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Defense in the 21st Century is an eight-week online course designed for individuals new to the game of bridge or those who have been absent from bridge for a while. This course helps bridge students learn the basics of defending a bridge hand. Students will learn opening leads in both notrump and trump contracts, second- and third-hand play, defensive signals, developing defensive tricks, interfering with declarer, and developing a defender's plan. Defense in the 21st Century is the text, provided to students free, sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL).

There is a $20.00 non-negotiable and non-refundable fee for this class covering the book mailing and virtual bridge app fees. The fee is paid to teacher Michael Holmes via check to 313 Clisby Austin Rd., Tunnel Hill, GA 30755, or Zelle (303-928-9187 or mdholmes8@yahoo.com). Note: If the address for book delivery differs from your check address, send special instructions. If using Zelle, email the instructor your correct address. Your book will be mailed upon receipt of the course fee. Failure to send the fee by the second class will result in removal from the class.

I love to share the beauty of our world with you! Whether you are eager to travel and want some ideas about future trips, or you're an armchair traveler who enjoys seeing the beauty of the world, you'll enjoy this class. Furthermore, if you are as concerned as I am about current overtourism, you will share my concern and discuss the problem. I hope to have class participation and hear about your travels and concerns.

The facilitator will provide notes for the classes and will use class discussion, drills, and play of bridge hands to demonstrate and reinforce the concepts learned. Participants will review planning by counting points, counting tricks, counting distribution, second-seat play, planning when to cover, and play hands related to the concepts learned in class.

There is a $20.00 non-negotiable and non-refundable fee for this class. The fee offsets the app fees so students can play bridge online, as well as postage to mail a book to students (there is no text for this class). Failure to pay the fee will result in removal from the class. Participants can pay the instructor via check or Zelle (303-928-9187 or mdholmes8@yahoo.com). Participants can mail a check to 313 Clisby Austin Rd., Tunnel Hill, GA 30755.