BRIDGE + MAHJONG

American Mahjong: Beginners - 6-Week Course

 

Mahjong is a game of luck, skill, and strategy. Learn the basics and fundamental rules of Mahjong. Classes will include handouts and time for gameplay. Mahjong originated in China and was brought to the United States in the 1930s. Studies have shown that mahjong is a great game for keeping the mind sharp and it is recommended as a means of keeping your brain in good health.

Instructor: Carol Cohn

 

Thursday, January 5, 12, 19, 26. February 2, 9.

10:00am-12:30pm. $165/M, $190/NM.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Includes the 2023 Mahjong Card ($15 value). Minimum 4 students.

Canasta 101: 8 Week Course

 

Learn how to play the popular game, Canasta! Canasta combines elements of
Bridge and Rummy. This game is easy to learn, especially for players of these
games, but no experience is necessary. The object of the game is to score points by making as many melds as possible, especially canastas. A meld is three or more cards of the same rank, regardless of suit.

 

Thursdays, October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8.

1:00-3:00pm. $100/M, $150/NM.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Social Mahjong, IN-PERSON

Join a game of Mahjong! Players must know the basic rules, be able to identify tiles and have a 2021 Mahjong card. Player level is mixed. There is no instruction given during the group play. If you have a set, please bring it. 

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Tuesdays, 11:00 - 3:00 PM. 

Free/Member, $5/Non-Member. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Class size is limited to 15 students.

To register, email deborah@ljcommunitycenter.org or call 858-459-0831

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Your purchase will be applied to the upcoming class. No Transfers.

Better Bridge by Farr 

10 Week Course, IN-PERSON

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Beginning

• Rules of Bridge

• Scoring

• Basic Hand Evaluation

• Basic Bidding Guidelines

• Basic Playing Guidelines

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Monday, September 12-November 14

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

$225/Member, $250/Non-Member

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. COMPLETE COVID Vaccination required to attend.

Intermediate

• No Trump Opening Bids

• Stayman & Transfer Bids

• Weak 2 Opening Bids

• Preemptive Bids

• 2 Clubs Opening Bids

• Slam Bidding Convention

 

Monday, September 12-November 14

2:00 - 4:00 PM

$225/Member, $250/Non-Member

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. COMPLETE COVID Vaccination required to attend.

Advanced

• Review of Intermediate

• Hand Reevaluation

• Competitive Bidding

• Overcalls & Doubles

• Intervening Bids

 

Tuesday, September 13-November 15

2:00 - 4:00 PM

$225/Member, $250/Non-Member

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. COMPLETE COVID Vaccination required to attend.