LEARN AND IMPROVE YOUR GAME

UNIT 191 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Bridge is an exciting and challenging game. Regardless of their level of play, players are always working on improving their game, either by playing, going to lessons or reading books. In Unit 191, we offer many opporunities for learning, with particular emphasis on newer players.

Courses: Monday- 9:15- Triangle BC- Jay Bates- Beginner lessons Monday- 11:15- Triangle BC- Jack Whetstone (1 hour defense class) Wednesday- 9:30- Triangle BC- Marty Demko- Modern NT Bidding Friday- 9:15- Triangle BC- Jay Bates- Intermediate class ???- Seymour Senior Center- Harrison Brooke

EasyBridge!! The fast and easy way to learn bridge. Participants enjoy a quick 10 minute lesson and then learn by playing against other new players in a friendly and education environment. Tuesday- 7:00- Durham Bridge Club- Maggie Lindquist

Pre-game lessons Several directors offer a free pre-game lesson as part of their regular session. Wednesday- 12:30- Fearrington BC (invitational game) 1st Wednesday- Marty Demko

Novice Games (less than 20 masterpoints) Monday 9:15- Seymour Center- Harrison Brooke Tuesday 1:00 Seymour Center- Al Carlson Tuesday 7:00 Durham BC- Maggie Lindquist Friday 1:30 Seymour Center- Paul and Ruth Ann Schwenke

Online Bridge Lessons The American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) offers two excellent Learn to Play Bridge courses which can be downloaded from their website. LTPB I is for beginners; LTPB II is for those who know the basics but want to develop their playing, bidding and defense skills.. Both are downloadable on the ACBL website.

Other Links Raleigh BC- lessons on Tuesday and Thursday evenings ACBL.org- An excellent source of information about bridge