Release 2.19q
OBC Contacts

Club Manager
Jeff Ritchie:  407-619-5333

President
Ann Farrell:  407-492-0637

Game Directors
Jeff Ritchie:  407-619-5333
Chris Kindt:  407-760-1638
Georgette Lynch:  407-565-0386
David Hoyle:  407-529-4621
Charlie Miner: 407-739-6210

The Orlando Bridge Club (OBC) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by players from our club.  Our Articles prohibit any paid employee or director of OBC from serving on Board

MENTORING PROGRAM

OBC is pleased to announce it will be starting a Mentor Program in May! 

This allows a Non-Life Masters to a partner with a Life Master one day a week.  This is a great opportunity to learn some new tips and improve your game!

If you are interested in being a mentor or learning from a Life Master please contact Ann Farrrell at windy55fan@yahoo.com. Please let her know what day of the week you would like to play.

Last updated : Apr 17, 2024 09:08 EDT
Supervised Play

The initial set of beginning bridge lessons offered by Patty Estes was a success.  There were 12 students who attended, many of whom had never played bridge.  Even though the class instruction has ended, the Orlando Bridge Club is offering the newcomers the opportunity to participate in supervised bridge play.  Other players may participate in the supervised play.  The first week of the supervised play began on April 23, and there were 3 full tables.  The cost is $5 and the play lasts 2 hours.  Any experienced player who wishes to assist in this effort is encouraged to contact Ann Farrell (windy55fan@yahoo.com) or Patty Estes (apattygram@gmail.com).  Supervised play sessions are on-going, every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Last updated : May 1, 2024 18:14 EDT
April & May Events

Upcoming special games in April & May

  • April 15 - 20:  Charity Club Championship 
  • May 13 - 18:  Grass Roots Fund Games
  • May 20 - 25:  Club Championship
Last updated : Apr 13, 2024 07:27 EDT
Food Pantry at St Richard’s Church

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

*  Clean plastic grocery bags
*  Clean egg cartons

Last updated : Mar 10, 2024 17:44 EDT
Bridge Lessons at Maitland Presbyterian

There will be an 8 week of bridge lessons taught by certified instructor Patty Estes starting Saturday January 13, 2024.

10:00 am lessons (2 hrs) for newer players

Location:
Maitland Presbyterian Church
341 N. Orlando ave.
Maitland, FL. 32751

Contact Info:
Patty Estes
407-619-8882
apattygram@gmail.com

Last updated : Mar 17, 2024 07:36 EDT
OBC Event Schedule

STaC (Sectional Tournament at Club) games award silver points and cost an additional $1
Royal STaC awards 25% Gold, Red, Silver, and Black points


STaC weeks for 2024:

  • January 15 - 20
  • March 04 - 09  (Royal)
  • July 29 - August 03
  • October 14 - 19

North American Pairs Qualification games award red and black points and cost an additional $1

NAPQ weeks for 2024:

  • June 10 - 15
  • June 24 - 29
  • July 8 - 13
  • July 22 - 29
  • August 5 - 10
  • August 19 - 24

Special Games for 2024:

  • March 12 - 17:  Charity Games
  • March 25 - 30:  Club Championship
  • April 1 - 6:  Charity Club Championship
  • April 15 - 20:  Charity Club Championship
  • May 13 - 18:  Grass Roots Fund Games
  • May 20 - 25:  Club Championship
  • June 12 - 17:  Charity Games
  • September 2 - 7:  Club International fund Games
  • September 11:  ACBL-Wide Junior Fund Game
  • September 23 - 28:  Club Championship
  • October 7 - 12:  Club Appreciation Games
  • October 14 - 19:  Club Appreciation Games
  • October 21- 26:  Charity Games
  • November 11 - 16:  Club Championship
  • December 16 - 21:  Charity Games
Member Rank Changes

March 2024
Ann Farrell - BronzeLife Master
Bonnie King - NABC Master
Bruce Walters - Regional Master

February 2024
(none)

January 2024
Ping Chen - Gold Life Master
Reddy Raju - Bronze Life Master

Dale Truscott - NABC Master
Brendon Snyder - Regional Master

Ginger Warren - Regional Master

Laura Lofgren - Sectional Master

December 2023
Terry Pond - Silver Life Master

November 2023
Charles Miner - Grand Life Master
Penny Nelson - Bronze Life Master

Victoria Tucker - NABC Master

October 2023
Elizabeth Bridges - Life Master
Vicki Sorensen - Regional Master

70% Games

Faisal Kayali and Reddy Raju
  70.6% on March 25, 2024

Ann Farrel and Jeff Richie
  70.6% on March 15, 2024

George and Victoria Tucker
  
71.42% on March 14, 2024

Geoff Jones and Chris Kindt
  70% on February 29, 2024

Lindy Greening and Jan Smith
  71% on February 26, 2024

John Reitz and William Alexander
  71.53% on February 05, 2024

George and Victoria Tucker
  
73.5% on January 11, 2024