The Villages Duplicate Bridge Club, The Villages, Florida, United States

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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.”

Partnership chair::
Susan Bry
Please use email:
villagesbridgepartners@gmail.com
For New Residents and Visitors

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. 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 September 2026 Rank Changes

Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of September, 2026. To view those members, CLICK HERE

Check out the OCTOBER NEWSLETTER Check out the CURRENT EBLAST

Last updated : Sep 30, 2026 03:16 EDT

Educational Opportunities

NEW TUESDAY CLASSES @ ODELL

Fall 2026 Education Opportunities

We have a nice schedule of offerings for Tuesday mornings at O’Dell Rec Center. Cost for each class is $5 at the door.

October classes and exercises from 9:00 to 10:45 will be led by Gloria Bennett (GloriaBridge123@gmail.com)

October 20: CANCELED***Fundamentals of Defense with emphasis on 3^rd hand
October 27: 3rd Hand and Beyond Defense

November classes and exercises from 9:00 to 11:00 will be led by Harry Messenheimer (HarryMessenheimerBridge@gmail.com

November 3: Visualizing the Unseen Hands
November 10: Exercises in Declarer Play
November 17: Exercises in Defense
November 24: Tips for Play and Defense

Note: Check the website and email blast frequently for adjustments to the schedule.

NEW BEGINNER CLASS OPPORTUNITY

If you have friends who are interested in learning this wonderful game, Deb Brunoehler will begin a new session of beginning classes starting October 20 through The Enrichment Academy. Ten sessions are provided on Tuesday/Thursday mornings for five weeks, 9-11 am @ Ezell. All information/registration is available through The Enrichment Academy website. CLICK HERE.

There are three ongoing opportunities for lessons and/or beginner play. Please keep watching this area as additional learning opportunities/games will become available by October.

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
Fridays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18+ board game. Caroline Davies, director

Last updated : Oct 16, 2026 10:09 EDT

OCTOBER 19 - OCTOBER 25

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 1 of the October 2026 monthly 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.


ALL GAME RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE
DAY			TIME	TYPE / MP RANGE		VENUE	DIRECTOR
MONDAYS	1:00 PM	OPEN		SEA BREEZE	DUTCH
MONDAYS	1:00 PM	*<1500*		LAUREL MANOR	PAT
MONDAYS	5:30 PM	<150		SEA BREEZE	TERRY

THERE IS NO GAME @ BIG CYPRESS THE 2ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. NEXT NO GAME: NOVEMBER 10
TUESDAYS	12:30 PM	<50		BIG CYPRESS	CAROLINE
*TUESDAYS*	*1:00 PM*	*OPEN*		*LAKE MIONA*	*JOHN*
TUESDAYS	1:00 PM	<750		EISENHOWER	PAT
TUESDAYS	6:00 PM	<300		LAKE MIONA	JON
TUESDAYS	6:00 PM	<1500		LAKE MIONA	JON

WEDNESDAYS	9:00 AM	<50		EISENHOWER	CAROLINE
WEDNESDAYS	1:00 PM	<1500		LAKE MIONA	TERRY
WEDNESDAYS	1:00 PM	OPEN		SEA BREEZE	JANET
WEDNESDAYS	6:00 PM	<300		SEA BREEZE	PAM
WEDNESDAYS	6:00 PM	OPEN		SEA BREEZE	PAM

THURSDAYS	9:00 AM	<300		ROHAN	ANDREA
THURSDAYS	1:00 PM	OPEN		EZELL	GREG
THURSDAYS	1:00 PM	<1500		EZELL	GREG
THURSDAYS	4:30 PM	<750		ROHAN	PAT


FRIDAYS	9:00 AM	<150		SEA BREEZE	CAROLINE
FRIDAYS	9:00 AM	<750		SEA BREEZE	CAROLINE
FRIDAYS	1:00 PM	OPEN		EZELL	*DOUG*

SAT OCT 31	9:00 AM	MENTOR MENTEE		LAKE MIONA	PAM
SATURDAYS	1:00 PM	OPEN		LAKE MIONA	JOHN
SATURDAYS	1:00 PM	<300		EZELL	JON
SATURDAYS	1:00 PM	<1500		EZELL	JON

SUNDAY, OCT 4, 18	1:00 PM	8 IS ENOUGH SWISS		SEA BREEZE	ANDREA
SUNDAY, OCT 11, 25	1:00 PM	OPEN		SEA BREEZE	ANDREA

SUNDAY NOV 1	1:00 PM	ALZHEIMER'S OPEN		SEA BREEZE	ANDREA
SUNDAY NOV 1	1:00 PM	ALZHEIMER'S <750		SEA BREEZE	ANDREA

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 19, 2026 15:09 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
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 : Oct 13, 2026 16:20 EDT

Alert Message

Due to lack of reservations, the Sunday Swiss, October 25, is canceled.

The Club is saddened to learn
of the October 14 passing of
MaryAnn DeRoche
Service:
October 24, 10 AM
St. Theresa's Church
Belleview Florida

The Club is saddened to learn
of the October 15 passing of
Elaine F LaCroix
No details at this time

Check out the Fall selection of classes
@ Odell Rec Center each Tuesday
Each class is independent
Details @ left

ALZHEIMER'S GAME
November 1, 1:00 pm
Open and 750
Reservation links now available.
REGISTER EARLY
COME JOIN IN THE FUN

PLEASE DISREGARD THE WEEKLY EMAILS FROM THE OLD RESERVATION SYSTEM. THESE WILL BE DISCONTINUED ASAP

The BOD minutes from their August meeting are now correctly posted. CLICK HERE

Last updated : Oct 23, 2026 20:29 EDT

Results

Sat October 24, 2026

1 PM Ezell 1500/300

Director: Terry Oleske

Sat October 24, 2026

1 PM Lake Miona Open

Director: John Quinn

Fri October 23, 2026

Friday Morning Session

Director: Caroline Davies

Fri October 23, 2026

1 PM Ezell Open

Director: Doug Smith

Thu October 22, 2026

Thursday Morning <300

Director: Andrea Wolff

Thu October 22, 2026

1 PM Ezell Open

Director: Greg Frank

Thu October 22, 2026

4:30 Rohan '750'

Director: Patricia Holmes

Wed October 21, 2026

9:00 AM Eisenhower <50

Director: Caroline Davies

Wed October 21, 2026

1 PM Miona Open

Director: Janet Matthews

Wed October 21, 2026

1 PM Miona 1500

Director: Terry Oleske

Wed October 21, 2026

300/Open

Sea Breeze 18:00
Director: Pam Campbell

Tue October 20, 2026

Tues12:30 Big Cypress <50

Director: Caroline Davies

Tue October 20, 2026

1 PM Miona Open

Director: John Quinn

Tue October 20, 2026

1 PM Eisenhower '750'

Director: Patricia Holmes

Tue October 20, 2026

Tuesday Evening Session

Director: Terry Oleske

Mon October 19, 2026

1 PM Laurel 1500

Director: Patricia Holmes

Mon October 19, 2026

1 PM Seabreeze Open

Director: Dutch Dresser

Mon October 19, 2026

6 PM <150 SeaBreeze

Director: Terry Oleske

Sun October 18, 2026

1PM SeaBreeze 8 Is Enough

Director: Andrea Wolff

Sat October 17, 2026

Lake Miona Mentor/Mentee

Director: Greg Frank

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