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 on 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.
Note: Dues for the club are now being collected. The fee is $10.00.
Top games for this month are as follows: Cynthia and Marvin Smith with a 67.74% game, James Randall and Cynthia Bohland with a 67.54% game and Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards with a 67.53% game. The competition is really getting tough!
10/02. N/S: (1st in A and B) Virginia Pedersen and Janis Holle; E/W: (1st in A and B) Kitty Larson and Kathy Markham, (1st in C) Maria Davis and Bonnie Butler
10/03. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Alan Behr and Colette Goldstein, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Kitty Larson; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B and C) Harvey Lowe and Bonnie Butler
10/05. N/S: (1st in A and B) W. Lakin Hines and Jim Wart; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Edwin Schmidt and Kathleen Schmidt
10/07. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Bob Borengasser, (1st in B) William Stone and Patricia Sohler, (1st in C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A) Larry Anfinson and Bea Cannon, (1st in B) Gordon Markham and Kathy Markham
10/09. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Virginia Pedersen and Janis Holle, (1st in C) Bonnie Butler and Donna Hofer; E/W: (1st in A) Judith Euler and John Euler, (1st in B) William Stone and Carol Warner
10/10. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Edwin Schmidt and Larry Anfinson, (1st in C) Evelyn Gore and Bets English; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and David Zapatka, (1st in B) Tod Mucci and Michelle Steiner
10/12. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Bea Cannon, (1st in B) Janis Holle and Sydney Sides, (1st in C) Walter Chambers and Roberta Marcus; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Barbara Bennett and Kitty Larson
10/14. N/S: (1st in A) David Homan and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Cynthia Bohland and Carol Warner, (1st in C) Cheryl Verlander and Steven Sapiro; E/W: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and James Aiken, (1st in B) Kang Hong and James Wang
10/16. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Harvey Lowe and Donna Hofer; E/W: (1st in A) Tod Mucci and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Linda Nelson and Kenneth Nelson
10/17. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Kitty Larson and Donna Hofer, (1st in C) Christine Giza and William Harrison; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and John Euler, (1st in B) Bob Borengasser and Larry Anfinson
10/19. N/S: (1st in A) Anne Casey and Myrna Baker, (1st in B) Janet Hastings and Lynda Patrick-Hayes, (1st in C) Maria Davis and Anne Newman; E/W: (1st in A and B) Eric Larson and Kitty Larson, (1st in C) Karin Hansen and Bonnie Butler
10/21. N/S: (1st in A) Pennie Vales and Carol Warner, (1st in B and C) Robert Belton and Lily Poole; E/W: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B) Gordon Markham and Kathy Markham
10/23. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Alan Behr and Colette Goldstein, (1st in C) Sandra Labute and Nadine Sutter; E/W: (1st in A and B) James Randall and Cynthia Bohland, (1st in C) Ralph Witmer and Carolyn A. Witmer
10/24. N/S: (1st in A) Cynthia Smith and Marwin Smith, (1st in B and C) Lindsay Cantoni and Ron Stanek; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Donna Hofer and Kitty Larson
10/28. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Donna Hofer and Sydney Sides, (1st in C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A) Jim Wart and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) William Stone and Michelle Steiner
10/30. N/S: (1st in A) Sylvia Deserpa and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter, (1st in C) Sandy Jennings and Howard Maves; E/W: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Chuck Irwin
10/31. 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) Derek Mansfield and John Euler, (1st in B) Tod Mucci and Michelle Steiner
10/31. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B and C) Robert Glantz and Kay Glantz; E/W: (1st in A) Bob Borengasser and Bea Cannon, (1st in B and C) Rachelle Wilson and Robert Coffey
Sun Lakes 199ers Duplicate Bridge
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 Beginner/Novice Group meets Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. 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 Tuesdays and Thursdays, 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. On Mondays, there will be regular open stratified games. On Saturdays, there will be 199’er groups if sufficient attendance.
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, as attendance is large once the snowbirds return.
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: General conversation at the Bridge table is not encouraged once the bidding has commenced. Players need to respect the rights of other players. Remember to exchange your pleasantries with partners and opponents prior to the beginning of the first board, and always greet each other upon arrival at the table and say thank you or a pleasantry after the game is over.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for October: 10/05 – Kay Kennedy and Howard Hummel 69.18% game
10/03. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Frank Recchia and Yogi Patel; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Dianne Saints and Janet Beeks
10/05. N/S: (1st in A) Mary Sutton and Richard Sutton, (1st in B) Lynn Kessel and Nancy Thoma, (1st in C) Lois Hall and Jean Steinberger; E/W: (1st in A) Rose Klein and Beth Miller, (1st in B) Harvey Lowe and Cheryl Verlander
10/10. N/S: (1st in A) Mary Sutton and Richard Sutton, (1st in B and C) Janet Beeks and Dianne Saints; E/W: (1st in A) Karin Hansen and Cheryl Verlander, (1st in B) Sharyn Baldacci and Sue Mullins
10/12. N/S: (1st in A) Kay Kennedy and Howard Hummel; E/W: (1st in A and B) Cheryl Verlander and Harvey Lowe, (1st in C) Ronald Mills and Rita Mills
10/17. N/S: (1st in A and B) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A*) Brenda Wilfert and Sandy Crickette, (1st in A* and B and C) Carol Ritter and Romelle Durand
10/19. N/S: (1st in A) Terrance Kilbreath and Michael Hedreen, (1st in B) Judy Lamers and Helen Hughes, (1st in C) Garry Keister and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Mark Kaiser and Roger Clayton
10/24. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Christine Giza and William Harrison; E/W: (1st in A and B) Cheryl Verlander and Harvey Lowe, (1st in C) Marilyn Raebel and Dolores Guthrie
10/26. N/S: (1st in A) Betty Tuttle and Jack Edmonds, (1st in B and C) Sandy Glover and Eric Glover; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Barbara Smith and Romelle Durand
10/31. N/S: (1st in A) Ed Bader and Steven Sapiro, (1st in B and C) Gerald Smith and Donna Smith; E/W: (1st in A) Karin Hansen and Deborah Berry, (1st in B) Julie Frank and Patricia Dantzscher
* indicates a tie
Tuesday Social Bridge
1st Jeannie Kitzman 4260, 2nd Ruth Hiner 4000, 3rd Lea Kaiping 3460
Thursday Morning Bridge
Anne Newman
This is a practice-type teaching game designed for Beginning Duplicate/reentry and Social Bridge players. We provide a 15-minute lesson followed by playing duplicated boards geared toward using the lesson of the day. During bidding and play of the hand, we encourage questions. You do not need a partner to come to this game. Take advantage of the opportunity to make new friends, meet new potential partners and play Duplicate Bridge in a relaxed atmosphere. We meet every Thursday morning from 8:15 to 11:00 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Alma School Road. Come play with us!
Please contact [email protected] for further information.
4th Friday Bridge
The 4th Friday Bridge Group met on October 27, 2017, at Palo Verde Country Club. A drawing for Halloween prizes was held during the luncheon.
Winners were: First Bert Sisk, second Patti Kroeger, third Gloria Danker and fourth Jean Womack. Karen Sanchez won the door prize. New members are always welcome.
For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday, week of play.
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge
10/06. 1st Lori Scharback, 2nd Karen Harnish; Hostess: Maurine Howell
10/13. 1st Jeannie Kitzman, 2nd Fran Carissimo; Hostess: Betty Smith
10/20. 1st Nancy Smith, 2nd Fran Carissimo; Hostesses: Joan Silver and Suzanne Swanson
10/27. 1st Karen Hess, 2nd Dori Kienek; Hostesses: Ruth Hiner and Gloria Zinke
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
10/14. 1st Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson, 2nd Bev Anastasia and Sandy Hinrichs, 3rd Dick and Donna Briner; Slam: Newell Orr and Peter Hall
10/21. 1st Peter Hall and Newell Orr, 2nd Jim Hawkins and Rachelle Wilson, 3rd Sandy Hinrichs and Bev Anastasia; Slam: Peter Hall and Newell Orr
10/28. 1st Donna and Jerry Smith, 2nd Pat Schindele and Phil Hanson, 3rd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler; Slam: Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
10/12. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Lynn Wegener, 3rd Doris Krenek; Hostesses: Marilyn Breen and Linda Meylink
10/19. 1st Kay Morrisson, 2nd Lily Poole, 3rd Bert Sisk; Hostesses: Linda Meylink, Naomi Parker and Fran Colissimo
10/26. 1st Doris Krenek, 2nd Becky Snyder, 3rd Terry Meury; Hostesses: Mona Ribling, Marge Rasmussen and Joan Kock
11/02. 1st Barb Moul, 2nd Mary Ann Lear, 3rd Adrienne Widrikis; Hostesses: Ellen Bond and Alice Garner
11/09. 1st Karen Hess, 2nd Irene Edmund, 3rd Jeannette Newman; Hostesses: Linda Meylink and Maureen Howell v