Bridge Classes


Welcome to the East Bay Community Bridge Center's information page for bridge classes. Our goal is to provide the new and advancing player with the very best educational programs and playing opportunities. Visit often, as we continually update this page with new offerings. The following is our current schedule of classes.

 

Beginning Lessons:

Club Series: Beginning Bridge 

Course Description: 

Registration Form:

  •  F2F at the center, 
    • Fee: $200
    • Instructor: 

Diamond Series: The Play of the Hand  NEW!

Course Description:

Registration Form:

  • THURSDAY MORNINGS: F2F at the center, 10am - Noon
    • April 25 - June 20 (10 lessons) 
    • Fee: $200
    • Instructor: Fred Schwartz, for more information contact Fred

Club/Diamond Series Review: 

Course Description:

Registration Form:

  • TBA

Heart Series: Defense  NEW!

Course Description:

Registration Form:

  • TUESDAY EVENINGS: F2F at the center, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
    • April 16 - June 11 (9 lessons)
    • Fee: $200
    • Instructor: JJ Kael, for more information contact JJ.

Novice/Intermediate Lessons:

Mentoring Sessions:

These popular sessions, running about 2-hours, are non-competitive and are recommended for players who have completed the Club and Diamond series and are interested in improving their game. They are offered both during the day and the evening. Following is the current schedule (times are approximate):

  • Mondays, F2F, Noon and Online, 6:30pm
  • Tuesdays, F2F, 12:30pm
  • Wednesdays, F2F, Noon
  • Thursdays, F2F, 6:30pm
  • Fridays, F2F, Noon

Please contact Betty for more information

Bridge with Finesse:

  • FRIDAY AFTERNOON (499ers): F2F only, Lesson @ 11:00a, Game @ Noon. Practice Hands: Bid, Lead, Play and Defend

"Bridge with Finesse" classes offer a wonderful opportunity for those who have already completed the beginning Club/Diamond series, or are returning to bridge after a long hiatus. The class begins with a one-half hour lesson, then moves into a duplicate bridge game with supervised play. Since these classes are on-going throughout the year, you need not commit to a series of lessons. So, come whenever you can and bring your favorite partner along, too. 

$10/person/class/F2F at the club

Instructor: Betty Kael (Friday class), for more information, contact Betty

            

Intermediate/Advanced Lessons: 

Reverse Drury and 1430 Blackwood NEW! 

Course Description:

Registration Form:

  • F2F at the center, 11am - 2pm
    • Saturday: April 20 (One day only)
    • Fee: $50 (Snacks, Coffee/Tea provided, bring your own lunch)
    • Instructors: Betty Kael, for more information contact Betty directly

Defensive Carding: Signalling  NEW!

Course Description:

Registration Form:

  • F2F at the center, 11am - 2:30pm
    • Saturday: May 4 (One day only)
    • Fee: $70 (includes lunch)
    • Instructors: Greg and Grant Vance, for more information contact Grant