2025 SPRING EDUCATION CALENDAR

 

For hardcopy of the flyer click here.

ONGOING

Supervised Novice

$10 per session, Instructor: Bill Watson

• Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm and Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm

No registration required. Drop in anytime. Not scored; raise hand for advice.

 

 

APRIL 2025 LESSONS

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Unless otherwise noted, advance registration is not required, but recommended.  For a hardcopy of the registration form click here. Payment will be collected before each class.

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Moving on from Basic Lessons, More about No Trump

$15 per class or $40 for all 3,  Instructor: Ann Hughes

• Saturday, April 12       9:00 – 11:00am – Stayman and 2 level Jacoby/Relay

• Saturday, April 19       9:00 – 11:00am – Texas and 4-way Transfers

• Saturday, April 26       9:00 – 11:00am – Opening 1½ NT and 2+ NT

Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class.  To register online click HERE!

 

Intermediate Topics on Defense

$10 per class ($20 for both) Instructor: Felix Springer

• Monday, April 21   12:00-12:55pm      Opening Leads

• Monday, April 28  12:00-12:55pm      Thinking on Defense

For intermediate players. To register online click HERE!

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APRIL/MAY 2025 LESSONS

 

Bid & Play These Challenging Hands

$10 per class or $35 for all 4,  Instructor: Dan Finn

• Monday, April 28               4:30-5:15pm                     

• Monday, May 5                 4:30-5:15pm

• Monday, May 12                4:30-5:15pm

• Monday, May 19                4:30-5:15pm         

For intermediate players. To register online click HERE!

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3 Topics for the Advancing Player

$15 per class or $40 for all 3,  Instructor: Ann Hughes

• Saturday, May 3     9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Cue Bids: Support, Michaels, Slam seeking

• Saturday, May 10    9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Signals: Attitude, Count & Suit Preference

• Saturday, May 17    9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Doubles: Takeout, Negative & Responsive

Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class.

For intermediate players and advanced beginners. To register online click HERE!

 

Bidding & Responding to Strong 2C with a suit

Advance Registration Will Be Required!

$10 for one or both classes,  Instructor: Laurie Robbins

• Wednesday, May 14        7:00-9:00pm, Online     

• Friday, May 16               10am-12pm, In person at HBC

Both classes cover the identical material.  Topics include requirements to bid 2C with a suit, second negatives, should responder raise or jump, what jump by opener means, what to do if RHO interferes.

For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!

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JUNE-JULY LESSONS

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SAYC Slam Conventions & More for the Advancing Player

$15 per class or $40 for all 3,  Instructor: Ann Hughes

• Saturday, May 31             9:00-11:00am        Blackwood, Gerber

• Saturday, June 7             9:00-11:00am        D0P1, GSF, SOSX’s

• Saturday, June 14            9:00-11:00am        Keycard & 4-Way w/pre-accepts

Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class. Registration opening soon!

 

Play this Slam with Me

$10 per class,  Instructor: Bill Watson

• Saturday, June 7              12:10-12:55pm      Slam play/defense             

• Saturday, June 14             12:10-12:55pm      Slam play/defense            

For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!

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Bid & Play this Slam

$10 per class,  Instructor: Trevor Reeves

• Tuesday, July 15      5:10-5:55pm     (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)

• Tuesday, July 22      5:10-5:55pm     (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)

Pizza and soda provided to encourage participation in the <300 & 6pm games.

For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!