Maria Davis
FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructors Karin Hansen and Maria Davis.
Back by popular demand! Have fun. Exercise your brain. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL Bridge lessons.
Beginning Bridge. Wednesday afternoons from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Oct. 11 through Nov. 15 (six sessions). The cost is $72, plus textbooks, which are available at a discount from the instructor.
An introduction to modern bridge, learning the fundamentals, and some common conventions. A perfect class for a true beginner or those who have not played in recent years. After attending this class, participants will be ready to play with any bridge group.
This class requires a minimum of eight participants to be registered by Oct. 4 in order to conduct the class, so please contact the instructor as soon as possible to register: Karin Hansen, [email protected] or 612-242-8593.
Basic Defense. Monday mornings 9 to 11:15 a.m. in Cottonwood Room A-6, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20, seven sessions. The cost is $84, plus text (coded cards are also available).
When playing bridge, half of the time you are on defense. Learn which card you should play for an opening lead, which card you should play in the second or third position, how to legally communicate with your partner through effective card signals, and how to make a plan for defense. The text will be ACBL’s Defense in the 21st Century.
This class requires a minimum of eight participants to be registered by Oct. 4 in order to conduct the class, so please contact the instructor as soon as possible to register: Maria Davis, 480-883-2826 or [email protected].