Announcements

Announcements

Bill Treble will be offering the following lessons this fall at Soul Sanctuary:

Getting into the Bidding
Intermediate Bridge
2/1-- Game Forcing

For more information, please click here.

Bridge Basics 1: An Easy Intro to Duplicate Bridge

SATURDAY MORNINGS - OCTOBER 5-DECEMBER 7, 2024

 

Learn the basics of one of the world’s most challenging and enjoyable games in a relaxed and friendly class of beginners. For people who have never encountered bridge, and those who have never studied it formally. As you have fun, you will learn the fundamental mechanics of the game with an emphasis on bidding and playing hands. 

 

Some comments from our students

“Great course. Takes you from ‘I’ve never played’ to ‘I understand the basics and can play with others.” 

“Excellent instruction. Great atmosphere for learning.”

“We’ve learned so much, can’t wait to start playing.”

“Thanks for making it a fun game.”

 

Topics

•  Evaluating hands, playing hands, bridge terms, etiquette

•  No Trump opening bids and responses

•  Major suit opening bids and responses

•  Minor suit opening bids and responses

•  Stayman Convention & Transfer Bids to majors and minors

 

Details

•  When: Saturdays, October 5 - December 7, 2024 from 9:15 to 11:15 am (no lesson November 16th)

•  Location: Bridge Manitoba, 2050 Chevrier Boulevard (2nd floor, Soul Sanctuary)

•  $125.00 for 9 weeks payable at the first class. 

•  Register This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

•  Instructors:  Kerän & Jim Sanders

 

 Recommended textbook: Audrey Grant’s Bridge Basics 1: An introduction (available at local bookstores or online)

 

 

Just a reminder regarding director calls at our games... when you request that a director come to your table, regardless of how you may be feeling at the time, please do not shout out in an annoyed tone "DIRECTOR!". Instead, simply raise your hand and say in a clear, calm voice, "Director, please". Keep in mind that our directors work very hard before, during, and after each game, and we could not run our games or tournaments without them. They deserve our respect and appreciation.

Our regular Tuesday evening supervised play will resume on September 3rd at Soul Sanctuary. This year supervised play will be run by Gary Parker. This is a wonderful opportunity for beginning players to play for a couple of hours with supervision by more advanced players. Entry is $5, and includes a lesson, handouts, and a game. It’s a relaxed atmosphere where you can ask questions, have fun, and improve your play. There is no requirement to attend every Tuesday - just come whenever you can. You are welcome to come with or without a partner.

In order that we can have a 7 pm start, please arrive by 6:45 so that folks can sign in and get a name tag. 

If you know you are coming, please respond at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so that we can set up the appropriate number of tables and be sure to have sufficient volunteers available.

Looking forward to seeing you on the 3rd!