| Puritan Events |
  This year our Holiday Celebration took place on Friday, December 12 after the game. Over 50 members attended and enjoyed the delicious catered event. Many thanks to our Entertainment Committee Maureen Cullen and Nancy Mullen as well as Kenny Wirkala, Laura Pearlstein, and Kathy Aubrey.
Thank you as well to all who contributed desserts!   
Special guests were Bob and Kathy Carvin!
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| Braintree Scholarship |
 Each year Puritan Bridge Club awards a $1,000 scholarship to a Braintree High School Senior. This year Mia Hargrave is the recipient of the award. Mia will study early childhood education at the University of Vermont. Congratulations, Mia!
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| ideas, Comments, Suggestions? |
We welcome feedback from our members!
Please express concerns or comments to our directors or any board member.
We try our best and want to hear from you.
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| Welcome! |
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Puritan Bridge Club is located at 22 Faxon St. Braintree, Mass. 02184
(781) 843-9621
We host five games each week.
Monday's game is for 499ers, starting at 10:15 am.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday games are Open games, starting at 10:15 am.
The Saturday Open game starts at noon.
On Thursdays we offer lessons for new players in non ACBL sanctioned sessions.
9:30 for lesson 10 to 12:15 for Beginners-Plus - Supervised play of the hands. Cost is $10.
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| Membership and table fees |
 Membership fees are $40 per year full time and $20 per year half time.
For members-table fees are $11
For non-member-table fees are $13
StaC games are $2.00 more.
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| Tournament News |
Tournament News
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The next District 25 Regional will be held February 17-21 in Mansfield, Mass.
Join the Fun
Kao Li brought home this trophy from the Nationals in San Franciso! Congratulations to Kao!
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| Annual Meeting of Puritan Bridge Club |
On September 16, 2025 the Annual Meeting of Puritan Bridge Club took place. After a quorum was determined, an election took place. Here is the new Board of Directors:
President: Chris Gorton
Vice President: Elaine Sheeran
Treasurer: George Melman
Secretary: Nora Schneider
Auditor: Larry Schell
House: Jerry Smith and Jeff Sweeney
Membership: Diane Ritchie
Bridge: Jenny Koenicke
Entertainment: Nancy Mullen and Maureen Cullen
Past President: Jeff Sweeney
Elaine Sheeran will continue in the role as club manager.
We are so pleased to welcome
Jerry Smith to our Board!
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| Big Game |
Congratulations to Betsey Paige and Larry Schell.
On October 14, 2025 they had a 78.27 percent game!!!!!
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| Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs Masterpoint Race |
Puritan was well represented in The Ace of Clubs Race this year! Jim Finn, Klaus Freyer, Jerry Smith and Stepen Gladyszak earned first place in their category!
Congratulations to all!
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0 to 5 Category
1. Jim Finn
5 to 20 Category
25. Diana Charles
20 to 50 Category
2. Kao Li
50 to 100 Category
1. Klaus Freyer
7. Carol O'Brien
9. Dianne Ritchie
22. George Mellman
100 to 200 Category
23. Tom Bessette
200 t0 300 Category
14. Ronnie Bender
300 to 500 Category
1. Jerry Smith
500 to 1000 Category
8. Dan Rice
20. Jen Reidy
1500 to 2500 Category
4. Larry Schell
5. Peter Griff
20. Tim Hill
2500 to 3500 Category
2. Jeff Sweeney
3. Marty Cohen
20 Ruth Weston
24. Jenny Koenecke
25. Jean Shaffer
3500 to 5000 Category
9. Joyce Pearson
24. Jimmy Vierra
5000 to 7500 Category
4. Grace Charron
6. Al Votolato
16. Stuart Whittle
7500 to 10,000 Category
9. Barbara Murphy
Over 10,000 Category
1, Stephen Gladyszak
7. Lew Gamerman
8. Pat McDevitt
22, Mark Aquino
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| Ronnie Bender Birthday Bash |
 On October 14 Puritan celebrated the 90th birthday of Ronnie Bender, a member who brings great fun, charm and humor to the club. Thank you to his wife Sheila for hosting this event and thank you to our entertainment committee for their efforts as always! Kao Li wrote and read a poem of tribute to Ronnie which was hilarious and yet heartfelt. We were all delighted to meet the Bender's beautiful daughter Amy who joined the celebration. Sheila's speech reminded us all that this club is really like a family to so many of us. Happy Birthday to Ronnie! You make 90 look fantastic!
  
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| Thank You to Mimi Roos |
 Puritan Bridge Club wishes to extend a huge thank you to Mimi Roos!
Mimi has served as secretary for over ten years! She was never shy about pointing the Board in the right direction. We will miss her thoughtful analysis as we approach decisions. Mimi will continue to be an important part of our club whenever she is not traveling the world with her husband Peter. We are happy to remain an important part of her full life and appreciate her service to Puritan. Keep loving life, Mimi!!
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