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Click on Information in the menu above to see the weekly and monthly game schedule. Click on Calendar for specific dates and times.

Bridge Classes

For more information on upcoming bridge classes, click on the Bridge Education tab above.

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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:

* Junior Master (5 MPs) - Marie Ann Moran
* Club Master (20 MPs) - Alison Lampert and Sandra Shirk
* Regional Master (100 MPs) - Robert Deitzel
* Life Master (500 MPs) - Mary Liz Higgins

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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Unit 168 NAP for Master Points
Unit 168 NAP for Master Points

HBC held a North American Pairs for Master Points 2 session game September 12th. There were 12 1/2 teams vying for gold in each strata. Sandwiches were served in between sessions and the game would not be complete without cake for dessert! Thanks to Bob Priest for the initial setup and to Ed Scanlon for directing. 

 

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Welcome to Harrisburg Bridge Club
Upcoming Game Schedule
For planning purposes, please note that there are several Swiss team events this month.  Advance signup is required.
Thursday October 8th - Senior Swiss Mentor Game
Sunday October 11th - Daytime Swiss Teams
Wednesday October 21st - Evening Swiss Teams
Here's the game schedule at HBC for the upcoming week. $8 table fee, unless otherwise noted.   

* Monday September 28th - Senior open pairs at 12:30 PM (ACBL-wide game for those over 60)  This game is free for HBC members; and 0-500 & 0-50 pairs at 6:30 PM (mini-lesson at 5:45)
* Tuesday September 29th - open pairs at 12:30 PM; and 0-1500 pairs at 6:30 PM
* Wednesday September 30th- 0-750 & 0-200 pairs at 12:30 PM (mini lesson at 11:45)
* Thursday October 1st- open pairs at 12:30 PM 
* Friday October 2nd - 0-2500 & 0-750 pairs at 12:30 PM
* Saturday October 3rd - ACBL District 4 NAP Flight B (Under 3000 MP) championshiop. This two session event ($40) begins at 10 AM and includes lunch between sessions. There is a link to the flyer on the HBC website; also, non-competitive and instructor assisted bridge play for beginners at 9:30 AM ($2)

 

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HBC Donations to End ALZ!
HBC Donations to End ALZ!

Since 2013, the ACBL and bridge clubs across North America  (including the Harrisburg Bridge Club) have partnered with the Alzheimer's Association to raise funds for research and care. To date, bridge players have raised more than $12 million.

In 2026, the Alzheimer's Association expanded its annual The Longest Day fundraiser into Do What You Love to End ALZ™. The updated name reflects a broader vision: do what you love to honor who you love.
Since we all love bridge, the Harrisburg Bridge Club donated all entry fees paid during the week of June 15-20 to the Alzheimer’s Association, so every time you played that week, you were contributing to the cause.  The amount Harrisburg Bridge Club donated to the Alzheimer's Association from entry fees and individual donations was over $3,500! Thanks to all for their donations to support the work of the Alzheimer's Association.

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Upcoming Special Events

NEW GAMES AT HBC!

OPEN MONDAY NIGHT GAME
This Open game is being held in addition to the 0-500 and 0-50 limited games. HBC will be holding similar Monday night games in the future, but not more than once a month. We will require sign ups so we can always cancel if not well attended. The next Open Monday night game will be determined soon.     

UPCOMING NAP FINALS
A look forward, Harrisburg Bridge Club will be hosting the North American Pairs District 4 Finals for Flights A, B, and C. The B Flight will be held Saturday October 3, and A and C Flights are Saturday October 24. Flyers for A, B, and C flights are below with all information to pre-register.  The Open North American Pairs will be held in Cherry Hill, NJ on October 3 and 4. The flyer for the Open games is below.
2026 NAP Flight A Final.pdf
2026 NAP Flight B Final.pdf
2026 NAP Flight C Final.pdf
2026 NAP Open Final.pdf

SENIOR SWISS MENTOR GAME
This is a new game being held October 8 that is a Mentor game for those with at least 200 Master Points. They will be paired with a Mentor in a Swiss team format. See flyer below and join us for a fun night!
Senior Swiss Mentor Game.pdf  

 

 

 

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Birthday Fun at Wednesday Game
Birthday Fun at Wednesday Game

The Wednesday 0-750 and 0-200 afternoon games recently had a birthday celebration for Ozzie Doukas pictured above.  Harrisburg Bridge Club loves its birthday cakes and celebrations! Happy birthday Ozzie!     

 

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Play and Learn Classes
Play and Learn Classes

Pictured above is the current Play and Learn class being taught by Ceil Hund and Jan Leuenberger that started in September. These popular classes play up to 8 hands per session, discussing bidding tips, play of the hand, opening leads, and defense. Check out the Bridge Education tab on the homepage of the website for more information on classes being offered at Harrisburg Bridge Club.   

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Unit 168 NAP for MPs Winners
Unit 168 NAP for MPs Winners

HBC held a North American Pairs for Master Points 2 session game Saturday September 12th. There were 12 1/2 teams vying for gold in each strata. Congratulations to Bob Miller pictured above left and Jack Hund for being the overall winners. First in the B strata were Butch Hiliard and Marti Bridgewater, and first in C were Joe Marter and Bozena Stine. Congratulations to all!     

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Results
Monday Afternoon Open Pairs
Director: David Charleston
Monday Evening 0-500 & 0-50 pairs
Director: Georgi Hess
Sunday Open Women's Only Pairs
Director: Bridget Whitley