Bridge II is what I'm calling the second bridge class in the ACBL's
"Bridge in the 21st Century" series. It focuses on declarer play, but
as with all of the courses, there are great tips for bidding and (now)
defender play as well.
PCC and I will be offering Bridge II for eight Wednesday evenings, from
7:00 - 9:00 p.m., starting April 13, ending June 1. Here is the online
link to sign up:
http://pasadena.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&in…
(or a shortened form): http://bit.ly/ghapex
Anyone who currently plays the game of bridge is welcome in this class,
despite the web page specifying Bridge I as a prerequisite. I won't be
teaching what it means to follow suit, ruff a trick, or who is declarer. :)
On weeknights, PCC Extended Learning uses classrooms at nearby high
schools. I'm hoping that our room at Arcadia High School will be
preferable to Building R at PCC with its awkward desks.
* Last call for Stayman class *
This Saturday I'll be conducting a one-time lesson (#9 of the bidding
series) on the Stayman convention, with a great lesson and lots of hands
to play. This class is being hosted at Judi Gale's home in South
Pasadena, on Saturday the 26th (this Saturday) at 9:00 a.m. We only
have a seat or two left, so please send me a note now if you want to
join us. I'll follow up with directions. The class is $10.
* Beginning bridge at Arcadia Bridge Center *
Art Gulbrandsen from the Arcadia Bridge Center will be starting his free
beginning bridge series again in April, probably on Tuesday evenings and
Saturday mornings. He hasn't yet posted his starting dates, but as soon
as he does I'll also post them on http://BridgeMojo.com
His classes are a great opportunity to take a fresh start with bridge,
and a great introduction to their fine bridge center. I also recommend
it because I won't be offering beginning bridge again until next fall at
PCC.
I even recommend his class if you have taken mine! Different viewpoints
into the game are always valuable. Sometimes a different perspective
can help with difficult concepts.
Hope to see you soon at a bridge table!
Best regards,
Mojo
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Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA
http://bridgemojo.comhttp://otastro.orghttp://mojo.whiteoaks.com
Hi all!
Most of you have attended my Bridge I class at PCC or elsewhere.
Another class is about to wrap up this weekend, on Saturday morning.
The first course, "Bidding in the 21st Century" actually has an optional
ninth class that teaches the Stayman convention.
The Stayman convention is probably the most popular and useful
convention in bridge bidding. When the opening bidder starts with 1NT,
the Stayman convention is used to uncover a 4-4 major suit fit when
responder (captain) is interested in playing in a game level contract.
Judi Gale has graciously offered to host this special "ninth class" of
the Bidding series at her home in South Pasadena. I will be offering
the class on Saturday morning, March 26, at 9:00 a.m.
The ACBL has written way too much material for this class! It's enough
for a long fun lesson, with exercises and eight full practice hands. My
plan is to be flexible, and offer as much or as little as you are
interested in doing. If you're a glutton for bridge, I'll have plenty
for you. :)
If you're interested in the class, please reply to this email. Space is
very limited. The cost for this one-time class is $10 each.
Next quarter at PCC I'll be offering "Bridge II," which focuses on
declarer play. I'll have those details in another email soon.
Best regards,
Mojo
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Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA
http://bridgemojo.comhttp://otastro.orghttp://mojo.whiteoaks.com
