The DCA is delighted to offer a variety of levels of play for the bridge enthusiast.
Winter and Spring Schedules posted below:
Monday
Newplicate
Drop-in NEWPLICATE with Bridge Director Tom Hunter @ 9:45am
Come with a partner or email Tom and he’ll help you find one.
Also, email Tom if you have questions regarding Newplicate.
Beginning Bridge Year 2
This class picks up where Beginning Bridge left off. We will review basic bridge bids – opening one of a major and a minor, no trump openings, and no-trump responses. The class will move on to other basic bidding and play of the hand. This is a fun and wonderful way to meet new people while improving your basic bridge skills.
Minimum of 12; Maximum of 20
Instructor: Joan Bergen
Winter Session (REGISTER):
1/8, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4
Spring Session (Registration Opens in February):
3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6
Tuesday
Supervised Play, Intermediate Players
Here is your opportunity to get a lot of play of the hand practice! This class will provide a brief 15 minute review of an intermediate subject and the bridge hands will center around a particular subject. This class will follow the subjects taught during the intermediate class on Thursday, but you do not need to sign up for both classes. Topics will include Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, defense, overcalls, and takeout doubles.
Minimum of 12; Maximum of 20
Instructor: Joan Bergen
Winter Session (REGISTER):
1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5
Spring Session (Registration Opens in February):
3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7
Wednesday Class with Meredith
Beginning Bridge 1 Session 2
This class picks up where Beginner Bridge 1 left off. Some basic bridge skills are required. Topics will include Minor suit openings, overcalls and advancing overcalls.
Minimum of 12; Maximum of 20
Instructor: Meredith Dunne
Winter/Spring Session (REGISTER):
1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10
Wednesday class with Joan
Supervised Play – Advanced Players
This is an opportunity for the more advanced player to get a lot of play of the hand practice! This class will provide a brief 15-minute review of a subject and the bridge hands will center around that topic. Topics will include slam bidding, inverted minors, Michael’s cue bids, Bergen bids, etc.
Minimum of 12; Maximum of 20
Instructor: Joan Bergen
Winter Session (REGISTER):
1/10, 1/24, 1/31, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6
Spring Session (Registration Opens in February):
3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8
Thursday
Intermediate Bridge
This is an opportunity for the intermediate player to learn better ways to defend and some new conventions. This class will provide a short lesson on a new bridge topic every week. Topics will include introduction to slam bidding, defense, no trump interference, and competitive bidding.
Minimum of 12; Maximum of 20
Instructor: Joan Bergen
Winter Session (REGISTER):
1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
Spring Session (Registration Opens in February):
3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
