The game of canasta was devised by attorney Segundo Sanchez Santos and his bridge partner, architect Alberto Serrato in Montevideo, Uruguay. They combined parts of bridge, rummy, and conquian (or coon can); made it quicker than bridge and made it rely less on chance than rummy. In this course, we learn the basics of the game—point value of cards, melding, how to create a canasta, and scoring. After the first two weeks, we begin to learn the strategy of the game. Although strategy is a continuous learning experience, this course imparts enough knowledge to play the game.
Winter 2025 Schedule
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Tuesday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted.
You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Schedule
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Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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