Richland College Emeritus Program

Brain Play // Non-credit course

Thu, 2:00-3:00            Oct 9-Nov 13 (6 sessions)
Rm  Y102                    Course No.  523412                            Fee $12
Help stamp out “Flabby Brains!” The ability to think creatively and problem solve extends throughout the entire lifespan. Cognitive decline in later life is due to disease or disuse. Join the group for some “Brain Play” and grow a few new dendrites. Presenter: Kay Paggi, National Certified Gerontological Counselor

Bridge - Beginning // Non-credit course

Tue 1:00-3:00            Sep 2-Oct 21 (8 sessions)   
Rm  C102                  Course No. 523349                              Fee $55
Experience what the game of bridge is all about—and enjoy the experience. We begin with the mechanics and objectives of the game, move into bids and re-bids and continue with overcalls and takeout doubles. This is the perfect class for the complete beginner or for the social player to brush up on bidding and playing skills. The first class is to shuffle and deal. Presenter: Rob Preece, ACBL accredited instructor

Bridge, Beginning: Supervised // Non-credit course

Tue 1:00-3:00           Oct 28-Nov 18 (4 sessions)
Rm  C102                  Course No. 523351                           Fee $27
In this course, the student will be exposed to 332 hands of bridge, which will reinforce the concepts presented in Beginning Bridge and allow the assimilation of the information with the presenter’s guidance.
Presenter: Rob Preece, ACBL accredited instructor

Bridge, Defense // Non-credit course

Tue 10:00-12:00        Sep 2-Oct 21 (8 sessions)   
Rm  C102                  Course No. 523353                              Fee $55
Finding the right defense, working together with your partner to understand the hand and (legally) communicate suggestions, can make a huge difference in the score at the end of a bridge session-and in your enjoyment of the game.  This class builds on and reviews material presented in the “bidding and play of the hand” classes to add key play, holdups and unblocking.  If you’re a bridge player who’d like to raise your play to a higher level, defense is the best class for you. Presenter: Rob Preece, ACBL accredited instructor

Bridge, Defense: Supervised // Non-credit course

Tue 10:00-12:00        Oct 28-Nov 18 (4 sessions)   
Rm  C102                  Course No.  523354                            Fee $27
Now that you understand the concepts of bridge play you can practice, practice, practice your defense.  Read your partner’s bid and work as a team- with supervision- just in case you still need a little help.
Presenter: Rob Preece, ACBL accredited instructor