Bridge and Mah Jongg


Bridge


Bridge: Beginners 2
Bridge is a wonderful social game that can be played on many levels, each of them providing a good mental workout. This class will focus on  overcalls and advances, takeout doubles and advances, Jacoby transfer bids, strong opening bids, and slam bidding. All from the Spring Beginners 1 class are invited and others who have some beginning bridge experience. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over eight years. She is currently working towards her life master designation. She is an enthusiastic and patient bridge teacher. Class size limited. makeup, if necessary, is added to the end of the class.

8 Sessions (16 hours) $ 208 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 179)
Mon., 9/23; 10/7, 28; 11/4, 18, 25 and 2 to be added from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 10/14; 11/11.


Bridge: Intermediate
This class is for those who are interested in or have already begun playing in duplicate games. Hands will be played and the teacher's focus will be on scoring, competitive bidding, play of the hand techniques, and building defensive skills. All from Thursday's class in the Spring are invited back. And those who have some duplicate bridge experience. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over eight years. She is currently working towards her life master designation. She is an enthusiastic and patient bridge teacher. Class size limited.

8 Sessions (16 hours) $ 208 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 179)
Thur., 9/19, 26; 10/17, 31; 11/7, 14, 21 and 1 to be added from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 10/3, 10.


Mah Jongg


Mah Jongg for Beginners
One bam..two crack! Never heard those words? In this course you'll not only learn what they mean, but will discover an exciting game that is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. When you take this class, you will learn from square one. Or should I say tile one! This primer is very basic and will have you playing in no time. Attendance at the first class is a must. You will learn rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Please bring the 2024 National Mah Jongg League card to the first class (see notes below). If you own a Mah Jongg set bring it to class (do not run out and buy one). Come join me to learn this entertaining, social and most enjoyable game. Instructor Sybl Falik started playing Mah Jongg as a young mother, as a way to socialize. Quickly Mah Jongg became a passion, and she used this game to meet friends by teaching the game to women. I hope you will develop a love for this game as I have.

6 Sessions $ 156 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 134)
Mon., 2/3, 10, 24; 3/3, 10, 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 2/17.

6 Sessions $ 156 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 134)
Tue., 3/18, 25; 4/1, 8, 29; 5/6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class 4/15.


You'll need the 2024 National Mah Jongg League card for the classes starting February 3 and march 18. The Large Print Edition card is recommended.

Mah Jongg Card for Fall 2024 -- email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com if you have questions about the card.

National Mah Jongg League: phone number is (212) 246-3052 and web site is nationalmahjonggleague.org