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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
Charlie Miner: 407-739-6210

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CLUB UPDATE

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hilary Fischer and John Hughes, two students in Patty Estes’ Beginner Lessons, played in their first ACBL sanctioned game on Tuesday!  Welcome and please come play again!

STaC GAME WEEK

October 14 – 19 is STaC week.  This is your opportunity to win 25% Gold, Red and Silver. 

BOOK SALE!

OBC will be conducting a book sale the week of October 13-18, to benefit the Food Pantry (For Seasons).   If you have would like to donate your gently-used popular novels (no bridge books please!) please contact Ann Farrell at ann.farrell.2015@gmail.com   Come and check it out; you might find your next best read!

Last updated : Sep 28, 2024 16:11 EDT
CLUB UPDATE!

NEWCOMER GAME!

Starting in October, OBC will offer an ACBL sanctioned game for all players with 0-20 points.  These games will be held very Tuesday at 12:00.  Come play in a comfortable and friendly environment.  Stay tuned for the exact start date!

2024 MASTERPOINT RACE

Do you ever wonder who is winning all the Masterpoints?  The data shows that it is Lynn McKinney with 120, Charlie Miner with 115, Gloria McCain with 95, Jeff Ritchie with 78, and John Reitz with 77.  There is still time to catch up and overtake these players so come out and play!

FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD!

Thanks to everyone who has brought in food to share.  Special thanks to Mickey Poole, who has been sending home-baked goodies with Perry, and Beth and Tom Frazee for the delicious Danish Kringles.  If you are not a baker and enjoy the desserts, please consider making a cash donation to the OBC hospitality fund.  

THE RETURN OF THE LUNCH BUNCH!

Starting September 26, every Thursday OBC invites you to bring in your lunch to the Parish Hall at 11:30 and break bread with your friends and bridge partners.  Enjoy some time prior to the game, discussing bridge strategy or enjoy catching up with each other.  The original Lunch Bunch included Jean Hatcher and Pat Watkins who have gone to bridge heaven! They would be thrilled about the return of this tradition.

Last updated : Sep 19, 2024 21:56 EDT
WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS!

WELCOME!

OBC welcomed 12 new players to Patty Estes’ Beginner Lessons. We know you will enjoy the game and make new friends!

CONGRATULATIONS!

OBC tips the hat to the 12 students who graduated to Intermediate Lessons this month.  Vedder Smith and Patrice Shirer took the plunge and played in their first ACBL sanctioned game.  We are proud of you!

MORE CONGRATULATIONS!

Maxie Cinnamon and her partners (Larry Pack and Jeff Ritchie) had three wins in a row last week. So bid and play your best when you sit at Maxie’s table!

Last updated : Sep 14, 2024 20:56 EDT
BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS

Beginning bridge lessons are being offered at our Club at St Richards.  This course is designed for beginners and will be taught by Patty Estes.  Patty is an ACBL certified teacher.

The course will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays with a cost of $5 per lesson.  There is an additional cost of $5 for a book.

COME JOIN US FOR THIS FUN AND MENTALLY STIMULATING GAME.  BRING A FRIEND AND MAKE NEW ONES!

For more information:  Patty Estes (407) 619-8882 or apattygram@gmail.com

Last updated : Sep 3, 2024 19:23 EDT
INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS
 

INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE LESSONS are being offered at OBC.  The Instructor is Grand Life Master, Charlie Miner. This course is designed for individuals who have basic bridge experience and for those who have previously played and want to refresh their skills.

The course will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per lesson.  There is an additional one-time cost of $5 for course materials.

COME JOIN US and build on your previously learned skills.  

For more information:  Ann Farrell (407) 492-0637 or windy55fan@yahoo.com

Last updated : Sep 3, 2024 19:26 EDT
Club Update

LET’S CELEBRATE!

The first week of every month OBC will serve a cake to celebrate all the great things happening at our club.  Please let us know if it is your birthday month, if you’ve gotten engaged/married or celebrating an anniversary, had any new babies/grandbabies, had a rank change, had a 70% game or just happy to be playing bridge and love your partner!

LESSONS AND SUPERVISED PLAY

Thanks to the leadership and teaching of Patty Estes, we have 12-15 new players every Tuesday morning at 10:00 playing supervised Bridge.   We hope to start a 20 and under game soon.  There is still time to join - Invite your friends and family!

Shine the Spotlight

Each month OBC will randomly select one of our players to tell us your story.  We want to hear about your life, and family, history, career, and bridge experiences. We will feature these stories on our website.  Let’s get to know one another – surprise us with a little-known tidbit about yourself.  Your cub reporter (yet unnamed) will soon be contacting you!  Of course this is optional!

Feedback

If you have any concerns, comments, or suggestions we would love to hear them.  Please feel free to talk to any of your board members or the club manager:

Ann Farrell
Gloria McCain

Gerry Rescek

Bob Buhrmann

Jane Formet

Ruth Einsig

Bill Lynch

Tom Frazee

Geoff Jones

Jeff Ritchie (Club Manager)

Last updated : Aug 11, 2024 19:59 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
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


Remaining STaC week for 2024:

  • October 14 - 19

Upcoming Special Games:

  • September 23 - 28:  Club Championship
  • October 7 - 12:  Club Appreciation Games
  • October 21- 26:  Club Appreciation Games
  • November 11 - 16:  Club Championship
  • December 16 - 21:  Charity Games
Member Rank Changes

July 2024
Amy Post - Sectional Master

May 2024
Karen Norton - Club Master

April 2024
Goeran Eklund - Silver Life Master
Essam Radian - Bronze Life Master
Chet Harmon - NABC Master

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

70% Games

Gloria McCain and Eileen Easterling
  70.91% on August 29, 2024

Nancy Shutts and Cynthia Pesch
  71% on May 23, 2024

Lindy Greening and Jan Smith
  81% on May 16, 2024

Lynne Wassatt and Ginger Warren
  73.6% on May, 9, 2024

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

Ann Farrell and Jeff Ritchie
  70.6% on March 15, 2024

George and Victoria Tucker
  
71.42% on March 14, 2024