Practice and develop your declarer bridge play in a friendly environment. This nine-session course continues to reinforce the basics of bridge bidding and playing. Lessons focus on declarer playing techniques. This course follows the ACBL Play of the Hand course. Topics include: making a plan, promoting winners, finessing, trumping losers; introduction to Jacoby Transfer and slam bidding. Basic bridge knowledge required.

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Let's take some time to really practice bidding the continuing auction when our partner opens 1NT or 2NT. We will take time to look at the Stayman & Jacoby Transfer, trash Stayman, Super Accept and more.

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Weak preemptive openings are a common part of partnership agreements. This course examines the weak 2, 3, & 4 level openings. We will also be looking at advancing your partner's weak opening. Partnership agreements of 2NT feature ask and RONF will also be examined.

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Deepen and develop your declarer skills. This course continues to look at declarer planning and playing techniques by presenting progressively more challenging hands.

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122A Detoxing the Past - Letting Go, Acceptance
and Moving Forward (Virtual) NEW!
Diane Lang, MA,
psycho-therapist, educator and author
Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, Oct. 13, 1 session
$40

Do you feel like you can’t move forward no matter how much you try? Do you feel like you’re carrying all your old past baggage with you into the present? Many of us get stuck in the past because of our need for certainty. Letting go of the past also means stepping into the unknown future. Its normal to fear the unknown but we don’t want to get stuck in the past and lose our potential for a bright future. In this workshop students will learn why we hold onto to the past, the consequences of holding on to the past and ways to let go of your past and move forward.

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122B  Negativity Detox- Shifting to Positive (Virtual) NEW!
Diane Lang, MA,
psychotherapist, educator and author
Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, Nov. 1, 1 session
$40

With so much negativity in the world, it's easy to get sucked into it but we do have control over our mindset and can shift from negative to positive. Learn ways to re-train your brain and live a more optimistic life. In this workshop you will learn why we get stuck in the negative loop, what we do have control over in our lives and how to become more positive- what tools we can use to become more positive even on a bad day.

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122C  Managing Stress and Anxiety During the
Holidays/Winter Months (Virtual ) NEW!
Diane Lang, MA,
psychotherapist, educator and author
Thurs., 6:30–8:30 pm, Dec. 8, 1 session
$40

This workshop is designed to help create a balanced lifestyle by relieving stress and anxiety even during the holidays and winter months. Learn the signs of “Burnout” and the impact of stress and anxiety on your body. Students will learn how to manage during the winter months and ways to simplify your life. Learn realistic, simple techniques/tips that can help you feel less stressed, more balanced and optimistic even during the holidays and winter months and ways to feel more empowered, motivated and healthier.

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In this class you will learn the history of Reiki, its principles, how to use it for everyday health and living for yourself and others. You will receive two attunements to Reiki energy.

NOTE: All students are required to show their vaccine card and fill out a Covid-19 waiver form one time at the beginning of the first class that they attend. This is required by Suzanne Patterson Center. If a student provides a medical or religious exemption, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of the class or a negative antigen test taken on the same day is required. Class is held at Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St. Princeton. (Monument Hall). Enter from Stockton Street to parking lot.

Reiki II offers a deepening of the basics using symbols for emotional and mental balancing and distance healing. Student must show proof of completion of Reiki I. There is a $20 book fee payable to the instructor at class.

NOTE: All students are required to show their vaccine card and fill out a Covid-19 waiver form one time at the beginning of the first class that they attend. This is required by Suzanne Patterson Center. If a student provides a medical or religious exemption, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of the class or a negative antigen test taken on the same day is required. Class is held at Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton St. Princeton. (Monument Hall). Enter from Stockton Street to parking lot.

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Students can increase their flexibility and reduce aches and pains through stretches and corrective exercises. Each class will include muscle specific stretches for the entire body, postural improvement exercises, and correctives for spine health. Students will receive emailed PDF copies of each class agenda as well as access to Kevin’s online follow-along video stretching programs. Water, yoga mat, foam roller, and an exercise ball are recommended for students to have on hand for each class.

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Blockchain, the technology that powers bitcoin, will innovate and disrupt almost every industry. It will impact our personal lives through data privacy and new job creation. Many existing jobs will require new knowledge of and ability to work with  lockchain. Blockchain is more than bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Blockchain solutions are impacting healthcare, data privacy, supply chain, finance and banking, and more. In this class, you’ll learn what a blockchain is, the benefits of blockchain,
and why it is important. You’ll learn how bitcoin works, and information on Ethereum and smart contracts. You don’t need to be a technical person; the class is designed for beginners. You’ll gain a basic understanding of blockchain and bitcoin and be able to speak about them intelligently.

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Virtual - Zoom Online Video Conference

Few professionals are able to create presentations that are actionable and memorable. This program will introduce participants to a new style of PowerPoint presentation, Pecha Kucha, as well as presentations “best practices.” Pecha Kucha is brief and contains mostly images. It allows participants to pay better attention and retain the presentation information. It is easy to learn, fun to deploy—extremely successful for those who want to create winning, memorable presentations.

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This course is an introduction to the Russian language and culture. No Russian knowledge is needed.

TEXT: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

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This course provides a basic knowledge of Russian grammar so that students can read simple texts. It concentrates on conversation and vocabulary specific to topics useful and interesting to people traveling
to Russia for either pleasure or business.
TEXT: Materials will be provided by the instructor.

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This course is designed to help students develop listening and speaking skills in Russian. Idiomatic expressions will also be introduced. This course is right for students who are interested in improving their speaking proficiency in Russian by focusing on verbal ability. We’ll also work on improving writing and reading skills. Class is conducted mostly in Russian.
TEXT: Materials will be provided by instructor.

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