Bridge 2: Let's Compete
Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11:30am
January 6 - February 24, 2026
or
Monday evenings, 6:00-8:30 pm
January 12 - March 9, 2026
Just because your opponents opened the bidding doesn’t mean that you and your partner have to pass. Graduates of Bridge 1 and players with some but not a lot of experience will discover how to become tough opponents in this 8-class bridge course.
Bridge 2: Let’s Compete introduces the techniques of a modern competitive bridge game. You will learn how to interfere and take advantage of the opponents’ bidding, how to bid with great hands and try for slams, what to lead and more. By the end of the course, players will have the tools to join in the club’s 299er games and play competitively.
This course emphasizes fun and learning from playing. Come with a friend — or come alone and make new ones! The format for each class is a 20-25 minute lesson followed by play of 6 to 12 random bridge hands. Accredited instructor, Susan Fronapfel, hosts the lessons. An optional textbook, Easybridge! by Edith McMullin, is available from the instructor for $15.
Tuition: $125 ($110 for Newtown Bridge Club members) for first-time participants. If you've taken this class before and would like to take it again to refresh and hone your skills, the skill-building tuition is $60 ($50 for Newtown Bridge Club members). Contact the instructor if you want to drop-in for classes. Classes are held at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown CT.
Bridge 1, another beginning bridge class or some experience playing bridge is a prerequisite for Bridge 2.
For registration and questions, contact Susan at director@newtownbridge.org or 203-733-8525.
Bridge 2: Let's Compete — Schedule
| Week | Topic | Tue 9:30-11:30am |
Mon* 6:00-8:30pm |
| 1 | Takeout doubles and a Four-letter Word. | Jan 6 | Jan 12 |
| 2 | Preemptive bids. Those good bad hands. | Jan 13 | Jan 19 |
| 3 | Opening leads vs notrump. Get a headstart in the race. | Jan 20 | Feb 2 |
| 4 | The slam hands! Opening 2 clubs. | Jan 27 | Feb 9 |
| 5 | Blackwood. Checking for Aces. | Feb 3 | Feb 16 |
| 6 | Negative doubles. Fighting back when they overcall. | Feb 10 | Feb 23 |
| 7 | Opening leads vs suits. Strike a blow on defense. | Feb 17 | Mar 2 |
| 8 | Defense 101. Make the most of mediocre hands. | Feb 24 | Mar 9 |
Monday's lesson includes play in Newcomer Bridge, 6:30-8:30pm.
Newtown CT Bridge Club at Edmond Town Hall | 45 Main Street, Newtown CT | email: director@newtownbridge.org