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New Rank Advancements

As per the latest information received from ACBL, we'd like to congratulate the following club members for achieving new ACBL ranks:

* Jr. Master (5 MPs)  - Pat Negherbon
* Club Master (20 MPs) - Sue Campbell, Barbara Goll, Vicki Holland and Sharon Paxton  
* Sectional Master (50 MPs) - Ginny Franklin
* Regional Master (100 MPs) - Barbara Cramer, Gordon Myers and Bozena Stine
* NABC Master (200 MPs) - Carol Cocheres, Len Crumb and Parul Iyer  
Life Master (300/500 MPs) - Rebecca Bergey
* Bronze Life Master (500/750 MPs) - Pat Grimek-Stover 
* Silver Life Master (1000 MPs) - Georgi Hess
* Ruby Life Master  (1500 MPs) Mary Ann Regan 

Note: some of these categories also require a specific number of gold, red, or silver MPs in addition to total points. Life/Bronze Life Master point requirements are dependent on when the member joined the ACBL.  

 

 

 

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Annual Meeting 2025 Food Prep
Annual Meeting 2025 Food Prep

At the recent Annual Meeting  HBC had a huge turnout of 34 1/2 tables to help celebrate a very successful year for the club. New officers and board members were announced, awards were presented, lunch was served, and a 3 section game was held. Pictured above are the women who organized, served, and cleaned up  the delicious lunch of sandwiches, wraps, veggie and fruit trays, and cake for dessert. They are the unsung heroes who are always there to provide food and cleanup for the club's events. Pictured above from left to right are the members of the hospitality committee Sue Smeltz, Cindy Mueller, Ozzie Doukas, Ceil Hund, and Vicki Holland. Thank you hospitality committee for everything you do and for Ceil Hund who heads it!      

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Welcome to Harrisburg Bridge Club
Upcoming Game Schedule
Here's the game schedule at HBC for the upcoming week ($8 table fee unless otherwise noted):

Monday December 8th - open pairs at 12:30 PM; and 0-500 & 0-50 pairs at 6:30 PM (mini lesson at 5:45 PM)
* Tuesday December 9th - open pairs at 12:30 PM; and 0-1500 pairs at 6:30 PM
Wednesday December 10th - 
0-500 & 0-50 pairs at 12:30 PM (mini lesson at 11:45)
* Thursday December 11th  - open pairs at 12:30 PM; and Swiss Social Mixer at 6:30 PM ($10; food at 5:45; (registration for this game is now closed)
Friday December 12th - 0-750 pairs at 12:30 PM (50% red points)
* Saturday December 13th - non-competitive and instructor assisted bridge play for beginners at 9:30 AM ($2)

Winter Weather Note - In the event that winter weather conditions cause us to consider closing the club, we will make the appropriate decision at least two hours before game time.  Club members will be advised by email, and we will also post status on the HBC website and on the club's telephone answering machine. 

 

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Annual Meeting Winners
Annual Meeting Winners

At the recent Annual Meeting  HBC had a huge turnout of 34 1/2 tables to help celebrate a very successful year for the club. After the meeting and a delicious lunch, there were 3 sections of games held. Pictured above left to right are Phil Monyer and Jeremy Lynch, winners of the Open game, Ziyana Khan and her father Kamrul, winners of the 0-1000 game, and not pictured are Bonnie Barton and Fran Byrnes, winners of the 0-150 game. Congratulations to them all!       

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Upcoming Special Events

The first flyer below is the President's Annual letter for 2025. It includes information about the HBC Annual Meeting, lunch and bridge games on Saturday December 6th, as well as 2026 membership renewal instructions.

The second flyer is regarding the Swiss Social Mixer holiday dinner party being held Thursday, December 11th.     

Presidents Annual letter 2025.pdf

Swiss Social Mixer holiday dinner party.pdf

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Swiss Social Mixer Holiday Dinner
Swiss Social Mixer Holiday Dinner

HBC recently held it's Swiss Social Mixer game and holiday dinner. Chicken tenders were served along with appetizers, side dishes, and yummy desserts brought in by those attending. The turnout was huge consisting of  11 teams and the winners of the event are pictured above from left to right Jimmie Groves, Susan Carnovale, Monica Knopf, and Joyce Marafka. It was a very enjoyable event and wonderful way to start the holiday season. Thanks to Mike Mendelson for organizing the event! 

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Harold F Lanshe Trophy Winner
Harold F Lanshe Trophy Winner

At the recent Annual Meeting  luncheon and game HBC nominated new officers and board members, and awards were presented. Pictured above left to right is Jack Hund, outgoing president of the club, and Ray Rizzo. Ray received the Harold F Lanshe award. This prestigious award is presented to the club player who shows the greatest improvement in their bridge game as well as commitment to serving the club. Congratulations Ray, well deserved! 

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Pam & Bert Murray Award
Pam & Bert Murray Award

Pictured above is club president Jack Hund and Tammy Stine. Jack is presenting Tammy the 2025 Pam and Bert Murray award which recognizes a newer player who has taken bridge education lessons, played in beginner games, displayed improved bridge skills, showed enthusiasm for the game, and contributed to the success of the club. Congratulations Tammy for winning this award!   

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Results
Friday Afternoon 0-750 pairs
Director: Carlfahnestock
Thursday Afternoon Open pairs
Director: David Charleston
Swiss Social Mixer
Director: David Charleston