2025 SPRING EDUCATION CALENDAR
For hardcopy of the flyer click here.
ONGOING
Supervised Novice
$10 per session, Instructor: Bill Watson
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Thursdays 1:30pm-3:30pm and Saturdays 10:00am-12:00pm
No registration required. Drop in anytime. Not scored; raise hand for advice.
APRIL 2025 LESSONS
Unless otherwise noted, advance registration is not required, but recommended. For a hardcopy of the registration form click here. Payment will be collected before each class.
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Moving on from Basic Lessons, More about No Trump
$15 per class or $40 for all 3, Instructor: Ann Hughes
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Saturday, April 12 9:00 – 11:00am – Stayman and 2 level Jacoby/Relay
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Saturday, April 19 9:00 – 11:00am – Texas and 4-way Transfers
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Saturday, April 26 9:00 – 11:00am – Opening 1½ NT and 2+ NT
Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class. To register online click HERE!
Takeout Doubles – A Complete Approach
$10 per class ($20 for both), Instructor: Tom Joyce
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Tuesday, April 8 5:10-5:55pm (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)
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Tuesday, April 15 5:10-5:55pm (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)
The second class is a continuation of the first.
Pizza and soda provided to encourage participation in the <300 & 6pm games.
For intermediate players. To register online click HERE!
Intermediate Topics on Defense
$10 per class ($20 for both) Instructor: Felix Springer
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Monday, April 21 12:00-12:55pm Opening Leads
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Monday, April 28 12:00-12:55pm Thinking on Defense
For intermediate players. To register online click HERE!
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MAY 2025 LESSONS
Bid & Play These Challenging Hands
$10 per class or $35 for all 4, Instructor Dan Finn
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Monday, April 28 4:30-5:15pm
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Monday, May 5 4:30-5:15pm
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Monday May 12 4:30-5:15pm
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Monday, May 19 4:30-5:15pm
For intermediate players. Registration opening soon!
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3 Topics for the Advancing Player
$15 per class or $40 for all 3, Instructor: Ann Hughes
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Saturday, May 3 9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Cue Bids: Support, Michaels, Slam seeking
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Saturday, May 10 9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Signals: Attitude, Count & Suit Preference
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Saturday, May 17 9:00 – 11:00am – 3 Doubles: Takeout, Negative & Responsive
Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class.
For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!
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Bidding & Responding to Strong 2C with a suit
Advance Registration Will Be Required!
$10 for one or both classes, Instructor: Laurie Robbins
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Wednesday, May 14 7:00-9:00pm, Online
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Friday, May 16 10am-12pm, In person at HBC
Both classes cover the identical material. Topics include requirements to bid 2C with a suit, second negatives, should responder raise or jump, what jump by opener means, what to do if RHO interferes.
For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!
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JUNE-JULY LESSONS
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SAYC Slam Conventions & More for the Advancing Player
$15 per class or $40 for all 3, Instructor: Ann Hughes
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Saturday, May 31 9:00-11:00am Blackwood, Gerber
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Saturday, June 7 9:00-11:00am D0P1, GSF, SOSX’s
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Saturday, June 14 9:00-11:00am Keycard & 4-Way w/pre-accepts
Annotated Hand Records including suggested bidding, lead, and line of play will be provided at the end of each class. Registration opening soon!
Play this Slam with Me
$10 per class, Instructor: Bill Watson
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Saturday, June 7 12:10-12:55pm Slam play/defense
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Saturday, June 14 12:10-12:55pm Slam play/defense
For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!
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Bid & Play this Slam
$10 per class, Instructor: Trevor Reeves
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Tuesday, July 15 5:10-5:55pm (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)
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Tuesday, July 22 5:10-5:55pm (between <300 Game & Open 6pm Game)
Pizza and soda provided to encourage participation in the <300 & 6pm games.
For intermediate players and advanced beginners. Registration opening soon!