LEARN BRIDGE GREENSBORO
Learn bridge. Play bridge. Have fun!
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Play of the Hand for Everybody
Bridge is a trick-taking game. No matter where you enjoy the game, play of the hand is the same. We are planning numerous opportunities in 2026 on this part of the game. Stay tuned for the specifics.
Current Class Offerings
Upcoming Classes​​
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Bridge Basics 1: Introduction to Bridge
with Barbara Pomer
starting Tuesday, January 6, 2026
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Bridge Basics 3: Popular Conventions
with Rich Peffer
starting Thursday, January 15, 2026
For more information or to reserve a space, contact Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or text/call 336.558.3613.
Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction
Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction is designed for those who are new to bridge and those who want to re-enter the game (remember college). This course provides an overview of modern bidding, play of the hand and defense techniques. The popular Barbara Pomer will be the instructor.
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Four sessions are scheduled for Tuesday mornings starting January 6.
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Jan. 6: The Basics of Bridge, a trick-taking game
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Jan. 13: Notrump Openings and Responses
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Jan. 20: Major Suit Openings and Responses
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Jan. 27: Minor Suit Openings and Responses
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Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Rd., Greensboro
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $100 for all four sessions or $30 for individual sessions. An accompanying book is highly recommended and may be purchases at a discount at the first session.
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To register or for more information, contact Barbara Pomer at bdpomer@gmail.com or 336-202-1299.
Thursday mornings, January 15 through February 12
Bridge Basics 3 covers the common conventions that today's players are expected to know. The Stayman convention and Jacoby transfer bids make the auction following notrump predictable and easy about 90% of the time. Strong hands are addressed with the 2 Clubs opening bid and the Blackwood convention often used before making a slam bid. The enthusiastic Rich Peffer is the instructor.
There are four sessions in this course.
Session 1: Stayman Convention
Session 2: Jacoby Transfers
Session 3: Strong 2C Open
Session 4: Blackwood
Dates and Time: Thursdays, Jan. 15 & 22 and Feb. 5 & 12, 9:30 am - 12 noon (No class on Jan. 29)
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
Cost: $100 for four sessions or $30 for any single session.
Additional: An accompanying book is recommended and can be purchased at a discount at the first session.
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To register, or for more information, contact: Rich Peffer at rpeffer325@att.net or text/call 336-402-5367.
Supervised Play and Learn
Cecelia Ray is offering Supervised Play and Learn on Fridays. Bring your bridge buddies or come alone to meet up with other players.
Here's what to expect. You will bid and play prepared hands. After each hand we will discuss the likely bidding, the lead and the play. One or more experienced players will be there to assist you.
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Dates: Fridays, on-going
Time: 9:45 am - 11:45 am
Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church,
2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro
Cost: $10 each session
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Although reservations are not required, for planning purposes please notify Cecelia in advance at CeceliaRay@gmail.com or text/call 336.601.5058.