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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:

* Club Master (20 MPs) - Jane Wingard
* NABC Master (200 MPs) - David Kraus  
* Bronze Life Master (500/750 MPs) - Dean Frear 

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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New Years Day Winners
New Years Day Winners

Rich Lyden and Jack Thorp started 2026 off nicely by winning the New Year's Day open event at HBC.  Nice work, guys! 

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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 January 12th - open pairs at 12:30 PM; and 0-500 & 0-50 pairs at 6:30 PM (mini lesson at 5:45 PM)
* Tuesday January 13th - open pairs at 12:30 PM (ACBL-wide Junior Fund Game); and 0-1500 pairs at 6:30 PM 
Wednesday January 14th - 
0-500 & 0-50 pairs at 12:30 PM (mini lesson at 11:45)
* Thursday January 15th  - open pairs at 12:30 PM
Friday January 16th- 0-750 pairs & separate 0-2500 pairs at 12:30 PM 
* Saturday January 17th - open pairs Continental Breakfast & Bridge at 11:00 AM ($10; food at 10:30; advance registration required); and 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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HBC's Newest Life Master
HBC's Newest Life Master

Rebecca Bergey pictured above, recently became the newest Life Master at Harrisburg Bridge Club. Congratulations to her and well deserved! 

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Upcoming Special Events

The Harrisburg Bridge Club is introducing a new Friday afternoon limited point game on a trial basis to give our 0-2500 players an opportunity to compete with players of like point totals. The initial 0-2500 game will be offered on Friday January 9th at 12:30 PM, and this game will run concurrently with the 0-750 game. These will be two separate games being played at the same time, and the games will NOT be combined. 


See Flight A (fewer than 6000 MPs) and Flight C (fewer than 750 MPS non-life master) flyers below regarding the District 4 Grand National Teams events being held at Harrisburg Bridge Club in March. Teams of 4-6 players compete at the local level for a chance to represent District 4 at the National Finals this year being held in Minneapolis in July. The Open Flight  and Flight B will be held in New Jersey.     

GNT Flight A March 2026.pdf

GNT Flight C March 2026.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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HBC New Years Day Event
HBC New Years Day Event

A big thank you to Linda Ivanoff (sporting the fabulous apron below...) for all the work she put in to making the New Year's Day Pork and Sauerkraut (and mashed potatoes, too...) such a nice event. The food was very good and it was really a nice way to bring in the New Year.  

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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
Tuesday Afternoon Open pairs
Director: Jim Boyer
Monday Afternoon Open Pairs
Director: Bridget Whitley
Monday Evening 0-500 & 0-50 pairs
Director: Linda Ivanoff