uses sample hands that reinforce the lesson. $70 for 8 lessons when paid in advance. Unused lessons applied to future lessons. Teacher: Guy Germer