 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.
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| Last updated : Nov 14, 2025 11:49 EST |
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| 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.
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.
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| Last updated : Jun 11, 2026 19:54 EDT |
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| Educational Opportunities |
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.
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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
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Wednesdays, 9 am, Eisenhower Rec Center, <50 MP's, An 18-board game. Caroline Davies, director
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Thursdays, 9 am, Rohan Rec Center, <100 MP's, An 18-board game. No partner required. Andrea Wolff, director
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Thursdays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <20 MP's, An 15/18-board "teaching" game. No partner required. Marilyn Schmidt, director
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Fridays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18+ board game. Caroline Davies, director
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| Last updated : Jun 14, 2026 12:42 EDT |
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| JUNE 15 - JUNE 21 |
The 2 section limited games option has been restored for Tuesday nite, Friday morning, and Saturday afternoon (Ezell). For the remainder of the summer, the Wednesday afternoon Miona 1500 game will be held with the open game @ Sea Breeze. (Two sections, Open and <1500)
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.
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TYPE / MP RANGE |
VENUE |
DIRECTOR |
RESERVE |
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| NO CLUB GAMES MONDAY, JUNE 15. PLEASE PLAY @ THE SECTIONAL SWISS @ SAVANNAH |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| WEDNESDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<50 |
EISENHOWER |
CAROLINE |
CLICK HERE |
| WEDNESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
SEA BREEZE |
ANITA |
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 |
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| THURSDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<20 |
SEA BREEZE |
MARILYN |
no rez/partner needed |
| Topic, June 18, "Discarding" 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 |
LAKE MIONA |
ANITA |
CLICK HERE |
| THURSDAYS |
4:30 PM |
<750 |
ROHAN |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
DUTCH |
CLICK HERE |
| SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
EZELL |
DUTCH |
CLICK HERE |
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| 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 |
JANET |
NO RESERVE AVAIL
Come Play! |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 21 |
9:00 AM |
ALZHEIMER'S OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
JANET |
| 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
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| Last updated : Jun 14, 2026 12:52 EDT |
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| GAME DIRECTORS |
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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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Greg Frank
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(501) 209-0908
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hgfrank@icloud.com
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Jon Greenspan
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(352) 805-9774
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jbg8429@gmail.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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Janet Matthews
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(352) 283-4914
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janetmatthewsusa@gmail.com
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Terry Oleske
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(917) 806-7607
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terryoleske305@gmail.com
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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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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 : Jan 10, 2026 19:57 EST |
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