| St Pete Bridge Club 9103 US 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL Call 727-544-5040 |
We provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience for bridge players of ALL levels in the St. Petersburg area. We have many class offerings, as well!
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| Closed Until Friday |
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The Club Closed Tuesday thru Thursday
The forecast keeps getting worse. For this reason:
The club will be closed Tuesday thru Thursday, Oct 8–10
We expect the club to be open on Friday, Oct. 11
. Take care and stay safe.
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| Special Announcements |
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Free Members Game
Tuesday, October 15th at 12:30 pm
The club will have a Special FREE for All Members game on October 15 at 12:30 pm to show our support for our fellow members whose lives were disrupted by Hurricane Helene.
Our bridge club is more than a place to play bridge, and it is also a community. As members of this community, we do what we can to help our fellow members.
The game will be proceeded by a potluck lunch. All are encouraged to contribute (main course, side dishes, salads, desserts, and wine). Lunch will start at 11:30.
A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board near the table near the club's entrance. Please sign up and indicate what you will be bringing.
We are all still recovering from Helene. Some of us were lucky enough to get through the storm, which was a mild inconvenience. Unfortunately, many of our fellow members had, and are still having, their lives disrupted.
We get together to commemorate special events. Some of these events result in a celebration, and some commemorate significant events that do not lend themselves to celebrations.
Thank you,
Paul Friedman, Manager
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Free Members Game
Tuesday, October 15th at 12:30 pm
The club will have a Special FREE for All Members game on October 15 at 12:30 pm to show our support for our fellow members whose lives were disrupted by Hurricane Helene.
Our bridge club is more than a place to play bridge, and it is also a community. As members of this community, we do what we can to help our fellow members. .......... | |
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| Merry Schainblatt's FALL Online Classes |
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Beginning
October 1st
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Bridge teacher Merry Schainblatt is passionate about helping her students learn to play bridge and love the game. In her 2024 Fall series, she offers classes for beginning and intermediate players looking to learn about bidding and play of the hand. She has plenty to offer intermediate and advancing players ready to move to the next level with more conventions and solid bridge expertise. Classes begin at 9:30 am Eastern time. Email Zoom links are sent in the morning. Contact Merry if you don't receive yours. For those taking Merry's free classes, please consider donating to the Saint Petersburg Bridge Club.
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Beginning
October 1st
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Bridge teacher Merry Schainblatt is passionate about helping her students learn to play bridge and love the game. ..........
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| Weekly Schedule of Games and Classes |
Games
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sun
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Oct 6
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Oct 7 |
Oct 8 |
Oct 9 |
Oct 10 |
Oct 11 |
Oct 13 |
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CANCELED
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Mentee Focused
All are Invited
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9:00 am 0-50
Learning Game
Extra Points
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No Games
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12:30 pm
Open & 499er Pairs
Extra Points
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1:00 pm
Grand National Teams ($11)
Extra Points 1/2 Red
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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Learning Opportunities.
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12:30
Mentor-Mentee oriented Game
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9:00 am
Mini-Lesson
Learning Game $10
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12:30 pm
Play & Learn
($10)
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9:30 am
Supervised Play & Learn ($5)
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Thank you, Teachers
Our club is known for its learning opportunities and we have a history of being successful in this. Lessons are available for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
This is due to having great teachers who spend hours preparing material for each class. Several of the teachers do this pro bona (without pay). Those who do get paid are working for sub-minimum wages. They all due the for their love of the game and to support the club.
Our current teachers/presenters (in no particular order) are:
Merry Schainblatt
Merry has been teaching beginners and intermates on-line since Covid closed the club. She holds six classes a weak—yes, six—and has students from all over the world. Some classes are free, too. A great teacher, too!
Sheryl Hobbs
Join us on Friday at 11 am for an enriching session led by the instructor, Sheryl Hobbs. Delve into a dynamic one-hour class where each week we explore a new topic sourced from the pages of the St. Petersburg Intermediate Deck Book.
Engage with fellow participants as we encourage the exchange of hands for insightful discussion and analysis, fostering a collaborative environment where learning thrives.
The nominal fee of $5 ensures access to this invaluable opportunity for growth and enrichment. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and skills in the realm of bidding and card play.
If you do not have a copy of the Intermediate Deck, they are available for purchase at the club.
Jack Brawner
Jack, our manager emeritus, is currently teaching a Thursday afternoon class on the key conventions that every player should know and understand. Jack is very knowledgeable about all aspects of our game and presents this knowledge in a clear, easy to understand manner.
Sharon Horton
Sharon (who also directs our Wednesday afternoon games) sometimes teachs a series on slam bidding. Like Sheryl, she uses one of ours Decks to as the basic text for her classes. She is finishing her series on Slam Bidding this Wednesday morning. She will hold additional classes in the autumn. Sharon has years of experience as a presenter as can be seen in the meticulous preparation of you materials and presentations.
Bob Vollbracht
Bob (aka Dr. Bob) presents lessons designed for intermate and advanced players. His next class will be held on Monday June 3rd. Dr. Bob digs deeply into his subjects and his interest in the theory of game means that the students understand the reasoning behind the bids and plays. Understanding a bit of the theory helps one remember better than simply memorizing the "rules."
Supervised Play (Formerly taught by Freida Dohrman)
Freida has been helping our newer players longer than any other of teachers. Her Friday morning Supervised Play is a hands on way for newer players to learn. Fun and informal.
Elaine Garofalo
Elaine directs two learning game: Tuesday afternoon is the Mentee-Mentor game and Wednesday morning she supervises the 0-50 masterpoint learning game. In addition, elaine teaches the Saturday morning Beginners lessons. She also is the person to contact when you need a partner and your regular victim (I mean partner) is not available.
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Games
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Mon
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sun
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Oct 6
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Oct 7 |
Oct 8 |
Oct 9 |
Oct 10 |
Oct 11 |
Oct 13 |
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CANCELED
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Mentee Focused
All are Invited
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9:00 am 0-50
Learning Game
Extra Points
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No Games
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12:30 pm
Open & 499er Pairs
Extra Points
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1:00 pm
Grand National Teams ($11)
Extra Points 1/2 Red
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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Learning Opportunities. ..........
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| Looking for a Partner for a Face-to-Face Game (Copy) |
If you would like to Post a request for a partner, please enter the details below.
Our partnership coordinator for pairs games is
Elaine Garofalo - elaine.garofalo@gmail.com (727) 348 -6183 )
For our Sunday team games, whether you need a partner or a team call Pam Gorbics (201-247-1595)
Note that your email and telephone number will be viewable by all by others looking for a partner
You are encouaged to Directly contact others by Phone or Email also looking for a partner for the same date/time.
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| 2024 Board of Directors |
2024 Officers and Board of Directors
| Don Aschenbrenner |
Howard Braun |
Jack Brawner |
Bruce Philipoom |
David Rogers |
Lee Taylor |
Babs Thacker |
Catherine Vogel |
Jack Wilde |
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President,
Howard Braun
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Vice-President
Babs Thacker
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Secretary,
Catherine Vogel
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Treasurer
Bruce Philipoom
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