Bridge and Mah Jongg


Bridge


Bridge: Class for Newer Players
This class is for bridge players who have some knowledge of bridge. The class will be using Stayman, Jacoby transfers, Blackwood, take-out doubles, and negative doubles so players recognize when to use each. We will be building bidding skills and defensive skills. We do this through playing hands which gives players an opportunity to learn play-of-the-hand skills as well. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over nine years. She is currently working towards her life master designation. She is an enthusiastic and patient bridge teacher. Class size limited. Makeup, if necessary, is added to the end of the class.

8 Sessions $ 212 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 184)
Mon., 9/28, 10/5, 19, 26; 11/2, 16, 23, 30; 12/7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Annex. NOTE: 9 classes are listed, but class will be held on 8. The date excluded is to be determined. No class 10/12; 11/9 and 1 to be determined.


Bridge: Intermediate
This class is for bridge players with experience in playing duplicate or rubber bridge. The class will be 2 or 3 tables playing the same hands and then comparing results and piecing together what made for the best bidding and play. Some lessons will be on defensive signals. Others will reflect both the interests of the class and the instructor's observations of what is needed by the players. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over nine years. She is currently working towards her life master designation. She is an enthusiastic and patient bridge teacher. Class size limited. Makeup, if necessary, is added to the end of the class.

8 Sessions (16 hours) $ 212 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 182)
Thur., 9/17, 24; 10/1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 11/5, 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Annex. NOTE: 9 classes are listed, but class will be held on 8. The date excluded is to be determined.


Mah Jongg


Mah Jongg for Beginners
One bam..two crack! Never heard those words? In this course you'll not only learn what they mean, but will discover an exciting game that is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. When you take this class, you will learn from square one. Or should we say tile one! This primer is very basic and will have you playing in no time. Attendance at the first three classes is a must. You will learn rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Please bring the 2026 National Mah Jongg League card to the first class (see notes below). If you own a Mah Jongg set bring it to class (do not run out and buy one). Come join me to learn this entertaining, social and most enjoyable game. Instructor Sybl Falik started playing Mah Jongg as a young mother, as a way to socialize. Quickly Mah Jongg became a passion, and she used this game to meet friends by teaching the game to women. Sybl hopes you will develop a love for this game as she has.

MONDAYS:

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Mon., 9/28; 10/5, 19, 26; 11/2, 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex. NOTE: No class 10/12.

6 Sessions (12 hrs) $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Mon., 12/7, 14, 21; 1/4, 11, 25 from 10 to 12 noon at the Annex. NOTE: No class 12/28; 1/18.

TUESDAYS:

6 Sessions (12 hrs) ;$ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Tue., 9/22, 29; 10/6, 13, 20, 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Annex.

5 Sessions (12 hrs)$ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Tue., 11/17, 24; 12/1, 8, 15 from 5 to 7:24 p.m. at the Annex.

6 Sessions (12 hrs) $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Tue., 1/5, 12, 19, 26; 2/2, 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Annex.

FRIDAYS:

6 Sessions (12 hrs) $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 138)
Fri. 9/18, 25; 10/2, 16, 23, 30 from 10 to 12 noon at the Annex. NOTE: No class 10/9.