Introduction to Contract Bridge I

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Course Description: Come learn the fascinating game of contract bridge. There are many benefits to playing duplicate bridge including mental, social, and even physical (google benefits of playing duplicate bridge) but mostly it’s fun! To grow into a strong bridge player you need a strong foundation. Start at the very beginning in this thorough introduction for true beginners. In these classes we will look at Pat Harrington’s Beginning Bridge series. Using her curriculum as a guide, players will learn and practice basic bridge techniques for declarer play, defense, and bidding. For flexibility of scheduling I have broken the lessons into two six week sessions. Every lesson contains several hands that students will play to demonstrate each new concept. Students will take turns as declarer and defender so everyone gets to try everything. There is plenty of time to talk about what worked and what didn’t and why. Instructor Biography: Henry grew up playing cards and rubber bridge with family and continued that with friends in college. After a long hiatus he dipped his toe in the world of duplicate bridge and was quickly hooked by the game and the community. Earning his life master and director’s certificate in 2016 he now looking to spread the word about this great game. Before his recent return to bridge Henry worked in software for 20 years and taught Math for several years in middle school and high school. For more information please contact Henry: 415-572-9458 or email h_kingdon@yahoo.com SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CLASS PROPOSED: Bronze Life master 2016 Silver Life Master 2020 Club director’s certificate 2016 Credentialled CA single subject Math TeacherLate registration is accepted and prorated at $35/lesson, $150 max. Drop-ins fine, best to notify instructor ahead of time.