Bridge and Mah Jongg


Bridge


Bridge: Total Beginner
Bridge is a wonderful social game that can be played on many levels, each of them providing a good mental workout. This class’ goal will be to learn the basics of bridge bidding and playing. This class is for beginners and those who are returning to the game after being away for decades, as well of those in need of refreshing their basic bridge skills. Please purchase the text Bridge for Everyone by D.W. Crisfield. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over eight 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.

6 Sessions (12 hours) $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 137)
Mon., 10/20, 27; 11/10, 17, 24; 12/1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 11/3.


Bridge: Intermediate
This class is for those who are interested in or have already begun playing in duplicate games. Hands will be played. The class will discuss, in the first meeting, what they would like to focus on and hands will be used in subsequent classes for teaching. Instructor Mary Watson-Stribula has been teaching bridge in both New Canaan and Ridgefield for over eight 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., 9/11, 25; 10/9, 16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 9/18; 10/2.

Thur., Please call or email to be on a notification list for winter dates from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Annex.


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 I say tile one! This primer is very basic and will have you playing in no time. Attendance at the first class is a must. You will learn rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Please bring the 2025 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. I hope you will develop a love for this game as I have.

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 137)
Tue., 9/30; 10/7, 14, 21, 28; 11/18 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class 11/4, 11. Makeup, if needed, is 11/25. Full - call to be on the wait list or register for the new Tuesday section (see below) or the Monday section.

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 137)
Tue., 11/25; 12/2, 9, 16; 1/6, 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Veterans Park School. NOTE: No class 12/23, 30. Makeup, if needed, is 1/20.

6 Sessions $ 159 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 137)
Mon., 10/20, 27; 11/10, 17, 24; 12/1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Annex. NOTE: No class 11/3. Makeup, if needed, is 12/8.

You'll need the 2025 National Mah Jongg League card for the classes starting in Fall 2025 AND Winter 2026. The Large Print Edition card is recommended. (FYI - The 2026 card won't be available until some point in April. Please buy the card from the National Mah Jongg League - other sources might be selling counterfeit cards.).

Mah Jongg Card for Winter / Spring 2026 -- email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com if you have questions about the card.

National Mah Jongg League: phone number is (212) 246-3052 and web site is
https://nationalmahjonggleague.org