QuickTricks is very pleased to announce that it will offer its beginner lesson series from September 28 through December 7, 2026.  

The series is ten lessons, held on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 PM (no class on October 12, Indigenous Peoples Day), at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Ellard Hall, 110 Diamond St., in the Castro.  

Send an e-mail to QuickTricks club manager Kim Fanady at [email protected] to be added to the pre-registration list.  Registration will be held in late August.  Check back here for updates and scheduling.  

Class description:

Each class will start with a short lecture followed by supervised play.  Our instructors are Bob Schwab, Anne Derbes, and Andrew Straus.  All three are longtime members of QuickTricks, and American Contract Bridge League Gold Life Masters.  Bob is a professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and Anne is a professor emerita at Hood College.  All three have extensive experience playing and teaching bridge. 

This class is suitable for people who are complete beginners who have never played bridge, or who have some familiarity with bridge and need a refresher.  No previous bridge experience is required.  

You do not need a partner to join the class; singles will be matched up.  All materials will be supplied.  

The class offers a fun, interactive way to learn the greatest card game ever invented!  You will play bridge in your very first session.  The first class is free -- try it and see if you like it!  The series cost is $150, payable in full at the second class.   

The class website is here: