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Partnership Search

Looking for a partner?  CLICK THIS PARTNERSHIP SHEET and you  will find a spreadsheet of other like-minded players.  Add your information to the bottom and look over the list of potential partners. 

NEWER (beginner) PLAYERS!  Please check the "Educational Opportunities" section of this website for games which you don't need a partner.

“A friendly reminder that your entry on the partnership sheet will be deleted in 60 days. If you wish to keep your entry, simply change the date, or add it at the bottom with today’s date.”

Happy playing!


Partnership chair::
Jan Masterson
jembridge457@gmail.com
For New Residents and Visitors
jembridge457@gmail.com

Welcome to The Villages Duplicate Bridge Club

Welcome to The Villages Duplicate Bridge Club.  Our club is located in The Villages (Florida's Friendliest Hometown) which is in central Florida.  Our ACBL sanction number is #217489.  We are in District 9, Unit 128.  Regular game fees are $4 per person for a Village resident and $6 per person for a guest.  We are a non-smoking club and adhere to the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy. 

Our club games are open to Villages residents and visitors who are eligible for and have obtained a guest pass sponsored by a resident. Residents of Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties are not eligible for guest passes, except those who have a close relative who is a Villages resident. For more information regarding guest passes, Click Here.  

Our web site has a lot of information and you should scroll down the home page first to find out what you want and then click on the special menu buttons to obtain additional information on a specific subject.

Last updated : Nov 14, 2025 11:49 EST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES

The following club members have submitted their names for the Board of Directors vacancies beginning January, 2026.  All eligible voting members will be notified and voting will begin December, 2025.   The club appreciates the interest of those willing to serve in this important capacity.

SHORT BIOS (REVISED) OF ALL CANDIDATES, CLICK HERE.

GARY BOWRON JIM O'BRIEN
VICKI COLLINS WANDA RAINBOLT
MERLE ERLICH MARILYN SCHMIDT
GREG FRANK GARY SEGAL
PAUL MATHESON NANCY TURNER

 

Last updated : Nov 30, 2025 12:45 EST
Current News and December Rank Changes
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of December, 2025.  To view those members, CLICK HERE.
 
Check out the DECEMBER NEWSLETTER (CLICK HERE)                Check out the CURRENT EBLAST
Please note that all past newsletters and e-blasts are located within the archive menus at left.
Last updated : Dec 8, 2025 08:01 EST
Educational Opportunities

There are five ongoing opportunities for lessons and/or beginner play. 

  • Mondays, 5:30 pm lesson with 6 pm game: Seabreeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18-board game.  No partner required.  Terry Oleske, director

  • Wednesdays, 9 am, Eisenhower Rec Center, <50 MP's, An 18-board game.  Caroline Davies, director

  • Thursdays, 9 am, Rohan Rec Center, <100 MP's, An 18-board game.  No partner required.  Andrea Wolff, director

  • Thursdays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <20  MP's, An 15/18-board "teaching" game. No partner required.  Marilyn Schmidt, director

  • Fridays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18+ board game. Caroline Davies, director

Last updated : Nov 5, 2025 08:24 EST
DECEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 21
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.

The DECEMBER monthly game schedule VERSION 3 is available by CLICK HERE  Please note that information such as game fees/charity or game name/location are noted in the schedule.  The schedule is ALWAYS vulnerable to last minute changes announced in the Alert Box/Schedule. 

If you have questions about the reservation process, INSTRUCTIONS are available.
DAY TIME TYPE / MP RANGE VENUE DIRECTOR RESERVE
 
MONDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE DUTCH CLICK HERE  
MONDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 LAUREL MANOR PAT CLICK HERE
MONDAYS 5:30 PM <150 SEA BREEZE TERRY CLICK HERE
       
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE  
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM <750 EISENHOWER ANITA CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM <1500 LAKE MIONA JON CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 LAKE MIONA JON CLICK HERE
 
WEDNESDAYs 9:00 AM <50 EISENHOWER CAROLINE CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 LAKE MIONA TERRY CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE ANITA CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 SEA BREEZE PAM CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE PAM CLICK HERE
 
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <20 SEA BREEZE MARILYN no rez/partner needed
Marilyn's Thursday 9 AM <20 learning game***December 18 Topic:  "Ruffing Losers  
For a listing of lesson topics through May 14, 
CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <100 ROHAN ANDREA CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EZELL GREG CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM <300  EZELL GREG CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 4:30 PM <750 ROHAN PAT CLICK HERE
 
FRIDAYS 9:00 AM <750 SEA BREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
FRIDAYS 9:00 AM <150 SEA BREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
FRIDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EISENHOWER DOUG CLICK HERE
           
SAT DEC 6, 20 9:00 AM MENTOR MENTEE LAKE MIONA GREG CLICK HERE
SAT, DEC 27 9:00 AM 750 NLM SWISS LAKE MIONA ANDREA CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM 1500 EZELL PAT CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM 300 EZELL PAT CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE
           
           
SUNDAY, DEC 7 1:00 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
The December 14 game fee of $5 will be donated to Wildwood Soup Kitchen***A HOLIDAY PARTY FOR A CAUSE!
SUNDAY, DEC 14 1:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, DEC 14 1:00 PM <750 SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, DEC 28 1:00 PM OPEN SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
           
ANDR

For all Swiss team games, only one pair needs to register for their team for the event.   Jan Masterson (our partnership chair)  has generously volunteered to help in finding teammates for any Swiss event.  Feel free to email Jan at jembridge457@gmail.com.  Thanks Jan.

In 8 is enough game, sum of team's points must be <=8 based on the following masterpoint categories:
<500 mp = 1, 500-2000 mp = 2, >2000 = 3.  For example, a pair of 3's will have to play with a pair of 1's. A team of four 2's is OK.


IS YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE RESERVATION MENU?
If your phone/tablet is unable to access our reservation system, please try one of the two links below.  Of note, this is a generic reservation link.  You will need to enter your ACBL No/Club No and then choose the DATE, TIME of DAY, and TYPE of game.  Do NOT use this if you are not having difficulty making reservations.

CLICK HERE  OR CLICK HERE

Last updated : Dec 14, 2025 09:24 EST
GAME DIRECTORS

Pam Campbell

(513) 720-2621

campbell.ps.54@gmail.com

Caroline Davies 

(352) 633-8505

carolineddavies@yahoo.com

Dutch Dresser

(207) 890-0527

dutch.dresser@gmail.com

Bob Fashingbauer

(939) 237-6525

bobfash@comcast.net

Greg Frank

(501) 209-0908

hgfrank@icloud.com

Jon Greenspan

(352) 805-9774

jbg8429@gmail.com

Pat Holmes       

(248) 931 4003

patandmikeholmes@yahoo.com

Paul Matheson 

(352) 259-4627

mathudon@msn.com

Janet Matthews 

(352) 283-4914

janetmatthewsusa@gmail.com

Terry Oleske

(917) 806-7607

terryoleske305@gmail.com

Anita Piotrowski

(603) 858-3838

ajmpiotrowski@yahoo.com

John Quinn       

(802) 989-0157

jtqvt2@gmail.com

Marilyn Schmidt

(413) 329-3779

marilynjeanschmidt@gmail.com

Doug Smith

(336) 906-9736

desmith@aol.com

Bruce Thiher

(352) 643-0121

brucegthiher@gmail.com

Andrea Wolff

(913) 378-6463

andi1150@gmail.com
Last updated : May 21, 2025 16:29 EDT
Alert Message

HOLIDAY PARTY UPDATES:

Sunday Dec 14 @ Sea Breeze
Open & <750
Holiday Party for a Cause!
Wildwood Soup Kitchen
Welcome to bring a shareable item

Game time 1 pm (NOT NOON)


Monday, December 15
@ Sea Breeze
1:00 pm, Open
Welcome to bring a shareable item


Monday, December 15
@ Sea Breeze <150
5 pm party, 6 pm game
Welcome to bring a shareable item


Wednesday, December 17
9 am <50 @ Eisenhower
Welcome to bring a shareable item


Wednesday, December 17
<1500 @ Lake Miona
12 pm party, 1 pm game
Welcome to bring a shareable item


Friday, December 19
9 am @ Sea Breeze, 
<150/<750
Welcome to bring a shareable item


Tuesday, December 23
@ Lake Miona
5:30 pm party, 6 pm game
Welcome to bring a shareable item


The January tournament is fast approaching.  Information flyer, CLICK HERE

Last updated : Dec 14, 2025 08:30 EST
Results
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Patricia Holmes
1 PM Lake Miona
Director: Janet Matthews
1PM Eisenhower Open
Director: Jon Greenspan
Thursday Morning <100
Director: Andrea Wolff
Thursday Morning <20
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
1 PM Ezell
Director: Greg Frank
4:30 Rohan '750'
Director: Patricia Holmes
9:00 AM Eisenhower <50
Director: Caroline Davies
Open Seabreeze1pm
Director: Anita Piotrowski
1PM Miona 1500
Director: Terry Oleske
6 00 PM Sea Breeze Open
Director: Pam Campbell
Limited Game Eisenhower 1
Director: Anita Piotrowski
Tuesday Evening Session
Director: Jon Greenspan
1 PM Miona Open & Eisenho
Director: Pam Campbell
1 PM Laurel 1500
Director: Patridcia Holmes
1 PM Seabreeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser
6:00 <150
Director: Terry Oleske
Srabreeze GNT
Director: Andrea Wolff
Saturday Morning Pairs
Director: Pam Campbell
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Patricia Holmes