Release 2.19q
NEED A PARTNER?

If you are looking for a partner, please text or call Don Grace (321-246-2715) your name, phone number and the date(s) you need a partner.

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OBC Contacts

Club Manager
Don Grace: 321-246-2715

President
Ann Farrell:  407-492-0637

Game Directors
Don Grace:  321-246-2715
Georgette Lynch:  407-565-0386
Charlie Miner: 407-739-6210
Lewis Himelhoch: 770-330-6718

Lessons Coordinator

Patty Estes: 407-619-8882

 

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PIZZA, PIZZA AND BRIDGE FRIDAY!
February 27, 2026

Come join us as OBC continues the Fun Friday Game! On February 27, 2026, we will serve Pizza at 11:30 followed by an always lively game of bridge. At Patty Estes will kick-off the day with a free 30-minute lesson for novice and intermediate players.  And the fun doesn’t stop when the game is over.  Stay and play bridge bingo and win a free play!

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.  We have many new players who are ready to play! All are welcome!

Last updated : Feb 22, 2026 19:14 EST
March 02 - 06 is March Madness Week

Extra points at no additional cost

33% of the points are RED

Last updated : Feb 15, 2026 08:53 EST
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS!

OBC is pleased to announce our three new board members:

  • Jan Smith
  • Elliot Raphaelson
  • Larry Pack

We look forward to their ideas, energy and wise counsel!

Special thanks to our out-going board members who have served our Club for many years and in many capacities.

  • Gloria McCain
  • Bob Burhmann
  • Geoff Jones
Last updated : Feb 15, 2026 08:30 EST
North American Pairs Results

Congratulations to the following for their performance in the District 9 North American Pairs (NAP) at the Orlando Regional!!!

  • Mark Raphaelson & Lance Moreau - 1st place in flight A
  • Lindy Greening & Jan Smith - 2nd place flight C
  • Liz Harris & Donald Grace - 4th place flight C
Last updated : Jan 12, 2026 16:30 EST
NEW LESSONS

NEW BEGINNER LESSONS

Patty Estes  classes for Beginners will continue every Monday at 9:30.  Her classes have been extremely popular, and many of her students have advanced to playing in our ACBL sanctioned games. Classes are held 9:30 – 11:30. The fee for this 8-week class is $5 per lesson.

INTERMEDIATE LESSONS

lntermediate lessons with Grand Life Master, Charlie Miner will continue on Mondays from 9:30 - 11:30.  These lessons will focus on Play-of-the-Hand and Defense. The lesson fee is $10 per class. Stay for the game for no extra charge.

2/1 LESSONS

Patty Este’s 2/1 classes will continue every Tuesday at 9:30. The lesson fee is $10 per class. Stay for the game for no extra charge.

PLEASE CALL PATTY ESTES FOR MORE INFORMATION

407-619-8882

Last updated : Dec 19, 2025 17:14 EST
LET’S STAY HEALTHY!

OBC appreciates your enthusiasm for bridge, however, if you are not feeling well, please stay home!

Effective immediately, if a player is showing signs of illness, a director, at his/her discretion may ask the player to leave or wear a mask.  This policy is enacted for the wellness of our bridge community.

Last updated : Jan 2, 2025 22:39 EST
2026 OBC Events

Orlando Spring Sectional
April 16 - 18

Sectional Flyer

Club Championship - Extra pts

  • January 12 - 16
  • February 09 - 13
  • May 11 - 16
  • June 08 - 12
  • July 06 - 10
  • September 14 - 18
  • November 09 - 13
  • December 07 - 11

STaC - Silver pts ($2 extra)
Royal STaC - 1/4 
Gold, Red, Silver & Black

  • January 19 - 23
  • March 09 - 13 (Royal)
  • August 03 - 07 (Royal)
  • October 12 - 16

NAPQ - Red & Black pts ($1 extra)

  • June 22 - 26
  • July 20 - 24
  • August 17 - 21

Stardust - 1/4 Gold pts  ($1 extra)

  • May 18 - 24
  • December 14 - 18

Other Events

  • March 02 - 06:  March Madness
  • June 15:  Longest Day
    Alzheimer's Charity Event
  • July 13 - 17:  Silver Quest
  • September 28:  Silver Seniors
  • October 05 - 09:  Club Appreciation
  • October 26 - 30:  Club appreciation
Member Rank Changes

January 2025
Liz Harris - Adv NABC Master
Amy Post - Regional Master
Cheryl Moore - Sectional Master

Hemant Solanky - Club Master

December 2025
David Kellogg - Club Master

November 2025
Ellen Victoria - Sectional Master

70% Games

John Reitz and Bill Alexander
  72.88% on February 2, 2026

Gloria McCain and Gerard Rescek
  73.22% on January 19, 2026

Hemant Solanky and Jerry Knutson
  72% on January 13, 2026

Gloria McCain and Gerard Rescek
  71.73% on January 5, 2026

Bud Estes and Charlie Miner
 70% on December 18, 2025

Paul Vilmos and Elliot Raphaelson
  70.88% on November 26, 2025

Cheryl Moore and Hilary Fischer
  71% on November 4, 2025

David Kellogg and Charlie Miner
  70% on October 7, 2025

Food Pantry Items

For Seasons Ministries Food Pantry at St Richard’s Church

forseasonsministries.org

Donations

Spaghetti sauce and past
Canned ravioli
Macaroni and cheese
Canned chicken or tuna
White or yellow rice
Instant potatoes
Canned soups
Canned vegetables
Canned beans (black, pinto, baked)
Canned fruit