Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge
Alan Behr
The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club games are 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., Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. (if there are enough entries in the field) and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. subject to having enough entries. 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. Fees for the game are $6.00/person if you are a member of the club or $7.00/person if not a club member. Yearly membership is $10.00 which is due before the end of 2016 to get your info into the membership book.
As a reminder, in season, the room fills up quickly, so you may want to come much earlier to ensure that you are not turned away because of a full room.
This month’s top scorers are Richard Catero and David Homan with a 70.74% game and Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling with a 70.26% game. Congratulations to all the winners! Don’t forget the upcoming Regional at the San Marcos Hotel the beginning of April.
2/02. N/S: (1st in A and B) Florence Thier and Priscilla Kelly
E/W: (1st in A) Edmund Klein Jr and Robert Brower, (1st in B) Pat Weindorf and D Larry Frink
2/04. N/S: (1st in A and B) Florence Thier and Kay Johnson
E/W: (1st in A) Larry Anfinson and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B and C) Craig Holstad and James Libby
2/06. N/S: (1st in A and B) Tod Mucci and Maurice Evans
E/W: (1st in A and B) Jim Horton and Don Pratt, (1st in C) Mary Bennington and Marci Meyer
2/07. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Ardith Nance, (1st in C) Nadine Sutter and Susan Stewart
E/W: (1st in A and B) Maurice Evans and Dennis Hoffelt, (1st in C) Frank Recchia and Yogi Patel
2/11. N/S: (1st in A and B) Darcy White and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A) David Zapatka and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B) Rick Boyd and Pauline Boyd
2/13. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Sydney Sides and William Stone, (1st in C) Fred Smith and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A) Maxine Poulton and Bea Cannon, (1st in B) James Nulty and Randi Nulty
2/14. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Virginia Pedersen and Mary Ann Bond, (1st in C) Beverly Lust and Char Gangel
E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Larry Anfinson, (1st in B) Donna Hofer and Kitty Larson
2/16. N/S: (1st in A and B) Tom Beswick and Barbara Basila
E/W: (1st in A) Susan Barnett and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Pat Weindorf and D Larry Frink
2/18. N/S: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Ardith Nance, (1st in B) Tom Beswick and Barbara Basila, (1st in C) Susan Stewart and Sandra Labute
E/W: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser
2/20. N/S: (1st in A) Eugene Condon and Maxine Poulton, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter, (1st in C) Terrance Kilbreath and Michael Hedreen
E/W: (1st in A) Roger Edwards and Larry Anfinson, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Don Pratt
2/21. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Joe Pospis, (1st in B and C) Anne Newman and Howard Maves
E/W: (1st in A) Richard Catero and David Homan, (1st in B and C) Char Gangel and Beverly Lust
2/23. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) James Nulty and Randi Nulty, (1st in C) Rick Boyd and Fred Smith
E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Cynthia Bohland and Ardith Nance
2/25. N/S: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Dennis Hoffelt and Joe Pospis, (1st in C) Betty Santa and William Reisenbuchler
E/W: (1st in A and B) Cynthia Bohland and Carol Warner, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Becky Hamilton
2/27. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Laine Byrnes and Jeannine Barnes, (1st in C) Linda Smith and Fred Smith
E/W: (1st in A) Joe Pospis and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Linda Nelson and Michelle Steiner
2/28. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Joe Pospis, (1st in B) Fred Smith and Rick Boyd, (1st in C) Barbara Hewitt and Barbara Castro
E/W: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Kenneth Nelson, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Ardith Nance
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge 199er’s
Susan Stewart
The 99er/199er Board Representative is Susan Stewart, 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 special review lesson which begins at 8:15 a.m., and Director Maria Davis will provide great teaching and playing experience for all those interested in learning or coming back to the great game of bridge. Partners are suggested but not required – Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to attend and to enjoy this excellent opportunity.
The 0-199er Intermediate Group games are held on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 p.m., and Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. if there is a large enough turnout, and during the snowbird season, you will enjoy a large number of intermediate players. When the Intermediate Group is too small, usually summertime, they play in the Open Games; however, any player is always welcome to attend all Open Games. All players must check in no later than 15 minutes before the start of any game in order for Directors to seat you properly. However, you may be turned away if you arrive late or if the room has been filled to capacity, so it is advisable to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of games.
Partnership Coordinators and Unit Information: Sun Lakes Unit 351 will always assist you if you need a partner. Contact our partnership coordinators Eileen Utter, Barbara Lubsen and Carol Warner at [email protected] and provide your information. For information on Sun Lakes Unit 351, check online at www.unit351.com; click the Clubs tab, click on Sun Lakes and you will find many links for all information, schedules and results. Plan to come and be part of a great organization.
Monthly Hint: When your partner leads and the opponents have played, always cover an honor with an honor.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for February: 2/23 Deborah Berry and Donna Wilson 68.45%.
2/07. N/S: (1st in A and B) Gerald Smith and Donna Smith
E/W: (1st in A and B) Stu Adair and Olaf Brekke, (1st in C) Linda L. McAdoo and David Mc Adoo
2/09. N/S: (1st in A) Stephanie DeWilkins and Betty Tuttle, (1st in B and C) Barbara Smith and Romelle Durand
E/W: (1st in A and B) James Horrell and Marcus Muccilli, (1st in C) Paula Lewis and Cindy Adams
2/11: N/S: (1st in A and B) Katherine Gibbs and Kathleen Gulka
E/W: (1st in A and B) Patrick Kiely and Patricia Kiely, (1st in C) Cynthia Cantor and Susan Welker
2/14. N/S: (1st in A) Betty Santa and William Reisenbuchler, (1st in B) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann, (1st in C) Garry Keister and Jeanne Price
E/W: (1st in A and B) Patrick Kiely and Patricia Kiely, (1st in C) Linda Leibole and Ted Leibole
2/16. N/S: (1st in A) Cheryl Verlander and Keith Welker, (1st in B and C) Sandy Glover and Eric Glover
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Peter Harris and Melissa Denton
2/18. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A and B) Donna Wilson and Deborah Berry, (1st in C) Jack Holme and Dottie Holme
2/21. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A) Sue Mullins and Sharyn Baldacci, (1st in B and C) Doug Davis and Patti Davis
2/23. N/S: (1st in A) Deborah Berry and Donna Wilson, (1st in B) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel, (1st in C) Sandy Glover and Eric Glover
E/W: (1st in A) LaVonne Holmes and Judy Larkin, (1st in B and C) Shelley Montgomery and Don Montgomery
2/25. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann
E/W: (1st in A and B) Patrick Kiely and Patricia Kiely, (1st in C) Jack Holme and Dottie Holme
2/28. N/S: (1st in A, B, and C) Stephanie DeWilkins and Susan Miller
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Linda L. McAdoo and David Mc Adoo
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
2/13. 1st Dan Rosler and Nancy Smith, 2nd Lydia Kolsh and Joyce Rasmussen, 3rd Ruth Hiner and Jeannie Kitzman; Slam: Dan Rosler and Nancy Smith (2 slams)
2/20. 1st Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 2nd Joe Sanchez and Joe Bibler, 3rd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach; Slam: Joe Sanchez and Joe Bibler (2 slams)
2/27. 1st Ed and Doris Krenek, 2nd Joyce Rasmussen and Carol Rosler, 3rd Irene Edmund and Dorothy Thurman; Slam: Irene Edmund and Dorothy Thurman and Joe Hibler and Joe Sanchez
3/06. 1st Joe Hughes and Marlys Long, 2nd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 3rd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish; Slam: Jo Hughes and Marlys Long
Sun Lakes Country Club Tuesday Social Bridge
2/14. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Joan Herges, 3rd Karen Hess; Slam: Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen
2/21. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Marlys Long, 3rd Sandy Hinrichs
2/28. 1st Dan Rosler, 2nd Barbara Sampson, 3rd Fred Schneider; Slam: Dan Rosler and Barbara Sampson
3/07. 1st Dena Brown, 2nd Maurine Howell, 3rd Jeannie Kitzman
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
2/16. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Jean Womack, 3rd Alice Garner; Hostesses: Barb Sampson, Karen Sanchez and Margaret Amos
2/23. 1st Alice Garner, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Nancy Smith and Betty Smith
3/02. 1st Ruth Pederson, 2nd Cora Zuchowski, 3rd Nancy Smith; Hostesses: Sue Kavanagh and Carla Reed
Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge Game
This is a practice-type teaching game for novices and Social Bridge players interested in learning about Duplicate Bridge and improving their skills in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a 15-minute lesson on bridge tips, followed by playing duplicated hands. During bidding and play of the hands, you may ask questions. Everyone is welcome, with or without a partner. Duplicate Bridge can be fun! We play Thursday mornings at 8:15 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Follow us on Facebook at East Valley Novice Duplicate Bridge Group, or email [email protected] for further information.
IronOak Ladies Friday Bridge
2/03. 1st Sue Kavenaugh, 2nd Lois Hauge; Hostesses: Doris Kreneck and Gloria Zinke
2/10. 1st Jan Faldenaur, 2nd Beverly Anastasia; Hostesses: Sue Kavenaugh and Linda Meylink
2/17. 1st Kathy Carson, 2nd Lois Hauge; Hostess: Kaye Gallagher
2/24. 1st Nancy Smith, 2nd Ruth Hiner; Hostesses Jan Faldenaur and Barb Sampson
3/03. 1st Gloria Zinke, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Suzanne Swanson and Linda Meylink
4th Friday Bridge
The 4th Friday Bridge group met on February 24, 2017, at Palo Verde Country Club. Winners were: 1st Naomi Parkes, 2nd Bert Sisk, 3rd Patti Kroeger and 4th Linda Mendez. The door prize was won by Margaret Amos. The next meeting will be March 24. For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday week of play.
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
2/11. 1st Fred Schneider and Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 3rd Eleanor and David McCann; Slam: Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler
2/18. 1st Peter and Gae Hall, 2nd Dan Rosler and Nancy Smith, 3rd Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen; Slam: Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson
2/25. 1st Sandy Hinrichs and Lydia Kolsch, 2nd Nancy Smith and Ginny Dienhart, 3rd Doris and Ed Krenek; Slam: Sandy Hinrichs and Lydia Kolsch
3/04. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish; 2nd Doris and Ed Krenek, 3rd Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen; Slam: (tie) Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish and Jeannie Kitzman and Fred Schnieder