Cards & Games

50 Plus Anniversary LogoWhether you love calling out "BINGO!", a good game of Hand and Foot, or strategically planning the perfect play of the hand in Bridge, you are in the right place!  

Find all of our upcoming events and classes to either teach you how to play or improve your game skills listed below. Click on the class code to register online and check back often for updates as we gradually resume programs and events.

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Session Classes

Cards:  Beginning Bridge

Get in on the biggest game in town! Learn the basics of bidding, scoring, and the play of the hand. Price includes Audrey Grant’s “Bidding in the 21st Century.” Inclement weather make-up week scheduled for 3/31.

8 - 1 ½ hr. sessions - $80 / $87 nonresidents

14165    Matt Ross Community Center                9/14          Tue     4 pm


Cards: Bridge Lesson - Play No Trump, Defend No Trump

Learn how to play No Trump and defend No Trump with this bridge lesson.  Handouts, refreshments and hands on instruction included.  Join the group after class for an optional lunch at Mi Ranchito.

1 - 3 hr. session - $20 / $22 nonresidents

14169           Matt Ross Community Center                 10/11   Mon     9:30 am


Cards: Bridge Workshops
Become an in-demand partner with these bridge workshops. Fun and easy classes help you master a new subject each week. Purchase each workshop individually or take them all! Workshops include hands on instruction and handouts to take home.
1 - 1 ½ hr. session - $10 / $11 nonresidents

14584   Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse     Take Out Doubles     9/9       Thu        6 pm

14585   Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse     Overcalls                   10/14   Thu        6 pm

14173   Matt Ross Community Center        Scoring                     11/30    Tue       4 pm

14177   Matt Ross Community Center       Opening Leads           12/7     Tue        4 pm

14586   Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse     Defensive Signals      12/9   Thu        6 pm

14183   Matt Ross Community Center       Plan the Play              12/14    Tue       4 pm

                       

Games: BINGO
BINGO!  Delight in food, prizes, fun and 12 games of bingo. Variety of prizes awarded including gift certificates.  Please pre-register at least one week in advance. Payment is required at time of registration. For the enjoyment of all participants, children are not permitted to attend 50 Plus Bingos. Cost of admission covers snacks and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo. 

1 - 2 hr. session - $5 / $6 nonresidents, $6 / $7 nonresidents day-of registration; cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo.  Call 913-826-2975 to register.

14484  New Century Fieldhouse                         Disco Fever                            10/6      Wed       1:30 pm


 Games: Intro to Mah Jongg
Learn the basics of this classic tabletop game from an experienced instructor. Each player receives a current Mah Jongg card to take home.
4 - 2 hr. sessions - $45 / $49 nonresidents

14477   Roeland Park Community Center           10/27   Wed             1 pm


Games: Learn to Play...
A beginner’s guide to what’s sure to be your new favorite games. Handouts provided. Check out our drop-in groups after your lesson.
1 - 2 hr. session - $6 / $7 nonresidents

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14185 Matt Ross Community Center     Cribbage                10/18     Mon     9:30 am

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Card & Game Drop-In Groups

Play with friends and make new ones participating in these fun weekly groups! Suggested fee for all groups is $1 per person. Programs are listed by location abbreviation.   

We ask that patrons help us with our efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy by understanding and observing the following:

  • Masks are highly recommended if not fully vaccinated.
  • Tables will be placed six feet apart. 
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided, frequent use is encouraged. 
  • Personal beverages only. Please no food. 
  • Please arrive at the scheduled time of your program. Please do not congregate in common areas before or after the program. 
  • All supplies will be kept in separate containers for each group and will be quarantined between programs.  
  • For programs requiring pre-registration, if you are unable to attend for any reason, please contact us so that we may offer space to another participant.

(Note: All protocols are subject to change due to state and local health ordinances or recommendations.)

  1. MRCC
  2. TRCC
  3. MBPC
  4. NCF
  5. RPCC
  6. MCAC

Matt Ross Community Center

8101 Marty Street, Overland Park, KS 66204

Duplicate Bridge
Wednesdays from 12 - 4 PM POSTPONED UNTIL FALL
Fridays from 12 - 4 PM 

Chess 
Tuesdays from 8:30 - 11:00 AM POSTPONED

Cribbage 
Fridays from 8:30 - 11:30 AM  

Pinochle 
Mondays from 1- 4 PM  

Progressive Bridge 
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12 - 4:00 PM
Wednesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 AM POSTPONED UNTIL FALL