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The Most Up-to-Date
ALL VDBC CONTACT INFO CLICK HERE
for all VDBC personnel

 

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.

The VDBC club games are open to all players.  All regular game fees are $3 per person for a Village resident and $5 per person for a guest.  We are a non-smoking club and adhere to the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy.  The Villages’ Recreation Department requires that all persons must present either a resident or a guest pass to participate in any activities at its recreation centers.   Guest passes can be obtained at any of the Villages’ recreation centers. 

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 11, 2024 20:29 EST
Current News and April Rank Changes
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of April, 2025.  To view those members, CLICK HERE
 
Check out the APRIL 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 : Apr 13, 2025 10:20 EDT
Educational Opportunities

THE CLASS BELOW IS CANCELLED.  MAY BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER TIME.


Basic Card Combinations

Knowing how to handle basic card combinations gives you the best chance of success. Do you know how to give yourself the best chance? Join Jack Stocken to unlock the mystery of basic card combinations. (click on link)

Bonus: Join Gavin Wolpert to see how to play ATx opposite Qxx. (click on link)


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
  • Tuesdays, 9 am, Riverbend Rec Center, <100 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.  Caroline Davies, director
  • Thursdays, 9 am, Rohan 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 : Apr 21, 2025 10:21 EDT
APRIL 21 - APRIL 27
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.

The April 2025 Master Schedule VERSION 2 is available by CLICKING 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 9:00 AM <100 RIVERBEND ANDREA CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE  
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM <750 EISENHOWER PAM CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN LAKE MIONA GREG CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 LAKE MIONA GREG 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 GREG CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE GREG CLICK HERE
 
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <20 ROHAN MARILYN no rez/partner needed
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <1500 SEA BREEZE CAROLINE CLICK HERE
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN 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 GREG CLICK HERE
           
SAT, APRIL 19 9:00 AM MENTOR/MENTEE LAKE MIONA PAM CLICK HERE
SATURDAY APRIL 26 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, APRIL 6 1:00 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 1:00 PM OPEN SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, APRIL 13 1:00 PM <750 SEA BREEZE ANDREA CLICK HERE
SUNDAY APRIL 20 EASTER NO GAMES
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 1:00 PM OPEN SWISS SEA BREEZE ANDREA 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 : Apr 20, 2025 15:56 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

Bob Fashingbauer

(939) 237-6525

bobfash@comcast.net

Greg Frank

(501) 209-0908

hgfrank@icloud.com

Pat Holmes       

(248) 931 4003

patandmikeholmes@yahoo.com

Paul Matheson 

(352) 259-4627

mathudon@msn.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 12, 2025 09:19 EST
Alert Message
TUESDAY (4/22) CLASS @ ODELL ON DISCARDING IS CANCELLED.
A new rotation of the mentor-mentee program begins April 26.  If you are interested in participating, a full description of the program can be found in the left menus, Education, or by CLICKING HERE.

If interested, email bobfash@comcast.net. With your name, phone, and whether a mentee, mentor, either, or substitute. If you were a mentor last time and requested either, please remind Bob and he will do his best to find you a mentor this time.


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


The initial version of the May Master Schedule is available by clicking here.

 

 

Last updated : Apr 21, 2025 10:22 EDT
Results
1 PM Laurel 1500
Director: Patricia Holmes
1 PM Seabreeze Open
Director: Dutch Dresser
Saturday Morning Pairs
Director: Pam Campbell
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Patricia Holmes
1 PM Lake Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
Friday Morning Session
Director: Pam Campbell
1 PM Eisenhower Open
Director: Greg Frank
Thursday Morning <1500
Director: Bob Fashingbauer
Thursday Morning <20
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Thursday Afternoon Session
Director: Greg Frank
1 PM Sea Breeze Open
Director: Anita Piotrowski
6 00 PM Sea Breeze Open
Director: Pam Campbell
1 PM Miona 1500
Director: Terry Oleske
Wednesday Morning <50
Director: Bob Fashingbauer
1 PM Eisenhower '750'
Director: Patricia Holmes
Tuesday Pairs <100
Director: Andrea Wolff
1 PM Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
Tuesday Evening Session
Director: Greg Frank
1 PM Laurel 1500
Director: Patricia Holmes
Seabreeze Open Game
Director: Anita Piotrowski