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Welcome Bridge players

Spades & Company is a destination for bridge education, play, and private game gatherings—bringing together players of all experience levels to learn, connect, and enjoy the game. Through expert instruction, engaging events, and thoughtfully designed space, we celebrate both the tradition and the evolving joy of bridge. Located in Plymouth, Minnesota, Spades & Company welcomes bridge players for ACBL sanctioned games, instructional lessons, and private events. For Open Pairs sanctioned games, registration in advance is appreciated via the online events calendar. For lessons and special events, advance registration and payment is required. Contact Norrie Thomas with any questions at 612-599-6497 or info@spadesandcompany.org.

Upcoming events

  • Beginner Bridge Lessons

    • 8 Sep 2026
    • 27 Oct 2026
    • 8 sessions
    • Plymouth Community Center: 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447

    Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center

    Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026
    9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Ready to learn bridge? Join us for an 8-session beginner-friendly class at the Plymouth Community Center. This relaxed, social series is perfect for those who are completely new to bridge or anyone looking for a refresher.

    Learn the fundamentals of bidding and play while enjoying a welcoming environment where you can ask questions, practice new skills, and connect with other players. Bridge is a great way to sharpen strategy, exercise memory, and have fun with others.

    No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.

    Instructor: Norrie Thomas, Spades & Company

    Location: Plymouth Community Center
    Classes: Tuesdays, September 8–October 27
    Time: 9:30–11:30 AM

    Registration: Through Plymouth Community Center Parks & Recreation. There is no need to register on the Spades & Company website.

    Link: https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=64571787

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  • Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center

    • 13 Oct 2026
    • 8 Dec 2026
    • 7 sessions
    • Minnetonka Community Center

    Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center

    Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM
    October 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17 & December 8
    7-Week Series

    Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the Minnetonka Community Center. This course is designed for players who are new to bridge and want to learn the fundamentals of bidding and play in a fun, social setting.

    Whether you’re completely new to the game or looking for a refresher, you’ll build confidence, learn the basics, and enjoy connecting with other players around the table.

    Location: Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room
    Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
    Cost: $60 per person

    Register through the Minnetonka Community Center here: https://mnminnetonkaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=113663617


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  • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

    • 26 Oct 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


    Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

    Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


    What You’ll Learn

    • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

    • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

    • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

    • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

    • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

    • The meaning of a jump rebid

    • Slam bidding and how to show controls


    Keep Playing and Learning!

    After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


    About Kathy Aliotta

    Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


    Class Details

    • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

    • Cost: $15 per session

    • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

    • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


    Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

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  • Open Pairs

    • 26 Oct 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Open Pairs
    Meet & Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

    Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

    Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

    Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

    Location: Spades & Company
    Cost: $10 per person
    Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

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  • Open Pairs

    • 28 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Open Pairs
    Game Begins at 9:30 AM

    Join us  for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

    Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

    Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

    Location: Spades & Company
    Cost: $10 per person
    Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded


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  • Mahjong Workshop - Tournament Lab & Joker Jail

    • 28 Oct 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55, Suite #111 Plymouth, MN 55441

    Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Tournament Lab & Joker Jail

    Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM
    September 9 – October 28
    Spades & Company

    Join Mahjong Social Club at Spades & Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.

    Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.

    Topics throughout the series include confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.

    Session Topics

    September 9 – Know Your Card
    September 16 – Find Your Hand Faster & Read the Table
    September 23 – Tournament Ready & Exposure Therapy
    September 30 – Find Your Tempo & Commit or Quit?
    October 7 – Play the Odds & Play the Clock
    October 14 – Build a Better Hand
    October 21 – Charleston with Purpose & Tile Economics
    October 28 – Tournament Lab & Joker Jail

    Registration: Registration for these sessions is handled directly through Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link: https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery

    Location: Spades & Company
    12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441

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  • Open Pairs

    • 30 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Open Pairs
    Game Begins at 9:30 AM

    Join us for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

    Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

    Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

    Location: Spades & Company
    Cost: $10 per person
    Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

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  • Open Pairs

    • 31 Oct 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Open Pairs

    Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM

    Join us  for an Open Pairs duplicate bridge game at Spades & Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.

    Designed for players with bridge experience, these games focus on play without instruction or coaching, providing an enjoyable duplicate experience for both regular club players and visitors alike.

    Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com

    Location: Spades & Company
    Cost: $10 per person
    Game Format: Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded

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  • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

    • 2 Nov 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


    Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

    Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


    What You’ll Learn

    • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

    • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

    • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

    • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

    • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

    • The meaning of a jump rebid

    • Slam bidding and how to show controls


    Keep Playing and Learning!

    After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


    About Kathy Aliotta

    Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


    Class Details

    • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

    • Cost: $15 per session

    • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

    • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


    Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

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  • November Sectional Tournament (Friday AM)

    • 6 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    November Sectional at Spades & Company

    Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

    Join us for the November Sectional at Spades & Company, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with 0–750 Masterpoints. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning 100% Silver Masterpoints.

    This sectional features two single-session games each day, making it easy to play one session or the entire tournament. Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day, and several nearby restaurants offer convenient lunch options between sessions.

    Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
    Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
    Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

    Cost: $15 per person, per session

    Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

    For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.


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  • November Sectional Tournament (Friday PM)

    • 6 Nov 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    November Sectional at Spades & Company

    Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

    Join us for the November Sectional at Spades & Company, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with 0–750 Masterpoints. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning 100% Silver Masterpoints.

    This sectional features two single-session games each day, making it easy to play one session or the entire tournament. Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day, and several nearby restaurants offer convenient lunch options between sessions.

    Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
    Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
    Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

    Cost: $15 per person, per session

    Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

    For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.


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  • November Sectional Tournament (Saturday AM)

    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    November Sectional at Spades & Company

    Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

    Join us for the November Sectional at Spades & Company, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with 0–750 Masterpoints. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning 100% Silver Masterpoints.

    This sectional features two single-session games each day, making it easy to play one session or the entire tournament. Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day, and several nearby restaurants offer convenient lunch options between sessions.

    Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
    Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
    Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

    Cost: $15 per person, per session

    Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

    For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.


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  • November Sectional Tournament (Saturday PM)

    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    November Sectional at Spades & Company

    Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7, 2026
    Single Session Games at 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

    Join us for the November Sectional at Spades & Company, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with 0–750 Masterpoints. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning 100% Silver Masterpoints.

    This sectional features two single-session games each day, making it easy to play one session or the entire tournament. Refreshments and snacks will be available throughout the day, and several nearby restaurants offer convenient lunch options between sessions.

    Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas
    Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis
    Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel & Jill Wroblewski

    Cost: $15 per person, per session

    Advance registration is appreciated at www.SpadesAndCompany.org.

    For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at 612-599-6497 or NorrieAThomas@gmail.com.


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  • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

    • 9 Nov 2026
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


    Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

    Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


    What You’ll Learn

    • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

    • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

    • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

    • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

    • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

    • The meaning of a jump rebid

    • Slam bidding and how to show controls


    Keep Playing and Learning!

    After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


    About Kathy Aliotta

    Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


    Class Details

    • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

    • Cost: $15 per session

    • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

    • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


    Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

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  • Tony Ames Game (Veterans Day)

    • 11 Nov 2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Veterans Day Bridge Game with Tony Ames

    Tony Ames’s bridge game will be held at Spades & Company on Veterans Day, November 11. Players are asked to RSVP directly with Tony.

    Date: November 11 — Veterans Day
    Time: 12:30 PM
    Location: Spades & Company, Plymouth, MN

    RSVP directly with Tony Ames:
    Phone: 952-200-3871
    Email: ynotsema@aol.com

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  • Passed Hand Bidding with Keith Thompson

    • 13 Nov 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Competitive Bidding with Keith Thompson

    Join Keith Thompson for the fourth lesson in Series 1 of his Competitive Bidding workshop series. This session will focus on Passed Hand Bidding, exploring strategies to improve your competitive bidding decisions and partnership understanding. Individual registration is welcome for new guests, even if you haven’t attended the previous sessions.

    Date: Friday, November 13
    Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
    Location: Spades & Company, Plymouth

    New guests are welcome! Register individually to attend this session.

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  • Private Event

    • 14 Nov 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM


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  • Mentor with Pros

    • 14 Nov 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
    Register

    Mentor with PROS

    Learn from experienced players and build confidence at the table! Join Terry and Kathy Beckman at Spades & Company for a mentoring lesson designed for beginning bridge players, followed by refreshments and an open sanctioned bridge game. Learn practical strategies for opening leads, discards, signaling to your partner, maximizing tricks, managing trump, and successfully playing 1 No-Trump contracts. Improve your partnership communication, discover how to find setting tricks, and gain confidence making your contract.

    Dates: November 14, November 21, December 5 and December 19, 2026

    Schedule:

    • 5:00–5:45 PM — Mentor lesson with Terry & Kathy Beckman
    • 5:45 PM — Refreshments
    • 6:00 PM — Open sanctioned bridge game
    Cost: $10 per session, including the mentoring lesson, refreshments, and game.

      Advanced registration required.

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    • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

      • 16 Nov 2026
      • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
      • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
      Register

      Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


      Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

      Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


      What You’ll Learn

      • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

      • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

      • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

      • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

      • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

      • The meaning of a jump rebid

      • Slam bidding and how to show controls


      Keep Playing and Learning!

      After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


      About Kathy Aliotta

      Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


      Class Details

      • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

      • Cost: $15 per session

      • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

      • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


      Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

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    • Mentor with Pros

      • 21 Nov 2026
      • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
      • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
      Register

      Mentor with PROS

      Learn from experienced players and build confidence at the table! Join Terry and Kathy Beckman at Spades & Company for a mentoring lesson designed for beginning bridge players, followed by refreshments and an open sanctioned bridge game. Learn practical strategies for opening leads, discards, signaling to your partner, maximizing tricks, managing trump, and successfully playing 1 No-Trump contracts. Improve your partnership communication, discover how to find setting tricks, and gain confidence making your contract.

      Dates: November 14, November 21, December 5 and December 19, 2026

      Schedule:

      • 5:00–5:45 PM — Mentor lesson with Terry & Kathy Beckman
      • 5:45 PM — Refreshments
      • 6:00 PM — Open sanctioned bridge game
      Cost: $10 per session, including the mentoring lesson, refreshments, and game.

        Advanced registration required.

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      • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

        • 23 Nov 2026
        • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
        • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
        Register

        Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


        Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

        Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


        What You’ll Learn

        • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

        • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

        • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

        • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

        • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

        • The meaning of a jump rebid

        • Slam bidding and how to show controls


        Keep Playing and Learning!

        After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


        About Kathy Aliotta

        Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


        Class Details

        • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

        • Cost: $15 per session

        • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

        • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


        Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

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      • Mentor with Pros

        • 5 Dec 2026
        • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
        • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
        Register

        Mentor with PROS

        Learn from experienced players and build confidence at the table! Join Terry and Kathy Beckman at Spades & Company for a mentoring lesson designed for beginning bridge players, followed by refreshments and an open sanctioned bridge game. Learn practical strategies for opening leads, discards, signaling to your partner, maximizing tricks, managing trump, and successfully playing 1 No-Trump contracts. Improve your partnership communication, discover how to find setting tricks, and gain confidence making your contract.

        Dates: November 14, November 21, December 5 and December 19, 2026

        Schedule:

        • 5:00–5:45 PM — Mentor lesson with Terry & Kathy Beckman
        • 5:45 PM — Refreshments
        • 6:00 PM — Open sanctioned bridge game
        Cost: $10 per session, including the mentoring lesson, refreshments, and game.

          Advanced registration required.

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        • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

          • 7 Dec 2026
          • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
          • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
          Register

          Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


          Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

          Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


          What You’ll Learn

          • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

          • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

          • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

          • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

          • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

          • The meaning of a jump rebid

          • Slam bidding and how to show controls


          Keep Playing and Learning!

          After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


          About Kathy Aliotta

          Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


          Class Details

          • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

          • Cost: $15 per session

          • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

          • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


          Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

          Show details

        • Two-Over-One Game Force Lesson

          • 14 Dec 2026
          • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
          • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
          Register

          Two-Over-One Game Force: An 8-Week Bridge Class Series


          Build Your Bidding Skills with Kathy Aliotta, Advanced Life Master!

          Take your bridge bidding to the next level with this eight-week class series focused on the Two-Over-One Game Force bidding system. Through weekly instruction and practical discussion, you’ll explore how this system compares with Standard American and develop a stronger understanding of bidding decisions, game-forcing sequences, and slam bidding.


          What You’ll Learn

          • The fundamentals of Two-Over-One and how it differs from Standard American

          • Why a 1NT response may be forcing for one round

          • Responses, their meanings, and how to interpret them

          • The strengths and trade-offs of the system

          • How Two-Over-One works with Inverted Minors

          • The meaning of a jump rebid

          • Slam bidding and how to show controls


          Keep Playing and Learning!

          After completing the eight-week class, continue building confidence with six Chat Bridge sessions led by Kathy Aliotta, providing additional opportunities to practice and apply what you’ve learned.


          About Kathy Aliotta

          Kathy Aliotta is an Advanced Life Master and bridge professional with more than 20 years of experience teaching math, business, and social studies. Coming from a family of bridge professionals, she brings a lifelong connection to the game and a passion for helping players learn and improve.


          Class Details

          • When: Mondays, October 26–December 14, 4:00–5:30 PM

          • Cost: $15 per session

          • Location: Spades & Company, 12805 Highway 55, Suite 111, Plymouth, MN 55441

          • Recommended Book: Beginning Bridge Using 2 Over 1 by Jim Ricker


          Join us at Spades & Company to strengthen your bidding, deepen your understanding of the game, and build confidence at the table!

          Show details

        • Mentor with Pros

          • 19 Dec 2026
          • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
          • 12805 Highway 55 Plymouth MN 55441 Suite #111
          Register

          Mentor with PROS

          Learn from experienced players and build confidence at the table! Join Terry and Kathy Beckman at Spades & Company for a mentoring lesson designed for beginning bridge players, followed by refreshments and an open sanctioned bridge game. Learn practical strategies for opening leads, discards, signaling to your partner, maximizing tricks, managing trump, and successfully playing 1 No-Trump contracts. Improve your partnership communication, discover how to find setting tricks, and gain confidence making your contract.

          Dates: November 14, November 21, December 5 and December 19, 2026

          Schedule:

          • 5:00–5:45 PM — Mentor lesson with Terry & Kathy Beckman
          • 5:45 PM — Refreshments
          • 6:00 PM — Open sanctioned bridge game
          Cost: $10 per session, including the mentoring lesson, refreshments, and game.

            Advanced registration required.

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          • Beginner Bridge Lessons

            • 19 Jan 2027
            • 16 Feb 2027
            • 8 sessions
            • Plymouth Community Center: 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
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            Beginner Bridge Lessons at the Plymouth Community Center

            Learn to Play Bridge!

            Discover the fun of bridge in this beginner-friendly, 8-week class at the Plymouth Community Center! Learn the fundamentals of the game, including bidding, playing a hand, and communicating with your partner. The ACBL Intro to Bridge book is included in the registration fee.

            Tuesdays, January 19–March 9, 2027
            9:30–11:15 AM

            Location: Plymouth Community Center

            Cost: $85 Plymouth residents / $95 non-residents

            Registration opens December 2 for Plymouth residents and December 9 for non-residents. Register through Plymouth Parks & Recreation online (opens late November) or by calling 763-509-5200.

            Instructor: Norrie Thomas, Spades & Company

            Link: will add when its available late November

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