GOLD COAST BRIDGE

The fastest way for beginners and advancing players to develop winning bridge in

Chicago's Gold Coast.

WHO WE ARE:
We were raised in Chicago, we each learned to play bridge at an early age and then in 1990 we met at the bridge table and were married a few years later. Cumulatively, we have amassed approximately 11,000 masterpoints playing duplicate bridge.  Together we have enjoyed the game and teaching has enabled us to promote bridge with the enthusiasm we still have after 45 years.

WHAT WE DO:
We offer both group and private lessons in the Gold Coast area of Chicago. Currently we use the Audrey Grant system for beginning bridge I and II.   We encourage playing time by offering supervised play. This is open to anyone who needs to practice their game, ask questions or learn something new.  Check our schedule for current classes.

WHERE WE DO IT:
We have 3 locations.  THE BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM -57 EAST DELAWARE PL. , TEMPLE SINAI -15 WEST DELAWARE PL.
 FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -737 N. Michigan Ave  19th Floor  (enter on Chicago Ave)

AUDREY GRANT WILL BE IN CHICAGO ON MAY 15TH FOR A ONE DAY FESTIVAL ON THE IMPACT OF OPENING LEADS AGAINST NT CONTRACTS  THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD AT MISERICORDIA AND FOR THE BENEFIT ON MISERICORDIA.  For further information, please go to audreygrant.com or contact us at msbid1@gmail.com

SUPERVISED PLAY :                                                                          
Day & Time: Wednesday 2:30pm-4:45pm                                                        
Start Date: ONGOING       WE ARE CLOSED FEBRUARY 15TH AND WILL REOPEN ON MARCH 28TH!!!!!!!!!!                           
Location: BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM 9th floor
Cost: $20 per session
Description:

There is a short lesson and then approximately 2 hours of play.  During the play segment Ellen and Rich will answer all questions that players have in regard to the bidding or play of the hands. In certain cases we will suggest different options and explain the whys and why nots to be concerned with.  Come with or without a partner. There is no sign up required.

SUPERVISED PLAY FOR ADVANCING BEGINNERS
Day and Time:  Wednesdays Noon-2:00PM
Start:  ONGOING            WE ARE CLOSED FEBRUARY 15TH AND WILL REOPEN ON MARCH 28TH!!!!!!!!!!                                  
Location: BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM 9th floor
Cost: $20 per session
Description:
There is a short lesson designed for beginners. There will be pre-dealt hands to play. We are happy to answer all questions that you may have.  Come with or without a partner.  There is no sign up required


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Class: BEGINNING BRIDGE I

Day & Time: Friday   10 AM - Noon

Dates: WILL RESUME IN SPRING 2012
Location: 4th Presbyterian Church (temporary location at 737 N. Michigan Ave 19th floor...enter on Chicago Ave)
Cost: $125.00 for 6 week session (includes text and materials) OR $25.00 per class
Text: Audrey Grant’s BEGINNING BRIDGE I
Description: Learn the fundamentals of basic bridge.  The three aspects of the game, bidding, play and defense are covered.  Audrey Grant's most current information and mechanics of the game are used.  This course is designed to get you to play and enjoy bridge in a friendly environment.  This class is for those who have never played and for those wanting to learn the modern methods of bidding.
Minimum # of students for class to run:8- Please pre-register with Ellen and Richard Gabriel at msbid1@gmail.com
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Class: DEFENSE
Day & Time: Thursday  2:00 -4:00 PM
Dates: APRIL 5, 12, 19, 26, MAY 3 AND 10TH
Location: BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM
Text: Audrey Grant's DEFENSE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Cost: $125.00 for 6 week session (includes text and materials) OR $25.00 per class
Description: OPENING LEADS, SECOND AND THIRD HAND PLAY, DEFENSIVE SIGNALS, AND DEVELOPING DEFENSIVE TRICKS
Minimum # of students for class to run:8 Please pre-register with Ellen and Richard Gabriel at msbid1@gmail.com
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Class: SUPERVISED BRIDGE PLAY 
Day & Time: Thursday  7-9 PM
Dates: TBD
Location: BRISTOL CONDOMINIUM
Cost: $20 per class
Please pre-register with Ellen and Richard Gabriel at msbid1@gmail.com

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We also offer private lessons in our home or yours. Please contact us for detailed information.