Welcome to the Unit 216 & Des Moines Area web site - bridgewebs.com/unit216. We have ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge games running most days. (Check the Information and Calendar items). We also have a variety of instructional classes (See Bridge Classes item) and several times a year hold ACBL Sectional tournaments at the center.

Be sure to check out the Using the Site section (under the News Page menu item) for first time users.

There is a section under News Page for Older News Items (over a year old or so).

Sad News:

I am sorry to hear that Kak Burkholder passed away Sunday.
She and Harvey who preceeded her were stalwarts of bridge in Ames for many years.

New Alert Procedures:

Late last year the ACBL announced some changes to their alert procedures.
You may wish to review these changes here.

Summary of Current Bridge Center Schedule:

MONDAY
12:00 Noon Open Pairs
12:00 Noon 0-750

TUESDAY
12:00 Noon 0-2500
12:00 Noon 0-750

WEDNESDAY
12:30 PM 0-300
(Free bridge lesson at 12:00)

THURSDAY
12:00 Noon Open Pairs
12:00 Noon 0-1000

FRIDAY
10:00 AM - Supervised Play

SATURDAY
12:00 Noon Open Pairs
(2nd and 4th Saturdays are "Mixed Up" Pairs)

(NOTE: Team games return end of September)