| 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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| Gala Flyer December 13th (Click to View) |
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GALA Reopening Party & Game December 13th |
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| Volunteers Needed |
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Our reopening is only a few weeks away (Friday, December 13).
There is lots of work to be done to get the club ready, and we need your help.
Bidding boxes need to be cleaned and put back together, tables must be dusted, and many other tasks must be completed. Your help is needed to make the reopening a festive event.
While the floor to the playing rooms is being finished, many tasks can be completed (such as those mentioned above). Most of this does not require strength or endurance but many willing hands.
The first cleaning session will be next Tuesday (December 3) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by another session on Thursday (December 5) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This will be followed by more work sessions on Tuesday and Thursday of the following week (December 10 and 12), focusing on putting the playing rooms together (resetting up the tables, side tables, and bidding boxes) and other tasks.
The club can only complete this on time with your help.
I hope to see you on December 3rd
Thank you,
Paul Friedman, Manager
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| GRAND REOPENING |
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GRAND REOPENING
President's Message
I am pleased to announce that the St. Petersburg Bridge Club will reopen its doors on Friday, December 13th, at 11 a.m.
The day will begin with a potluck luncheon,
a chance to meet and greet old friends (and make some new ones),
and an afternoon of bridge.
There will be no cost to Play (Donations are Welcomed)
This event will also serve as our Holiday Party.
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HOLIDAY PARTY
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Here is what we have planned for the reopening celebration:
Potluck Lunch at 11:00 am. The club will provide the Traditional Baked Ham.
The game starts at 12:30 p.m. We hope to run both an open and 499 section.
Contributions: This has been an expensive period for the club due to extraordinary costs and revenue loss.
Please remember that we are now a 501(c)3 non-profit, so your contributions will be tax-free.
2025 Membership Signup and Renewal
If you are not a club member, you can pay your 2025 dues of $25, and your membership will start immediately on December 13th.
Similarly, this would be a good time for current members to renew their membership for 2025. A membership table will be set up to assist you in this.
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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 |
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December 15 6 - October 13
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Games
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Sun
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Mon
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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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Dec 15
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Dec 16 |
Dec 17 |
Dec 18 |
Dec 19 |
Dec 20 |
Dec 22 |
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Swiss Team Game
1:00 pm
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
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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
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1 pm Eight is enough Swiss Team Game
1:00 pm
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
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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)
11 am Sheryl's Lesson ($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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December 15 6 - October 13
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Games
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sun
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Dec 15
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Dec 16 |
Dec 17 |
Dec 18 |
Dec 19 |
Dec 20 |
Dec 22 |
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Swiss Team Game
1:00 pm
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
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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
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1 pm Eight is enough Swiss Team Game
1:00 pm
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
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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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