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Partnership Search

Looking for a partner?  Click on the box 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.  Happy playing!
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.

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
SUNDAY MARCH 26 ROYAL STAC GAME
This year our club will sponsor multiple fund raising games for the Alzheimer Association.  Our first fund raising game will be Sunday March 26th at Sea Breeze.  This will be a Royal Pairs STAC game with gold/red/silver/black points awarded.  There will be an open and 750 section.   The cost will be $10 per person with all proceeds going  to the Alzheimer Association.  We will also be running a 50/50.  Bringing treats is highly encouraged  You can coordinate with Nancy Turner to make sure we have enough by email nancy.turner4979@yahoo.com
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
There is some expectation that this game will be full.  Do not delay in registering using the schedule links below.
Last updated : Mar 15, 2023 15:27 EDT
Rank Changes for March, 2023
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of March, 2023.  To view those members, click here.
Last updated : Mar 14, 2023 14:48 EDT
Club Manager

Last updated : Mar 21, 2023 16:48 EDT
Educational Opportunities

COUNTING BY RICH SEIDMAN

        On Tuesday, April 11th and Tuesday April 18th, from 9:00 am. to 11:00 a.m. at Odell Recreation Center, Rich Seidman will present a workshop on counting that is divided into two sessions.  The first will focus on Defense and the second will focus on Declarer Play.  You will learn through a series of practice hands how counting points and distribution will allow you to make the right plays in different situations. Learn to use the auction, the play to early tricks, and simple counting practices to draw inferences about the hands you cannot see. Bridge is a much easier game when you can figure out which cards your opponents hold!
        This workshop is intended for intermediate players who want to improve their game.  It was previously offered in 2018, 2019 and 2020.  While he has made small changes, it is essentially the same workshop.  Since it it divided into 2 parts, you are welcome to just sign up for one session.
         Please email Rich Seidman (raseidman@gmail.com) to register.

KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN LEARNING BRIDGE?

A new 9-week series of lessons will begin
Tuesday, May 2, Odell Recreation Center, 9 am-11:30 am
Pre-registration is required.  Email dbrunoehler@gmail.com

BASICS AND BEYOND
Janet Matthews is offering a series of lessons, using a 1-hour instruction, 2nd-hour play of the hands format. 
The lessons are held at Seabreeze Recreation Center, 9-11 am.  Cost $5.  For additional information contact Janet Matthews.

DATE TOPIC EMPHASIS
March 23 Trumping & Discarding Play of hand
March 30 Watching out for Entries & Opps Play of hand
April 6 Opening Leads Defense
April 13 2nd Hand Play Defense
April 20 3rd Hand Play Defense
April 27 Defense Signals Defense
Last updated : Mar 21, 2023 15:31 EDT
March Game Schedule
With or without a reservation, please arrive at all games at least 15 minutes before gametime.
All games from Monday, March 20 through Sunday, March 26 will be Royal STAC games.  Fee:  $4/March 26 $10.  All master points earned will be ¼ Gold, Red/ Silver and Black.  Until the event is completed all master point awards will appear as Silver points.  When the event is completed they will be converted to the ¼ Gold, Red, Silver and Black.   
DAY TIME TYPE / MP RANGE VENUE DIRECTOR RESERVE
MONDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN SEABREEZE JIM 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 <20 RIVERBEND MARILYN No reservation/partner needed
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE
TUESDAYS 1:00 PM <500 EISENHOWER PAT CLICK HERE
           
WEDNESDAYS 9:00 AM <50 EISENHOWER MARILYN No reservation/partner needed
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN MULBERRY BOB CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 MIONA ANN CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM <300 SEABREEZE PAM CLICK HERE
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 PM OPEN SEABREEZE PAM CLICK HERE
 
THURSDAYS 9:00 AM <20 ROHAN MARILYN No reservation/partner needed
THURSDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN EZELL JIM 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 JIM CLICK HERE
           
SAT, Mar 18 9:00 AM MENTOR/NOVICE MIONA CAROLINE CLICK HERE
SAT,  Mar 25 9:00 AM <100 MIONA CAROLINE CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM OPEN MIONA JOHN CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM <1500 EZELL ANN CLICK HERE
SATURDAYS 1:00 PM <300 EZELL ANN CLICK HERE
           
SUNDAY, MARCH 5 1:30 PM 8 IS ENOUGH SWISS SEABREEZE PAT CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, MARCH 19 1:30 PM OPEN SWISS SEABREEZE BOB CLICK HERE
 
SUNDAY, MAR 26  FEE $10 1:30 PM OPEN ROYAL PAIRS SEABREEZE PAM CLICK HERE
SUNDAY, MAR 26  FEE $10 1:30 PM <750 ROYAL PAIRS SEABREEZE PAM 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 : Mar 19, 2023 12:04 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

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

Bruce Thiher

(352)643-0121

brucegthiher@gmail.com
Last updated : Mar 15, 2023 15:35 EDT
Alert Message

Did you know the club's website tracks 70% games?
Check out the "Milestone" page in the left menu.
If you and your partner score a 70% or higher game,
please let the WEBMASTER know
Last updated : Mar 21, 2023 16:53 EDT
Results
Wed March 22, 2023
Wednesday Morning Pairs
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Tue March 21, 2023
Pupil Game
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Tue March 21, 2023
1 PM Eisen. ROYAL STAC
Director: Pat Holmes
Tue March 21, 2023
1 PM Miona Open & Eisenho
Director: John Quinn
Mon March 20, 2023
1 PM Laurel 1500
Director: Pat Holmes
Mon March 20, 2023
1 PM SeaBreeze Royal STAC
Director: Jim Dick
Mon March 20, 2023
6 30 PM Newcomer
Director: Paul Matheson
Sat March 18, 2023
Saturday Morn Mentor
Director: Caroline Davies
Sat March 18, 2023
Saturday Afternoon Session
Director: Jim Dick
Sat March 18, 2023
1 PM Lake Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
Fri March 17, 2023
9 AM Sea Br <750
Director: Caroline Davies
Fri March 17, 2023
1 PM Eisenhower Open Pair
Director: Jim Dick
Thu March 16, 2023
Thursday Morn Beginners
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Thu March 16, 2023
1 PM Ezell
Director: Ann Smallen
Thu March 16, 2023
Thursday PM 0-500 Pairs
Director: Pat Holmes
Wed March 15, 2023
1 PM Miona 1500 And Open
Director: Ann Smallen
Wed March 15, 2023
Wednesday Evening Session
Director: Pam Campbell
Wed March 15, 2023
1 PM Miona Open
Director: John Quinn
Tue March 14, 2023
Tuesday Beginning Bridge
Director: Marilyn Schmidt
Tue March 14, 2023
1 PM Eisenhower 0-500
Director: Pat Holmes
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