Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge
Alan Behr
The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are now held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Road.
Open games are held on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. based upon there being enough players. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to game time!
If you are in need of a partner for any Open Games please contact the Players’ Pairs Assistants, Eileen Utter at [email protected] or phone 802-8300, or Barbara Lubsen at 699-9649. Please try the email first if you have access to a computer. Note: Please remember to clean up your area when you are done with the game i.e. cups, napkins, score cards, etc. It is not the Director’s responsibility to do this. Thank you for your help in this matter. Fees for the games are $6 per person if you are a member of the club or $7 per person if not a club member. Yearly membership is $10.
Top games for the month were: Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards with a 75.00 percent game; Roger Edwards and Chuck Quenneville with a 71.41 percent game and Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling with 71.15 games. Congratulation to all the winners.
5/02. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) William Stone and Deborah Watson
E/W: (1st in A) Jo Ann Zapatka and David Zapatka, (1st in B and C) Tom Beswick and William Harrison
5/03. N/S: (1st in A) Darcy White and David Sackett, (1st in B and C) Nancy Seamster and Brenda Wilfert
E/W: (1st in A*) Robert Brower and Roger Edwards, (1st in A*) Eugene Condon and Maxine Poulton, (1st in B) Ardith Nance and Jim Horton
5/05. N/S: (1st in A and B) Carol Gerlach and Patricia Sohler
E/W: (1st in A) Myrna Baker and Anne Casey, (1st in B and C) Jan Mooers and Ellen Bond
5/07. N/S: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B and C) Michelle Steiner and Andi Parham
E/W: (1st in A) Adele Verkamp and Richard Catero, (1st in B and C) Karin Hansen and Bonnie Butler
5/09. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Stephanie DeWilkins and Elizabeth Tuttle
E/W: (1st in A) Richard Catero and Paul Kmetty, (1st in B and C) Sherrie Holliday and James Kemps
5/10. N/S: (1st in A) Bob Borengasser and Allan Deserpa, (1st in B) Sudhakar Divakaruni and Patricia Sohler, (1st in C) Nancy Seamster and Sharyn Baldacci
E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and John Euler, (1st in B and C) Larry Huhn and Donna Hofer
5/12. N/S: (1st in A) John Euler and Eugene Condon, (1st in B and C) Craig Holstad and Barbara Castro
E/W: (1st in A) Steven Adelson and David Rankin, (1st in B*) William Stone and Michelle Steiner, (1st in B*) Pat Weindorf and D Larry Frink
5/14. N/S: (1st in A) Dale Sweetwood and Carole Odenreider, (1st in B*) Florence Thier and Kay Johnson, (1st in B* and C) Carolyn Pfeiffer and Lee Schultz
E/W: (1st in A) Allan Deserpa and David Rankin, (1st in B) Linda Brock and Susan Barnett
5/16. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Carolyn Pfeiffer and Lee Schultz
E/W: (1st in A) Eugene Condon and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
5/17. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Bea Cannon, (1st in B and C) Carolyn Pfeiffer and Lee Schultz
E/W: (1st in A) Linda Brock and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Linda Nelson and Edwin Schmidt
5/19. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Florence Thier and Priscilla Kelly, (1st in C) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A) William Stone and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B and C) Karin Hansen and Bonnie Butler
5/21. N/S: (1st in A and B) Florence Thier and Kay Johnson
E/W: (1st in A) Jim Horton and Paul Glick, (1st in B and C) Tom Sheridan and Lily Poole
5/23. N/S: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Pennie Vales, (1st in B) Alan Behr and Colette Goldstein, (1st in C) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A, B and C) Patricia Potter and Tom Sheridan
5/24. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and John Euler, (1st in B and C) Carolyn Pfeiffer and Lee Schultz
E/W: (1st in A) Richard Catero and David Homan, (1st in B) Myrna Baker and William Stone
5/26. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Kathleen Larson and Donna Hofer, (1st in C) Maria Davis and Anne Newman
E/W: (1st in A) Roger Edwards and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Susan Shaver and Nancy Espy
5/28. N/S: 1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B and C) Stephanie DeWilkins and James Gerber
E/W: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
5/30. N/S: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) Carol Gerlach and Bonnie Butler, (1st in C) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A) Paul Kmetty and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Carol Warner
5/31. N/S: (1st in A and B) Janet Rauscher and D Larry Frink
E/W: (1st in A) Richard Catero and David Homan, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
* indicates a tie
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge 199ers
Susan Stewart
The 99er/199er Board Representative is Susan Stewart; phone 480-895-6385. All games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Rd., unless otherwise announced.
The 0-99er Novice Group meets Thursday mornings with a review lesson at 8:15 a.m., partners suggested but not required – newcomers are welcome! The 0-199er Intermediate Group plays Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. if there is a lower section to play in; otherwise they play in the Open Games. Saturday morning 199’er games are not presently offered. All players are welcome to attend all Open Games. Everyone must check in no later than 15 minutes before the start of any game in order for Directors to seat you properly. You may be turned away if you arrive late.
Partnership Coordinators and Unit Information: If you need a partner contact the partnership coordinators at [email protected]. Bonnie Butler for Novice/Intermediate Games; and Eileen Utter and Barbara Lubsen for Open/Novice/Intermediate Games. For information on Sun Lakes Unit 351 check online at www.unit351.com, click the Clubs tab; click on Sun Lakes; you will find many links for all information, schedules and results.
Monthly Hint: Did you know that you can learn to play bridge free? Go to www.acbl.org, click on the Education Heading, then type in the Search line “Learn to Play Bridge” (no italics) and the material that comes up will have Learn to Play Bridge, Free Software, in two Volumes. Volume I has the basics, and Volume II has playing, bidding and defense skills. Enjoy.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game for June: June 30 Susan Miller and Howard Hummel 77.10 (they also got second place with a 73.44 game on June 16).
6/07. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Stephanie DeWilkins and Lynn Kessel
E/W: (1st in A) Steven Sapiro and Barbara Hewitt, (1st in B and C) Barbara Brown and James Brown
6/09. (1st) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel
6/14. N/S: (1st in A and B) Janet Beeks and Linda White
E/W: (1st in A) Julie Frank and Lily Poole, (1st in B) Harvey Lowe and Garry Keister
6/16. (1st in A, B and C) Lu Kinner and Amy Skinner
6/21. (1st in C) Craig Holstad and Howard Mayes, (1st in D and E) Garry Keister and Janet Beeks)
6/23. E/W: (1st in A, and B and C) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel
6/28. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Janet Beeks and Susan Miller
E/W: (1st in A, B and C) Garry Keister and Harvey Lowe
6/30. (1st in A, B and C) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel
Sun Lakes Country Club Monday
Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
6/13. 1st Jeanette Newman and Eleanor Hinerichsen, 2nd Ellen and Elliot Bond, 3rd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross; Slam (2 small) Jeanette Newman and Eleanor Hinerichsen
6/20. 1st Kay Morrison and Marian Carlisle, 2nd Karen Harnish and Sandy Hinrichs, 3rd Dick and Donna Briner
6/27. 1st Jeanette Newman and Eleanor Hinerichsen, 2nd Marian Carlisle and Kay Morrison, 3rd Pete and Carol Kack; Slam: Ken and Rosemary Shutts
7/04. 1st Ellen and Elliot Bond, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross; Slam (2 small) Paul Budrick and Newell Orr
7/11. 1st Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross, 2nd Sandy Hinricks and Joyce Rasmussen, 3rd Ellen and Elliot Bond; Slam (3 small) Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
Sun Lakes Country Club Tuesday
Social Bridge
6/14. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Barbara Kaplan, 3 Maurine Howell
6/21. 1st Dolly Radke, 2nd Bill Howell, 3rd Jeannie Kitzman
6/28. 1st Mary Ann Anner, 2nd Ruth Hiner, 3rd Sue Klein
7/05. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Maurine Howell
Sun Lakes Country Club Tuesday
Social Bridge
6/14. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Barbara Kaplan, 3 Maurine Howell
6/21. 1st Dolly Radke, 2nd Bill Howell, 3rd Jeannie Kitzman
6/28. 1st Mary Ann Anner, 2nd Ruth Hiner, 3rd Sue Klein
7/05. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Maurine Howell
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge
6/03. 1st Jan Schroeder, 2nd Marion Haupt; Hostess: Jan Schroeder
6/10. 1st Nancee Jacobson, 2nd Karen Sanchez; Hostess: Faith Johnson
6/17. 1st Maurine Howell, 2nd Carolyn Akins; Hostess: Sue Kavanaugh
6/24. 1st Gloria Zinke, 2nd Sue Cavanaugh; Hostesses: Linda Meylink and Nancee Jacobson
Fourth Friday Bridge
The Fourth Friday Bridge group met on June 24 at the Palo Verde Club House. The members enjoyed a Fourth of July theme. Winners were: 1st Gloria Danker, 2nd June Heinz, 3rd Margaret Amos. Kelly Holden won the door prize.
Please call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504 for reservations. Cancellations are due by Wednesday week of play.
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
6/16. 1st Cora Zuchowski, 2nd Marlene Palmer, 3rd Judy Ligas; Hostesses: Karen Harnish and Mary Tomlan
6/23. 1st Barbara Maul, 2nd (tie) Rosemary Shutts and Marsha Moen, 3rd Mary Rasmussen; Seven No Trump: Barbara Maul and Rosemary Shutts; Hostesses: Marsha Moen and Rosemary Shutts
6/30. 1st Cora Zuchowski, 2nd Kathy Taylor, 3rd Peggy Vernon; Hostesses: Joan Phelan, Jan Kempf and Nadine Cordts
7/07. 1st Karen Sanchez, 2nd June Heinz, 3rd Lori Scharbach; Hostesses: Mary Tomlan, Naomi Parkes and Phyllis Conrey
Sun Lakes Country Club Saturday
Morning Partnership Bridge
6/11. 1st Joyce Rasmussen and Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Eleanor Hinerichsen and Colleen Ritter, 3rd Dick and Donna Briner
6/18. 1st Karen Harnish and Peggy Vernon, 2nd Pat Shindele and Phil Hanson, 3rd Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison; Slam: Barb Kaplan and Newell Orr
6/25. 1st Karen Harnish and Peggy Vernon, 2nd Barb Kaplan and Newell Orr, 3rd Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson
7/02. 1st Jeanette Newman and Marian Carlisle, 2nd Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson, 3rd Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen; Slam: Jeanette Newman and Marian Carlisle
7/09. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Barb Kaplan and Newell Orr, 3rd Sandy Hinrichs and Eleanor Hinerichsen; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish