Norma Sands & Rocky Mountain Books
Norma Sands was a devoted and energetic teacher who changed the face of the Denver bridge community over her 40+ year career. Not only did she instruct in a clear and precise manner but she instilled a love for the game with her creativity and passion for learning. Norma was an accomplished author of instructional bridge books utilized by teachers and students across the country. We are pleased to keep Norma's legacy alive by offering selections of her work, sharing memories (see About) and to keep you informed on lessons in the Denver Metro area (see FAQs).
Norma Sands
October 23, 1938 ~ June 1, 2020
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
Throughout her life, Norma modeled many notable virtues, among which independence and energy for life were the greatest. She was determined to live her own life, to think for herself, to reach her own conclusions, and to teach herself new things. Her passion for Bridge best demonstrates these virtues. As an adult, she independently learned everything there was to know about the game. Her self-motivated spirit, confidence, and risk-taking led her to open her own Bridge Studio. Norma's great energy led to a successful career teaching Bridge. Not only was she successful in her studio, but she also authored several books about the game, participated in national tournaments, presented on cruises, and was respected in the Bridge community throughout the country. At 81 years old, her energy for life and the game of Bridge was on display as she was teaching her classes over Zoom up until a few days before she died. Norma's legacy will live on in the lives of all the students she has taught. After 40 plus years of teaching the game of Bridge, she still loved it and had no plans to retire. She often spoke about the joy she got from seeing people form friendships at the bridge table. My family and I will always remember many things she has taught us, the greatest of which is to embrace our own individuality and to live life everyday with great joy and energy. ~ Bonnie Legreid, Sister