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RA Duplicate Bridge Club

We are happy to announce the in-person return of RA Duplicate Bridge Club (RADBC) activities on Thursdays from 12:45pm to 3:45pm beginning this September at the RA Centre. We are starting slowly to give us the opportunity to understand your new post-pandemic playing routines and to complement the existing duplicate bridge community by adding new games scheduled for a time when there are currently none available.  Our hope is that we will welcome back a great number of players and be able to expand strategically over time.
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How to Get Involved

RADBC Memberships are on sale now!
Join the Club
This option includes RA Duplicate Bridge Club membership, an RA Association membership and entitles you to unlimited access to the Thursday games with no additional fees.
  • FALL Term: Thursdays, September 14 to December 21, 2023
    Fee: (plus HST): $60

  • WINTER Term: Thursdays, January 4 to June 20, 2024  (exception dates - Feb 8 & March 14 )
    Fee: (plus HST): $92
RADBC Memberships go on-sale July 10, 2023 and may be purchased by phone (credit card only) by calling the RA's East Member Services desk at 613-733-5100 or in-person at the RA's East Member Services Desk.
Pay-as-You-play
This option allows you to play as little or as much as you wish by paying per visit. This option does not include RADBC or Association membership.
  • Daily Drop-In Single Visit Pass
    Fee: (includes HST): $8 

  • A convenient Daily Drop-in 5-Visit Punch Card
    Fee: $40 (includes HST) 
Beginning in September, Single Visit Passes will be available for purchase on-line through PlayRA (more to follow on this) or in-person by stopping by the RA's East Member services desk prior to the game. The 5-Visit Punch Cards will be available in-person only.

RA Duplicate Bridge Lessons


​Participants will learn the basics of the game during these eight week sessions. Each class is two hours long. Course material is based on Audrey Grant's new "Bridge Basics" and incorporates elements of the highly successful European teaching strategy called Minibridge. By the end of the course students are prepared to play social bridge. Registration is required.
  • Beginner Level: By the end of the course students are prepared to play social bridge.
  • Intermediate Level: Individuals must have completed the Beginner Level.
  • Specialty programs: If you have completed a Learn to Play Bridge Beginner or Intermediate program you can take part in these advanced programs
          -  Play of the Hand
          -  2 Over 1​
          -  Basic Bridge 3 (BB3) - NEW
Beginner Level - Learn to play Bridge Classes - NEW
You can also register by phone on 613-733-5100, or in person at the RA Member Services East Wing desk ​(view hours).
This 8-week course runs on Thursdays from 1:00-3:00pm. Students will learn the basics of the game during these eight week sessions. Each class is two hours long. Course material is based on Audrey Grant's new "Bridge Basics" and incorporates elements of the highly successful European teaching strategy called Minibridge. By the end of the course students are prepared to play social bridge.

Fall 2023 Session

Thursdays 1-3pm, October 12 - November 30, 2023
Program Barcode: 86884
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Fee:  $145 (PLUS tax)


intermediate Level - Learn to Play bridge classes
​INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Learn to Play Bridge Classes  
This 8-week course runs on Thursday afternoons from 1 - 3pm.  Individuals must have completed the Beginner Level. Students will continue enhancing their game during these eight week sessions. Each class is two hours long.  

Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
Bridge basic 3 (BB3) - NEW
Looking to improve your game strategy? BB3 (Bridge Basic 3) is an 8-week program that includes: Stayman and Transfers Convention, strong hand bidding and slam bidding. Individuals must have completed Learn to Play Beginner and Intermediate Levels to be eligible to register for this program.

FALL 2023 SESSION

Tuesdays, 7-9pm, October 10 - November 28
Program Barcode:  86885
Fee:  $145 (PLUS tax)

Play of The Hand
Play of the hand is the most exciting part of the game. You will learn to make a plan and analyze how to successfully make your contract by developing extra winners or eliminating losers. Players must have completed the LTP Bridge Beginner and Intermediate programs.
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Stay tuned for upcoming sessions!