Leisure and Recreation
Enjoy social, skill-building activities that bring people together. Relax, connect, and have fun while learning something new.
Learn to Play Bridge
Learn the world’s most popular card game! This program is your gateway to a lifetime of fun and mental sharpness. Lessons held in the YMCA Board Room.
Level I — Learn to Play
Perfect for beginners. Learn the rules, bidding basics, and core strategies of bridge through seven two-hour lessons with expert instructors from the Pittsburgh Bridge Association. Includes textbook and study materials. Beginning classes commence Tuesday, September 29..
Level II — Improve Your Game/Competitive Auctions
Designed for players who know the basics and want to sharpen their skills. Strengthen bidding, play techniques, and strategy with guided instruction from the Pittsburgh Bridge Association.
Level III — Bridge III Basics – Popular Conventions
Designed for players who know the basics and want to sharpen their skills and learn popular conventions like No Trump Systems and Slam Bidding. This is class is for those with an elementary knowledge of Bridge and has guided instruction from the Pittsburgh Bridge Association.
Classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. on: July 14, 21, 27, Aug. 4, 11, 18.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| Bridge I - Learn to Play | 2/11/26 | 11/10/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 70.00 | $ 70.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/29/26 - 11/10/26
Bridge I - Learn to Play - Tu - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Learn to Play Mahjong
Mahjong is a tile-based strategy game that blends skill, memory, and a bit of luck. Learn or build your skills through beginner and intermediate sessions in a fun, social setting. Classes meet in the Sewickley YMCA Board Room.
Already know how to play? Join in a Mahjong Open Play session.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/12/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 25.00 | $ 45.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/14/26 - 10/19/26
Intermediate 2 - Mo - 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
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09/14/26 - 10/19/26
Beginner 1 - Mo - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Session is Full | |
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09/15/26 - 10/20/26
Beginner 2 - Tu - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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09/16/26 - 10/21/26
Beginner 3 - We - 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Session is Full | |
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Intermediate 1 - Th - 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
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Open Play Mahjong
Enjoy Mahjong, a tile-based strategy game, in a relaxed social setting. Open Play is designed for members who already know the game and want time to play, practice, and connect with others. No instruction—just friendly games and community at the Y.
Looking to learn Mahjong? Explore Mahjong lessons.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/12/25 | 1/31/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 10.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/15/26 - 10/20/26
Open Play Mahjong - Tu - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Registration Closed on 09/15/2026 |
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09/17/26 - 10/22/26
Open Play Mahjong - Th - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Registration Closed on 09/17/2026 |