Level of Lesson: Beginner | Advanced Beginner to Intermediate | Coaching Supervised Play

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.

Learn Bridge in a Day?® (Aug. 19, 2023, Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm)
Date/time: This is an in-person, 5-hour workshop with lunch provided
Location: Mathewson Bridge Center, 125 W. Plumb Ln, Reno
Description: This workshop is designed for new players who would like to learn or to review the basics of bridge before they take more formal classes.
Level: The goal of this seminar is to provide a fast, fun, and interesting overview of bridge’s fundamental concepts.
Cost: $50 (includes lunch, student manual, and instruction)
Textbook: The Learn Bridge in a Day?® student manual will be provided at class.
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.

Bridge I: Bridge Basics (Aug. 30 – Oct. 18, 2023, Wednesdays, 3 – 5 pm) – IN PERSON
Teacher: Jill Wallace, alwaysup4bridge@gmail.com
Date/time: A weekly two hour IN-PERSON lesson at the Mathewson Bridge Center on Wednesday afternoons, 3 – 5 pm. You will also have access to an online recording of the lesson. For people who live in the Reno or the near area, there is an in-person practice session at the Mathewson Bridge Center (125 W. Plumb Ln.) on Saturdays, 9:30-11:30.
Level: This series is recommended for people who are beginning bridge players or who would like to review beginning bridge topics.
Cost of Lessons: $80
Required textbooks: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker and the Learn Bridge in a Day?® Student Manual. The Beginning Bridge book can be ordered from Amazon at https://amzn.to/3uFk9B5. The LBIAD Student Manual can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Bridge-Day-Student-Manual/dp/0615851517 or you can email Jill Wallace for a free PDF copy. In addition, handouts will be provided.
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.urse-Registration and payment information will be provided.

At the Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Level

Bridge 2: Bidding and Play (Aug. 28 – Oct. 16, Mondays, 10 am – 12 pm)
Teacher: Jill Wallace, alwaysup4bridge@gmail.com
Date/time: A weekly two hour IN-PERSON lesson at the Mathewson Bridge Center on Monday mornings, 10 am – 12:00 pm. You will also have access to an online recording of the lesson. For people who live in the Reno or the near area, there is an in-person practice session at the Mathewson Bridge Center (125 W. Plumb Ln.) on Saturdays, 9:30-11:30.
Description: This course begins where Learn to Play Bridge I leaves off and continues with students learning to play Two over One, a modern day bidding system. The course also focuses on competitive bidding where both pairs at the bridge table are competing for the contract.
Level: This series is recommended for people who 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.
Cost: $80
Textbook: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker (can be purchased on Amazon). In addition, handouts and practice exercises will be provided.
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.

Bridge 3: Bidding and Play PLUS (Aug. 29 – Oct. 17, Tuesdays 9:30 -11:30 am)
Teacher: Jill Wallace, alwaysup4bridge@gmail.com
Date/time: A weekly two hour IN-PERSON lesson at the Mathewson Bridge Center on Tuesday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 am. You will also have access to an online recording of the lesson. For people who live in the Reno or the near area, there is an in-person practice session at the Mathewson Bridge Center (125 W. Plumb Ln.) on Saturdays, 9:30-11:30
Description: This course begins where Learn to Play Bridge 2 leaves off and continues with more advanced techniques and conventions for bidding, play and defense.
Cost: $80
Required textbooks: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 (Jim Ricker), Introduction to Declarer Play, Second Edition (Eddie Kantar & Barbara Seagram), Introduction to Defense, Second Edition (Eddie Kantar & Barbara Seagram)
To register: Register at https://bit.ly/Bridge-Course-Registration and payment information will be provided.

Future Bridge 1, 2 and 3 courses:

• Bridge 1: Bridge Basics (Jan. 8 – Feb. 26, 2024, Mondays, 10:00-12:00)
• Bridge 2: Bidding and Play (Jan. 10 – Feb. 28, 2024, Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00)
• Bridge 3: Bidding and Play PLUS (Jan. 9 – Feb. 27, 2024, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30)

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 pre-register, 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 Thursday, 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 offers two practice sessions at the Mathewson Bridge Center, Saturdays, 9:30 -11:00 and 11-12:30. 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.