Bridge Classes for Fall of 2012

Bridge Classes Fall of 2012

Barry County, Calhoun County, and Kalamazoo County

1.     Bidding in the 21^st Century Bridge class will be offered at the Fehsenfeld Center of Kellogg Community College, Hastings campus, beginning Wednesdays, October 3-November 28, 2012 through the Institute for Learning in Retirement program. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Bridge, but didn't want to ask? Do you want to start playing again? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then this is the class for you. From getting started, how to rebid and takeout doubles, you will begin to understand the game of bridge. Gerald Stein, Certified Bridge Instructor, will help you understand the history and the basics of Bridge. NOTE: A Minimum of 8 individuals must register for this class. Space is limited, so register early! Wednesdays Member: $75.  Oct 3-Nov 28.  Non-Member: $85. 10 am-12 pm.

 

2.      Defense in the 21st Century (Intermediate & Advanced Bridge)—Learn to improve your defense play in bridge. Join Gerald Stein, Accredited Bridge Teacher, as he expands your knowledge of opening leads against both no trump contracts and suit contracts, developing defensive trick, making a plan and negative doubles and more! This class includes the text for the course. Mondays Member: $75. Oct 1—Nov 26.  Non-Member: $85. 10 am-12 pm. This class will be offered in Battle Creek at the Kellogg Community College Technology Center on Hill Brady Road. This class is also offered through the Institute for Learning in Retirement program through KCC.

3.     Bridge for Beginners: Bidding in the 21^st Century. NEW for Life Long Learning Program at KCC. Bridge is the ultimate card game. It is truly a mind sport, as taxing on the brain as a decathlon is to the body. Bridge for Beginners is the ultimate introduction to this fascinating card game. You’ll start with the basics, and with the basics established, you’ll take a step-by-step approach to understanding the bidding, or auction, and the play of the cards. So whether you want to play social bridge, club bridge, competitive bridge, or even trying out for the national team someday, this class can get you started. Your instructor is an accredited bridge teacher for the American Contract Bridge League, and he’s ready to simplify one of the most complex card games so you can enjoy the challenge! NOTE: Contact Lifelong Learning directly at 269-965-4134 for “couple” pricing. One person from couple will register at the $159 price and the second person’s information (name/address/birth date/phone) must be provided at that time. Wednesdays * 10/3/12-12/5/12 * 6-8 pm * $89 (single) $159 (couple) PDEV CA018-01 (single) PDEV CA018-02 (couple) * Gerald Stein, American Contract Bridge Instructor.