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We've created a tab for documenting CMBA history with photos.   If you have a photo(s) of people or events relating to the CMBA or member clubs (active or defunct) that you'd like to see on the web page, please send them to UncMike@yahoo.com and include a note identifying the people, approximate date and if possible event.    Most of the pictures we have only go back to 2018 so any older pictures would be especially appreciated.

President's Message 2024

Bridge Is Alive and Well in Central Massachusetts!!!

Happy New Year Everyone! Bridge in Central MA is thriving. We have new members who are playing, some joining the ACBL, and others not joining, and the Board is completely filled. I am so happy to write that there is a game offered every day during the week and we may start to play two unit games on Saturday each month beginning in the spring. We are planning a Team game in March and discussing other different games in the future. 

We had a very successful Pro/Am last year which fostered members being acquainted with other members. Maybe another one for fall?

We still need directors and people who will become club managers and owners. In order for bridge to continue, members need to think about becoming more active in club responsibility. Please speak to me about this issue and I will be happy to guide you.

Our highly frustrating, wonderful game is beneficial in so many, many ways! Talk to people you know and encourage them to learn to play. They will enjoy meeting all the wonderful members of the Central Massachusetts Bridge Association.

My thanks to every member for your ideas, support, compliments, complaints and all other subjects that you talk to me about. Do not ever hesitate to call me about any issue. I will be very happy to speak to you. 

Thank you. 
Denise

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Welcome to The Central Mass Bridge Association
2023 Mini McKenney and Ace of Clubs Winners

 

Category - Mini McKenney -
Most masterpoints in clubs
for last year
- Ace of Clubs -
Most pigmented masterpoints
in clubs for last year
0 - 5 Matthew Vea Matthew Vea
5 - 20 Joan Longcope Joan Longcope
20 - 50 Paul Brodeur Paul Brodeur
50 - 100 Mark Killilea Mark Killilea
100 - 200 Bonnie Knapp Ronald Dionne
200 - 300 David Boulay David Boulay
300 - 500 Raymond Oglesby Raymond Oglesby
500 - 1000 Jeff Xiao Joseph Sackett
1000 - 1500 Eric Xiao Charles Rossi
1500 - 2500 Michelle Blanchard Bruce Tedford
2500 - 3500  Rene Frayman Jeffrey David
3500 - 5000  Anand Lele Paul "Tony" Wolf
5000 - 7500 Harris Jacobs Harris Jacobs


Congratulations to all our winners!!!!

Last updated : Mar 6, 2024 08:22 CST
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Congratulations to the Following Unit 113 Members for Achieving New ACBL MP Ranks! 

 

January 1, 2023 Unit 113 Rank Achievements Report

 

NEW BRONZE LIFE MASTERS Michael J Roman Northborough MA US
NEW LIFE MASTERS James W Murphy Sherborn MA US


 

Last updated : Mar 6, 2024 08:22 CST
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Unit Leaders in Virtual Masterpoints

 

Player Category
Bonnie Luks 5000 - 7500
Anand Lele 3500 - 5000
Rene Frayman 2500 - 3500
Michelle Blanchard 1500 - 2500
Michael Roman 500 - 1000
John Lukach 300 - 500
Ernie Peabody 200 - 300
Bonnie Knapp 100 - 200
Dwight Wilbur 50 - 100
Edward Newcombe 20 - 50
Sara Buckingham 5 - 20
Bonnie Hirsh 0 - 5


Congratulations to all!

Last updated : Mar 6, 2024 08:20 CST
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Team Game on March 9

Unit 113 is welcoming back team games. The Unit game on March 9th will be a team game. It will start at 11:30 AM and will be a 1 session event.

If you've never played in a team event, have no fear. Team games are fun and easy. Click here to read an article written by Al Berg. It's a quick primer on how team games work.

When you've formed a team and selected a captain, have the captain notify Mike Kagen at UncMike@yahoo.com with the names of the team members. If you need help forming a team, Mike can help you. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Last updated : Jan 24, 2024 14:27 CST
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Welcome

WELCOME to the Central Mass Bridge Association, or CMBA Web Site. CMBA is Unit 113 of the ACBL, American Contract Bridge League. Membership is open to all Central Massachusetts contract bridge players who enjoy this challenging, competitive and mind-stimulating card game.

The Greater Worcester area has several games every week at four locations. See below for upcoming games.  Click on the CLUBS in Unit 113 in the upper left hand corner for a list of all clubs with associated club information.

NEWCOMERS are always welcome at CMBA bridge games. Some clubs provide partners if a player arrives 15 minutes before the scheduled game time. To ensure that partner can be provided, please call the club contact, listed under "Clubs". 

DUPLICATE BRIDGE is similar to party or rubber bridge games. Most games are stratified which allows players of similar experience to compete with one another playing the same cards in each session.

 

Monday
Wachusett Bridge Club (NLM) 12:00 PM Holden Senior Center - 1130 Main Street, Holden
Tuesday
Grafton Bridge Club 9 AM Grafton Senior Center (Crafts Room 1st Floor) - 30 Providence Road, Grafton
Wednesday
Gardner Bridge Club 12:30 PM Westminster Senior Center - 69 West Main Street, Westminster
Thursday
Grafton Bridge Club 9:00 AM Grafton Senior Center (Crafts Room 1st Floor) - 30 Providence Road, Grafton
Friday
Worcester Bridge Club 12:45 PM Auburn Senior Center
Last updated : Aug 1, 2022 08:11 CDT
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WEB SITE SUGGESTIONS

♠  ♣    If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the information on the CMBA Web Site, please contact Roland Galibert at roland.galibert@gmail.com ♠  ♣  

Updated 01/21/2024 by Roland Galibert

Last updated : Feb 14, 2024 13:45 CST
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Club Announcements

UPCOMING CANCELLATIONS in Grafton & Auburn:

There will be no game Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Grafton, Friday, April 19, 2024 in Auburn and Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Grafton.

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Upcoming Unit Game

04/06/24: 

The April unit game will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Sterling Senior Center (36 Muddy Pond Road, Sterling, MA 01564).

If you have any questions or need a partner, contact Denise at 508-847-2297 / dbahosh@yahoo.com.
 

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