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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. Please complete every column to increase your chances of finding a compatible partner

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.”

Are you and your partner looking for teammates for an upcoming swiss?  Check out the new teammate sheet located within the weekly schedule (near bottom) or 
SWISS TEAMMATE SHEET

Partnership chair::
Jan Masterson
jembridge457@gmail.com
For New Residents and Visitors
jembridge457@gmail.com
Charitable Donation Request Form

To make a recommendation of a charity that you would like our club to contribute too, please click on this article and fill out the form shown.  Then return the completed form to any Board member along with the requested supporting information.
Form to Report an Incident at Bridge Table

If you come upon an issue that involves conduct or ethics and you wish to report it either confidentially or not, please click on this article title to pull up a form for you to fill out and submit to Russ Pearly, our Club Recorder.  This is an additional procedure set up to supplement the Zero Tolerance card to help maintain a friendly atmosphere at the bridge table.
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
Current News and January 2026 Rank Changes
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of January, 2026.  To view those members, CLICK HERE.
 
Check out the FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER          Check out the CURRENT EBLAST
Please note that all past newsletters and e-blasts are located within the archive menus at left.
Last updated : Feb 1, 2026 08:19 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 : Feb 8, 2026 09:18 EST
FEBRUARY 9 - FEBRUARY 15
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.

VERSION 2 of the February 2026 master game schedule is available.  Please note that there are several venue changes and more are possible.  Please be aware of the alert box and weekly schedule for changes.   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
MONDAY NITE <150 PLAYERS  If you are having an issue with  making a reservation please attend the game.
  The game is not filled and spots are available. The problem is being attended to.
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 PAT 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***FEBRUARY 12 Topic:  "Overcalls"   
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 BRUCE CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM <300  EZELL BRUCE 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 FEB 21 9:00 AM MENTOR MENTEE LAKE MIONA PAM CLICK HERE
SAT, FEB 28 9:00 AM 750 NLM SWISS LAKE MIONA ANDREA CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM 1500 EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM 300 EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
           
SUNDAY, FEB 1 1:00 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, FEB 15 1:00 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE

THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ EISENHOWER @ 11 AM.  
Light refreshments will be provided between the meeting and open Swiss.
SUNDAY, FEB 22 1:00 PM OPEN SWISS EISENHOWER ANDREA CLICK HERE
 

Are you and your partner looking for teammates in an upcoming Swiss?  Check out the NEW teammate sheet specific to Swiss Teams.  You can use this sheet for you and your partner to look for teammates.  

TEAMMATE SHEET FOR ANY UPCOMING SWISS EVENT (click here) 

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 : Feb 8, 2026 09:30 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

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 : Jan 10, 2026 19:57 EST
Alert Message

8 IS ENOUGH SWISS
Due to popularity of this game, 
beginning February 15
there will be TWO 8 is Enough

Additionally, if you and your partner are looking for teammates for ANY upcoming Swiss, there is a NEW teammate sheet you can use located on this home page at the left with partnership sheet and under the weekly schedule.

THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ EISENHOWER @ 11 AM.  
Light refreshments will be provided between the meeting and open Swiss.
Last updated : Feb 8, 2026 09:31 EST
Results
Sat February 7, 2026
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: John Quinn
Fri February 6, 2026
Friday Morning Session
Director: Caroline Davies
Fri February 6, 2026
1 PM Eisenhower Open
Director: Doug Smith
Thu February 5, 2026
Thursday Morning <20
Director: Bruce Thiher
Thu February 5, 2026
Thursday Morning <100
Director: Andrea Wolff
Thu February 5, 2026
1 PM Ezell Open And 300
Director: Bruce Thiher
Thu February 5, 2026
4:30 Rohan '750' STAC
Director: Patricia Holmes
Wed February 4, 2026
9;00 AM Eisenhower <50
Director: Caroline Davies
Wed February 4, 2026
Open Seabreeze Ipm
Director: Anita Piotrowski
Wed February 4, 2026
1 PM Miona 1500
Director: Terry Oleske
Wed February 4, 2026
6 00 PM Sea Breeze Open
Director: Pam Campbell
Tue February 3, 2026
1 PM Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
Tue February 3, 2026
1 PM Eisenhower STAC
Director: Bruce Thiher
Tue February 3, 2026
Tuesday Evening Session
Director: Jon Greenspan
Mon February 2, 2026
1 PM Laurel 1500 & Open
Director: Andrea Wolff
Mon February 2, 2026
6 PM Seabreeze <150
Director: Terry Oleske
Mon February 2, 2026
1 PM Seabreeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser
Sun February 1, 2026
1 PM Gr Natl Teams
Director: Andrea Wolff
Sat January 31, 2026
Saturday Morning Pairs
Director: Pam Campbell
Sat January 31, 2026
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Bruce Thiher
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