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Fri.-Bridge Bidding: Refine Your Partnership Skills

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Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:30 AM PDT – Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 9:30 AM PST
Fri.-Bridge Bidding: Refine Your Partnership Skills

Instructor: Jane Dober (Gold Life Master & ACBL accredited Teacher and Director)

Bridge Bidding: Refine Your Partnership Skills

Take your bidding to the next level and strengthen communication with your partner. This class will focus on key strategies to help you make better decisions at the table, including:

  • Refining Bidding Communication – Improve understanding and partnership agreements.
  • Understanding the Rebid Grid – Learn how to navigate your rebid options with confidence.
  • Part Score, Game or Slam? – Recognize when to stop bidding and when to push for a higher contract.
  • The Importance of the Preempt – Discover how and when preemptive bidding can disrupt your opponents.
  • When to Use a Jump Overcall Preempt – Know when this powerful competitive bid is appropriate.
  • Competitive Bidding: How High Should You Go? – Learn when to compete, when to push, and when to let the opponents have the contract.

 No partner needed! 

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  1. Your well-being is our primary concern. We ask and expect you to be able to participate safely in our activities, classes and programs you have chosen. By registering, you are certifying that you understand and accept our terms and conditions.
  2. Registration is required before participation in any class or activity.
  3. RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION: I agree to assume all risks arising from my participation in this activity and to waive and release the Susi Q Center and Laguna Beach Seniors, Inc., and its officers, agents, facilitators, instructors, volunteers, and employees from and against any and all claims, liability, or judgments arising out of my participation in this activity, whether resulting from LBSI’s negligence or otherwise, except for claims or injuries caused by fraud and/or intentional acts. I understand by registering for this program, I release LBSI from all liability arising from my participation in this activity to the fullest extent permitted by law.
  4. Late registration is permitted as long as a class series is active on our registration page.
  5. Payment for any class fees is due upon registration.
  6. Limited Refund Policy: If a fee class is cancelled, you will automatically receive a full refund. There are no refunds if you miss a class or drop out. In case of error, forward your class registration by email to the Registrar with an explanation. All refunds are at the discretion of the Registrar and involve a service charge, except when a class is cancelled or in cases of financial hardship.
  7. CODE OF CONDUCT: For the safety and benefit of all participants, I agree to comply with basic common courtesies and rules of behavior, and respect the rights of all individuals participating in this activity. LBSI has the right to refuse access, services, or program participation privileges to anyone. Violations may be grounds for a warning, suspension or expulsion from the Susi Q Center and the termination of the privilege to use Laguna Beach Senior service.

Instructors

Jane Dober

Bridge Instructor

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