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Shelley's Lessons start in Zoom

Shelley's Cell (604)603-0930 
shelleyburns3@gmail.com

ALL lessons start in Zoom: 
Zoom Link

Shark Bridge Link

Shelley's Lesson Series

1. Mod 1 * Play of the Hand
2. Mod 2 Bidding & Beyond
3. 
Mod 3 * Competitive Bidding & Defense
4. Mod 4 Advanced Bidding

* Offered Fall, 2025

UPCOMING LESSONS

Basic Bidding & Beyond

Thursdays: 4:00-5:30 PT
Starting Feb 27

Advanced Bidding

Tuesdays: 4:00-5:30 PT
Starting Feb 25

 

In-Person Social Bridge at The Lakes, Palm Desert - Wednesdays 1:30-4:00
In-Person Social Bridge at The Lakes, Palm Desert - Wednesdays 1:30-4:00

Wednesdays 1:30-4:00 (or anytime in between!).
Location: Santa Rosa Room at The Lakes Clubhouse

”Bridge & Banter” is a relaxed format where all tables play the same hand simultaneously, then we chat about the hand before we play the next.  Players can sub in and out, and others can move around to play against other pairs, which makes for a fun and social afternoon!  

Sign up through the Shelley’s Calendar or contact Shelley by text or E-mail.

Feel free to drop in for a few or several hands! Kibitzers are welcome too!

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ONLINE INTERACTIVE LESSONS

Sample lessons - click below:
Mod 1 Play of the Hand [Play of the Hand Overview]
Mod 2 Bidding Basics  [Opening 1NT]
Mod 3 Competitive Bidding & Defense
 [Preemptive Bidding]
Mod 4 Slam Bidding, Major Suit Conventions, Advanced No Trump Bidding

Modules 2 and 4 start February 25th and 27th 
Modules 1 and 3 will be offered Fall, 2025

I record all lessons, so if you have to miss a lesson you can catch up with the recording.

For those new to Bridge, I recommend that you download to your phone an App called "Tricky Bridge".  Modules 1 to 13 take you methodically through the absolute basics of Bridge and important Bridge terminology, to prepare you to understand the lessons more easily.

LESSON FORMAT

All lessons start in Zoom, then we use Shark Bridge for lots of interactive hands-on practice.  You can undo or replay the hand, and learn when Shelley demonstrates at your table. 

To confirm registration, please E-Transfer to shelleyburns3@gmail.com.

Module 2: Bidding Basics & Beyond - 7 lessons $150 Cdn/$110 US
Thursdays 4:00-5:30, Feb 27 to May 1 (except Mar 13, 20, Apr 17)

This course covers Opener's and Responder's bids and rebids, Major Suit bidding with 5-3, 4-4 and 6-2 fits, and No Trump bidding including Stayman and Transfers.  You will have a solid foundation in Bridge basics, and will have learned the tools to play a basic game of Bridge.

Module 4: Advanced Bidding & Conventions - 8 lessons $180 Cdn/$130 US
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30, Feb 25 to Apr 29 (except Mar 18, Apr 15)

This course is geared towards the Intermediate player.  We will focus on Slam bidding, various conventions to find Major Suit games (New Minor Forcing), and Advanced No Trump conventions (Texas Transfers, minor suit bidding, slam bidding).

Future Lessons - Fall, 2025

Mod 1: Play of the Hand 

This course focuses on proper Play of the Hand techniques, including trick development by Promotion, Ducking to develop long suits, Entry Management, Finessing, Holding up, and avoiding the "Dangerous Opponent".

Mod 3: Competitive Bidding & Defense

Learn tools to compete in the Bidding, and make things difficult for the Opponents! This course includes Weak 2s, Overcalling, Takeout Doubles, and Negative Doubles.  The latter half of the course focuses on what to be thinking about as a Defender (Opening Leads, Signalling, 2nd Hand Play, 3rd Hand Play).

Chicago 2023 ACBL National Tournament

Zain Mahmood and Anders Brogeland are sons of World renowned Bridge Players Zia Mahmood and Boye Brogeland!  Google Zia Mahmood to read about his fascinating life.

Chicago 2023 ACBL National Tournament
CANADIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION - CBF
CANADIAN BRIDGE FEDERATION - CBF

I am your Zone 6 Rep on the Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF) Board.  The CBF holds Canadian Championships for Top players as well as B and C level players, and we organize Canada wide games and special events for the developing player.

We offer an online BBO Canada wide Duplicate game on the 3rd Saturday of each month (10:00 PST/1:00 EST 499er game, 10:15 PST/1:15 EST for Open game).

Our 2025 Canadian Championships will be held April 14-20 in Toronto, in conjunction with the Toronto Easter Regional.  We will hold online qualifiers in January and February for Open, Mixed, Seniors and Women Teams, and will hold the playoffs in Toronto.  We will also hold an Open Pairs Championship during the Regional, which will be a 2 day Qualifying event.

Please support Canadian Bridge by joining the CBF for $25 per year or $65 for 3 years.  Check out the CBF Website to see the benefits of being a member. 

Greater Vancouver Bridge Club (GVBC)


The non-profit, community based GVBC runs games at Burnaby Lake Clubhouse (Rugby Club) at 3760 Sperling Avenue in Burnaby, and a Friday game at Gloria Dei in North Vancouver.

GVBC welcomes Duplicate Bridge players of all levels to their games (Sun 12:30 at Rugby Club, Wed 10:15 & 7:00 at Rugby Club, Fri 10:15 at Gloria Dei).  New player development on Thurs 9:30 at Rugby Club - check the website for Supervised Duplicate, Mini-lessons and 0-499 Duplicate games, and/or Play with a Mentor games.

Website: Click here [GVBC]
 

Calendar
22nd January 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
  (Bookings)
29th January 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
  (Bookings)
5th February 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
12th February 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
19th February 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
26th February 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
27th February 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 1/7
  (Bookings)
5th March 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
6th March 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 2/7
12th March 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
19th March 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
26th March 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
27th March 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 3/7
2nd April 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
3rd April 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 4/7
9th April 2025
1:30 Lakes Social Duplicate
10th April 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 5/7
24th April 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 6/7
1st May 2025
4:00 Bidding Series 7/7