Harris described the game as mental stimulation and said, “It’s a good game for the young people as it’s an asset for the rest of their lives so it would be good for them to start at an early age as it also helps in problem solving. It gives the same feeling as great achievement in mathematics. I encourage them to come and learn bridge.”
The game allowed young people to socialise.
Harris started supervising and teaching at the club in 2009 and said she had been very successful in teaching beginners. “As a retired teacher I am very experienced in teaching those who come here knowing nothing about playing the game.” She said the game allowed young people to socialise.
“People who come here make new friends and they have fun, but some people can go on to play in the Mind Olympics as there are also competitive games. However, it’s so unfortunate that young people seem to be uninterested in playing the game. They think it’s a game for old people, but there is no age limit for this game.”
One of the players, Lehava Falkson said she knew nothing about the game and was pulled by the hair to join the club, but eventually she had the fun of her life.
“Now I love it, I’ve been playing for four years, I have fun, it’s mental stimulation. When you are playing you forget the world, that means I forget all my problems.” Another player, Berry Noik acknowledged the superb teaching of Harris. “She consolidates our skills and she has the utmost patience with us.”
Details: Isa Harris, 011-485-2622, 083-324-2622, duddlyisa@gmail.com
