Leslie Shafer's Bridge Website

Welcome to my website!

Here is a clearinghouse of information on Leslie Shafer's bridge teaching activities. If you have any questions that you don't see addressed on this website, please let me know.

The best 10 years of my life started when I began to teach bridge full time, meeting all of you and making so many new friends. What a blessing it is to be able to love your job. Not only is bridge a wonderful sport, but we have found that for many students, it has enriched their own personal social contacts. We claim at least half a dozen marriages and hundreds of new friends who have found each other.

On this site, you will find a list of both current and upcoming classes in the Montgomery County (Maryland) area. You will also find my classroom policies, humor, the best internet bridge sites and so much more. I hope you enjoy what I have included here in the website for you.

Use the navigational titles on the far left to select the category of information that you would like to view!

New Beginner Course??

I have several new clients interested in a beginner's course. If we could get about another 6 people interested, we might try to offer a brand new beginner's course as early as late-May sometime. Please tell your friends for me and let's see if we can make this happen. Thanks -- Leslie

ALERT - LATE ADDITION TO SCHEDULE:

Charlie has added a new 2nd location for his

Beginner Bridge Pt 2 class.

See Spring Schedule for full details.

Leslie and Charlie Need Your Help!!

We have the honor of being selected to give a presentation at the American Bridge Teacher's Association this summer at their convention. We've titled our talk "Dramatic Bridge Teaching." Many of you seem to enjoy our flair for the outrageous and we really can't remember everything done in your classes. If you can spare about 5-10 minutes to send us an email with your favorite "Leslie or Charlie-ism" it sure would help us to deliver a fantastic speech. Some examples of what we're looking for: "All the way to four - I'm so scared!!"; doing a little dance while singing "shortness in the dummy!"; anything that we have done in class to make you laugh or maybe you've found yourself repeating to your friends "Leslie says ...". Any of those types of events would help us put this all together nicely. Thanks so much for your input. Email us here.

Are Leslie and Charlie Moving to Florida?

Although we are currently giving the move serious consideration, it may not happen for a while (maybe years). We are now contemplating a "temporary" move during the months of January and February for the first few years. We would continue to hold classes from March through December in Maryland!

We understand that you do not want us to go and we are trying to find a good solution that will please everyone.

Attention AOL Users!!!

I have had many problems contacting those of you who use AOL email addresses. AOL only allows me to send about 30 emails in a 24 hour period. With over 500 of my students using AOL, it takes me about 2-3 weeks to email all of you. This also means I can't answer emails when an AOL student has a question or problem that needs a 24-hour response.

Therefore, I am asking all AOL users to either: 1) send me an alternative email address that is NOT AOL; or 2) send me your snail mail address so I can update you by regular mail. Please e-mail me your new information!!

Looking for a Partner or a Group

to Practice With?

I have added a new page to this website to help you find partners for yourself or for your group. It is password protected, meaning you must have the secret email and passcode before allowed to view the personal information on the page. Only current students will be eligible to add or read the information posted. You will be provided the secret code in class or by request through your email to me.

If you'd like to post your "want ad" on this page, email to me the following info:

Name;
Email;
Phone;
What experience level you are searching for in a new partner; and
Whether you are looking for just a partner, or additional players for an established group.

This is Brutus. This picture was taken the night he learned how to "ruff." We were so proud of him!!

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our e-mail database list for upcoming classes!

You can e-mail us at:

slamhand@verizon.net