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Executive Members

President Darrell Rowe

Vice President Lyn Stevens 

Treasurer Cynthia Lord

Secretary Sandy Campbell

House   Bob Culbert

Bridge Development  Maureen Nichols

Social  Patty MacDonald 

Membership  Birte Ayer

Member at Large  Marlene Steele

Club Manager  Birte Ayer

Web Site Administrator   Donna Wales

Past President      Bill Fox

Zero Tolerance at PBC

We strive to have a "Play Nice" atmosphere at our bridge club. Players are encouraged to respect their partners and opponents at all times. Comments on bidding or play of the hand can wait until after the game. If you feel that any player is not acting according to the policy, call the director.

PBC Bridge Directors Needed

New Directors needed at PBC

Contact our Club Manager if you are interested in becoming a director.

 

For information about becoming a director,

Click Director Resources in the blue side menu. 

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Web Site Administrator

Donna Wales

705-927-4031 

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Welcome to Peterborough Bridge Club Inc

Welcome to the Peterborough Bridge Club Inc  

705-745-2331

www.bridgewebs.com/peterboroughbridge    

PBC Club Manager    
ptbobridge@gmail.com

PBC - Unit 246 - District 2 - Kibitzer - ACBL 166

Raffle - Fundraiser

Our social director has been working with the Peterborough Golf and Country Club (PGCC) to finalize plans for our January 17th party. PGCC sincerely apologizes for the confusion over our party dates and has offered us these gestures to make up for it:  (No room charge; Upgraded main dish to Beef Bourguignon; The Big Prize - the Winner’s Choice (each option is worth about $500): A year’s Social Membership or a gift certificate for 4 rounds of golf with carts (18 holes) ;Two certificates for- A round of golf (18 holes) for 2 with a golf cart 

The Board has decided to raffle off the Big Prize. Tickets will be available starting Monday, December 22nd. Tickets cost $10 each, and all proceeds will support our two charities: the Women’s Shelter and Brock Mission. The grand prize draw will take place during the lunch/bridge game on January 17th, but the winner does not need to be present to win. Birte has kindly agreed to sell tickets at the beginning of each game, starting December 22nd. For those unable to attend the club, she will also accept e-transfers. The additional two certificate (18 holes of golf for two people) will be offered as door prizes at the January 17th event. 

Holiday Closures
Holiday Closures

The Club will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.     There is a sign-up sheet posted at the club for  New Year's Day (January 1st).   If you wish to play on this day, please sign up on the sheet.   We will need at least 5 tables to proceed with a game.  Before heading to the club on New Years Day, please check the website to ensure that this game will proceed.   Thanks 

Annual Membership Fees are Due

Annual membership fees are due.   Costs are only $25.00 (for the year) and entitle you to reduced table fees and a free play at your Birthday Game.    You can either renew at the club (cash only please) or send an e-transfer to Birte (birteayer@gmail.com). 

Christmas Party - Let's Celebrate 2026

The Christmas Party (now known as the Celebrate 2026 Party) will be held on  January 17th at the Peterborough Golf and Country Club.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 followed by a bridge game.  The lunch menu will include Beef Bourguignon along with plenty of side dishes and desserts.   If you have food allergies or restrictions please contact our Social Director Patty MacDonald (Macdonto2000@yahoo.ca)  

If you purchased a ticket for the November 30 event and can attend on January 17th, please hang onto your ticket.   If you wish to attend, but have not yet got your ticket, please see Birte.    Also see Birte if you want to be reimbursed for your ticket for the November 30th event.  

Our Duplicate Bridge Games

The following is a list of our games.  If you are a member of our club, the cost to play* is $9.00 per game (or buy a 3-play ticket for $25.00).  If you are not a member of our club, costs are 11.00 per play.   Coffee/tea is included.  Bring a partner and please arrive at least 15 minutes before the game start time to allow our Directors sufficient time to set up the game. * Cash only please.

Regularly scheduled games:

Monday 1:00 PM – There are two games that are offered, which play at the same time.  Under 100MP  - Both players must have under 100MP.  (Generally fewer Boards are played which allows more time for play per Board.  Cost for this game is only $6.00 for members and $7.00 for non members.) and an Open game – this game is open to all players

Tuesday 1:00 PMTwo players with under 750MP may play in this game. PBC Board has decided to allow players with over 750MP to play in the Tuesday game as long as they play with a player with UNDER 750MP. The intent of this rule is to allow for mentoring whereby an experienced player is paired with a newer/less experienced player.  

Wednesday 1:00 PM Open Game - This game is open to all players.  

Thursday 1:00 PM Similar to the Tuesday game, at least one of the players must have UNDER 750MP.  

Friday 1:00 PM Open Game – this game is open to all players

Special games:

Saturday Birthday Game - Birthday games are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM. This is an Open Game. All Bridge Club members with birthdays in the month play for free. Birthday cake and fruit for all!  

Saturday Swiss Team    TBD  .    

Our Bridge Lessons
The Peterborough Bridge Club recognizes the important role that bridge lessons play in attracting new members to the game of duplicate bridge and to our club.  We have gifted teachers who provide lessons and share their knowledge and time.  They are masters of the game and successful teachers of many students, most of whom quickly learn to love the game and become members of the club. .All of our lessons cost  $6.00 per class.  

Beginner Bridge Lessons - Exercise your mind, meet new friends, and have some fun

Maureen Nichols provides beginner bridge lessons on Monday morning at the club. These lessons are designed to teach bridge to players new to the game or players wishing to refresh and update their skills.     For further information please call Maureen at 705-874-6019 or email her at mo.nichols13@gmail.com.

Dalia offers beginner bridge lessons on Sunday from 1-3.  These lessons are designed for people who are new to the game or want to refresh skills, but cannot attend the weekday lessons.   A new set of lessons will begin on Sunday Jan. 18th.  For further information contact Dalia at bridgeforbusybeesptbo@gmail.com.   She is also hosting a Boot Camp on No-Trump Basics.  This Boot Camp will be held  on Sunday January 11th from 1-3.   All Beginners are welcome. 

Maureen also leads Play and Learn classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from  9:00 - 11:00 AM.   These classes are designed for players who have learned the basics and wish to practice their bidding and play of the hand.   The format for the Play and Learn sessions are a short refresher lesson followed by a fun bridge game with instructors available to answer questions.   Please contact Maureen for further details.

Friday Morning Lessons -Improve your bidding and play of the hand!

If you have the basics of bridge and want to improve your bidding, defense, and  play of the hand, you should consider taking Dwight Goden's classes.  The classes usually have a 1/2 hour lesson followed by playing boards related to the lesson.  For further information please contact Dwight. 

Member's Milestones
Find A Partner

If you are looking for a partner - get help from the partnership team.  This team will work with you to find a partner.  Please  call Maureen Nichols at 705-874-6019 or  Sandy Campbell at 705-874-0815

If you do not have a regular partner and would like to be called when someone is looking for a partner, please call Sandy Campbell at 705-874-0815.   Your name will be kept on a list and suggested to those calling the Partnership Team. 

 

Calendar
17th December 2025
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
18th December 2025
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
19th December 2025
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
22nd December 2025
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
Results
+Gold+
Director: Dwight Goden
Open Pairs +GOLD+
Director: Jo-Ann Lang
Monday Afternoon Session
Director: Jo-Ann Lang
Birthday Game
Director: Andrew Collins