Bridge Lessons

Ways to improve your Bridge play!

For those with basic bridge knowledge who want to bring your game to the next level:

• SPECIAL EVENT: Lesson and Game with Phil Abrahamson on Saturday October 10 at 9:30am. This is especially useful for newcomer or intermediate players with fewer than 199 points

• Supervised Play with Mary Bates.  2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Register by emailing Mary Bates. See more information below.

• Private Lessons with Mark Sorenson. See Flyer.

To start learning how to play bridge - or increase your understanding of basic bridge: 

• EasyBridge 1: Many of our San Mateo members began their bridge journey with Jennifer Kuhn's wonderful lessons. See flyer.

Supervised Bridge Play with Mary Bates

Unit 498 will continue to offer a Supervised Play game with Mary Bates from 1:30 to 3:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Villa. Schedule may change due to holidays etc. Please check this website to confirm upcoming dates.

Upcoming 2026 events:

• August 12
• August 26
• September 9
• (no game on September 23)
• October 14
• October 28
• November 11
• December 9

Come and practice your bridge playing in a relaxed, social setting. Certified instructor Mary Bates will be on hand to answer any questions that may arise during the bidding and play of the hand. All levels are welcome, but this program is especially geared towards newer players who want to practice as well as those who do not yet feel ready for a duplicate game. No partner required!  

Cost: $5

Register by emailing Mary Bates

Parking is described here. (The gate code will be emailed to registered students.)