Level of Lesson: Beginner | Advanced Beginner to Intermediate | Coaching Supervised Play
MEET THE TEACHER
Jill Wallace
Bridge Lessons & Supervised Play Sessions
At the Beginner Level
The wonderful thing about bridge is that there is always more to learn! And learning bridge is really good for the health of our brains. The Mathewson Bridge Center is fortunate to have several bridge teachers who will help you in learning to play bridge or in improving your game.
Bridge I: Bridge Made Easy and Fun! (Jan. 14 – Mar. 25, 2026, Wednesdays, 2:00-4:0 pm)
Description: Students learn the basics of modern-day bridge, which includes the scoring, bidding, and the play of the game. This series is recommended for people who are beginning bridge players or who would like to review beginning bridge topics.
Topics: Bridge Basics, Introduction to Bidding and Play, Mini-Bridge and Opening Bids, One of a Major Openings and Responses, One of a Minor Openings and Responses, Notrump Openings and Responses, Stayman
Cost of Lessons: $100 (retakes are $50) – Fee includes 10 two-hour lessons, optional two-hour Saturday practices, and a free textbook.
Textbook: Your textbook will be provided at the first lesson.
Saturday Practice: In addition to the weekly lessons, there is an optional Saturday practice, 9:30-11:30, that focuses on practice using the bridge topic of the week.
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center, 125 W. Plumb
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.
At the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Level
Bridge 2: Modern Bidding & Play (Jan. 12 – Mar. 16, 2026, Mondayss, 9:30 – 11:30 am)
Description: This course begins where Learn to Play Bridge 1 leaves off and continues with students learning to play Two over One, a modern day bidding system. The course also focuses on play of the hand concepts and competitive bidding (overcalls and preempts).
Level: This series is recommended for people who have taken the Bridge 1 course and for advanced beginners who are ready to take their bidding and play to the next level. Upon completion of this course, you should be ready to play in any social or duplicate bridge group.
Topics: Stayman and Jacoby Transfers, 2 over 1 Bidding System, 1NT Semi-Fording, Slam Bidding (Roman Keycard 1430), Overcalls, and Preemptive Bidding.
Cost: $100 (retakes are $50) – Fee includes 10 two-hour lessons, optional two-hour Saturday practices, and a free textbook.
Textbook: Introduction to Declarer Play, Second Edition (Eddie Kantar & Barbara Seagram) – can be purchased on Amazon. In addition, a free textbook with all 10 lessons will be provided at the first lesson.
Saturday Practice: In addition to the weekly lessons, there is an optional Saturday practice, 9:30-11:30, that focuses on practice using the bridge topic of the week.
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center, 125 W. Plumb
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.
Bridge 3: Buff Up Your Bidding, Play, and Defense (Jan. 13 – Mar. 17, 2026, Tuesdays 9:30 -11:30 am)
Description: This is a newly designed intermediate course which integrates bidding, play and defense into every lesson. It will also include lessons on frequently used conventions when partner opens a no trump, major, or minor. It is recommended for advanced beginners, who have completed the Bridge 2 course and for intermediate players who want to improve all facets (bidding, play, and defense) of their game.
Cost: $100 (for students who took the old Bridge 3 course, retakes are $50)
Textbook: Introduction to Defense, Second Edition (Eddie Kantar & Barbara Seagram) – can be purchased on Amazon. In addition, a free textbook with all 10 lessons will be provided at the first lesson.
Saturday Practice: In addition to the weekly lessons, there is an optional Saturday practice, 9:30-11:30, that focuses on practice using the bridge topic of the week.
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center, 125 W. Plumb
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.
B
Supervised Play Sessions
Lesson plus Supervised Play with Bob Luebkeman
Date/time: Every Tuesday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center (125 W. Plumb Lane)
Description: Bob Luebkeman offers bridge lessons plus supervised play at the Mathewson Bridge Center each Tuesday of the month, 11:00-12:00. You don’t need to preregister, you get to see your friends, and you LEARN from a pro!
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
Thursday Coaching Sessions with Don Rogers (see Don Roger’s Lessons)
Date/time: Every Monday, 9:00 am – 11 am
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center (125 W. Plumb Lane)
Description: These are not lectures. Participants bid and play actual hands, leaving the bidding out on the table for discussion afterwards. Although many people choose to come with a partner, this is not required, and no advance sign-up or reservation is necessary.
Teacher: Don Rogers. If you have questions, or would like to be added to an email list for these sessions, you can email Don directly at drdzr1890@gmail.com
Level: These sessions assume a basic knowledge of bidding and play, and are not intended for complete beginners.
Cost: $5 per person
Saturday Supervised Play Sessions with Jill Wallace & Brad Stone
Jill Wallace and Brad Stone offer a Saturday practice sessions at the Mathewson Bridge Center, 9:30 -11:30. Each session focuses on a particular play or bidding concept. If you would like to receive weekly emails regarding the topics for these sessions, please let Jill Wallace know (alwaysup4bridge@gmail.com). There is no charge for current students in the above classes, but a $5 charge for others.
