Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club
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We will begin collecting Club dues for 2025 on October 1st. Only $30 for the year. You can pay the Director at any game. 


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Welcome to Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club

Welcome to the Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club's (TDBC) website.

TDBC was established in 1959 as a not-for-profit organization by local bridge enthusiasts and continues to provide opportunities for all bridge players, no matter their experience or skill level, to enjoy this wonderful game.  

In-Person Play                  

TDBC games are held at the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St, on Tuesday, at Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 3158 Shamrock St. S on Wednesday & Friday and
at the Pool House on 1210 Commencement Cove at Westminster Oaks, 
on Sunday. 
Daytime games begin at 1:00 PM except for Sunday Games at Westminster that start at 1:30 PM.
The fee for games at Fellowship are $7/person.

At Westminster, remember, no parking on the grass. Plenty of parking is available in the garage.


Schedule Highlights

October 3 - Club Appreciation Open Team Game - 5% Gold Points!
Monday, October 14 - Evening STaC Game - Senior Center - 6 PM
October 31 - 
Club Appreciation Open Team Game - 5% Gold Points!

Our monthly dinner get-together will be on Friday, October 11 after the Friday game, around 5:15 PM. Carrabba's Italian Grill


Our Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, December 14th. At that meeting we will elect new Board Members (3-year terms).
If you would like to enter your name for an opening, please contact President Roy Forman.
There will be an opportunity to nominate candidates from the floor during the meeting. 


STaC Games
(Sectional Tournament at Clubs)

Week of October 14-20 (Results when available)


Free Classes on Wednesdays in October
Pat Horton - October 2nd, 9th
Roy Forman - October 16th, 23rd, 30th
All lessons are on Wednesdays at 12:15 PM at Fellowship Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted.
Lessons are free!


Bridge Lessons

Join us on Thursdays, September 5 - October 17 to learn the game, brush up on your skills and to have some fun.
Classes are at Fellowship Presbyterian Church from 1PM-4PM.
All players welcome. $10/Lesson.
Contact Joyce Stillwell for more information and to register.

Fernando Teson is conducting a 6-session Precision Seminar beginning Saturday, September 7th at 10:30 AM.
Contact Fernando for more information. No lesson on Saturday, October 5th.


We are now offering a partnership service for our members.
Contact Club Manager, Nancy Ross with your name and date you want to play.


Click on "Calendar Month" (main menu on left) to view all the upcoming in-person games. 

Virtual Club Play


We are members of the SE Florida & Friends consortium and the Southeast Club of Clubs for District 9 players.

All online games take place on Bridge Base Online. TDBC earns revenue based on usage of our players from both these virtual clubs.


Special Virtual Club Game

September 30- October 6, Silver Linings Week, 150% MP - All Silver
October 21-27, Club Appreciation Games, 200% MP - Black

ACBL Online Community Games 
For players with 0-99. A game every day of the week, 12 boards, about 90 minutes. Find out more.

Calendar
October 22, 2024
Open Club Game
Senior Center 1:00 PM
Director: Labat
October 23, 2024
Open & 399 Club Game
Fellowship Presby. 1:00 PM
Director: Harris
October 24, 2024
Casual Game
Senior Center 1:00 PM
Director: Forman
Rank Achievements

♠ Janet Martin
Regional Master
♠ Kathleen Wright
Sectional Master
♠ Bob Groves
Club Master

♠ Sara McGinnes
Club Master
♠ Carol Dejarnette

Junior Master
♠ Karen Randolph
Junior Master

Celebrate October Birthdays

 Linda Knox - 3rd
 Roy Forman - 4th
 Veronique Tolliver - 5th
 Shelly Kelley - 6th
 Almena Pettit - 8th
 Steve Sarbeck - 10th
 Ann Sauther - 13th
 Elaine Barrett - 17th
 Phyllis Causseaux - 17th
 Linda Martin - 19th
 Judy Etemadi - 21st
 Bob Rauch - 24th
 Rini Barlett - 30th