LEARN BRIDGE GREENSBORO
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A Tool for Practicing Bridge
To learn the game of bridge, you need to play and practice. For many years I have practiced using the products from Vu-Bridge, an extensive set of lessons with hands to play and quizzes to test your knowledge. Their original product, V-Blue Newsletters, is unlike any other set of lessons I have seen.
To me, the most important aspect of learning bridge is to learn how to think at the table. When you work through a set of hands in V-Blue, your online mentor is at your side pointing out what to pay attention to. Learning hand evaluation skills is integral to the lessons. Early on I learned the importance of shape, the placement of honors and more.
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Although Vu-Bridge controls the play of each card (this is not a bad thing), you can still test yourself by having the mentor go away. My favorite scenario is when I am trying to understand where the cards lie or how many cards the defenders still have. I can verify how good my logic or counting is by showing the remaining cards in all four hands any time during the play.
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Not everything is perfect unfortunately. The user interface, especially the navigation, is dreadful. I have put together a tutorial for playing a hand. It can be found on the Vu-Bridge page.
Current Class Offerings
In Progress
Evening Introduction to Bridge with Rich Peffer - April 3 - May 1
Ongoing
Supervised Play with Cecelia Ray on Fridays
For more information or to reserve a space, contact Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or text/call 336.558.3613.
Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding
Enroll early to learn competitive bidding techniques. When the opponents open the bidding, your side doesn’t need to be delegated to the sidelines!! What are the possibilities? You may want to enter the auction trying to win the contract or interfere with the opponents from finding their best contract or make a bid helping your partner select the best suit to lead.
What FUN!
In Bridge Basics 2 you will learn the bidding guidelines for both partners when making overcalls, a takeout doubles and a preemptive bids. We will also discuss how competitive bidding affects the opening side.
Dates: Thursday, April 24 - May 15
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro
Instructor: Cecelia Ray, ACBL Life Master
To register contact: ceceliaray@gmail.com or text/call 336-601-5058
Cost: $100 for all four sessions or $30 for any single session.
Additional: An accompanying book is recommended and can be purchased from the instructor at a discount.
Evening Beginner Bridge Lessons
​Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction is scheduled for evening classes starting April 3 with Rich Peffer as instructor. This course is the place to learn about modern bidding and the basics of play of the hand as well as defense. It is designed for those who are new to bridge, those who want to re-enter the game (remember college) or those who would like a structured review to get your game on track. For more detailed information click here.
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Dates for classes: April 3, 10, 24, and May 1. Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro.
Cost: $100 for all four sessions
Registration: Contact Rich Peffer at rpeffer325@att.net or 336-402-5367
An accompanying book is recommended and can be purchased at a discount at the first session.​​
Special Evening Games for Beginner Players
Rich Peffer will be hosting two evening games in April and May at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. The start time is 6:30 pm​​​
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On Wednesday, April 16, there will be a Rubber Bridge Game for Beginners. This game will give the students from the Beginning Bridge class a chance to apply what they have learned so far. Other players are invited to join.
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On Thursday, May 8, there will be a Pupil Game. This is a special introduction to duplicate where you even have a chance to win your first ACBL masterpoints. Anyone interested in finding out what a duplicate game is all about is invited to join.
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Each of these games are free of charge! Please contact Rich if you are interested in playing but don't hestitate to show up at the last minute.
Supervised Play and Learn
Cecelia Ray is offering Supervised Play and Learn on Fridays. Bring your bridge buddies or come alone to meet up with other players.
Here's what to expect. You will bid and play prepared hands. After each hand we will discuss the likely bidding, the lead and the play. One or more experienced players will be there to assist you.
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Dates: Fridays, on-going
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church,
2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
Cost: $10 each session
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Although reservations are not required, for planning purposes please notify Cecelia in advance at CeceliaRay@gmail.com or text/call 336.601.5058.