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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.
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Last updated : Nov 11, 2024 20:29 EST |
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Schedule Changes Beginning December 1 |
In their recent BOD meeting, changes were made to several of the current games. The current master schedule for December, always subject to change, is AVAILABLE.
Members should be aware of the following:
- Grass Root Fund games are changed to Regular Club games.
- All centers close on 12.31.24 at 1 p.m. so no afternoon games that day.
- Centers are open 12.24.24 until 6 p.m. so games are a “GO” unless the Board decides to cancel all games that day due to the holiday.
- Beginning Thursday, December 12, the Rohan game will convert back to an UNDER 500 game. This change is delayed one week to allow for a CHRISTMAS PARTY! HO! HO! HO!
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Last updated : Dec 8, 2024 10:45 EST |
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Current News and December Rank Changes |
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of December, 2024. To view those members, CLICK HERE..
Please note that all past newsletters and e-blasts are located within the archive menus at left.
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Last updated : Dec 8, 2024 10:40 EST |
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Educational Opportunities |
The Education Department plans to feature a “Celebrity” Youtube video and accompanying written article each week.
This week’s Celebrity Youtube video is on, “Counting the Cards” by Graeme Tuffnell. Access the video by clicking on the following link:
Access the accompanying article on “Counting at Bridge” by Larry Matheny.
Interested in joining the ACBL?
Please use the link below to join as The Villages Club will receive credit
And thanks for being a supporting member of our club!
LINK TO JOIN ACBL
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. Paul Matheson, 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. No partner required. 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
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Last updated : Dec 3, 2024 13:48 EST |
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December 9 - December 15 |
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.
Available to you is the DECEMBER GAME SCHEDULE VER 4 CLICK THIS LINK. 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.
$4 all December Games Except---All Thursday AM <20 are $3 (always subject to change)
If you have questions about the reservation process, INSTRUCTIONS are available.
DAY |
TIME |
TYPE / MP RANGE |
VENUE |
DIRECTOR |
RESERVE |
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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 |
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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 |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
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WEDNESDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<50 |
EISENHOWER |
CAROLINE |
CLICK HERE |
WEDNESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
LAKE MIONA |
BOB |
CLICK HERE |
WEDNESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
PAM |
CLICK HERE |
WEDNESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
<300 |
SEA BREEZE |
PAM |
CLICK HERE |
WEDNESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
PAM |
CLICK HERE |
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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 |
PAM |
CLICK HERE |
THURSDAYS |
4:30PM |
<500 |
ROHAN |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
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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 |
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SAT, DEC 7 & 21 |
9:00 AM |
MENTOR/MENTEE |
LAKE MIONA |
GREG |
CLICK HERE |
SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
LAKE MIONA |
JOHN |
CLICK HERE |
SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
EZELL |
ANITA |
CLICK HERE |
SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<300 |
EZELL |
ANITA |
CLICK HERE |
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 |
1:00 PM |
8 IS ENOUGH SWISS |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN STAC |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 |
1:00 PM |
750 STAC |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN STARDUST/GOLD |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 |
1:00 PM |
750 STARDUST/GOLD |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN SWISS |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
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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.
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Last updated : Dec 8, 2024 10:24 EST |
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GAME DIRECTORS |
Pam Campbell
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(513) 720-2621
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campbell.ps.54@gmail.com
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Caroline Davies
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(352) 633-8505
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carolineddavies@yahoo.com
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Dutch Dresser
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(207) 890-0527
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dutch.dresser@gmail.com
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Bob Fashingbauer
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(939) 237-6525
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bobfash@comcast.net
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Greg Frank
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(501) 209-0908
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hgfrank@icloud.com
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Pat Holmes
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(248) 931 4003
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patandmikeholmes@yahoo.com
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Paul Matheson
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(352) 259-4627
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mathudon@msn.com
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Terry Oleske |
(917) 806-7607 |
terryoleske305@gmail.com |
Anita Piotrowski
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(603) 858-3838
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ajmpiotrowski@yahoo.com
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John Quinn
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(802) 989-0157
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jtqvt2@gmail.com
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Marilyn Schmidt
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(413) 329-3779
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marilynjeanschmidt@gmail.com
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Ann Smallen
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(315) 527-1294
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asmallen@hamilton.edu
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Doug Smith
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(336) 906-9736
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desmith@aol.com
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Bruce Thiher
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(352) 643-0121
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brucegthiher@gmail.com
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Andrea Wolff
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(913) 378-6463
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andi1150@gmail.com |
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Last updated : Dec 8, 2024 10:31 EST |
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