I'm always flattered when my students clamor for more bridge classes,
and more topics. I can't always fit extra classes into my schedule! I'm
delighted to offer two great classes for beginning and intermediate players.
Announcing two single-topic bridge classes:
** The Stayman Convention, Thursday, December 6, 7-9 p.m.
** Jacoby Transfer Bids, Thursday, January 10, 7-9 p.m.
http://bridgemojo.com/content/new-two-single-topic-bridge-classes-announced
Even if you think you're familiar with these conventions, you may find
the classes rewarding as review and reminders of when and when _not_ to
use them! We'll explore the details, and as always, have several
practice hands to play.
The classes will be held at Oneonta Congregational Church, 1515
Garfield, South Pasadena. It's a beautiful place to meet for bridge class.
Each class will cost $12 per student, and space is limited to the first
16 students.
Prospective students should take a moment to review Chapter 3 of
_Bidding in the 21st Century_, "Responding to opening bids of 1NT" to
review the standard responses before adopting these conventions.
To reserve your place, just let me know any way you can. You can reply
to this message, and I'll reserve your space. Feel free to pass this
information along to other bridge playing friends who might be interested.
Best regards,
Mojo
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Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
With Labor Day behind us, now is usually the time when people start
making plans for fall and winter activities.
If you have friends who've considered learning to play, now is a good
time to sign up for Bridge I through PCC Extension. The first class is
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. at Arcadia High School. Here's the class
page for online signups: http://goo.gl/3aZ5g
It's also a great class if you want to improve your bidding fundamentals!
I also have the BridgeMojo "Social Bridge" email list. If you're looking
to play or host bridge at home with players and students around your own
level, you may want to join this small email list. Messages to
"social(a)bridgemojo.com" will be copied to everyone on the list. Here's
the signup link: http://mail.bridgemojo.com/mailman/listinfo/social
One last thing I'd like to mention: The ACBL holds three national
tournaments every year, each lasting about ten days. The North American
Bridge Championships this fall are being held in San Francisco, Nov. 22
through Dec. 2, at the lovely Marriott downtown. They have a special
room rate and more information available at http://www.acbl.org/nabc/
If it seems silly for me to be suggesting a trip to the bridge
"nationals," note that nearly every afternoon and evening they have 0-5
newcomer pairs games. Newcomers play free, with a game and lesson, on
Saturday, Nov. 24.
Just in case you were looking for an excuse to visit San Francisco. :)
Hope to see you soon!
Best regards,
Mojo
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Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Now is the time to sign up for Bridge I, offered over eight Wednesday
evenings, 7:00-9:00 p.m., beginning Sept. 12.
Join us for Bridge I - Bidding in the 21st Century and bring your friends!
Here's a shortened link direct to PCC's signup page for Bridge I:
http://goo.gl/3aZ5g
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
I'll keep this one brief! One last reminder ...
Bridge III "Defense in the 21st Century" starts on Thursday evening,
June 21. All the details are here on the BridgeMojo web site:
http://bridgemojo.com/content/bridge-iii-defense-21st-century-starting-soon
And don't forget, we have an email list for students interested in
getting together for social bridge games. The group has been active and
holding games most weeks.
If you'd like to be on the Social list, drop me a note, or sign yourself
up on the web site here:
http://mail.bridgemojo.com/mailman/listinfo/social
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Great news! I'm offering Bridge III "Defense in the 21st Century":
Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
First class: June 21 (two weeks from today)
Cost $85, plus $15 for the work book ($100 total)
Class will run for eight Thursday evenings, skipping the Thursday of
July 19. (Four, skip, four)
This class is open to ALL BRIDGE PLAYERS. If you play bridge, you're
welcome in this class. There are no other prerequisites.
This course is a continuation in the ACBL's "Bridge in the 21st Century"
program; you'll find the lesson format familiar. Besides the focus on
defense, each lesson will include some review of bidding and
play-of-the-hand tips for the declarer. This class has a new set of
special cards to deal and play hands relevant to the lesson.
The location is on the beautiful campus of Oneonta Congregational Church:
1515 Garfield Avenue
South Pasadena, CA 91030
The "Forum" room
Plenty of parking on the site
Here is the lesson plan:
Lesson 1 – Opening Leads against Notrump Contracts
Lesson 2 – Opening Leads against Suit Contracts
Lesson 3 – Third-Hand Play
Lesson 4 – Second-Hand Play
Lesson 5 – Defensive Signals
Lesson 6 – Developing Defensive Tricks
Lesson 7 – Interfering with Declarer
Lesson 8 – Making a Plan
IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND, I would appreciate hearing from you. There's no
need to preregister; please bring the class fee to the first class. I
would like to get an idea of who will be coming.
There is a minimum number of students I will need to make the class
viable, so if I don't have enough, only the first class will be held.
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Just a quick note to remind you that Bridge II is starting up this
Wednesday, April 11, at Arcadia High School (via PCC Extension).
The class is very close to full, so if you were planning to attend, but
just putting off signing up, you might want to do that soon!
Here's a shortened link to the Bridge II information page at PCC
Extension, where you can enroll online.
http://goo.gl/5jGW6
Those of you already signed up, thanks so much! I'll follow up with a
brief note before the first class with class reminders.
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
PCC Extended Learning will continue bridge classes this spring with
Bridge II, "Play of the Hand in the 21st Century"
I'll be teaching the course on Wednesday evenings, starting April 11,
with classes held at Arcadia High School, 7-9 p.m.
I'm anticipating a fair amount of demand for this course, and space is
limited. You may want to register now to be sure you have a place.
I recommend the online signup. Here is the class information on the PCC
site:
http://goo.gl/cxuej
Hope to see you in Bridge II!
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Hi all!
I've always advised my students that the best way to get better at
bridge is to play as often as you can.
Sometimes that's a difficult thing to arrange! As a new player you don't
want to immediately be "out of your depth." The online bridge games can
be quite intimidating and unfamiliar. While the duplicate games at the
Bridge Center are quite fun, maybe that's a little too competitive for
you. Yet still you need three other like-minded players.
I'm doing two things that I hope will make it easier for my students to
get together to play and practice.
1. I've created a new email list called "social(a)bridgemojo.com" where
the intent is to be able to chat with other students, organize social
bridge games, and even discuss bridge questions and hands.
My intent is that the members of the email list will all be local
(Pasadena area), and all students from my bridge classes. Everyone
should pretty much know everyone, and the list should stay small and
friendly.
I also don't mind welcoming students and beginners from other bridge
programs, but I will adjust that policy according to the feeling of the
group.
2. The second thing I would like to do is create a closed Facebook group
with the same intent as the email list. If you've been assimilated into
Facebook with all your friends and family, you may find that it's a
better place than email to organize and discuss things.
So if either of these interest you, here's the thing to do:
To join the email list, either send me a reply to this note, or visit
the list page here and sign yourself up:
http://mail.bridgemojo.com/mailman/listinfo/social
If you prefer the Facebook group, (I'm not positive about this) you need
to "friend" me on Facebook (Morris Jones, Monrovia, mojo(a)whiteoaks.com)
and I will invite you to join the group.
And finally -- if the occasional announcement related to bridge classes
no longer interests you, drop me a note and I'll happily take care of it. :)
(For those who are curious, Bridge II is still scheduled to being April
11. I'll send that announcement separately.)
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones
Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Hi all! Just to let you know that I'm starting up Bridge I again through
PCC Extended Learning. Pass it on to your friends who want to learn to
play, or anyone who want to work on their fundamentals. Repeat students
are always welcome.
I just posted a blurb at the top of my website http://bridgemojo.com
The link at Pasadena City College for registration is here:
http://goo.gl/Lg7Z5
Bridge I will be offered again at Arcadia High School on Wednesday
evenings beginning Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m. for eight consecutive Wednesdays.
In addition, Art Gulbrandsen will be starting up his free Beginning
Bridge classes next week at the Arcadia Bridge Center. His classes will
be on Monday evenings starting Jan. 9 at 7:30, and Saturday afternoons
beginning Jan. 14 at 1:30. For his classes, the first four are free.
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
Just a short note, Bridge I is starting Wednesday evening at Arcadia
High School. If you or a friend is on the fence, please invite them to
attend the first class with no obligation. I'll have signup forms if he
or she decides they like it. :)
Bridge I, "Bidding in the 21st Century," Arcadia High School, Room D7,
eight Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Free parking in the staff
lot off El Monte Dr.
Best regards,
Mojo
--
Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA
http://whiteoaks.com
