Learn to Play Bridge Online!
Bridge takes an investment of time to learn, but once you do, you'll be rewarded with
a lifetime of fun mental challenges, social gatherings with friends old and new, and
lots of entertainment. Three Great Reasons to Play Bridge -- Click Here!
And YES! You can learn to play online! Since Fall 2020, Kim and her team have taught over 600 new players our wonderful game! We will walk you through every step in a fun-filled environment. In these
classes you learn by actually playing, not just listening to lectures. Our methods are
successful in turning you into a bridge player -- just ask any of our recent graduates!
Our next Beginner Bridge Course
Starts June 7, 2022
Taught by Nancy Olt
Tuesdays, June 7 - July 26, seven weeks (no class July 5)
4:00 - 5:45 PM Eastern Time
Location: Online via Zoom and our bridge website
Price: $124 plus approximately $15 for bridge guide book* available online. Bridge is played by two
partners against anther pair, so bring a partner (or a foursome!) if you can. Singles are welcome and
will be paired up in class.
At the conclusion of the course, we offer opportunities for follow-up classes for practice and further
skill-building. We also help match partners and foursomes to play for fun!
Nancy Olt will be the teacher for our Summer 2022 Beginner classes.
Nancy is a lifelong card player and learned bridge in college. Now
a retired financial advisor, she has more time for playing and
teaching the game. Nancy's love for bridge and patient, humorous
approach make her popular with new players.
Registration is now open, click here.
*The book is Bridge Basics 1 - An Introduction by Audrey Grant. Many used copies available on Amazon too!
PS -- We expect that some students might have to miss a class, and we provide homework and web-based resources to help you catch up. However, signing up for this course means a commitment
to attend all the lessons as best you can, as the learning is progressive and you will fall too far behind
if you miss multiple lessons.
Dates and Topics for Beginner Bridge
June 7 – Introduction to the Basics, Taking Tricks, Counting Points, & Mini-Bridge
June 14 – Play Mini-Bridge; Card-Play Tactics
June 21 – Mini-Bridge to Real Bridge: Introduction to Bidding, the Bidding Ladder, & Length Points; Opening the Bidding
June 28 – Major Suit Opening Bids & Responses; Shortness Points
July 5 – No Class
July 12 – No Trump Opening Bids & Responses
July 19 – Minor Suit Opening Bids & Responses
July 26 – Overcalls; Keeping Score; Next Steps in Bridge
