Beginning and Intermediate Contract Bridge classes are available through Ridgefield Continuing Education.
Beginner Bridge (Wednesdays; Oct. 1 through Dec. 3; no class Nov. 26; $168) covers the basics of bridge bidding and play and is for total beginners and those with limited bridge experience. Intermediate Bridge (on Mondays, starting Sept. 29) is for bridge players who want to achieve proficiency and includes the common artificial bidding conventions, opening leads, defensive play, card counting, reading your opponents, slam bidding and play, when to sacrifice, when to double, the implications of vulnerability, and more.
Instructor Dan deVlieg is a regional bridge master who has played since age 19 and an experienced bridge teacher. Classes meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. Ridgefield Senior discount. Advanced registration required. Please visit ridgefieldschools.org or phone Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812 to register.