Kansas City Bridge Studio
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Bridge Studio News
Feb 1, 2024
BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS

The Bridge Studio announces that it will be offering6 FREE BEGINNING BRIDGE LESSONS


The Bridge Studio will offer a series of SIX free lessons geared to the ABSOLUTE BEGINNER. While people who haven’t played in years may use this course as a refresher, it will be aimed at someone who has never played bridge in his life.

The class will cover basic point count, opening notrump bids and responses, opening suit bids and responses, basic declarer card play and more.

INSTRUCTORS: Lee Goodman and Shawn Tate

FIRST LESSON: Monday, March 4, 2024, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and continuing for six consecutive Monday evenings.

LOCATION: The Bridge Studio 7115 West 95th Street, Overland Park, Ks

PREREGISTRATION is a must: Call Shawn at 816-465-1540. Leave your name(s) and how many will attend on voicemail. Or email him at: tatorcoupmil@yahoo.com
Sep 10, 2023
THE Basics Classes Are BACK!

Class Schedule

6.30-8.30PM Bridge Studio $20.00 Fee.

15 minutes of instruction based on the book “25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know” by Barbara Seagram and Marc Smith.
Followed with 12+ boards of play and 2 coupons for $5 off for Tuesday Night Game.

Thursday 09/14/2023
Stayman Responses to 1 NT opening.

Thursday 09/21/2023
Jacoby Transfers to 1 NT opening.

Thursday 09/28/2023
1 NT(15-17), 2NT(20-21) Openings along with 18-19 point NT with Jacoby Transfers and Stayman!

Thursday 10/05/2023
Responses to a 1 Heart or 1 Spade opening.

Thursday 10/19/2023
Responses to a 1 Club or 1 Diamond opening.

Thursday 10/26/2023
The strong 2 Club opening.

Thursday 11/02/2023
The Weak 2 Bid opening.

Thursday 11/09/2023
Overcalls and Responses.

Thursday 11/16/2023
Takeout Doubles.

Thursday 11/30/2023
Negative Doubles! Impossible to play winning bridge without this double. Do not miss this class.
Jul 26, 2023
Summer classes on SLAM BIDDING

Monday, August 7—ROMAN KEYCARD BLACKWOOD
I am starting with this because a lot of the subsequent classes
will use it so you should get lots of practice. This will include
Queen Ask. Also CONTROL BIDDING.

Monday, August 14—JACOBY 2NT and SPLINTERS
The two best conventions to get you to slam on less than the points usually needed. “Singletons are Magic” Lots of drilling.

Monday, August 21—NT SLAMS.
How to use Stayman combined with Jacoby and Texas Transfers. Includes “5NT Pick a Slam”

Monday, August 28—More advanced NT slam bidding including basic Baze.

Each class is $20 and includes two $5 coupons for play at the Bridge Studio. Location: The Bridge Studio. Time: 7:00 p.m.
May 3, 2023
In keeping with the ACBL guidance on COVID vaccine, the Bridge Studio announces that it is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to play or to take lessons at the Bridge Studio.
May 3, 2023
Just a reminder that the Wednesday evening game is now at 6:30.
Apr 25, 2023
The Bridge Studio is pleased to announce that Joan Paradeis will be taking over both Wednesday games beginning May 3.
Mar 7, 2023
The Bridge Studio is pleased that Alan Hiersman will again offer his classes on The Basics. This covers the basic conventions that beginners need to know to advance to the intermediate level plus some card play lessons.

The Basics Class Schedule

6.30-8.30PM Bridge Studio $20.00 Fee/class.

15 minutes of instruction based on the book “25 Bridge Conventions You Should Know” by Barbara Seagram and Marc Smith.
Followed with 12+ boards of supervised play and 2 coupons for $5 each for any game at the Studio.

Thursday 03/16/2023
Stayman Responses to 1 NT opening.

Thursday 03/23/2023
Jacoby Transfers to 1 NT opening.

Thursday 03/30/2023
1 NT(15-17), 2NT(20-21) Openings along with 18-19 point NT with Jacoby Transfers and Stayman!

Thursday 04/06/2023
How to play your NT Hands. Count tricks and develop other tricks!

Thursday 04/13/2023
Responses to a 1 Heart or 1 Spade opening.

Thursday 04/20/2023
Responses to a 1 Club or 1 Diamond opening.



Thursday 04/27/2023
How to play your suit contracts. Count losers and winners!

Thursday 05/04/2023
The strong 2 Club opening.

Thursday 05/11/2023
The Weak 2 Bid opening.

Thursday 05/18/2023
Overcalls and Responses.

Thursday 05/25/2023
How to play 2 Club openings and weak 2 Bids.

Thursday 06/01/2023
Takeout Doubles.

Thursday 06/08/2023
Negative Doubles! Impossible to play winning bridge without this double. Do not miss this class.
Sep 25, 2022
The Bridge Studio offers 6 free beginner lessons twice a year--Starting the first Monday evening in March and the second Monday evening in September. Check this website 2 weeks prior to each session for more info on what is covered and how to sign up.
Apr 26, 2021
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PLAYING AT THE BRIDGE STUDIO: You must provide proof of vaccination to play (we are working on a list of people who have shown proof so they don’t have to bring their vaccine card each time but be patient). MASKS are required until the City and County say it is not necessary for indoor gatherings.
Nov 25, 2018
In the event of a major winter storm or tornado warnings in the spring, game closings will be posted on this website one hour before the start of the game.
Sep 6, 2016
NICE ARTICLE TO APPEAR IN THE KC STAR 913 SECTION TOMORROW

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article100068827.html
Oct 7, 2015
Today's Kansas City Star 913 Insert

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/joco-opinion/article37976610.html