Introduction to Strategies of Poker

 

Every Thursday • 12:30 p.m.-3 p.m. • Shapiro ABCD

September 11, 18, 25 • October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • November 6, 13, 20, (27 no class) • December 4, 11

Intersession: January 8, 15, 22, 29

“Introduction to Strategies of Poker” instruction classes will be conducted for all levels of beginning poker players. Classes are taught at an easy pace by an OLLI instructor who is well-versed in the game of Texas Hold’em. Seven unique classes are taught that include the history of poker, the rules and terminology of the game, the hierarchy of poker hands, and the strategy of betting, raising and bluffing. Games will be played on special poker tables with casino-type poker chips and playing cards with larger number printing. After each lesson is taught, practice games are played with new players along with an instructor. This course is designed to help keep life fun and exciting with a chance to build new friendships and community with other OLLI members. Enjoy boosting your brain power and memory while playing a card game of skill and luck. Following the “Introduction to Strategies of Poker” class, all players are invited to continue to play in the “Strategy of Poker” class at 3:30 p.m. 

Instructors: Dennis Wilson, Mike Lord and  Karen Wilkins

Coordinators: Dennis Wilson, Jim Ertle and Sally Meert

Check out the vide that we made for the Fall 2024 Open House.