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Jerry Helms, national recognized bridge expert, will conduct a contract bridge instruction seminar. As a player, with more than 25,000 masterpoints, he has appeared 31 consecutive times on the American Contract Bridge League top 500 list with more than 300 regional wins. Seminars are personally designed and presented by Jerry with a mix of humor and a relaxed easy-to-understand style. His unique, hands-on method combines interactive lectures with the play of pre-duplicated lessons hands. Seminar participants are provided with unique, professionally prepared "take home" booklets. These cover all the lesson points and provide the finishing touch for a great learning experience. Fee is $250 per participant. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call Kim Swartz at (573) 334-8206.