Learn Bridge in a Day?

The Eastern Mass. Bridge Association (EMBA) will hold a one-day introduction to bridge.

Playing a bridge hand requires just a deck of cards, four people, and ten minutes. Bridge has hooked players for close to a century. The game is easy to learn and challenging to master.

On Saturday, Sept. 24, the Puritan Bridge Club in Braintree will host a seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.n. In five hours, students will learn the basics of bidding, play and scoring for this fascinating pastime. New players, plus anyone who has been away from the game for a few years, are eligible for the class.

Adam Parrish will lead the course. People around the country hire Adam as their bridge partner. Adam is head of BridgeWinners.com educational initiatives. He is author of two bridge books, plus plays and screenplays.

Cost of the class is $55, which includes membership in the American Contract Bridge League and a subscription to its monthly magazine. Students will get a pizza lunch and leave with a workbook and info packet.

The Puritan Bridge Club is at 22 Faxon St, Braintree. To reserve a place (limited to 28 students), email membership@acblemba.org, or call Lisa Procter at (508) 784-0131.