Bridge Lessons

Fun & Brain Stimulating!

Game Friendzy in Cherry Hill has a full menu of in-person and online bridge lessons starting in February, covering topics from basic bridge to bidding conventions to defensive techniques.

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So, today is a good day to sign up for a bridge lesson! Total beginners might want to consider Introduction to Bridge, a relaxing and entertaining welcome to the wonderful world of bridge.

The nine-session, in-person course is available on Saturdays, 1-3 pm, beginning February 4, as well as Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning February 7, and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, beginning March 1. Each session includes topic-based instruction followed by playing bridge hands using skills learned in that ses- sion.

Another in-person course, Defense in the 21st Century, runs for nine Wednesdays, 4-6 pm, beginning February 8. Sign up for the entire course or just specific weeks featuring defensive strategy topics of special interest to your bridge playing. Basic bridge knowledge is required.

Bridge courses taught online in four weekly sessions using two free internet programs include Slam Bidding, 10-11:30 am on Tuesdays beginning February 21; Major Suit Openings, 9:30-11 am on Mondays, beginning February 27; and Second & Third Hand Play, 1:30-3 pm on Mondays also beginning February 27.

Game Friendzy also hosts a 0-20 game for novice bridge players every Thursday morning. It includes a brief lesson on dupli- cate bridge and bridge etiquette at 9:30 am, playing 12-18 boards at 10 am, and a post-game board review with the director.

Located at 7 Carnegie Plaza near the intersection of Springdale and Church roads, Game Friendzy offers free parking and complimentary coffee, tea, and light snacks.

Register for any of the bridge courses at www.gamefriendzy. com/shop/ or by contacting Game Friendzy owner Bernadette Hennessy May at 856-795-PLAY (5729) or info@gamefriendzy. com .

Visit the Game Friendzy calendar at www.gamefriendzy.com/ calendar/ to see all the bridge, mah jongg, canasta, and pinochle gaming sessions, lessons, and special events available. 