Starting on Wednesday night, December 1^st, we will be having a ACBL sanctioned bridge game.  Points will be awarded. Start time will be 6:30 PM.  Show up 10 or 15 minutes early to sign up.  Have fun.

The OMBC is pleased to announce a holiday party on Sunday, December 12th.  Please bring a dish for a potluck lunch at noon before the 1:00 pm game.  In the spirit of the holidays, we will be collecting non-perishable food donations and funds for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.  There will be silent auctions of lessons, and pro play dates to help the Second Harvest support those in need in our community.  

Big news-we will start holding a night game on Wednesday, December 1^st.  The Director will be Andy Wilken.  This game is aimed at those who work or otherwise can’t play during the day.  Tell all your friends.  It will start at either 6:30 or 7:00 PM.  We don’t have a final start time because we are still trying to see what works best for those that have expressed interest.   Check in on the website for further updates.

You may have noticed that the premises looks a little brighter and a little cleaner.  A big thank you to Bill Lynch, Georgette Lynch, Flo Sena, Jeff Ritchie, and Chris Kindt who all got various things done.

Some really good playing.  When you are good and you are hot Bridge is a beautiful game.  Just ask Liz Harris and Sarah Taft.  On October 14^th they played well enough to score 70.0% and then, one week later on October 21^st they scored a 76.25% game.  Hats off to the two ladies!  In between Geoff Jones and John Reitz has a 72.09% afternoon.  A salute to them.

Gloria McCain is teaching a class on different areas of bridge on Thursday mornings.  The classes start at 10:45 and last for about 45 minutes.  These classes are meant for newer players although anyone can sit in.  I sat in on her first class and it was informative and relaxed.  See you there.

The Monday game on the Non-Life Master side seems to be building.  We have had as many as 5 tables and no less than 4.  The Master Point limit for the game is 750 points.  Most players have less than 300 I would guess.  It is a great game for those who are newer to the game and what to play in a take it easy atmosphere.

Bob Buhrmann
11/17/2021

On Thursday, Nov. 4 at 10:45, Gloria McCain will begin her series of mini lessons for newer players.  Come join us as Gloria reviews her lessons from last year.  It is your opportunity to let her know what you would like her to focus on in upcoming lessons.  Stay and play after the lesson and wow your opponents with your new strategies!

Please join the OMBC Board in congratulating Bob on being named Unit 240's Goodwill Ambassador.  This honorary title is presented to an ACBL member who has exhibited unselfish dedication to the causes of good conduct, worthy participation and ethical behavior.  Bob's positive attitude and tireless work on behalf of ACBL's official charity, Alzheimer's Association was noted in his nomination.  Well done Bob!

The ACBL has decreed that the rest of the year will be Club Championship except when there are other specials such as STaC.  Club Championship means extra points at no extra cost. Come on and join the fun and get some extra points.  I will look forward to seeing you at the Bridge table.

The Orlando Metropolitan Bridge Center (OMBC) offers Duplicate Bridge Games Seven Days a Week.

Our Newcomer's Game on Saturday's at 12:00, which includes a Mini Lesson covering a variety of Bridge Topics and Duplicate Games where you can win your first ACBL Master Points.

Non-Life Master (Limited Games) and Open Games, where some of the BEST Players in the State Compete, are offered Daily at 12:00 and an Open Game on Sunday at 1:00 to give you time for Church.

Duplicate Bridge is recognized by the AARP as a way of keeping mentally strong long after Retirement. Warren Buffet and Bill Gates use Bridge to stay Sharp and so could you. Check our website and come by the Bridge Center for a Game.

A lot is happening.  We got our shipment of Easy Bridge books yesterday.  That means that we will be offering an Easy Bridge course taught by David Hoyle.  We are looking for people who are new to Bridge or new to Duplicate.  If you play social bridge, away from duplicate bridge in approved places, talk to your friends who play socially.  Tell them about the fun and the good people.  If they have never played Bridge tell them about the fun you are having.

David and Maureen Loeb are talking about lessons before the game on Thursday and Sunday.  We don’t know exactly when this will start but watch for an email or go to the web site.  I sat in on his lesson today (9/9) and he talked about Prime values which are mostly Aces and Kings.  The point was they were probably worth a little more than the usual high card point count.  Particularly if they are together.  He also mentioned that together they are even more valuable because an AK combination will usually take two tricks in that suit.  Also, I think he mentioned that a KQ limited you to mostly 1 loser.  Following that lesson, I applied what he was talking about to upgrade a couple of hands and it made a difference.  In a short time we will be coming out with a list of classes and the cost.  Also David & Maureen may be teaching a 2/1 class.  Watch for an email and check out our web site.

Come on out and join us having fun and enjoying some of the most fun you can have for less than $3.00/hour most of the time.  Charity games and other special events may cost a $1.00 more but then the money goes for a good cause.  You will know you are helping someone and having fun.  What is better than that!

Bob Buhrmann
9/9/2021

OMBC is pleased to announce that we will offer EasyBridge to new Players who may have never played bridge before and to those who want to enjoy the benefits of “Improved Memory” that AARP heralds for a player in the Duplicate Bridge World.

Classes will be scheduled to begin October 2nd, Saturday Morning from 9:00 to 11:00 to allow Students to participate in our Newcomer’s Game when they are ready.

And it is Free. Send your questions to Dave Hoyle at dave@onlinebridgecenter.com