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    <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:01:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (12 Sep 2026)</title>
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&lt;h3 data-section-id="5rugk4" data-start="0" data-end="33" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

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&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us&amp;nbsp; for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="592" data-end="725" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $10 per person&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802089</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (14 Sep 2026)</title>
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&lt;p data-start="52" data-end="166" style="margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="52" data-end="95"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="95" data-end="98"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166"&gt;Meet &amp;amp; Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="559" data-end="666"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="668" data-end="692"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;$10 per person&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802069</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (15 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Find Your Hand Faster &amp; Read the Table (16 Sep 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6824608</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Convention Card &amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (17 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="46" data-end="122"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="50" data-end="122"&gt;Convention Card &amp;amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="124" data-end="249"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="124" data-end="170"&gt;Thursdays: September 3, 17 &amp;amp; 24, October 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="170" data-end="173"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="173" data-end="195"&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="251" data-end="596"&gt;Strengthen your partnership communication and improve your bidding with this four-session bridge series led by &lt;strong data-start="362" data-end="378"&gt;Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;. Designed for players with bridge experience, this interactive course explores how the convention card serves as the foundation for partnership agreements, bidding decisions, and successful communication at the table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="598" data-end="872"&gt;Each session begins with a 30-minute lesson focused on a specific area of the convention card, followed by 60 minutes of supervised play. Steve will provide coaching, analyze bidding sequences, and demonstrate how partnership agreements influence reaching the best contract.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;Series Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="893" data-end="1146"&gt;
  &lt;li data-start="893" data-end="954"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="895" data-end="908"&gt;Lesson 1:&lt;/strong&gt; General System Agreements &amp;amp; Opening Suit Bids&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="955" data-end="1006"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="957" data-end="970"&gt;Lesson 2:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1007" data-end="1090"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1009" data-end="1022"&gt;Lesson 3:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1091" data-end="1146"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1093" data-end="1106"&gt;Lesson 4:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Defensive Bids&amp;amp; Defending Contracts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="1148" data-end="1297"&gt;This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1299" data-end="1459"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1299" data-end="1312"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="1329" data-end="1332"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1332" data-end="1341"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 for the four-session series&lt;br data-start="1373" data-end="1376"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1376" data-end="1393"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6787261</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (19 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="5rugk4" data-start="0" data-end="33" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="52" data-end="95" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 data-section-id="5rugk4" data-start="0" data-end="33" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us&amp;nbsp; for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="592" data-end="725" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $10 per person&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6836175</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (21 Sep 2026)</title>
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&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166"&gt;Meet &amp;amp; Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="668" data-end="692"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;$10 per person&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802076</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (22 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Mahjong Class (22 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="vopx2k" data-start="0" data-end="47"&gt;Beginner Mahjong Night with Cassie Bush&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="49" data-end="93"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="49" data-end="74"&gt;Tuesday, September 22&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="74" data-end="77"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="77" data-end="93"&gt;6:00–8:30 PM&lt;br&gt;
$60&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="95" data-end="292"&gt;Whether you’ve always wanted to learn Mahjong or are simply looking for a fun and unique night out, join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening of Mahjong with &lt;strong data-start="255" data-end="291"&gt;Cassie Bush from Mission to Mahj&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="294" data-end="613"&gt;The evening begins with &lt;strong data-start="318" data-end="347"&gt;30 minutes of instruction&lt;/strong&gt;, covering tile recognition, how the game works, and the basics you need to feel comfortable at the table. Then, put your new skills into practice with &lt;strong data-start="499" data-end="519"&gt;guided open play&lt;/strong&gt;, with Cassie available throughout the evening to answer questions and help you along the way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="615" data-end="756"&gt;The goal is to enjoy one relaxed practice game while learning the fundamentals, finding your rhythm, and getting comfortable playing Mahjong.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="758" data-end="848"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="758" data-end="774"&gt;Perfect for:&lt;/strong&gt; Beginners and anyone looking to feel more confident at the Mahjong table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="850" data-end="1047"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="850" data-end="860"&gt;Games:&lt;/strong&gt; Four players per table&lt;br data-start="883" data-end="886"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="886" data-end="903"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Tickets are sold individually. If you're coming with friends and want to sit together, please purchase your tickets together at the same table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1049" data-end="1087"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1052" data-end="1087"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company | Plymouth, MN&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1089" data-end="1146" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Come learn, play, and enjoy a fun night around the table!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Tournament Ready &amp; Exposure Therapy (23 Sep 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Convention Card &amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (24 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="46" data-end="122"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="50" data-end="122"&gt;Convention Card &amp;amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="124" data-end="249"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="124" data-end="170"&gt;Thursdays: September 3, 17 &amp;amp; 24, October 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="170" data-end="173"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="173" data-end="195"&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="251" data-end="596"&gt;Strengthen your partnership communication and improve your bidding with this four-session bridge series led by &lt;strong data-start="362" data-end="378"&gt;Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;. Designed for players with bridge experience, this interactive course explores how the convention card serves as the foundation for partnership agreements, bidding decisions, and successful communication at the table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="598" data-end="872"&gt;Each session begins with a 30-minute lesson focused on a specific area of the convention card, followed by 60 minutes of supervised play. Steve will provide coaching, analyze bidding sequences, and demonstrate how partnership agreements influence reaching the best contract.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;Series Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="893" data-end="1146"&gt;
  &lt;li data-start="893" data-end="954"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="895" data-end="908"&gt;Lesson 1:&lt;/strong&gt; General System Agreements &amp;amp; Opening Suit Bids&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="955" data-end="1006"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="957" data-end="970"&gt;Lesson 2:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1007" data-end="1090"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1009" data-end="1022"&gt;Lesson 3:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1091" data-end="1146"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1093" data-end="1106"&gt;Lesson 4:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Defensive Bids&amp;amp; Defending Contracts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="1148" data-end="1297"&gt;This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1299" data-end="1459"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1299" data-end="1312"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="1329" data-end="1332"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1332" data-end="1341"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 for the four-session series&lt;br data-start="1373" data-end="1376"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1376" data-end="1393"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Competitive Bidding Workshop Series (25 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="apahtg" data-start="0" data-end="43"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="43"&gt;Competitive Bidding Workshop Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="45" data-end="131"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="45" data-end="107"&gt;Fridays: August 28, September 11, September 25 &amp;amp; October 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="107" data-end="110"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="110" data-end="131"&gt;1:00 PM – 2:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="133" data-end="459"&gt;Take your competitive bidding to the next level with this four-session workshop series led by &lt;strong data-start="227" data-end="245"&gt;Keith Thompson&lt;/strong&gt;. Based on &lt;em data-start="256" data-end="277"&gt;Competitive Bidding&lt;/em&gt; by Mike Lawrence, this series is designed for advancing players who want to make more confident decisions when the auction becomes competitive.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="461" data-end="787"&gt;Each session begins with a 20-minute instructional overview, followed by supervised play with coaching, hand review, and discussion. Participants will receive take-home summaries of key learning tips to reinforce the concepts covered in class. A make-up session will be offered if needed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="789" data-end="807"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="789" data-end="807"&gt;Course Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="808" data-end="1014"&gt;
  &lt;li data-section-id="16sg0ku" data-start="808" data-end="866"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="810" data-end="823"&gt;Lesson 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Bidding After an Opponent's Takeout Double&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="1a8y3pa" data-start="867" data-end="907"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="869" data-end="882"&gt;Lesson 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Weak Two Bids &amp;amp; Preempts&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="pjg6b8" data-start="908" data-end="940"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="910" data-end="923"&gt;Lesson 3:&lt;/strong&gt; The Splinter Bid&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="1yx71m3" data-start="941" data-end="1014"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="943" data-end="956"&gt;Lesson 4:&lt;/strong&gt; Passed Hand Bidding&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="1016" data-end="1189"&gt;This workshop is ideal for advancing players looking to strengthen their competitive bidding, improve partnership communication, and gain confidence in competitive auctions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1191" data-end="1407" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1191" data-end="1204"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="1221" data-end="1224"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1224" data-end="1233"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 for the four-session series&lt;br data-start="1265" data-end="1268"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1268" data-end="1285"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Enrollment is limited to 12 players.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (26 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="5rugk4" data-start="0" data-end="33" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="52" data-end="95" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 data-section-id="5rugk4" data-start="0" data-end="33" style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us&amp;nbsp; for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="592" data-end="725" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $10 per person&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Open Pairs (28 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="lzpqkc" data-start="0" data-end="49" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="52" data-end="166" style="margin-top: 0px !important;"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="52" data-end="95"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="95" data-end="98"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="98" data-end="166"&gt;Meet &amp;amp; Greet at 5:30 PM | Game at 6:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="77" data-end="296"&gt;Join us for an &lt;strong data-start="112" data-end="126"&gt;Open Pairs&lt;/strong&gt; duplicate bridge game at Spades &amp;amp; Company. This sanctioned ACBL game offers a welcoming atmosphere for players looking to enjoy competitive bridge and earn Masterpoints.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="298" data-end="495"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="497" data-end="590"&gt;Need a partner? Contact Norrie in advance, and we'll do our best to coordinate a partnership. NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="668" data-end="692"&gt;&lt;font color="#000000"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="592" data-end="605"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span data-start="668" data-end="677"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="622" data-end="625"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="625" data-end="634" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;$10 per person&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br data-start="649" data-end="652"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="652" data-end="668" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Game Format:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Open Pairs • Sanctioned ACBL Game • Masterpoints Awarded&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (29 Sep 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Find Your Tempo &amp; Commit or Quit? (30 Sep 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Convention Card &amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor (1 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="46" data-end="122"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="50" data-end="122"&gt;Convention Card &amp;amp; Partnership Communication Series with Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="124" data-end="249"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="124" data-end="170"&gt;Thursdays: September 3, 17 &amp;amp; 24, October 1&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="170" data-end="173"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="173" data-end="195"&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="251" data-end="596"&gt;Strengthen your partnership communication and improve your bidding with this four-session bridge series led by &lt;strong data-start="362" data-end="378"&gt;Steve Gaynor&lt;/strong&gt;. Designed for players with bridge experience, this interactive course explores how the convention card serves as the foundation for partnership agreements, bidding decisions, and successful communication at the table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="598" data-end="872"&gt;Each session begins with a 30-minute lesson focused on a specific area of the convention card, followed by 60 minutes of supervised play. Steve will provide coaching, analyze bidding sequences, and demonstrate how partnership agreements influence reaching the best contract.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="874" data-end="892"&gt;Series Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="893" data-end="1146"&gt;
  &lt;li data-start="893" data-end="954"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="895" data-end="908"&gt;Lesson 1:&lt;/strong&gt; General System Agreements &amp;amp; Opening Suit Bids&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="955" data-end="1006"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="957" data-end="970"&gt;Lesson 2:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Strong Opening Bids (1NT, 2C, etc.)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1007" data-end="1090"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1009" data-end="1022"&gt;Lesson 3:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Dealing with competition, negative X, overcalls, preempts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-start="1091" data-end="1146"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1093" data-end="1106"&gt;Lesson 4:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" color="#373737"&gt;Defensive Bids&amp;amp; Defending Contracts&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="1148" data-end="1297"&gt;This series is ideal for players looking to improve their partnership understanding, bidding accuracy, and overall communication at the bridge table.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1299" data-end="1459"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1299" data-end="1312"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="1329" data-end="1332"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1332" data-end="1341"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 for the four-session series&lt;br data-start="1373" data-end="1376"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1376" data-end="1393"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Limited to 12 players.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6787261</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Competitive Bidding Workshop Series (2 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="apahtg" data-start="0" data-end="43"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="43"&gt;Competitive Bidding Workshop Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="45" data-end="131"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="45" data-end="107"&gt;Fridays: August 28, September 11, September 25 &amp;amp; October 2&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="107" data-end="110"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="110" data-end="131"&gt;1:00 PM – 2:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="133" data-end="459"&gt;Take your competitive bidding to the next level with this four-session workshop series led by &lt;strong data-start="227" data-end="245"&gt;Keith Thompson&lt;/strong&gt;. Based on &lt;em data-start="256" data-end="277"&gt;Competitive Bidding&lt;/em&gt; by Mike Lawrence, this series is designed for advancing players who want to make more confident decisions when the auction becomes competitive.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="461" data-end="787"&gt;Each session begins with a 20-minute instructional overview, followed by supervised play with coaching, hand review, and discussion. Participants will receive take-home summaries of key learning tips to reinforce the concepts covered in class. A make-up session will be offered if needed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="789" data-end="807"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="789" data-end="807"&gt;Course Topics:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-start="808" data-end="1014"&gt;
  &lt;li data-section-id="16sg0ku" data-start="808" data-end="866"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="810" data-end="823"&gt;Lesson 1:&lt;/strong&gt; Bidding After an Opponent's Takeout Double&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="1a8y3pa" data-start="867" data-end="907"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="869" data-end="882"&gt;Lesson 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Weak Two Bids &amp;amp; Preempts&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="pjg6b8" data-start="908" data-end="940"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="910" data-end="923"&gt;Lesson 3:&lt;/strong&gt; The Splinter Bid&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-section-id="1yx71m3" data-start="941" data-end="1014"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="943" data-end="956"&gt;Lesson 4:&lt;/strong&gt; Passed Hand Bidding&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p data-start="1016" data-end="1189"&gt;This workshop is ideal for advancing players looking to strengthen their competitive bidding, improve partnership communication, and gain confidence in competitive auctions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="1191" data-end="1407" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1191" data-end="1204"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;br data-start="1221" data-end="1224"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1224" data-end="1233"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 for the four-session series&lt;br data-start="1265" data-end="1268"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="1268" data-end="1285"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Enrollment is limited to 12 players.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6791571</link>
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      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (6 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (6 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6812863</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Private Event (7 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6818293</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Play the Odds &amp; Play the Clock (7 Oct 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (13 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
      <guid>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (13 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6812863</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Build a Better Hand (14 Oct 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Build a Better Hand&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6824621</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (20 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
      <guid>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (20 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Charleston with Purpose &amp; Tile Economics (21 Oct 2026)</title>
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                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons (27 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Plymouth Community Center&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesdays, September 8 – October 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;9:30 AM – 11:30 AM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn the fundamentals of &lt;strong&gt;bidding and play&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No previous bridge experience is necessary. A make-up lesson will be offered for anyone who misses a class.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Norrie Thomas, Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Plymouth Community Center&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Classes:&lt;/strong&gt; Tuesdays, September 8–October 27&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 9:30–11:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; Through Plymouth Community Center Parks &amp;amp; Recreation. &lt;em&gt;There is no need to register on the Spades &amp;amp; Company website.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Link:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787" target="_blank"&gt;https://mnplymouthweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&amp;amp;FMID=64571787&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6802588</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (27 Oct 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6812863</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mahjong Workshop - Tournament Lab &amp; Joker Jail (28 Oct 2026)</title>
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            &lt;div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"&gt;
              &lt;div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling"&gt;
                &lt;h3 data-section-id="1eesfk2" data-start="0" data-end="54"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Mahjong Social Club Workshop - Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="56" data-end="139"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="56" data-end="85"&gt;Wednesdays | 5:00–6:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="85" data-end="88"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="88" data-end="116"&gt;September 9 – October 28&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="116" data-end="119"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="119" data-end="139"&gt;Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="141" data-end="325"&gt;Join &lt;strong data-start="146" data-end="169"&gt;Mahjong Social Club&lt;/strong&gt; at Spades &amp;amp; Company for a variety of topics designed to help you build confidence, sharpen your decision-making, and bring new strategies to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Depending on the topic, each session may take the form of a &lt;strong data-start="387" data-end="430"&gt;workshop, hands-on lab, or coached play&lt;/strong&gt;. Every session is built around a clear player need and, most importantly, something you can take back to the table.&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="327" data-end="546"&gt;Topics throughout the series include &lt;strong data-start="1010" data-end="1171"&gt;confidence-building, finding hands faster, Charleston strategy, pivoting, table awareness, decision-making, joker strategy, tournament preparation, and more.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

                &lt;h3 data-section-id="17sbidm" data-start="548" data-end="570"&gt;&lt;span role="text"&gt;Session Topics&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="572" data-end="971"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="572" data-end="587"&gt;September 9&lt;/strong&gt; – Know Your Card&lt;br data-start="604" data-end="607"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="607" data-end="623"&gt;September 16&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Hand Faster &amp;amp; Read the Table&lt;br data-start="664" data-end="667"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="667" data-end="683"&gt;September 23&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Ready &amp;amp; Exposure Therapy&lt;br data-start="721" data-end="724"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="724" data-end="740"&gt;September 30&lt;/strong&gt; – Find Your Tempo &amp;amp; Commit or Quit?&lt;br data-start="776" data-end="779"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="779" data-end="792" data-is-only-node=""&gt;October 7&lt;/strong&gt; – Play the Odds &amp;amp; Play the Clock&lt;br data-start="825" data-end="828"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="828" data-end="842"&gt;October 14&lt;/strong&gt; – Build a Better Hand&lt;br data-start="864" data-end="867"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="867" data-end="881"&gt;October 21&lt;/strong&gt; – Charleston with Purpose &amp;amp; Tile Economics&lt;br data-start="924" data-end="927"&gt;
                &lt;strong data-start="927" data-end="941"&gt;October 28&lt;/strong&gt; – Tournament Lab &amp;amp; Joker Jail&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span data-start="1173" data-end="1190"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1173" data-end="1190" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span style=""&gt;Registration for these sessions is handled directly through &lt;span data-start="1251" data-end="1274" style=""&gt;Mahjong Social Club's website. Packages or individudal sessions can be purchased. here is a link&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery" target="_blank" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;https://www.hellomahj.org/gallery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/span&gt;

                &lt;p data-start="1337" data-end="1411" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="1340" data-end="1360"&gt;Location: Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="1360" data-end="1363"&gt;
                12805 Highway 55, Suite 111 | Plymouth, MN 55441&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <link>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6824631</link>
      <guid>https://spadesandcompany.org/event-6824631</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (3 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>November Sectional Tournament (Friday AM) (6 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="nayl0s" data-start="0" data-end="46"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="46"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="48" data-end="148"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="48" data-end="99"&gt;Friday, November 6 &amp;amp; Saturday, November 7, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="99" data-end="102"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="102" data-end="148"&gt;Single Session Games at 10:00 AM &amp;amp; 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="150" data-end="385"&gt;Join us for the &lt;strong data-start="166" data-end="208"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with &lt;strong data-start="267" data-end="289"&gt;0–750 Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning &lt;strong data-start="356" data-end="384"&gt;100% Silver Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="387" data-end="648"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="650" data-end="772"&gt;Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas&lt;br data-start="681" data-end="684"&gt;
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis&lt;br data-start="720" data-end="723"&gt;
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel &amp;amp; Jill Wroblewski&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="774" data-end="811"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="774" data-end="783"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $15 per person, per session&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="813" data-end="881"&gt;Advance registration is appreciated at &lt;strong data-start="852" data-end="880"&gt;&lt;a data-start="854" data-end="878" href="http://www.SpadesAndCompany.org"&gt;www.SpadesAndCompany.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="883" data-end="997" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at &lt;strong data-start="949" data-end="965"&gt;612-599-6497&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong data-start="969" data-end="996"&gt;&lt;a data-start="971" data-end="994"&gt;NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="146" data-end="260"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>November Sectional Tournament (Friday PM) (6 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="nayl0s" data-start="0" data-end="46"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="46"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="48" data-end="148"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="48" data-end="99"&gt;Friday, November 6 &amp;amp; Saturday, November 7, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="99" data-end="102"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="102" data-end="148"&gt;Single Session Games at 10:00 AM &amp;amp; 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="150" data-end="385"&gt;Join us for the &lt;strong data-start="166" data-end="208"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with &lt;strong data-start="267" data-end="289"&gt;0–750 Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning &lt;strong data-start="356" data-end="384"&gt;100% Silver Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="387" data-end="648"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="650" data-end="772"&gt;Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas&lt;br data-start="681" data-end="684"&gt;
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis&lt;br data-start="720" data-end="723"&gt;
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel &amp;amp; Jill Wroblewski&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="774" data-end="811"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="774" data-end="783"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $15 per person, per session&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="813" data-end="881"&gt;Advance registration is appreciated at &lt;strong data-start="852" data-end="880"&gt;&lt;a data-start="854" data-end="878" href="http://www.SpadesAndCompany.org"&gt;www.SpadesAndCompany.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="883" data-end="997" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at &lt;strong data-start="949" data-end="965"&gt;612-599-6497&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong data-start="969" data-end="996"&gt;&lt;a data-start="971" data-end="994"&gt;NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="146" data-end="260"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>November Sectional Tournament (Saturday AM) (7 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="nayl0s" data-start="0" data-end="46"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="46"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="48" data-end="148"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="48" data-end="99"&gt;Friday, November 6 &amp;amp; Saturday, November 7, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="99" data-end="102"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="102" data-end="148"&gt;Single Session Games at 10:00 AM &amp;amp; 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="150" data-end="385"&gt;Join us for the &lt;strong data-start="166" data-end="208"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with &lt;strong data-start="267" data-end="289"&gt;0–750 Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning &lt;strong data-start="356" data-end="384"&gt;100% Silver Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="387" data-end="648"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="650" data-end="772"&gt;Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas&lt;br data-start="681" data-end="684"&gt;
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis&lt;br data-start="720" data-end="723"&gt;
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel &amp;amp; Jill Wroblewski&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="774" data-end="811"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="774" data-end="783"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $15 per person, per session&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="813" data-end="881"&gt;Advance registration is appreciated at &lt;strong data-start="852" data-end="880"&gt;&lt;a data-start="854" data-end="878" href="http://www.SpadesAndCompany.org"&gt;www.SpadesAndCompany.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="883" data-end="997" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at &lt;strong data-start="949" data-end="965"&gt;612-599-6497&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong data-start="969" data-end="996"&gt;&lt;a data-start="971" data-end="994"&gt;NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="146" data-end="260"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>November Sectional Tournament (Saturday PM) (7 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-section-id="nayl0s" data-start="0" data-end="46"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="4" data-end="46"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="48" data-end="148"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="48" data-end="99"&gt;Friday, November 6 &amp;amp; Saturday, November 7, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="99" data-end="102"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="102" data-end="148"&gt;Single Session Games at 10:00 AM &amp;amp; 3:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="150" data-end="385"&gt;Join us for the &lt;strong data-start="166" data-end="208"&gt;November Sectional at Spades &amp;amp; Company&lt;/strong&gt;, a two-day sectional tournament designed for players with &lt;strong data-start="267" data-end="289"&gt;0–750 Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;. Enjoy competitive bridge in a welcoming atmosphere while earning &lt;strong data-start="356" data-end="384"&gt;100% Silver Masterpoints&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="387" data-end="648"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="650" data-end="772"&gt;Tournament Chair: Norrie Thomas&lt;br data-start="681" data-end="684"&gt;
Tournament Director: Theresa Venhuis&lt;br data-start="720" data-end="723"&gt;
Partnership Desk: Nancy Brunzel &amp;amp; Jill Wroblewski&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="774" data-end="811"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="774" data-end="783"&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $15 per person, per session&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="813" data-end="881"&gt;Advance registration is appreciated at &lt;strong data-start="852" data-end="880"&gt;&lt;a data-start="854" data-end="878" href="http://www.SpadesAndCompany.org"&gt;www.SpadesAndCompany.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="883" data-end="997" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;For questions or partnership assistance, contact Norrie Thomas at &lt;strong data-start="949" data-end="965"&gt;612-599-6497&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong data-start="969" data-end="996"&gt;&lt;a data-start="971" data-end="994"&gt;NorrieAThomas@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="146" data-end="260"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (10 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (17 Nov 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center (8 Dec 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;h3 data-start="0" data-end="63"&gt;Beginner Bridge Lessons at Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-start="65" data-end="154"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="65" data-end="92"&gt;Tuesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="92" data-end="95"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="95" data-end="134"&gt;October 6, 13, 20, 27 &amp;amp; November 3, 10, 17 &amp;amp; December 8&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br data-start="134" data-end="137"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="137" data-end="154"&gt;8-Week Series&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="156" data-end="416"&gt;Ready to learn bridge? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming beginning bridge class at the &lt;strong data-start="245" data-end="276"&gt;Minnetonka Community Center&lt;/strong&gt;. 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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="418" data-end="588"&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;strong data-start="590" data-end="603"&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Minnetonka Community Center – Glen Lake Activity Room&lt;br data-start="657" data-end="660"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="660" data-end="669"&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:00–7:00 PM&lt;br data-start="682" data-end="685"&gt;
&lt;strong data-start="685" data-end="694" data-is-only-node=""&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $60 per person&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-start="590" data-end="709" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Register through the Minnetonka Community Center.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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