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Do you want to connect with others and stimulate your mind at the same time? Learn a card game! ACE offers all levels of Bridge and Mah Jongg classes - all taught by those who are experienced teachers of their respective games. Come in and join the fun!

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Chess: The Game of Kings and Queens
Item: GC1001	Michael O'Donnell
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm TBA
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/25/2024-2/29/2024	Fee: $99.00
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chess sets will be provided but students can bring their own sets to class.

Chess: The Game of Kings and Queens
Item: GC1002	Michael O'Donnell
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-114
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/7/2024-4/18/2024	Fee: $99.00
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chess sets will be provided but students can bring their own sets to class. NO CLASS MARCH 14-SPRING BREAK.

Bridge for Absolute Beginners
Item: GSB1001	Joseph Liuzzo
Day of the Week: M	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/22/2024-3/25/2024	Fee: $135.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing materials. None of the books are required, just highly recommended:* Available new from Baron Barclay, a specialty bridge supply website” https://www.baronbarclay.com/ Also may be available on other sites, including Amazon, either new or used at reduced prices. For all who do not have it, Bridge At-A-Glance Expanded by Audrey Grant approx. $9.95 ACBL Bidding In The 21st Century and/or approx. $23.95 ACBL Play of the Hand in The 21st Century approx. $23.95 NO CLASS FEB 19 AND MARCH 11.

Bridge for Absolute Beginners
Item: GSB1002	Maggie El Edwy
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/8/2024-4/4/2024	Fee: $135.00
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NO CLASS MARCH 14.

Bridge Intermediate: Popular Conventions (not for beginners)
Item: GSB2001	Joseph Liuzzo
Day of the Week: M	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/22/2024-3/25/2024	Fee: $135.00
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing materials. None of the books are required, just highly recommended. Available new from Baron Barclay, a specialty bridge supply website” https://www.baronbarclay.com/ Most are also available on other sites, including Amazon, either new or used at reduced prices. For all who do not have it, Bridge At-A-Glance Expanded by Audrey Grant* approx. $9.95 Commonly Used Conventions In The 21st Century approx. $19.95 NO CLASS FEB 19 AND MARCH 11.

Bridge Intermediate: Popular Conventions (not for beginners)
Item: GSB2002	Maggie El Edwy
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/7/2024-4/3/2024	Fee: $135.00
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
NO CLASS MARCH 13.

Bridge: Advanced Conventions & Bridge Play (not for beginners)
Item: GSB4001	Joseph Liuzzo
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-119
Sessions: 8	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/25/2024-3/21/2024	Fee: $135.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NO CLASS MARCH 14-SPRING BREAK.

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1001	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: M	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/22/2024-3/4/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions. NO CLASS FEB 19

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1002	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/25/2024-2/29/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions.

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1003	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: F	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/26/2024-3/1/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions.

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1005	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: Th	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/7/2024-4/18/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions. NO CLASS MARCH 14-SPRING BREAK.

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1006	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: F	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/8/2024-4/19/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions. NO CLASS MARCH 15-SPRING BREAK.

Mah Jongg, Beginning (incl card; small class size)
Item: GMA1004	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: M	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 6	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 3/18/2024-4/22/2024	Fee: $155.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
*It is important to attend all sessions.

Mah Jongg: The Next Step (small class size)
Item: GMA2001	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 1/24/2024-2/21/2024	Fee: $119.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Mah Jongg: The Next Step (small class size)
Item: GMA2002	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 5	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 2/28/2024-4/3/2024	Fee: $119.00
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
NO CLASS MARCH 13-SPRING BREAK.

Mah Jongg: How to Read the 2024 Card
Item: GMA3001	Ursula Jones
Day of the Week: W	STC Sarasota Bldg 3 Rm 3-203
Sessions: 1	Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Dates: 4/10/2024-4/10/2024	Fee: $29.00
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

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For all who do not have it, Bridge At-A-Glance Expanded by Audrey Grant

ACBL Bidding In The 21st Century and/or

ACBL Play of the Hand in The 21st Century

Commonly Used Conventions In The 21st Century