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SPECIAL 3-week Course with Joe Byrnes & Jeff Badler Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 amOctober  11th, 18th and 25th Here is an auction we have all seen. 1S   2H   2S   4H You opened the bidding with 1S. Now what? You are not confident you can make 10 tricks in spades, but you are pretty sureContinue reading “Successful Sacrifice Bidding “

with Barbara Bayone Tuesday Evenings 6:30 pm – 8:00 PMBeginning September 13th skipping holidays Has anyone ever told you that more tricks are given away on opening lead than at any other time during the play of the hand? I have certainly experienced that pain when, after making my opening lead I realized I just gave awayContinue reading “Opening Leads”

with Shlomit Rind Tuesday from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSeptember 13 – October 25 (no class on 9/27: holiday). One of my favorite sayings is: “When the only tool in your toolbox is a hummer, it’s amazing how many things look like nails” (anonymous).What does that saying have to do with bridge? When you bidContinue reading “Bid with a Fit”

The Original Series with Jeff Badler Wednesdays Noon to 2:00 pmBeginning December 2nd You completed the Beginner Series. Congratulations. Or maybe you haven’t played in a while and need to brush up. This course is for you.  The second 6 week series of Just Beyond Beginner Bridge will focus on control and slam bidding, a well as criticalContinue reading “Just Beyond Beginner Bridge”

In-Person Beginner Series From the nation’s leading bridge school Beginner 1 Our Beginner 1 in-person course consists of five 2-hour lessons given once-per-weekThe course includes: Small class size: This is the key! We keep our classes to no more than three tables to ensure that you’ll get all the individual attention you might ever need.Continue reading “A Taste of Bridge”

SPECIAL 3-week Course with Joe Byrnes & Jeffrey Badler The same class runs on monday night and Tuesday morning: Mon July 11th at 6:30 PM for 3-weeksTues July 12th at 9:00 AM for 3-weeks Joe Byrnes and Jeff Badler team up again to present their newest mini course. Responsive Doubles and Balancing Seat bids. We know thatContinue reading “Responsive Doubles and Balancing Seat bids”

TWO SPECIAL EVENTS We are very excited to announce that we are partnering with a new company called Hank, a digital platform connecting adults 55+ with like-minded people in their community who wish to connect with one another in-person. If this concept interests you, by all means, visit Hank at gethank.com As always, Joanne, Fran, and Rita will be your hosts forContinue reading “Hank comes to Bridge and Games”

with Jeff Badler and Joe Byrnes Tuesdays from 9:00 am – 11:00 amORTUESDAYS FROM 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMBeginning MAY 17th, 2022 It is time we take your analytical skills up a notch or two.  This defense course is not just about simple attitude and suit preference signals. There is much you can figure outContinue reading “Beyond Beginner Defense”

with Jeff Bayone Sundays 5:00 pm – 6:30 PMFor every level player. Just a lot of fun and instructive hands to play then discuss together.Perfect for a late and lazy summer Sunday afternoon.If you do choose to join in, it is a BYOB event. Please email jeffbayone65@gmail.com or use the button below to reserve your spot. The cost is $30Continue reading “Happy Hour Bridge”

with Jeff Bayone tuesdays at 10:00 am If you have a partner,, this series can be an absolutely wonderful way to make sure you are both on the same page. If you don’t have a partner, you may find that special someone in these very classes. Please email jeffbayone65@gmail.com or use the button below to reserve your spot.Continue reading “Develop your Bidding Skills”