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GAME WORKSHOPS

MAH JONGG + CANASTA WITH JUDY UMANSKY

Advance registration is required for all workshops. No classes will be held April 22-30.

BEGINNER CANASTA
Learn the rules, strategies, and scoring with hands-on play.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, April 1, 4-6:30pm • Register
Begins Tuesday, April 2, 7-9:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, April 4, 10am-12:30pm • Register
$180 members / $250 nonmembers

CONQUERING CANASTA
Polish your Canasta skills while learning advanced strategies.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, April 2, 10am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, April 4, 7-9:30pm • Register
$180 members / $250 nonmembers

BEGINNER MAH JONG
Learn to play this fun game using the official rules of the National Mah Jong League.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, April 8
10am-12:30pm
$180 members / $250 nonmembers
Register

MAH JONG CLINIC
Designed for those who know the basic rules, vocabulary, and want advice and advanced strategies for improving their game.
8 sessions
Begins Friday, April 12
10am-12:30pm
$180 members / $250 nonmembers
Register

NEW MAH JONG CARD
Learn all about the 2024 Mah Jong card and tips to improve your game!
Wednesday, April 10
7-9:30pm
$10 members / $15 nonmembers
Register

DEAL + DINE: CANASTA TOURNAMENT
You’re invited to celebrate 20 years of Judy Umansky teaching on the North Shore! Enjoy an evening of 5 rounds of play, prizes, and dinner! Please register with a partner, refunds will not be given.
Wednesday, May 22
4-10pm
$100 members / $120 nonmembers
Register


BRIDGE CLASSES WITH ELLIOT DIAMOND

Learn Bridge in a small group setting with individualized attention from ACBL Certified Bridge Teacher Elliot Diamond. Come with a partner or without, singles are welcome.

BEGINNER BRIDGE
Previous knowledge of bridge is not needed!
8 sessions
Begins Thursday, May 2
10:30am-12:30pm
$225 members / $280 nonmembers
Register

ADVANCED BEGINNER BRIDGE
Knowledge of the game, as well as bidding is required.
8 sessions
Begins Wednesday, May 1
10:30am-12:30pm
$225 members / $280 nonmembers
Register
or
8 sessions
Begins Thursday, May 2
1:30-3:30pm
$225 members / $280 nonmembers
Register


CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL BRIDGE CLASS: BASIC CONVENTIONS + DECLARER PLAY
The second part of this Beginning Bridge course is a great choice for players in need of a basic Bridge review. Interactive notes are available throughout the course, and all sessions are taped for later viewing. This series focuses on Bidding Review, Pre-empts, Stayman, 2 Club Opening, Blackwood Slam bidding, Jacoby Transfers, and more.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, March 4
6:30-8pm
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CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL PLAY OF THE HAND
The third class in the Beginning Bridge series is also a great choice for players who want to get back into the game and need practice. This series is designed to help you make your contracts, set up long suits, finesse, promote your honors, get extra tricks with trump and much more.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, May 6
6:30-8pm
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CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL BEGINNER BRIDGE
Learn to play bridge with ClubKing’s Peter Steinberg, one of America’s most successful teachers. Students play out instructional hands from the very first class!
8 sessions
Begins Monday, July 1
6:30-8pm
Register

Audrey Kurland

VP Arts + Culture

(516) 484-1545 x109

For over 30 years, Audrey has put the needs of SJJCC members first along with motivating them through classes and clinics in aquatics, fitness, and sports. Starting her career at…

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