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, 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 Michelle Steiner and Carol Warner with a 72.36% game. Congratulations!
4/01. N/S: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) Gordon Markham and Kathy Markham, (1st in C) Betty Santa and William Reisenbuchler
E/W: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Larry Anfinson, (1st in B) Janis Holle and Laine Byrnes
4/11. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Dennis Hoffelt and Robert Wilkinson, (1st in C) Linda Lord and Barry Noack
E/W: (1st in A) Susan Barnett and David Zapatka, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Carol Gerlach
4/15. N/S: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) William Stone and Carol Gerlach, (1st in C) Fred Smith and Linda Smith
E/W: (1st in A and B) Pauline Boyd and Rick Boyd, (1st in C) Craig Holstad and James Libby
4/17. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Sydney Sides and Priscilla Kelly, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Harvey Lowe
E/W: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Carol Gerlach, (1st in B and C) Linda Smith and Fred Smith
4/18. N/S: (1st in A) Bob Borengasser and Norma Gehrig, (1st in B) Walter Chambers and W Lydia Kolsch, (1st in C) Steven Sapiro and Cathy Tomlinson
E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Sylvia Deserpa, (1st in B) Edwin Schmidt and Robert Binder
4/20. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Florence Thier and Priscilla Kelly, (1st in C) Susan Welker and Barry Noack
E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Kathleen Schmidt and Edwin Schmidt
4/22. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Florence Thier and Kay Johnson, (1st in C) Lindsay Cantoni and Gee Gee Alexander
E/W: (1st in A) Myrna Baker and Ardith Nance, (1st in B and C) Craig Holstad and James Libby
4/24. N/S: (1st in A and B) Patricia Sohler and Sydney Sides
E/W: (1st in A) Jo Ann Zapatka and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Kitty Larson and W. Lakin Hines
4/25. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Joe Pospis, (1st in B) Sydney Sides and Cynthia Bohland, (1st in C) Linda Lord and Barry Noack
E/W: (1st in A and B) W. Lakin Hines and Carol Gerlach, (1st in C) Cathy Tomlinson and Barbara Castro
4/27. N/S: (1st in A and B) Michelle Steiner and Carol Warner
E/W: (1st in A) Susan Barnett and David Zapatka, (1st in B and C) Michael Hedreen and Terrance Kilbreath
4/29. N/S: (1st in A) Richard Katz and Charlotte Katz, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter
E/W: (1st in A and B) Joe Pospis and Dennis Hoffelt, (1st in C) Sue Robinson and Barry Siegwart
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 Road, 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. During snowbird season, you will enjoy a large number of Intermediate players. Currently, on one Tuesday a month, 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: When an opponent is properly questioned about their partner’s bid, they must explain what the bid means and not state the convention without full explanation.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for April: 4/11 was Stu Adair and Olaf Brekke with a 72.44%.
4/11. N/S: (1st in A and B) Nick Klauer and Linda White
E/W: (1st in A and B) Stu Adair and Olaf Brekke, (1st in C) Frank Recchia and Yogi Patel
E/W: (1st in A) Connie Reynolds and Nadine Sutter, (1st in B) Susan Miller and Stu Adair
4/18. N/S: (1st in A) Kathleen Garrett and Ed Bader, (1st in B) Nick Klauer and Linda White, (1st in C) Jack Holme and Dottie Holme
E/W: (1st in A) Don Murray and Lily Poole, (1st in B) Stu Adair and Olaf Brekke
4/20. N/S: (1st in A) Susan Miller and Howard Hummel, (1st in B and C) Kim Bauer and Pam Gerstner
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Carol Hannon and Dennis Hannon
4/22. N/S: (1st in A) Rita Myrann and Ginny Troin, (1st in B) Rita Mills and Ronald Mills
E/W: (1st in A) Cynthia Cantor and Susan Welker
4/25. N/S: (1st in A) Harvey Lowe and Garry Keister, (1st in B) Kay Kennedy and Deborah Berry, (1st in C) Jack Holme and Dottie Holme
E/W: (1st in A and B) Cynthia Cantor and Susan Welker, (1st in C) Cheryl Verlander and Keith Welker
4/27. N/S: (1st in A) Keith Welker and Cheryl Verlander, (1st in B and C) Dennis Hannon and Carol Hannon
E/W: (1st in A and B, and C) Jack Edmonds and Carolyn Iyengar
4/29. N/S: (1st in A* and B*) Rita Mills and Ronald Mills, (1st in A* and B*) Kathleen Gulka and Nancy Parsegian
E/W: (1st in A) James Libby and Craig Holstad, (1st in B) Susan Miller and Cheryl Verlander
* indicates a tie
Monday Afternoon Social
Partnership Bridge
4/17. 1st Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish, 2nd Elliott and Ellen Bond, 3rd Newell Orr and Paul Budrick; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
4/24. 1st Bev Anastasia and Jan Schroeder, 2nd Ellen and Elliott Bond, 3rd Ed and Doris Krenek
5/01. 1st Midge Meisner and Joan Silver, 2nd Ed and Doris Krenek, 3rd Karen Harnish and Mary; Slam: Ken and Rosemary Shutts
5/08. 1st Ken and Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Lydia Kolsch and Joyce Rasmussen, 3rd Ellen and Elliott Bond; Slam: Lydia Kolsh and Joyce Rasmussen and Paul Budrick
Sun Lakes Country Club Tuesday
Social Bridge
4/18. 1st Linda Rauch, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Dottie McKinney; Slam: Linda Rauch and Mary Ann Anner
4/25. 1st John Young, 2nd Dori Kreneck, 3rd Lea Kaiping; Slam: Dori Kreneck and John Young
5/02. 1st Irene Edmund, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Carolyn Ablott
5/09. 1st Ruth Hiner, 2nd Dena Brown, 3rd Donna Gombold
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
4/20. 1st Rhona Jean Crocker, 2nd Margaret Preece, 3rd Joan Koch; Hostesses: Margaret Amos and Mona Ribling
4/27. 1st Adrienne Widrikis, 2nd Jeanne Kitzman, 3rd Sue Kavanaugh; Grand Slam: Karen Sanchez and Jeanne Kitzman; Hostesses: Kelly Holden and Joan Koch
5/04. 1st Karen Sanchez, 2nd June Heinz, 3rd Alice Garner; Hostesses: Joan Silver and Brenda Costa
IronOak Ladies Friday Bridge
4/14. 1st Lois Hauge, 2nd Suzanne Swanson; Hostesses: Jan Foldenaur and Barbara Dewell
4/21. 1st Carolyn Arkins, 2nd Doris Krenek; Hostesses: Carolyn Arkins and Linda Meylink
4/28. 1st Peggy Kuntz, 2nd Barbara Dewell; Hostesses: Suzanne Swanson and Eunice Lowe
5/05. 1st Peggy Knutz, 2nd Gloria Zinke; Hostess: Sue Kavanaugh
Fourth Friday Bridge
The 4th Friday Bridge Group met on April 28, 2017, at Palo Verde Country Club. Winners were: 1st Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Marsha Moen, 3rd Jean Womack and 4th Bert Sisk. Door prize was given to Marge Rassmusen.
The next meeting will be May 26. For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday week of play.
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
4/15. 1st Peter and Gae Hall, 2nd (tie) Doris and Ed Krenek and Karen Hess and Joan Hannasch; Slam: Karen Hess and Joan Hannasch
4/22. 1st Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson, 2nd Doris and Ed Krenek, 3rd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie; Slam: Lee Probert and Edna Cunningham
4/29. 1st Karen Harnish and Peggy Vernon, 2nd (tie) Jim Hawkins and Rachelle Wilson, 3rd Jeannette Newman and Kay Morrison; Slam: Peter and Gae Hall
5/06. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Edna Cunningham and Lee Probert, 3rd Newell Orr and Jeannie Kitzman; Slam: Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson