Bridge Results

Cottonwood Ladies Bridge officers 2017-2018 (left to right): Treasurer Jeanette Newman, Vice President Dee Guthrie, President Gloria Danker and Secretary Karen Sanchez

Cottonwood Ladies Bridge officers 2017-2018 (left to right): Treasurer Jeanette Newman, Vice President Dee Guthrie, President Gloria Danker and Secretary Karen Sanchez

Cottonwood Ladies Bridge 2017-2018 officers

Cottonwood Ladies Bridge

7/12. 1st Jan Schroeder, 2nd June Heinz, 3rd Jean Womack; Hostesses: Kay Morrison and Karen Harnish

7/20. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Betty D. Smith, 3rd Jan Schroeder; Hostesses: Joan Koch and Betty D. Smith

7/27. 1st Naomi Parkes, 2nd Lily Poole, 3rd Barb Moul; Hostesses: Mary Tomlin and Kelly Holden

8/03. 1st Nadine Cordts, 2nd Naomi Parkes, 3rd Margaret Amos; Hostesses: Marilyn Steen and Jeannie Kitzman

8/10. 1st Maureen Howell, 2nd Irene Edmond, 3rd Marlene Palmer; Hostesses: Jean Womack and Rosemary Shutts

FUN da MENTAL Bridge

Maria Davis

FUN da MENTAL Bridge is offering a variety of Bridge classes starting in October. Learn with Maria Davis, a certified ACBL Better Bridge Instructor, and Gordon Markham, veteran local bridge instructor and cruise bridge host.

Back by popular demand! Have FUN. Exercise your BRAIN. Hundreds of your neighbors have taken enjoyable, stimulating FUN da MENTAL bridge lessons over the past several seasons.

Beginning Bridge: Wednesday mornings in the Ocotillo Room in Oakwood, October 18 through November 22, six weeks, $60 plus text. Starts with the basics and proceeds to Stayman and Jacoby Transfer Conventions. Contact Instructor Gordon Markham at 480-802-8141 or [email protected].

Play of the Hand: Monday mornings in Cottonwood, Room A-7, October 23 through December 18, seven weeks, $70 plus text. No classes November 13 or December 11. New text, new course! Learn to develop a play plan, analyze the opening lead, review the bidding and count winners and losers. Contact Instructor Gordon Markham at 480-802-8141 or [email protected].

Competitive Bidding: Friday mornings at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, October 13 through November 17, six weeks, $60 plus text. Covers weak 2-bids, takeout doubles, overcalls/advances, competitive auctions and two review and play sessions. Only interested in one topic? Individual weeks at $15 each. Class on October 20 only will be at SL United Methodist on Riggs Road. Contact instructor Maria Davis at 480-883-2826 or [email protected].

Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge

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., except the second Saturday of the month which starts at 12:30 p.m. There also is a Novice game Thursday at 8:30 a.m. 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 s $10.00.

7/01. N/S: (1st in A) David Zapatka and Sadu Marrott, (1st in B) Walter Chambers and Cynthia O Neil, (1st in C) Robert Belton and Nancy Parsegian; E/W: (1st in A) Tod Mucci and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Jim Horton and Larry Huhn

7/03. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Bob Borengasser and Donna Hofer, (1st in C) Walter Chambers and James Gowan; E/W: (1st in A and B) William Stone and Anne Casey, (1st in C) Judith Edinger and Christine Giza

7/04. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Jim Wart and Carol Gerlach, (1st in C) Hope Castellanos and Lee Mah; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards, (1st in B and C) Larry Huhn and Bonnie Butler

7/06. N/S: (1st in A) Patricia Sohler and Paul Glick, (1st in B) Cynthia O Neil and Kathy Ronquist, (1st in C) Hope Castellanos and Lee Mah; E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Carol Warner and Michelle Steiner

7/08. N/S: (1st in A) Janet Daling and Steve Mansfield, (1st in B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser, (1st in C) Patricia Potter and Kay Bierley; E/W: (1st in A and B) William Stone and Patricia Sohler, (1st in C) Andi Parham and Barry Siegwart

7/10. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Patricia Sohler and Michelle Steiner

7/11. N/S: (1st in A) Myrna Baker and William Stone, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter, (1st in C) Harvey Lowe and Larry Huhn; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Carol Gerlach and Tod Mucci

7/13. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Jim Wart and Hugh Metzger, (1st in C) Bonnie Butler and Harvey Lowe; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) William Stone and Michelle Steiner

7/15. N/S: (1st in A*) Judith Euler and John Euler, (1st in A*) Louis Quiggle and Sydney Sides, (1st in B) Michelle Steiner and William Stone; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Andi Parham and Barry Siegwart

7/17. N/S: (1st in A and B) Sydney Sides and Priscilla Kelly; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Sylvia Deserpa, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Carol Gerlach

7/18. N/S: (1st in A) Lilian Yee and Sik Tong Yee, (1st in B) Jim Wart and Carol Gerlach; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Barry Plotkin and Michelle Steiner

7/20. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Bob Borengasser, (1st in B) Carol Warner and Sydney Sides, (1st in C) Bonnie Butler and Harvey Lowe; E/W: (1st in A) Susan Barnett and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Judith Edinger and Christine Giza

7/22. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Patricia Sohler and Michelle Steiner, (1st in C) Larry Huhn and Bonnie Butler; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser

7/24. N/S: (1st in A and B) Patricia Sohler and Sydney Sides; E/W: (1st in A and B) Judith Edinger and Christine Giza, (1st in C) Robert Belton and Vicki Aubrey

7/25. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Sharon Graham and Pat Graham, (1st in C) Dianne Saints and Janet Beeks; E/W: (1st in A and B) Lily Poole and Robert Belton, (1st in C) Dolores Guthrie and Bernie Ross

7/27. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Bob Borengasser, (1st in B and C) Evelyn Gore and Barbara Hewitt; E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B) William Stone and Michelle Steiner

7/29. N/S: (1st in A) David Zapatka and Sadu Marrott, (1st in B and C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and John Euler, (1st in B and C) Robert Belton and Lily Poole

7/31. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Janet Rauscher and Lynn Przewlocki, (1st in C) Vicki Aubrey and Robert Belton; E/W: (1st in A) Sik Tong Yee and Lilian Yee, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Carol Gerlach

* indicates a tie

Beginner/Novice Group

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. 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.

Currently, on Mondays and Tuesdays, the room is divided into two groups if there is sufficient attendance: 0-499’ers who are Non-Life Masters and the Open Group consisting of 500 mp’s and above and all Life Masters. However, any player is always welcome to attend the 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 Declarer is playing a lead from Dummy and calls for “a diamond” but meant the Queen of diamonds, the lowest diamond must be played; if opponents play quickly and Declarer says he/she meant to play the Queen and made an error in stating which card to play, this mistake cannot be corrected. Lesson: Be certain to call the name of the card that you are wanting to play, as it could cost you dearly.

Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for July: 7/20 Maria Davis and Anne Newman 71.67%

E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Kay Kennedy and Robert Belton

7/04. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Dianne Saints and Margaret Horn; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Bernie Ross and Dolores Guthrie

7/06. N/S: (1st in A) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel, (1st in B and C) Kim Bauer and Dianne Zimmerman; E/W: (1st in A and B) Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates, (1st in C) Jack Edmonds and Carole Kemps

7/11. N/S: (1st in A and B) Vicki Aubrey and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (1st in A and B) Sandy Crickette and Brenda Wilfert, (1st in C) Susan Miller and Kay Kennedy

7/13. N/S: (1st in A) Kay Kennedy and Susan Miller, (1st in B) Lynn Kessel and Nancy Thoma; E/W: (1st in A) Pam Gerstner and Betty Tuttle, (1st in B) Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates

7/18. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Rachelle Wilson and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Louis Weiss and Lindalee Jurgens

7/20. N/S: (1st in A) Maria Davis and Anne Newman; E/W: (1st in A) Emma Cantoni and Lindsay Cantoni, (1st in B and C) Kim Bauer and Dianne Zimmerman

7/27. N/S: (1st in A*) Anne Newman and Maria Davis, (1st in A*) Robert Belton and Nancy Parsegian, (1st in B) Lynn Kessel and Nancy Thoma; E/W: (1st in A) Cheryl Almond and John Almond, (1st in B) Donna Wilson and Kim Bauer

* indicates a tie

Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge

7/17. 1st Sandy Hinrichs and Irene Edmund, 2nd Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian, 3rd Newell Orr and Paul Budrick; Slam: Newell Orr and Paul Budrick (2 Slams)

7/24. 1st Sandy Hinrichs and Irene Edmund, 2nd Rosemary and Ken Schutts, 3rd Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach

7/31. 1st Maureen and Bill Howell, 2nd Sandy Hinrichs and Irene Edmund, 3rd Jeanette Newman and Cynthia Cantor; Slam: Sandy Hinrichs and Irene Edmund (2 Slams)

8/07. 1st Nancy Parsegian and Jeanette Newman, 2nd Newell Orr and Paul Budrick, 3rd Sandy Hinrichs and Irene Edmund; Slam: Newell Orr and Paul Budrick (3 Slams)

IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge

07/14. 1st Lori Scharback, 2nd Carolyn Arkins; Hostesses: Betty Smith and Beverly Anastasia

07/21. 1st Beverly Anastasia, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Suzanne Swanson and Jeannie Kitzman

07/28. 1st Linda True, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Sue Kavanaugh and Dagmar Bostnick

08/04. 1st Barbara Dewel, 2nd Maurine Howell; Hostesses: Beverly Anastasia and Betty Smith

4th Friday Bridge Group

The 4th Friday Bridge group met at Palo Verde Country Club on July 28, 2017. Winners were: 1st Naomi Parkes, 2nd Patti Kroeger, 3rd Margaret Amos, 4th Marsha Moen.

Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge

7/15. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Eleanor and David McCann, 3rd Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison; Slam: Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie

7/22. 1st Eleanor and David McCann, 2nd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie, 3rd Jim Hawkins and Rachelle Wilson; Slam: Eleanor and David McCann

7/29. 1st Marian Carlisle and Colleen Ritter, 2nd Eleanor and David McCann, 3rd Gae and Peter Hall; Slam: Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie

8/05. 1st Sandy Hinrichs and Bev Anastasia, 2nd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 3rd Edna Cunningham and Lee Probert