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Are you looking to play this captivating card game that blends strategy, teamwork, and fun? In this introductory course, you will learn basic rules, terminology, scoring, and essential strategies to build your confidence and improve your play. After an overview of the game in the first class, you will put your newfound knowledge to practice with hands-on play. Come meet new people and have a great time.

Whether you’re brand new to chess or looking to sharpen your skills, this class is for you. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of the game, while all students will explore key tactics for winning material and delivering checkmate. Players will also deepen their understanding of opening principles and the basics of positional play. The instructor will meet each student at their level and provide individualized challenges to help everyone improve. Instructor Bio: Lawrence Johnson is an experienced instructor and chess player who has been involved with the game throughout his life. Prior to joining the NSCF, he worked in New York City schools for many years. Lawrence has experience teaching adults and children alike. His personal highlight over the board was beating Grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric in a simul, when the Yugoslav Grandmaster was at the height of his powers!

Ready to take your bridge game to the next level? This course helps players strengthen their bidding and card-play skills while building greater confidence at the table. Students will learn important bidding conventions such as Stayman and Jacoby Transfers, along with competitive bidding tools like overcalls and takeout doubles. The course also covers the strong artificial two-club opening bids and preemptive opening bids, and how to use them effectively.

In addition to bidding, the course focuses on essential play techniques, including how to finesse for two missing honors, the nature of trump contracts, and how to evaluate trump contracts by counting losers. By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer strategy for both bidding and play, as well as a stronger overall understanding of the game.

This class is ideal for players who are comfortable with the basics of bridge and are ready to deepen their understanding of both bidding conventions and card play.

Step up to the table with confidence! This course is perfect for anyone looking to learn the ins and outs of two of the most popular casino games. The first two weeks will focus on blackjack, covering everything from basic rules to advanced strategies, all reinforced with hands-on practice. In the last four weeks of the course, you'll dive into the world of poker, exploring key rules, strategies, and tactics through interactive play. The last class wraps up with a poker tournament-your chance to put your skills to the test and take home the trophy! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you sharpen your game and maximize your fun at the card table.  

Take a look at some pictures from Steven Levy's past classes here.

 

This class is designed for players who have a basic understanding of the game and are eager to enhance their skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Offering a blend of instruction and practice, participants can refine their strategies, learn advanced techniques, and receive real-time feedback from an experienced instructor. Students should have taken Beginner Canasta or have equivalent experience.

Building on their knowledge of the game, students will review the Mah Jongg basics and the current card of hands. We will learn more defensive, strategic steps towards winning the game and/or playing against challenging players, as well as quicker decision-making in ways of choosing hands (which is the most challenging and difficult for most players) and betting options.

Building on their knowledge of the game, students will review the Mah Jongg basics and the current card of hands. We will learn more defensive, strategic steps towards winning the game and/or playing against challenging players, as well as quicker decision-making in ways of choosing hands (which is the most challenging and difficult for most players) and betting options.

In this introduction to Mah Jongg, students will learn the basics of this fun and social game. We will discuss the rules and object of the game, learn tiles/symbols and cards of hands (40/50 different combinations), illustrate examples of winning hands and hands-on practice, and systematically break down the multi-layered components of the game into easily understood segments.

In this introduction to Mah Jongg, students will learn the basics of this fun and social game. We will discuss the rules and object of the game, learn tiles/symbols and cards of hands (40/50 different combinations), illustrate examples of winning hands and hands-on practice, and systematically break down the multi-layered components of the game into easily understood segments.