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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
Charlie Miner: 407-739-6210

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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

CLUB UPDATE!

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON!

On Wednesday, December 18, at 11:15 we will have our annual holiday potluck lunch.  OBC will provide a honey-baked ham and sliced turkey.  Please bring a dish to share and dress up in your favorite holiday attire!  We will have a contest to pick the best outfit!

SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT

On February 27, 28 and March 1, 2025, OBC will host its first ACBL Sectional Tournament.  There will be a morning and afternoon session each day, with lots of opportunities to win your coveted Silver Points.  Mark your calendars and watch for details to follow. 

OBC BOARD ELECTIONS

As per our bylaws, OBC will hold an election in February for three vacancies on our Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving our bridge community, please submit your name or nominees to Ann Farrell.  Please do not nominate someone without their prior approval.  After all nominations are finalized, there will be a club-wide election.  An individual willing to serve as Treasurer is an ideal candidate.

 

NEW BEGINNER LESSONS

Teacher Extraordinaire, Patty Estes will start a new set of Beginner Lessons, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.  The lessons will be held on Monday and Tuesday.  Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Lessons will continue with Grand Life Master, Charlie Miner.  Charlie’s classes will be held on Mondays at 9:30 and we will continue with our Newcomer Game (0-20 Masterpoints) on Tuesdays at Noon.  The fees are $5 per lesson and a one-time $10 material/book fee. All are welcome.  Please help us to spread the word!

 

 

Last updated : Dec 8, 2024 15:27 EST
CLUB UPDATE!

Winner, Winners Chicken Dinners!

Kudos to Linda Scheible and Dee Becker!  Linda and Dee came in first place on November 8, 11, 13, 15 and 18 with consistent scores over 60% games.  Congratulations! 

Congratulations to Vedder Smith and Ellen Victorica and Madeleine Sweeney and Layke Waldon for their first and second place showings in the Newcomer Game.  Keep up the good work!

New Beginner Lessons

Teacher Extraordinaire, Patty Estes will start a new set of Beginner Lessons, on Monday, January 13, 2025.  The lessons will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30. Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Lessons will continue with Grand Life Master, Charlie Miner.  Charlie’s classes will be held on Mondays at 9:30 and OBC will continue with our Newcomer Game (0-20 Masterpoints) on Tuesdays at Noon.  The fees are $5 per lesson and a one-time $10 material/book fee. All are welcome.  Please help us to spread the word.  For more information, please contact Patty Estes at 407-619-8882.

Last updated : Nov 20, 2024 19:31 EST
December Charity Event

ACBL is holding a special charity event during 2 weeks in December benefiting hurricane relief

  • 25-40% of the F2F club participants will earn Gold/Extra Points in the ACBL Charity "Gold for Good" event starting December 9th.
  • The more the players play at your club the better their chances. 
  • Your club has a chance to earn extra Upgraded Club Championship if your club is in the top 3 of most entries or highest participation.
  • This event is far more inclusive than any STaC or ACBL_Wide Event!
  • For more information or to register, click HERE
Last updated : Dec 1, 2024 08:04 EST
CLUB UPDATE!

Upcoming Celebrations!

On Friday, November 22 at 11:15 we will have a potluck lunch in honor of Gloria McCain’s 80th birthday.  The game following the luncheon will be Club Championship game. Please come and celebrate with Gloria and stay to play for extra points at no extra charge.

On Wednesday, December 18, at 11:15 we will have our annual holiday potluck lunch.  OBC will provide a honey-baked ham and sliced turkey.  Please bring a dish to share and dress up in your favorite holiday attire!  We will have a contest to pick the best outfit!

New Beginner Lessons

Teacher Extraordinaire, Patty Estes will start a new set of Beginner Lessons, on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.  The lessons will be held on Monday and Tuesday.  Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Lessons will continue with Grand Life Master, Charlie Miner.  Charlie’s classes will be held on Mondays at 9:30 and we will continue with our Newcomer Game (0-20 Masterpoints) on Tuesdays at Noon.  The fees are $5 per lesson and a one-time $10 material/book fee. All are welcome.  Please help us to spread the word.

Foodies!

Thank you for all those who have generously brought in food to share.  A special thanks to Lorraine Harris for the delicious cakes and to Lyle Supp for the always popular Dunkin Donuts.  If you don’t bake but would like to participate, please consider picking up some pre-baked goods, veggies, cheese and crackers, etc.

Welcome Back!

We are always happy to see old friends return to play at OBC.  Last week, we welcomed Nancy and Jim Muller.  We hope you had a good time and will return soon.

Last updated : Nov 24, 2024 17:26 EST
Halloween Fun

Thanks to everyone for the outstanding potluck buffet.

Halloween Fun
Last updated : Nov 19, 2024 15:09 EST
Help with ACBL Membership Fees

There is a company called Groupon, that has linked up with various insurance companies that provide Medicare Supplemental insurance and Medicare Advantage insurance, to pay for dues for participating in various social activities.  The American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) has partnered with Groupon to get this benefit for bridge players that have either of the above types of plans if the insurer is participating. Each individual will have to check with Groupon to see if they are eligible.  See the two attachments for details. 

Grouper New Benefit Fact Sheet_240706_212216.pdf

Grouper New Benefit FAQ_240706_212311.pdf

Last updated : Nov 8, 2024 20:34 EST
OBC Event Schedule

Upcoming Special Games

  • December 9 - 14:  ACBL Charity Games (gold pts)
  • December 16 - 21:  ACBL Charity Games (gold pts)
  • December 27:  Charity Games

2025 STaC

  • January 20 - 25
  • March 24 - 30
  • August 11 - 17
Member Rank Changes

October 2024
William McShea - Regional Master
David Jones - Club Master

August 2024
Michael Moshiri - NABC Master
Mary Poinsette - Regional Master
Lisa Carroll - Club Master
David Jones - Junior Master

July 2024
Amy Post - Sectional Master

May 2024
Karen Norton - Club Master

70% Games

Lynne McKinney and Charlie Miner
  71% on October 23, 2024

Paul Vilmos and Linda Scheible
  71% on September 09, 2024

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