Thursday Morning Novice Duplicate Bridge Game
Maria Davis
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 on 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.
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 a 499’ers game 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, Barbara Lubsen at 699-9649 or Carol Warner at 618-514-0566. 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.
This month’s top scorers are Dave Zapatka and Jo Anne Zapatka with a 73.3% game. Congratulations!
5/01. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Eric Larson and D Larry Frink, (1st in C) Stephanie DeWilkins and Betty Tuttle; E/W: (1st in A) Jo Ann Zapatka and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Larry Huhn
5/02. N/S: (1st in A) Robert Brower and Edwin Schmidt, (1st in B) Clifford Hudson and Kay Johnson; E/W: (1st in A) W. Lakin Hines and Carol Gerlach, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
5/04. N/S: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) Carol Gerlach and Carol Warner, (1st in C) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A) Bob Borengasser and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Ardith Nance and Michelle Steiner
5/06. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Susan Stewart and Sandra Labute; E/W: (1st in A and B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser, (1st in C) Judy Lamers and Barbara Hewitt
5/08. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter, (1st in C) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A) Joe Pospis and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B and C) Christine Garner and Karin Hansen
5/09. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Larry Huhn and Harvey Lowe; E/W: (1st in A) Carol Warner and Paul Glick, (1st in B) William Stone and Kenneth Nelson
5/11. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Paul Kmetty, (1st in B and C) Evelyn Gore and Barbara Hewitt; E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B and C) Sherrie Holliday and James Kemps
5/13. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Robert Brower, (1st in B) Kang Hong and James Wang, (1st in C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A) Jo Ann Zapatka and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Sue Robinson and Barry Siegwart
5/15. N/S: (1st in A) Joe Pospis and Norma Gehrig, (1st in B) William Stone and Patricia Sohler, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Harvey Lowe; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
5/16. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Oris Mowry, (1st in B) John Euler and Carol Gerlach; E/W: (1st in A and B) Edwin Schmidt and Edmund Klein Jr.
5/18. N/S: (1st in A, B, and C) Renate Bialy and Barbara Castro; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Joe Pospis, (1st in B) Eileen Utter and James Utter
5/20. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Craig Holstad and Robert Belton; E/W: (1st in A) Steven Adelson and Sadu Marrott, (1st in B) Edwin Schmidt and Kathleen Schmidt
5/22. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Eileen Friend and Ann Walter, (1st in C) Vicki Aubrey and Rita Myrann; E/W: (1st in A) Jo Ann Zapatka and David Zapatka, (1st in B and C) Donna Hofer and Bonnie Butler
5/23. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Margaret Tam, (1st in B) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A) Oris Mowry and Sadu Marrott, (1st in B) Alan Behr and Janet Rauscher
5/25. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Bob Borengasser, (1st in B and C) Connie Reynolds and Nadine Sutter; E/W: (1st in A and B) Pat Weindorf and D Larry Frink, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Larry Huhn
5/27. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Janet Rauscher and Alan Behr, (1st in C) Larry Huhn and Harvey Lowe; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser
5/29. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Pat Weindorf and Lynn Przewlocki, (1st in C) Walter Chambers and James Gowan; E/W: (1st in A) Eugene Condon and Maxine Poulton, (1st in B and C) Larry Huhn and Bonnie Butler
5/30. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Oris Mowry, (1st in B) William Stone and Kenneth Nelson; E/W: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) Edmund Klein Jr. and Edwin Schmidt
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 Beginner/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. During snowbird season, you will enjoy a large number of Intermediate players. Currently, on Tuesdays, the room is divided into two groups; 1-499ers who are Non-Life Masters and the open group consisting of 500 mp’s and above and all Life Masters. In the summertime, if the intermediate group is too small, they play in the open games; however, any player is always welcome to attend all open games. We have one of the largest intermediate groups in Arizona.
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: If you are on Lead, be very sure to lead before you write in your Convention Card. Way too many players write first and hold up the game, a very disrespectful violation of bridge etiquette.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for April: 5/4 Stephanie DeWilkins and Cheryl Verlander 65.48%.
5/02. N/S: (1st in A) Steven Sapiro and Harvey Lowe, (1st in B and C) Stephanie DeWilkins and Susan Miller; E/W: (1st in A and B) Louis Weiss and Lindalee Jurgens, (1st in C) Ray Monnin and Julie Monnin
5/04. N/S: (1st in A) Amy Skinner and Vesta Hayden, (1st in B) Lynn Kessel and Nancy Thoma, (1st in C) Pam Gerstner and Kim Bauer; E/W: (1st in A) Stephanie DeWilkins and Cheryl Verlander, (1st in B and C) Dolores Kline and Jeanne Lewis; E/W: (1st in A) Connie Reynolds and Nadine Sutter, (1st in B) Cheryl Verlander and Susan Miller
5/09. N/S: (1st in A) Sharon Graham and Pat Graham, (1st in B and C) Cheryl Almond and John Almond; E/W: (1st in A* and B*) Marci Meyer and Ron Meyer, (1st in A* and B*) Linda White and Nick Klauer
5/11. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates; E/W: (1st in A) Kathleen Gulka and Orest Gulka, (1st in B) Barbara Smith and Romelle Durand
5/16. N/S: (1st in A and B) Harvey Lowe and Jeanne Price; E/W: (1st in A) Susan Stewart and Nadine Sutter, (1st in B) Don Murray and Lily Poole
5/18. N/S: (1st in A, B, and C) Lynn Kessel and Nancy Thoma; E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Carol Ritter and Donna Wilson
5/23. N/S: (1st in A and B) Harvey Lowe and Jeanne Price; E/W: (1st in A*) Barbara Castro and Maria Davis, (1st in A* and B, and C) Frank Recchia and Yogi Patel
5/25. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates; E/W: (1st in A and B) Carolyn Iyengar and Sandy Peterson
5/30. N/S: (1st in A, B, and C) Nick Klauer and Linda White; E/W: (1st in A and B) Louis Weiss and Lindalee Jurgens, (1st in C) Marilyn Raebel and Dolores Guthrie
*Indicates a tie
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
5/15. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Lee Kaiping and Joan Silver, 3rd Joe Rosen and Charlie Keck; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach
5/22. 1st Irene Edmunds and Sandy Hinrichs, 2nd Ken and Rosemary Shutts, 3rd Ed and Doris Krenek; Slam: Eleanor and David McCann
5/29. 1st Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian, 2nd Karen Harnish and Barb Moul, 3rd Eleanor and David McCann; Slam: Eleanor and David McCann and Paul Budrick and Newell Orr
6/05. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross, 3rd Midge Meisner and Joan Silver; Slam: Irene Edmund and Sandy Hinrichs
6/12. 1st Ken and Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Lydia Kolsch and Marcie Parker, 3rd Paul Budrick and Newell Orr; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
5/11. 1st Suzanne Swanson, 2nd Barbara Moul, 3rd Gloria Danker; Hostesses: Judy Heinman and Jeannette Newman
5/18. 1st Gloria Danker, 2nd Penny Merrill, 3rd Rosemary Shutts; Hostess: Jean Womack
5/25. 1st Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Peggy Vernon, 3rd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Jan Schroeder and Fran Carissima
6/01. 1st Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Alice Garner, 3rd Naomi Parker; Grand Slam: Rosemary Shutts and Alice Garner; Hostesses: Terry Major, June Heinz and Margaret Amos
6/08. 1st Gloria Danker, 2nd Naomi Parker, 3rd Jean Womack; Hostesses: Nan Hare and Jeannie Kitzman
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge
5/12. 1st Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Ruth Hiner; Hostesses: Beverly Anastasia and Joan Silver
5/19. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Dagmar Bostick; Hostesses: Fran Carissimo and Maurine Howell
5/26. 1st Betty Smith, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Jan Schroeder and Dagmar Bostick
6/02. 1st Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Eunice Lowe and Jeannie Kitzman
6/09. 1st Gloria Zinke, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharback
4th Friday Bridge Group
The 4th Friday Bridge Group met on May 26, 2017, at Palo Verde Country Club.
Winners were: 1st Marsha Moen, 2nd Karen Sanchez, 3rd Terry Meury and 4th Rosemary Shutts. The door prize was won by Margaret Amos. The next meeting will be June 23.
For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday week of play.
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
5/13. 1st Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie, 3rd Newell Orr and Paul Budrick; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach
5/20. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson, 3rd Doris and Ed Krenek; Slam: (tie) Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach and Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
5/27. 1st Karen Harnish and Peggy Vernon, 2nd (tie) Eleanor and David McCann and Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
6/03. 1st Peter and Gae Hall, 2nd Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison, 3rd Jim Hawkins and Rachelle Wilson; Slam: Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison
6/10. 1st Rachelle Wilson and Jim Hawkins, 2nd Newell Orr and Jim Gibson, 3rd Edna Cunningham and Lee Probert; Slam: Newell Orr and Jim Gibson