Bridge Practice Sessions

We are holding weekly sessions at the Olney library to practice lessons learned at the recent beginner bridge classes. The sessions are scheduled on Saturdays, starting at 2:30 and ending at 4:30. Anyone with basic bridge knowledge is invited. We'll fill you in on any topics you may have missed. No partner is required. We will pair up players during the session.

Bridge Mini-Lessons

We are holding occasional short lessons at the Olney library on specific topics. The mini-lessons will take 15 to 30 minutes. All mini-lessons will start at 2:00 on a Saturday (as specified below) at the Olney library (Children's Room). We will announce dates and topics on this web page (as well as at the practice sessions). Upcoming Mini-Lessons:

• Hold-up play - January 18, 2025
• Strong 2 clubs bid - February 15, 2025
• Rule of 11 - March 15, 2025
• Basic doubles - April 19, 2025
• Play signals - May 17, 2025
• Negative doubles - June 21, 2025

Beginner Bridge Class Materials

Materials for the beginner bridge class (last held at the Olney library in the summer of 2024) are available here.

Other Maryland Classes

• Montgomery College is regularly holding a 6-week beginner bridge class ("Bridge for Beginners") in Rockville. The last class was held in the summer of 2024. I expect that a fall 2024 class will also be held. There is a fee of $139 for Montgomery County residents. Please check for future classes: Montgomery County Workforce Development and Continuing Education for details on the classes.
• Leslie Shafer was a long-time bridge teacher with potential classes at various levels in Bethesda, MD. She has recently passed on. However, her daughter, Rebecca, has taken over as teacher. Check Rebecca's website for updates on online and in-person classes.
• The Rockville Duplicate Bridge Club (Mark Lavine) provided lessons prior to the pandemic. Check the Rockville Duplicate website for updates on in-person classes.