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Partnership Search

LOOKING FOR A PARTNER?
This article from BBO may give you ideas. 
CLICK HERE.

Don't forget, Village partners are all around you.  Particularly if you're just starting out, take advantage of game opportunities to introduce yourself and ask if a potential partner is available to play at a specific game.  Or, show up at the games in the Educational Opportunities section of the website that don't require a partner.  Then ask the assigned partner if they'd like to partner again!
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

“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.”


The Swiss Team Partnership Sheet has been discontinued due to lack of participation

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
Current News and June 2026 Rank Changes
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of June, 2026.  To view those members, CLICK HERE.
 
Check out the JUNE 2026 NEWSLETTER         Check out the CURRENT EBLAST
Please note that all past newsletters and e-blasts are located within the archive menus at left.
 

Upcoming Sectional Tournament June 13, 14, 15 2026.

 
 
Last updated : Jun 11, 2026 19:54 EDT
Educational Opportunities

JUNE SECTIONAL FREE LECTURES BY WELL KNOWN INSTRUCTOR, COREY KRANTZ
Savannah Center, 9:00 - 9:30 AM

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 SUNDAY, JUNE 14


 Please pass the word to friends and neighbors:

Popular teacher Janet Matthews will present 12 weekly lessons starting Tuesday morning, June 23rd at O’Dell Rec Center. Students will:|

  • Enjoy Janet’s engaging use of videos and exercises to stimulate their brains.
  • Play bridge before the end of the 1st lesson.
  • Receive notes and exercises after each lesson.
  • Learn modern bidding and play fundamentals.

Cost of each lesson is $5.

For information or to sign up, contact Janet: janetslesson@gmail.com


Opportunity at O’Dell Rec Center Tuesday Morning,

June 16th 9:00-10:45 am, Cost $5

Harry Messenheimer will present Exercises in Thinking Like a Bridge Player. Learn how to use clues from bidding and play to decide your best plan for defense, including the opening lead.

 Registration/info: HarryMessenheimerBridge@gmail.com


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 : Jun 8, 2026 11:03 EDT
JUNE 8 - JUNE 14
Please note per ACBL guidelines, two different limited sections at the SAME venue are not to be offered.  This impacts Tuesday Nite (1500/300), Friday morning (750/150), and Saturday (1500/300).  The lower MP limit has been removed from the schedule and the game will be the higher MP limit.  As of version 4 of the master schedule for June the impacted 750/150 games are reinstated following the tournament (June 13-15)
THE SCHEDULE BELOW IS A WEEKLY SCHEDULE.  THE DATE RANGE IS IN THE HEADING ABOVE.  IF THERE ARE UPCOMING CHANGES FOR THE NEXT WEEK, THE CHANGES WILL BE SHOWN ON SUNDAY.  THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE IS UPDATED EACH SUNDAY.  PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT A DIRECTOR OR THE WEBMASTER WHEN UPCOMING CHANGES ARE NOT NOTED UNTIL AFTER SUNDAY.   THIS IS WHY YOU ARE ALSO PROVIDED A MONTHLY SCHEDULE.  IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT FUTURE GAMES FURTHER THAN A WEEK OUT, CHECK THE MONTHLY SCHEDULE.


VERSION 4 of the June 2026 schedule is available.  CLICK HERE.  Please note that there are several venue changes and more are possible.  Please be aware of the alert box and weekly schedule for changes.   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 EZELL 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.
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
The link below for Big Cypress is Morn, Limited.  This is correct and it is to avoid confusion with the limited game @ Eisenhower. 
TUESDAYS 12:30 PM <50 BIG CYPRESS CAROLINE CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 LAKE MIONA JON CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM <1500 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 DOUG CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE DOUG CLICK HERE
 
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <20 SEA BREEZE MARILYN no rez/partner needed
Topic, June 11, "Takeout Doubles"  Full list of Thursday, 9 am game @ Sea Breeze through October 29, CLICK HERE.
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <100 ROHAN ANDREA CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 4:30 PM <750 ROHAN PAT CLICK HERE
 
FRIDAYS 9:00 AM <50 SEA BREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
FRIDAYS 9:00 AM <750 SEA BREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
FRIDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EISENHOWER DOUG CLICK HERE 
           
NO REGULAR CLUB GAMES
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, SUNDAY, JUNE 14, MONDAY, JUNE 15
Please play in our Sectional Tournament @ Savannah Center

Click here for more information on the sectional
 
           
SAT JUNE 6, 20 9:00 AM MENTOR MENTEE LAKE MIONA  JON CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM <300 EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 EZELL BRUCE CLICK HERE
           
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 1:00 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 9:00 AM ALZHEIMER'S 750 SEA BREEZE JON NO RESERVE AVAIL
Come Play!
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 9:00 AM ALZHEIMER'S OPEN SEA BREEZE JON
There will be a potluck between sessions.  Details coming soon!
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 1:00 PM ALZHEIMER'S 750 SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, JUNE 21 1:00 PM ALZHEIMER'S OPEN SEA BREEZE ANDREA 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 : Jun 12, 2026 09:18 EDT
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

The club is saddened to learn of the loss of Beryl Buchanan Ness, daughter of Buck and Mauri.  While an online link will be provided when available, Buck has shared the following obituary with the club.  CLICK HERE.


Upcoming Sectional Tournament
June 13, 14, 15, 2026

Click here for more information on the sectional

CHECK OUT AT LEFT UNDER EDUCATION THE FREE LECTURES PROVIDED BY WELL KNOWN INSTRUCTOR, COREY KRANTZ, BEFORE THE SATURDAY/SUNDAY SESSIONS


UPCOMING ALZHEIMER'S EVENT

Sunday, June 21, Open/750
Two sessions:  9 & 1
Game fee $5, Raffle, 50/50
All proceeds to Alzheimer's
We met the $7500 goal. 
A NEW matching $7500 has been donated.  Please consider a donation of $50 or great to Alzheimer's Assn.  
Board members will be glad to accept your check at any game.

ALZHEIMER'S #'S TO DATE:
The club has raised $20,000 including our first $7500 challenge
We have also raised $1970 towards the second $7500 challenge
All before our main fund raiser on June 21st


HAVING TROUBLE FINDING A PARTNER?
Check out this helpful article submitted by our partnership chair, Jan Masterson

CLICK HERE.


The agenda for the June 16 BOD meeting is available.  CLICK HERE

Last updated : Jun 12, 2026 09:21 EDT
Results
9 AM Sea Breeze <750
Director: Caroline Davies
1 PM Eisenhower NAP Open
Director: Doug Smith
Thursday Morning <20
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Thursday Morning <100
Director: Andrea Wolff
4:30 Rohan '750' NAP
Director: Patricia Holmes
1 PM Ezell NAP
Director: Bruce Thiher
9:00 AM Eisenhower <750
Director: Caroline Davies
1 PM Miona 1500
Director: Terry Oleske
Open 1 Pm Seabreeze
Director: Anita Piotrowski
Wednesday Evening Session
Director: Doug Smith
1 PM Eisenhower '750' NAP
Director: Patricia Holmes
1 PM Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
6PM Miona NAP Qual
Director: Jon Greenspan
1 PM Seabreeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser-
1 PM Ezell '1500' NAP
Director: Patricia Holmes
6 PM SeaBreeze 150
Director: Terry Oleske
8 Is Enough STAC
Director: Andrea Wolff
9AM Miona Mentor-Mentee
Director: Jon Greenspan
1 PM Lake Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
1 PM Ezell STAC
Director: Bruce Thiher