BRIDGE CLUB SPRING CLASSES

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PREEMPTS STAYMAN JACOBY TRANSFERS

Please join us on Friday mornings in April and May while we learn about preemptive bids, the Stayman convention and the Jacoby Transfer convention. Lessons will be held at the Hilton Head Island bridge center on Friday mornings from 10 – 12. You can attend the lessons as they fit your schedule.

April 21 Preempts

April 28

Weak Two Bids

May 5 Stayman Basics

May 12 More on Using Stayman Responses

May 19 Jacoby Transfer Basics

May 26 More on Using Jacoby Transfers

Each lesson is $15.00. The lessons will be taught by Kristi Menees, kristimenees@mac.com or 551-795-6329.

ADVANCEDBEGINNERBIDDING&PLAYANALYSIS

6ConsecutiveWednesdaysBeginningApril19thfrom10amtoNoon Cost:$15PerSession

For those who recently completed the Winter ‘23 lessons, and for those needing a review of the following bridge disciplines, this course will be dedicated to the play of hands which feature Preempts, Weak 2’s, Takeout Doubles, Stayman & Jacoby Transfers. Each week participants will play at least 4 hands which will be analyzed by your instructors from a bidding, play & defensive point of view. This course looks to further educate the beginning bridge player on how to recognize when to employ these bidding techniques and how to use them effectively.

Instructors: Joe & Bev Meyers. Register at jmeyers247@aol.com or call 917-836-3459

SUPERVISED PLAY THURSDAY MORNINGS AT THE BRIDGE CENTER, 10 – 12

Each session begins with a ten minute mini-lesson, and then each table plays hands at their own pace. You are able to ask questions at any time about bidding, defending, playing the hand. It is a perfect way to practice in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come alone, come with a partner, or come along with a full table. Cost is $10. Any questions: kristimenees@mac.com 551-795-6329

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