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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.

This is an invitational club so guest passes must be obtained for a guest to play.  All regular game fees are $3 per person for a resident and $5 per person for a guest.   We are a non-smoking club and adhere to the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy.

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 : Jun 28, 2021 13:03 EDT
Welcome Aboard!

Jan Masterson has volunteered to assume the position of Partnership Chair for the Club!  Thank you!  The club will continue to maintain the partnership sheet located at the left side of this home page and strongly encourages current players to utilize this sheet.  However, if you are uncomfortable or unable to access this sheet, you may contact Jan at jembridge457@gmail.com.  In addition to helping members locate partners, having Jan able to assist visitors and new residents in finding a partner is invaluable.  Thanks, Jan!

An update from Jan:  "Thanks to all the friendly Villagers who volunteered to provide a partnership to new and visiting players!  Enough volunteers are now available.  The best resource for current players continues to be the online partnership spreadsheet.  Please check to see if your listing is current.  If not, please update it. 

Last updated : Sep 26, 2023 13:42 EDT
Rank Changes and Other Achievements for September, 2023
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of September, 2023.  To view those members, click here.
 
Did you know there are district-wide year-long awards that many of our players are currently recognized?  Both the Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs and the Mini-McKenney awards are presented each year.  While both are district wide, the Ace of Clubs only calculates black points when determining winners.  For their beginning of the year point bracket, Marie Figueiredo and Russ Pearly are ranked first!  For a current listing through May, click here.
 
Several Villager players are ranked in the Top 5000 players in the ACBL.  To view a complete listing, click here.
Last updated : Sep 13, 2023 14:16 EDT
Educational Opportunities

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

Enrichment Academy Lessons:  This fall, Deb Brunoehler will be offering a six-session series of lessons for beginning bridge players and Marilyn Schmidt will present a four-session series that introduces bridge players to duplicate play.  So if you know anyone who would like to learn bridge, or someone who plays party bridge and would like to try duplicate bridge, urge them to sign up through the Enrichment Academy.  The fall/winter catalogue is now available online, in the Daily Sun, and at all recreation locations.   Registration opens on Monday, September 18th, both online and at Regional Recreation Centers.


Intermediate Bridge Lessons:  Rich Seidman is now accepting registrations for his two-session series on Major Suit Game Bidding.  This workshop is designed to help you make better bidding decisions at the game level when you have a major suit fit.  While we will not focus on conventions, we will discuss New Minor Forcing, Bergen Raises, Constructive Raises, Drury and Maximal Doubles during the workshop.  You must sign up with a partner.  This course will occur at 8:45 a.m. at Odell Recreation Center on Tuesday, October 31st and November 7th.  The cost is $10.00 for both sessions.  Email Rich directly at raseidman@gmail.com to register.


There are four ongoing opportunities for lessons and beginner play. 

  • Advancing Players:  "Basics and Beyond" at Seabreeze Rec Center from 9 to 11 am Thursdays, presented by Janet Matthews  
    Next week's topic (October 6:  "The Opposition Bids!  Interference of 1NT"
  • Mondays, 5:30 pm lesson with 6 pm game: Seabreeze Rec Center, <100 MP's, An 18-board game.  No partner required.  Paul Matheson, director
  • Tuesdays, 9 am, Riverbend Rec Center, <50 MP's, An 18-board game.  No partner required.  Andrea Wolff, director
  • Wednesdays, 9 am, Eisenhower Rec Center, <50 MP's, An 18-board game.  No partner required.  Marilyn Schmidt, director
  • Saturdays, 9 am, Rohan Rec Center, <100 MP's, An 18-board game. Caroline Davies, director

Last updated : Sep 28, 2023 14:39 EDT
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.
 Game fee of $3 for October games.
Available to you is the OCTOBER GAME MASTER SCHEDULE.  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 SEABREEZE  DUTCH CLICK HERE
MONDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 LAUREL MANOR PAT CLICK HERE
MONDAYS 5:30 PM <100 SEABREEZE PAUL CLICK HERE
           
TUESDAYS 9:00 AM <50 RIVERBEND ANDREA No reserve/partner needed
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EISENHOWER JOHN CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM <500 EISENHOWER JOHN CLICK HERE
           
WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM <50 EISENHOWER CAROLINE No reserve/partner needed
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 MULBERRY ANDREA CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM Open MULBERRY ANDREA CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 SEABREEZE DOUG CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN SEABREEZE DOUG CLICK HERE
 
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 4:30 PM <500 ROHAN PAT CLICK HERE
 
FRIDAYS 9:00 AM <750 SEABREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
FRIDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EISENHOWER BRUCE CLICK HERE
           
SAT OCT 7 & 21 9:00 AM MENTOR/NOVICE ROHAN CAROLINE CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 9:00 AM <100 ROHAN CAROLINE CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EZELL JOHN CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 EZELL JOHN CLICK HERE
           
SUNDAY, OCT 1 1:30 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS
GNT QUALIFIER
SEABREEZE BOB CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, OCT 22 1:30 PM OPEN SWISS SEABREEZE BOB CLICK HERE

For all Swiss team games, only one pair needs to register for their team for the event.  If you are a single or a pair looking to play in a Team event send Goldie Nabatoff a note at nabatofr@bellsouth.net. Please include your email address; the system you play, how many master points you have and the date you are looking to play. Goldie will match you with others looking to play.


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.

Last updated : Oct 2, 2023 13:55 EDT
GAME DIRECTORS

GAME DIRECTORS

Pam Campbell

(513) 720-2621

campbell.ps.54@gmail.com

Caroline Davies 

(352) 633-8505

carolineddavies@yahoo.com

Jim Dick            

(352) 643-1595

jdick1118@gmail.com

Dutch Dresser

(207) 890-0527

dutch.dresser@gmail.com

Bob Fashingbauer

(939) 237-6525

bobfash@comcast.net

Pat Holmes       

(248) 931 4003

patandmikeholmes@yahoo.com

Paul Matheson 

(352) 259-4627

mathudon@msn.com

Judi Passerini  

(252) 202-9616

judi.passerini@embarqmail.com

John Quinn       

(802) 989-0157

jtqvt2@gmail.com

Marilyn Schmidt

(413) 329-3779

marilynjeanschmidt@gmail.com

Ann Smallen

(315) 527-1294

asmallen@hamilton.edu

Doug Smith

(336) 906-9736

desmith@aol.com

Bruce Thiher

(352) 643-0121

brucegthiher@gmail.com

Andrea Wolff

(913) 378-6463

andi1150@yahoo.com

Last updated : Sep 9, 2023 12:41 EDT
Alert Message

MORE & NEW VENUE CHANGES

LAKE MIONA CLOSED
through Monday, October 9


Tues Aft Open/<500 Eisenhower
Wed Aft Open/<1500 Mulberry
Sat Aft Open/<1500 Ezell
Sat morning venue Rohan

Monday, October 2
Open RETURNS to Seabreeze
<1500 remains Laurel Manor

Thursday, October 5
Open afternoon game @ Ezell
<500 evening game remains Rohan

Wednesday, October 11
NO GAME @ Mulberry
Open/<1500 @ Lake Miona, 1 pm

Saturday, October 14
Open afternoon game @ Lake Miona
<1500/300 @ Ezell


For those who plan ahead....
Friday, October 27, Eisesnhower Closed.  No afternoon game.
Sunday, October 29, Seabreeze Afternoon Game "Tricks or Treat" upgraded Club Championship. 

Last updated : Oct 2, 2023 13:53 EDT
Results
Tuesday Pairs <50
Director: Andrea Wolff
1 PM Laurel 1500
Director: Pat Holmes
1 PM Seabreeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser
6 30 PM Newcomer
Director: Paul Matheson
1 PM Sea Breeze Sunday
Director: Bob Fashingbauer
Saturday Morning Session
Director: Caroline Davies
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Bruce Thiher
9 AM Sea Br <750
Director: Caroline Davies
Thursday Evening Session
Director: Pat Holmes
Wednesday Morn <50
Director: Caroline Davies
Wednesday Afternoon Session
Director: Andrea Wolff
6 15 PM Sea Breeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser
Tuesday Pairs <50
Director: Andrea Wolff
Tuesday Afternoon Session
Director: John Quinn
Monday Afternoon Session
Director: Pat Holmes
6 30 PM Newcomer
Director: Paul Matheson
1 PM Sea Breeze Open Swis
Director: Pat Holmes
Saturday Morning <100
Director: Caroline Davies
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: John Quinn
9 AM Sea Br <750
Director: Caroline Davies