Schedule for Fall Semester - September 2008
You will need to check back to this site in early September to see if there have been
changes (additional sites, cancelled sites, or changes of dates or times). Don't forget, you need to click on
"refresh" to make your computer see all the updates since your last visit. THIS IS IMPORTANT!!
Tuition Payments:
I would suggest you start sending in your tuition fees around mid-August.
If the class you select instructs you to send your registration to Leslie, please make sure you write on the memo
line of your check which class you are registering for along with your telephone number in case of any questions.
Write me a short note if you are taking more than one class.
If you prefer to pay as a "drop in" (i.e., attending only four classes) the fee per class is slightly
higher ($25 per attendance). Students paying the full tuition fee get free makeups of anything they missed and a cheaper
rate per class.
All UMC, WCCC and Somerset classes, please send
tuition directly to: Leslie Shafer, 331 Market Street East, #154, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
All other locations (Bindeman, JCC, Oasis, Chevy Chase
Club) you must register directly with those sites (all contact info is listed below).
Beginner Level:
(all beginner level classes taught by Charlie except Thurs a.m. Part 1 taught by Leslie)
Beginner Part 1: Tell your friends!!
Two Locations!!
For absolute beginners or those who haven't
played in many years and want to start over! Covers point count evaluation, opening bids and responses for basic bidding.
8 weeks.
Location #1: Thursday
evenings 7 - 9 pm at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125
Montrose Road in Rockville, MD. (Near
Executive Blvd
& Montrose.) Classes start September 11. (No class Oct. 9th - holiday.) Tuition $175 for non-JCC
members. Register with JCC directly by contacting Barbara Winnik bwinnik@jccgw.org or call 301-348-3778.
Location #2: Thursday mornings 10:00 a.m. - Noon. Location: Bindeman Center
(WHC) in Potomac, MD. Register by contacting Marilyn (the coordinator there) via
email: moosiew@aol.com or call 301-340-1515. Classes start September 11. (Taught by Leslie.)
Beginner Bridge Part 2:
Basic bidding and responses are reviewed as well as an introduction to a few new bids (takeout doubles, preempts, overcalls
and the strong 2C opening bids). This is also a great class for those who played years ago and want to get back into
bridge and modernize your skills. Thursday evenings 7 - 9 pm at
the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road in Rockville, MD. (Near
Executive Blvd
& Montrose.) Class starts November 13. (No class held on Nov. 27th, Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st which are holidays
- the building is closed). Tuition $175 for non-JCC members. Register
with JCC directly by contacting Barbara Winnik bwinnik@jccgw.org or call 301-348-3778.
Beginner Part 3: Introduction to Play of the Hand. Now
that you have a basic knowledge of bidding, let us show you how to plan your play of the hand. Usually, there is some
method that must be used to actually make your contract. We will show you the methods of counting your tricks and recognizing
how to find the extra ones that you will need. Includes: Promotion, Length, Finessing and How to Get Rid of Losers.
Starts September 19th, Friday mornings 10:30 am - 12:45 pm at OASIS (in Macy's Home
store in Montgomery Mall). Tuition probably $155. Registration for this class begins September 2 at 10:00 a.m.
Register directly with OASIS. Call OASIS directly at 301-469-6800 (Macy's) extension 211 on Sept.
2nd. They will not take any registrations before that date!
Beginner Part 4: Introduction to Basic Conventions. Two Locations!
Topics: Stayman, Jacoby Transfers, Weak 2's, the Strong 2C Opener and Blackwood. We will spend
up to 2 weeks on each topic. These are the conventions that you must learn to complete your basic bidding arsenal.
After this class you will progress on to the intermediate level. 8 weeks.
Location #1: Tuesday mornings 10 am - Noon at the
Women's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Ave., Chavy Chase, MD. Classes start: September
9. No class on Sept. 30th, October 21st and Nov. 11th. The last class is on Nov. 18. (Yes,
we will have to have class on election day!) Registration fee is $150 for 8 weeks and can be sent directly to
"Leslie Shafer" at 331 Market St. East #154, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
Location #2: Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Bindeman Center (WHC) in Potomac, MD. Register by contacting Marilyn (the coordinator there)
via email: moosiew@aol.com or call 301-340-1515. Starting date is September 10. (No class on Oct. 8th).
Semester ends: Nov. 19th. 8 weeks. Tuition is collected by Marilyn, contact her about amount.
Intermediate Level
Polishing Your Bridge - Part 2. You do not have to
have taken Part 1 to enjoy this class. Each chapter stands on its own. We will go back over things that I
KNOW you missed the first go-round. Students love this course as it gives them more confidence and playing time
going over key concepts. Focus on: Balanced Hand Bidding; Forcing vs. Non-Forcing Bids; Passed Hand
Bidding, Bidding with Weak Hands. 8 weeks. Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Somerset House
(Friendship Heights area). Starting date will be September 9. (No class on Sept. 30th.)
8 weeks, $150 Register by contacting Rita at 301-654-2324.
Introduction to Signaling (Defense). Learn how to
signal to your partner about what's in your hand. Partner will start playing like a genius after this class (and that should
make you very happy). Focus is on Attitude Signals, Opening Leads and more. Starting
date will be September 10. Wednesday 10 a.m. - Noon. Location: UMC*. Registration fee is $150 for 8 weeks and can be sent directly to "Leslie Shafer" at 331 Market
St. East #154, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
Leslie Sez! Topics include: Playing in the majors vs. notrump contracts; 2nd
hand low and 3rd hand high (defense); Discarding; Rule of 20; 8 ever, 9 never and third seat opening bids. A good mix of bidding,
play and defense! A lot of students seem to remember my "sayings" and these are a few of my favorites. Starts September 8.
No class on Sept. 29 and October 13th. Last class is on Nov. 10.
Monday nights 7:30 - 9:30 pm. at the Women's Club of Chevy Chase, 7931 Connecticut Ave., Chavy
Chase, MD. Registration fee is $150 for 8 weeks and can be sent directly to "Leslie Shafer" at 331 Market St. East
#154, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
Hot Topics Revisited. CLast
semester we covered some tough topics (reverses, jumps, balancing and a few other conventions. We will spend four weeks
in review and then move on to some new topics: Rule of 7 and Secrets of Notrump Play. Thursdays
1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Bindeman Center (WHC) in Potomac, MD. Register by contacting
Marilyn (the coordinator there) via email: moosiew@aol.com or call 301-340-1515. Starting date will be September 11th.
(No Class Oct. 9th.) Tuition is collected by Marilyn, contact her about amount.
Advanced Level
Magic Hands! New Material!!
A variety of lesson hands by world famous bridge author Eddie
Kantar. We refer to these hands as "A-ha!!" deals. They cover bidding, play and defense techniques for the advancing
player. Many of our students credit this course for helping them think more logically about their decision-making
in bridge. It is an amazing class. Experience level needed is above average intermediate or advanced.
Prepare to play, play, play (7-8 hands per lesson) and also be challenged and amazed. 8
weeks. Fridays 10 am - Noon. Starting September 12. Location: UMC*.
Cost $150. To register, send your tuition directly to Leslie Shafer, 331 Market Street East, #154, Gaithersburg,
MD 20878.
*United Methodist Church's Activity Center,
9908 South Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854. (Where
Democracy Boulevard meets Falls Road.)
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