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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.

Bridge At-A-Glance Expanded by Audrey Grant

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

approx. $9.95

ACBL Bidding In The 21st Century

ACBL Bidding In The 21st Century  and/or

approx. $23.95

ACBL Play of the Hand in The 21st Century

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. $9.95Bridge At-A-Glance Expanded by Audrey Grant

Commonly Used Conventions In The 21st Century

approx. $19.95

Commonly Used Conventions In The 21st Century

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

 

 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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