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Mah Jongg is an ancient Chinese game that has been played in the American version since the 1900s. It's played with 4 people and is like Gin Rummy. It's a fun, complex game which is very challenging, and interesting. This is a game of strategy, defense, and knowledge of the game. It's also 50% skill and 50% luck. The National Mah Jongg League creates a card with hands that can be played. These hands change every year. There are also categories of hands that do not change. A current card will be provided for each participant at the first class. This will be yours to keep. Elaine will provide handouts to help you learn quickly. The class will be taught in a progressive manner. Class members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend every class when able since it's difficult to "catch up" on what was taught and discussed in the previous week. The game is easy to learn if you're having a good time. Warning! This game is ADDICTIVE. You will LOVE playing, and you will get hooked!!

Bridge is a wonderful game for us seniors. It keeps our minds active, and it keeps us computing, deciphering, and using logic and deduction. It is also a very social game. All very good for us seniors. Also, perhaps the most important thing, it is a fun game. This is the first beginning bridge class “Bridge Basics I.” This course is for individuals new to bridge or those who have been absent from bridge for a while.

Recommended Book: Bidding in the 21st Century. The American Contract League (ACBL) will provide the book for the participants. There is a $20.00 non-negotiable or refundable fee for this class. The fee goes to offset the app fees so students can play bridge online and postage to mail the book to the students. The fee is paid to the facilitator Michael Holmes, via check, to 313 Clisby Austin Rd. Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 or Zelle. Your book will be mailed upon receipt of the course fee. Please send the fee by the second-class session.

Improving Your Bridge Judgement is for anyone who has some experience with the game of Bridge. Participants in this course will learn how to be better bidders and responders. Strategies to improve your decision making will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. Students will learn strategies when bidding in first and second position. Strategies for bidding in third and fourth seat will also be discussed and practiced. How to handle preemptive bidding and slam bidding will be demonstrated and discussed. Bidding and responding to strong hands will be demonstrated and discussed.

Course Type: Lecture, discussion, on-line play of bridge

Books/Materials. There is a $20.00 non-negotiable or refundable fee for this course. There is not a textbook for this class and the fee goes to offset the app fees so students can play bridge online. Failure to pay the fee by the second class will result in the student being dropped from the class. Students will either pay for the instruction via check or Zelle. Address: 313 Clisby Austin Rd, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755. Zelle Michael Holmes 303 928-9187.

Get ready to embark on a journey where learning meets playfulness. In this class, students will immerse themselves in a diverse array of games, from classic board games to interactive group challenges. Through these engaging activities, participants will sharpen their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering bonds of friendship. Whether figuring out the most efficient train route or working with your team to determine the highest grossing Broadway play of all time, every week promises laughter, newfound insights, and fun. Join us as we explore the magic of games, where every roll of the dice and every move on the board brings us closer together in the spirit of joy and discovery.

In each of the classes, the first hour will be devoted to a board game with individuals competing against one another and the second hour will consist of games that involve team collaboration.