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. 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 was due before the end of 2016.
The top results for this month were: Cynthia and Marwin Smith with games of 71.01%.
12/01. N/S: (1st in A) Allan Deserpa and Larry Anfinson, (1st in B and C) Steven Sapiro and Harvey Lowe
E/W: (1st in A) Darcy White and David Sackett, (1st in B and C) Margaret Tam and Dolores Allard
12/03. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Larry Eisenhart and Laura Eisenhart, (1st in C) Ken Hutchings and Alberta Hutchings
E/W: (1st in A and B) Mary Neuman and Nancy Whittenburg, (1st in C) Elaine Sorensen and Judy Clerke
12/05. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B and C) Alberta Hutchings and Ken Hutchings
E/W: (1st in A and B) Dennis Hoffelt and Susan Hoffelt, (1st in C) Linda Brock and Kathy Ronquist
12/06. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Virginia Pedersen and Fred Smith, (1st in C) James Kemps and Judith Higbee
E/W: (1st in A) Roger Edwards and Larry Anfinson, (1st in B) Kay Johnson and Clifford Hudson
12/08. N/S: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B) Sydney Sides and Bettie Brakebill, (1st in C) Evelyn Gore and Pat Graham
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) William Harrison and Mary Edmundson
12/10. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Florence Thier and Kay Johnson, (1st in C) Fred Smith and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A and B) Angela Bailey and Laine Byrnes, (1st in C) Char Gangel and Beverly Lust
12/12. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith (1st in B) Maury Mertens and Dolores Allard, (1st in C) Bonnie Butler and Harvey Lowe
E/W: (1st in A) Vernon Hoover and Bob Borengasser, (1st in B) Carolyn Stevens and Sid Stevens
12/13. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Sadu Marrott, (1st in B) James Kemps and Judith Higbee, (1st in C) Linda Lord and Barry Noack
E/W: (1st in A and B) Maury Mertens and Patricia Sohler, (1st in C) Christine Garner and Becky Hamilton
12/15. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Linda Nelson and Kenneth Nelson, (1st in C) James Libby and Lindalee Jurgens
E/W: (1st in A) Edmund Klein Jr and Robert Brower, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Jim Wart
12/17. N/S: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Pennie Vales and Cynthia O Neil, (1st in C) Fred Smith and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A) Gordon Markham and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Michael Haaser and Dean Haaser
12/19. N/S: (1st in A and B) W. Lakin Hines and Bettie Brakebill
E/W: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Carol Gerlach, (1st in B) D Larry Frink and Eric Larson
12/20. N/S: (1st in A) Carol Warner and Paul Glick, (1st in B and C) William Stone and Bettie Brakebill
E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Bea Cannon, (1st in B and C) Layne Noble and Cynthia O Neil
12/22. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves, (1st in C) Becky Hamilton and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A) Marwin Smith and Cynthia Smith, (1st in B) Virginia Pedersen and Laine Byrnes
12/27. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Cynthia O Neil and Robert Wilkinson E/W: (1st in A) Anne Casey and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Kathy Ronquist and Bonnie Butler
12/29. N/S: (1st in A) David Zapatka and Susan Barnett, (1st in B) Kathy Ronquist and Tod Mucci, (1st in C) Lindsay Cantoni and Pat Graham
E/W: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Linda Nelson and Kenneth Nelson
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 at [email protected] and provide your information: Bonnie Butler for Novice/Intermediate Games and Eileen Utter and Barbara Lubsen for Open/Novice/Intermediate Games. However, all these ladies go to great effort to accommodate all players. 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: Q: When do you write the final auction on your Convention Card? A: AFTER you lead and AFTER you lay down your Dummy hand. Q: Why? A: Most importantly, it saves time on the clock, which is critical. It is rude to make the other people wait while you write. Many players find this habit offensive; please be considerate.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game for December: 12/22. Keith Welker and C. Verlander 73.33%
12/01. N/S: (1st in A) Ginny Marr and Kathleen Garrett, (1st in B) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel, (1st in C) Eric Glover and Sandy Glover
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates
12/06 N/S:(1st in A, B, and C) Kathleen Garrett and Cheryl Verlander
E/W: (1st in A and B) Marci Meyer and Ron Meyer, (1st in C) Linda Leibole and Ted Leibole
12/08. N/S: (1st in A) Stephanie DeWilkins and Betty Tuttle, (1st in B) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel, (1st in C) Sandy Glover and Eric Glover
E/W: (1st in A and B) Roger Hargus and Marie Hargus, (1st in C) LaVonne Holmes and Maria Patterson
12/10. N/S: (1st in A*) Betty Santa and William Reisenbuchler, (1st in A* and B) Craig Holstad and James Libby
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Cynthia Cantor and Susan Welker
12/13. N/S: (1st in A) Jay Style and James Gowan, (1st in B) Janet Beeks and Bev Poffenberger, (1st in C) Kathleen Garrett and Cheryl Verlander
E/W: (1st in A) Helen Hughes and Ginny Marr, (1st in B and C) Bernie Ross and Dolores Guthrie
12/15. N/S: (1st in A) Donna Wilson and Deborah Berry, (1st in B) Keith Welker and Cheryl Verlander, (1st in C) Carole Kemps and Joanne Kimball
E/W: (1st in A) Stephanie DeWilkins and Betty Tuttle, (1st in B and C) LaVonne Holmes and Patricia Crowle
12/17. N/S: (1st in A and B) Stephanie DeWilkins and Betty Tuttle
E/W: (1st in A) James Libby and Craig Holstad, (1st in B) Cynthia Cantor and Susan Welker
12/20. N/S:(1st in A) Mary Sutton and Richard Sutton, (1st in B) Gerald Smith and Donna Smith, (1st in C) Cheryl Verlander and Keith Welker
E/W: (1st in A) Ron Meyer and Marci Meyer, (1st in B) Russell Difrancisca and Heather Merkin
12/22. N/S: (1st in A) Keith Welker and Cheryl Verlander, (1st in B) Amy Skinner and Cheryl Ramier, (1st in C) Joanne Kimball and Carole Kemps
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Marva Shoates and Daisy Hains
12/27. N/S: (1st in A) Mary Sutton and Richard Sutton, (1st in B) Robert Belton and Kay Kennedy, (1st in C) Kathleen Garrett and Cheryl Verlander
E/W: (1st in A and B) Harvey Lowe and Keith Welker, (1st in C) Linda Leibole and Ted Leibole
12/29. N/S: (1st in A) Robert Belton and Kay Kennedy, (1st in B*) Cheryl Verlander and Keith Welker, (1st in B*) Betty Tuttle and Jack Edmonds, (1st in C) Carole Kemps and Joanne Kimball
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Sandy Glover and Eric Glover
* indicates a tie
Sun Lakes Country Club Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
12/19. 1st Ken and Rosemary Schutts, 2nd Elliott and Ellen Bond, 3rd Midge Meisner and Joan Silver; Slam: Elliott and Ellen Bond
12/26. 1st Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 2nd Brenda Costa and Sandy Hinrichs, 3rd Ken and Rosemary Schutts; Slam: Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler
1/02. 1st Eleanor and David McCann, 2nd Ellen and Elliott Bond, 3rd Pat Schindele and Phil Hansen; Slam: Eleanor and David McCann
1/09. 1st Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross, 2nd Jeanette Newman and Cynthia Cantor, 3rd Joe and Mary Sanchez; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
Sun Lakes Country Club Tuesday Social Bridge
12/13. 1st Nancy Smith, 2nd Fred Schneider, 3rd Jeanie Kitzman; Slam: Dottie McKinney and Fred Schneider
12/20. 1st Irene Edmund, 2nd Carol Rosler, 3rd Barbara Dewell; Slam: Irene Edmund and Jeannie Kitzman
12/27. 1st Mary Ann Anner, 2nd Joyce Rasmussen, 3rd Gae Hall; Slam: Mary Ann Anner and Gae Hall
1/03. 1st Mary Ann Anner, 2nd Maurine Howell, 3rd Lea Kaiping
1/10. 1st Joyce Rasmussen, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Carol Rosler; Slam: Jeannie Kitzman and Mary Ann Anner
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
12/15. 1st Gena Lea Johnson, 2nd Lori Scharbach, 3rd Adrienne Widrikis; Hostesses: Adrienne Widrickis and Connie Ziegler
12/29. 1st Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Nan Hare; Hostesses: Alice Garner and Lynne Wegener
1/05. 1st Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Naomi Parkes, 3rd Suzanne Swanson; Hostesses: Judy Ligas and Joan Rhelan
4th Friday Bridge Group
The 4th Friday Bridge Group met on December 23, 2016, at Palo Verde Country Club. A Christmas theme was followed, with drawings for prizes during lunch. Winners were: 1st Linda Mendez, 2nd Karen Sanchez and door prize Rosemary Shutts. The next meeting will be January 27. For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 480-895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday week of play.
Sun Lakes Country Club Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
12/17. 1st Jim Hawkins and Rachel Wilson, 2nd Pat Schindle and Phil Henson, 3rd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach; Slam: Bernie Ross and Jeannie Kitzman
12/24. 1st Jim Hawkins and Rachel Wilson, 2nd Peter and Gae Hall, 3rd Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen; Slam: Paul Budrick and Newell Orr
12/31. 1st Peter and Gae Hall, 2nd Maurine Howell and Joyce Rasmussen, 3rd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler; Slam: Barb Kaplan and Newell Orr
1/07. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Doris and Ed Krenek, 3rd (tie) Newell Orr and Homer Brem and Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison; Slam: Jeanette Newman and Kay Morrison