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Free Bridge Lessons To Youths
Free Junior Bridge Lessons – Ages 10-18
Lessons starting in January, 2012
Email bridgementor2@gmail.com or call 925-820-7203. Lessons held at Diablo Valley Bridge Center in Walnut Creek on Tuesdays from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM. A free workbook is included. Participants receive $10 in online bridgebase robots.
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Why Bridge? (excerpts from Patty Tucker)
Academic Enrichment - A study in Iowa showed children who learned bridge had a 10-35% higher rate of gain on the Iowa Standard Test.
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Socialization - How many of your children take part in an activity that allows them to meet, talk and play with others in a safe, controlled environment?
Teamwork - Bridge teaches how to trust & communicate with others for mutual gain.
Inferential Thinking - Bridge requires you to analyze, translate, make a plan, learn to adapt & adjust your plan - all basics of inferential thinking.
Competition - Opportunities for play in international, national & regional competitions.
Financial Opportunities - College scholarships are available not only for expertise in play, but character and sportsmanship.
Social Networking - Bridge can introduce you to people who will become your friends through your entire life.
