Bridge Classes in Unit 124
Questions? Contact the Education Committee at 513-580-4229. LTPBridge@gmail.com
Questions? Contact the Education Committee at 513-580-4229. LTPBridge@gmail.com
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Bridge Classes in Unit 124
Questions? Contact the Education Committee at 513-580-4229. LTPBridge@gmail.com |
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| Title (Click for Details) | Day | Time | Where | Start Date | Duration | Instructors |
| Beginner Play - Play for FUN and Learn as you go! | ||||||
| Come and Play | Tue Thu |
2:50-5:00 PM | CBC | Ongoing | Ongoing | LTPBridge@gmail.com |
| Supervised Play | Sat Tue Wed |
9:30 AM-Noon 2:45-5:15 PM 6:30-8:30 PM |
CBC CBC NKy |
Ongoing | Schedule |
Mike Purcell Bob Fisk Greg Brinker |
| Beginners | ||||||
| Introduction to Bridge 101 | Tue | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | 5 FEB 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com |
| Thu | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | 9 May 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com | |
| Tue | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | SEP 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com | |
| Introduction to Bridge 102 | Thu | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | 7 FEB 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com |
| Tue | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | 7 MAY 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com | |
| Thu | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | SEP 19 | 10 Weeks | LTPBridge@gmail.com | |
| Introduction to Bridge 103 | TBD | 2:50-4:50 PM | CBC | TBD JULY | LTPBridge@gmail.com | |
| Introduction to Duplicate Bridge | Tue | 5:10-6:10 PM | CBC | 2 APR 19 | 6 Weeks | John Meinking |
| Fundamentals I | Thu | 1:30-3:00 PM | Cincinnati Sports | 11 JAN 19 | Linda Wolber | |
| Fundamentals I & II | Mon | 1:30-3:00 PM | Kenwood | 8 JAN 19 | Linda Wolber | |
| Beginning Defense | Sat | 10:00 AM-Noon | CBC | TBD | 4 Weeks | Potter Orr |
| Beginner Bridge Series II | Sat | 10:00 AM-Noon | CBC | TBD | 5 Weeks | Potter Orr |
| Intermediate | ||||||
| Mini-Lessons | Fri | 10:15-10:45 | CBC | Ongoing | Ongoing | Debbie Weist |
| Intermediate I | Wed | 4:30-6:30 PM | CBC | Ongoing | Ongoing | AJ Stephani |
| Thu | 1:00-3:00 PM | CCC | Ongoing | Ongoing | AJ Stephani | |
| Intermediate II | Tue | 1:30-3:30 PM | CCC | Ongoing | Ongoing | AJ Stephani |
| Advanced | ||||||
| By Invitation - contact the teacher | Wed | 10:00-Noon | CamargoCC | Ongoing | Ongoing | AJ Stephani |
| Thu | 4:30-6:30 PM | CBC | Ongoing | Ongoing | AJ Stephani | |
| Beginner Games |
| Come and Play
Designed for our newest players after they have completed their first bridge class. The CBA provides an assistant to provide basic guidance to help our newest players begin to play bridge in a relaxed and casual environment. Play with other players of similar experience. A great way to meet other beginning bridge players and to practice the concepts learned in the "Introduction to Bridge " classes. We will pair you with another player if you don't have a partner. 513-580-4229 or LTPBridge@gmail.com Cost: $3.00 per session. Top |
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Supervised Play Designed for the players that have begun playing duplicate bridge and want to be exposed to more advanced concepts and hand analysis. The CBA provides an assistant for each table in play. We will pair you with another player of similar ability if you don't have a partner. Location: Sat and Tue at the CBC; Wed at NKy. Saturday Volunteer and Lecture Schedule Contacts: Tuesday: Bob Fisk bobsbbcards@gmail.com Wednesday: Greg Brinker gregab@insightbb.com Saturday: Mike Purcell mikpur015@gmail.com Cost at CBC $5.00 per person. Top |
| CLASS DESCRIPTIONS |
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Introduction to
Bridge 101 Start from the beginning and learn the basics of the great game of bridge. This 10 week class is offered 3 times per year by the Cincinnati Bridge Association. See our full class schedule for dates. All instructors are accredited by the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League). The text book used is the first book in the ACBL beginner bridge series, "Bidding in the 21st Century". All students are provided the text book and handouts at no additional cost. Classes are held at the Cincinnati Bridge Center (CBC). Two ways to sign up: Thru OLLI (Osher Life Long Learning Center/ University of Cincinnati): https://www.uc.edu/ce/olli.html Cost determined by OLLI. Thru the CBA (Cincinnati Bridge Association). 513-580-4229 or LTPBridge@gmail.com Cost $95.00. Top |
| Introduction to Bridge 102
Build on the basics learned in Intro to Bridge 101. This 10 week class is offered 3 times per year by the Cincinnati Bridge Association. See our full class schedule for dates. All instructors are accredited by the ACBL (American Contract Bridge League). All students are provided with text book "Play of the Hand" and handouts at no additional cost. Classes are held at the Cincinnati Bridge Center (CBC). Two ways to sign up: Thru OLLI (Osher Life Long Learning Center/ University of Cincinnati): https://www.uc.edu/ce/olli.html Cost determined by OLLI. Thru the CBA (Cincinnati Bridge Association). 513-580-4229 or LTPBridge@gmail.com Cost $95.00. Top |
| Introduction to Bridge 103
Designed for player that have completed the Intro 101 and 102 courses. All students are provide with the class text and handouts at no additional charge. 513-580-4229 or LTPBridge@gmail.com Cost is $125 per student. This course is not yet scheduled. Top |
| Introduction to Duplicate Bridge
Designed for players that have completed at least Introduction to Bridge 101 and have started to play bridge. Learn about the tools, mechanics, scoring and concepts of duplicate bridge. Cost at $60 per student includes all handouts. Top |
| Beginning Defense $90.00 for 4 classes. Offered by Potter Orr at the Cincinnati Bridge Center. This course is not yet scheduled. Top |
| Bridge Beginner Series II $50 for 5 lessons. Offered by Potter Orr at the Cincinnati Bridge Center. This course is not yet scheduled. Top |
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Fundamentals I & II -
http://lindabridge.com/syllabuses.php This class is designed for new players and those who want to review the basics including forcing & non-forcing bids. There will be an emphasis on play and defense. LESSON I Introduction to the Fundamentals of Bridge Quiz LESSON II Opening No Trump Bids, Responses, and Rebids Quiz LESSON III Opening Suit Bids Quiz LESSON IV Opening Major Suits, Responses, and Rebids Quiz LESSON V Opening Minor Suits, Responses, and Rebids Quiz LESSON VI No Trump Responses to Suit Bids Rebids by Opener Quiz LESSON VII Declarer Play LESSON VIII Defense APPENDIX Quiz Answers Top |
| Fundamentals
II -
http://lindabridge.com/syllabuses.php This class is designed for those who want to learn or review preempts, weak 2's, strong two- club bid, slam bidding, play and defense. LESSON I Opening Suit Bids and Responses Quiz LESSON II Preemptive Opening Bids Quiz LESSON III Two-Level Opening Bids Weak-Two Bids Strong, Artificial Two-Club bid Quiz LESSON IV Slam Bidding Quiz LESSON V Overcalls Quiz LESSON VI Doubles Quiz LESSON VII Declarer Play LESSON VIII Defense APPENDIX A Scoring APPENDIX B Quiz Answers Top |
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Intermediate I Requires a basic understanding of modern bridge bidding. We introduce more second-round bidding theory. Instructor: AJ Stephani Cost: $20 per person per lesson at the Cincinnati Bridge Center. Different lesson each session. Top |
| Intermediate II
Instructor: AJ Stephani Cost $20 per person per lesson. Top |
| Mini-Lessons Lessons and Lectures offered before the Friday 11AM duplicate game. Topics are chosen by the lecturer of the day. Guest lecturers include: Bob Fisk, Linda Wolber, AJ Stephani and others. FREE! Top |
| Advanced Lessons
Contact the instructor for more information on these lessons. These classes are by invitation only. Offered by AJ Stephani. Top |
| Private Lessons
are available from many Teachers in the CBA. Contact one of our
teachers to discuss availability and topics of interest. Many
teach bridge in your home! Top |
| TEACHER | Unit 124 | ABOUT |
| Phyllis Bishop |
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Phyllis is a Silver Life Master and a beacon
for beginning bridge lessons at the CBC. Contact Phyllis at
pbb23@fuse.net
Beginner Private Lessons after April 2019. Top |
Mary Ann Boyle |
Mary Ann is a Silver Life Master. Contact Mary Ann at: maryannboyle33@gmail.com Top |
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| Greg Brinker |
Greg is a Bronze Life Master and leads the NKy Supervised Play Session Wed Evenings. Contact Greg at: gregab@insightbb.com Top |
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Jane Duncan |
Jane is a Bronze Life
Master, Member, Education Committee, and and ACBL certified teacher.
Contact Jane at jtduncan2@gmail.com
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Amy Fisher |
Amy Fisher - Silver Life Master. Contact Amy at 513 772-1024 amy.fshr@gmail.com Top |
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Joe Fisher |
Joe is a Gold Life Master and Professor
Emeritus from University of Cincinnati (Mathematics). Contact Joe at:
513 772-1024 or jo.fshr@gmail.com
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Bob Fisk |
Bob is a Gold Life Master, Chair of the CBA
Mentor Program, and Bridge Coach and Teacher to dozens of players in
Cincinnati. Contact Bob at bobsbbcards@gmail.com (513) 379-5252 Top |
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John Meinking |
John is a Gold Life Master and past President
of Unit 124. Contact John at jokingme71@gmail.com Top |
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Kay Mulford |
Kay is a Gold Life Master, Past Unit Board Member, Club Director, Teacher and Bridge Coach. "I strive to make the lessons as easy as possible and fun. I use quizzes, and have plenty of play time. I have taught bridge for many years with beginners and intermediates. Contact Kay at newguardkmulford@gmail.com |
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Larry Newman |
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Larry is a Ruby Life Master and an ACBL
certified "Best Practices" Instructor and Chairman of the CBA Education
Committee. Contact Larry at ltpbridge@gmail.com Top |
Al Norwood |
Al Norwood. Al is a Ruby Life Master,
Certified ACBL Teacher, and Director. Contact Al at 843-945-0464 alnorwood@gmail.com Top |
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Potter
Orr |
Potter Orr is a Bronze Life Master, an ACBL
certified instructor, Club Director, Past President of the Cincinnati
Birdge Association, Unit 124 Recorder and District 11 Treasurer. Contact Potter at: 513 240-9561 bridge@orrcomputer.com Top |
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AJ Stephani |
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A J Stephani - AJ is a Gold Life Master, Past
President of Unit 124 and Current District 11 Representative to the ACBL
Board of Directors. Private Lessons: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Contact AJ at 513-313-0488 or e-mail at AJStephani@gmail.com Top |
Cindy Tretter |
Cindy is a Silver Life Master. Contact Cindy
at 859-653-4400, cgrammy@yahoo.com
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Rob Weidenfeld |
Rob is a Gold Lifemaster and frequent
contributor to the Unit 124 Quarterly Newsletter, The ALERT.
Contact Rob Weidenfeld at
elliedad@conci.rr.com Top |
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Linda Wolber |
Linda Wolber is an accredited ACBL Bridge
Teacher, a Certified ACBL Director, and a gold Life Master. She is a
life-time member of the ACBL National Charity Committee and the Goodwill
Committee, and has been a National Tournament Caddy Chair person twice.
For 20 years Linda has been a Board Member of the Cincinnati Bridge
Association, past president twice, Hospitality Chair for 20 years, and
Caddie Chair for 16 years. Linda has co-authored four bridge teaching
books and has been teaching both private and classroom lessons since
1981. She has taught and directed bridge on cruise ships since 1990. Contact Linda at e-mail: linda@lindabridge.com Phone: 513.522.1771 Website: http://www.lindabridge.com/ Top |
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an ACBL Best Practices Teacher Workshop Certified Teacher
 Indicates
the teacher is an ABTA Member Teachers willing to give private lessons.
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| Locations | Address | Google Map |
| CBC Cincinnati Bridge Center | 2860 Cooper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241 | Map |
| NKY BC - Elsmere Senior Services of NKy | 179 Dell St. Elsmere, KY 41018 | Map |
| Anderson BC - Anderson Township Senior Center | 7970 Beechmont Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45255 | Map |
| CCC Cincinnati Country Club | 2348 Grandin Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208 | Map |
| Camargo Country Club | Camargo Club Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45243 | Map |
| Cincinnati Sports Club | 3590 Red Bank Rd, Cincinnati | Map |
| The Kenwood (Retirement Community) | 5435 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45227 | Map |