Beginning Bridge

Beginner Bridge with Diane Strategos

Learn how to play bridge in a friendly, beginner-focused course at Sierra 2 Center. Instructor Diane Strategos will guide participants through bridge basics, scoring, opening bids, no-trump play, Stayman, transfers, opening leads, carding, and the 2-over-1 bidding system.

The course includes 10 structured lessons and an additional peer-play session, giving participants opportunities to build their knowledge and practice playing hands with others.

Class Details

Dates: Tuesdays, October 20 through December 29, 2026

Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM

Instructor: Diane Strategos

Primary Location: Room 9, Sierra 2 Center

Cost: Free, with required book purchase

Experience Level: Beginner

Please note that the November 17 class will meet in The Learnery. The December 1 session will be a peer-play gathering at the Sierra 2 Senior Center.

Required Course Book

Participants must purchase the following book before the first class:

Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by John Ricker

The book is available through Amazon for approximately $30. The cost of the book is not included with the free class.

Course Schedule

October 20: Lesson 1, Chapters 1-2

Introduction, bridge basics, counting, and scoring

October 27: Lesson 2, Chapters 3-6

Basic opening bids, opening majors and minors, and how high to bid

November 3: Lesson 3, Chapter 7

Opening 1 NT and Stayman

November 10: Lesson 4, Chapter 8

2 NT openings, Stayman, and 18-19 point hands

November 17: Lesson 5, Chapters 9-10

No-trump openings and transfers

Location: The Learnery

November 24: Lesson 6, Chapters 11-12

Opening leads, attitude, carding, and discarding

December 1: Peer-Play Session

Practice playing bridge with peers at the Sierra 2 Senior Center

December 8: Lesson 7, Chapters 13-14

2 Over 1 and 1 NT forcing

December 15: Lesson 8, Chapter 15

2 Over 1 game force

December 22: Lesson 9, Chapter 15

Review of the 2 Over 1 game force and rebids

December 29: Lesson 10

Course review and practice hands

Sign Up or Ask a Question

To join the class or request more information, contact:

Piper Rea: piper@sierra2.org

Diane Strategos: dianes99@hotmail.com