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.
Note: Dues for the club are now being collected. The fee is $10.00/year.
Top games for this month are as follows: Gordon and Kathy Markham with a 68.75% game and Louis Quiggle and Bea Cannon with a 68.12% game.
Please remember to be polite to both your partner and your opponents. It is not just a rule of Bridge, but it is just common courtesy!
11/06. N/S: (1st in A and B) Don Pratt and Jim Horton; E/W: (1st in A) Jim Wart and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Chuck Irwin
11/07. N/S: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Oris Mowry, (1st in B and C) Lindsay Cantoni and Ron Stanek; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Tod Mucci and Michelle Steiner
11/09. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Bea Cannon, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Jim Wart, (1st in C) Nancy Seamster and Ron Stanek; E/W: (1st in A) Tom Reid and John Euler, (1st in B) Judith Edinger and Chuck Irwin
11/11. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Pauline Boyd and Rick Boyd, (1st in C) Fred Smith and Linda Smith; E/W: (1st in A and B) Gordon Markham and Kathy Markham, (1st in C) Larry Huhn and Bonnie Butler
11/13. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Sylvia Deserpa, (1st in B) Cynthia O’Neil and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick, (1st in C) Ed Bader and Patricia Potter; E/W: (1st in A and B) D Larry Frink and Eric Larson, (1st in C) Marg Budd and Graham Budd
11/14. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Michelle Steiner and Tod Mucci, (1st in C) Roger Rinderknecht and Roseanne Rinderknecht; E/W: (1st in A) David Homan and Richard Catero, (1st in B) William Stone and Kenneth Nelson
11/16. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Pat Weindorf and D Larry Frink, (1st in C) Cheri Zosel and Thomas Zosel; E/W: (1st in A and B) Pauline Boyd and Rick Boyd, (1st in C) Christine Garner and Harvey Lowe
11/18. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B and C) Christine Giza and William Harrison; E/W: (1st in A and B) William Stone and Michelle Steiner, (1st in C) Becky Hamilton and Karin Hansen
11/20. N/S: (1st in A) Myrna Baker and Janet Daling, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Chuck Irwin, (1st in C) Susan Welker and Barbara Castro; E/W: (1st in A) James Wang and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) Patricia Sohler and William Stone
11/21. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B) Kitty Larson and Donna Hofer, (1st in C) Roger Rinderknecht and Roseanne Rinderknecht; E/W: (1st in A) Derek Mansfield and John Euler, (1st in B) Dianna Wreford and Rick Boyd
11/27. N/S: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Sylvia Deserpa, (1st in B) William Reisenbuchler and Douglas Feisler, (1st in C) Terrance Kilbreath and Michael Hedreen; E/W: (1st in A) Bob Borengasser and Vernon Hoover, (1st in B) James Randall and Rick Boyd
11/28. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Clifford Hudson and Kay Johnson; E/W: (1st in A) Derek Mansfield and John Euler, (1st in B) Jim Callison and Dennis Hoffelt
11/30. N/S: (1st in A) Charles Quenneville and James Wang, (1st in B) Carol Warner and Douglas Feisler, (1st in C) Evelyn Gore and Kathleen Garrett; E/W: (1st in A) James Lenertz and Richard Catero, (1st in B) Kathy Ronquist and Cynthia O Neil
Sun Lakes 199er’s 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 (480-883-2826) 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: What is the most common complaint? It is players’ not respecting the time limitations. Foremost is not leading before writing the bid. Also, when running overtime, not leaving the table to write the score at the next table. Others are not passing the boards or at least one board; when playing a card, not letting it go; pulling partner’s cards out of the tray to look at them and several others, all of which are violations of ACBL proper Bridge etiquette. Please keep these in mind and remind others.
Note Regarding “Stop Cards”: The Sun Lakes Unit 351 will be removing all Stop Cards from the boxes prior to the beginning of the year.
Top Restricted 99-199’er Game by Sun Lakes Unit members for November: 11/30 Vesta Hayden and Marva Shoates 70.24% game.
11/07. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Janet Beeks and Bev Poffenberger; E/W: (1st in A) Craig Dulong and Joy Schertz, (1st in B) James Libby and Craig Holstad
11/09. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Garry Keister and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) William Harrison and Christine Giza
11/14. N/S: (1st in A) Betty Santa and William Reisenbuchler, (1st in B) Rita Myrann and Vicki Aubrey, (1st in C*) Janet Beeks and Bev Poffenberger, (1st in C*) Garry Keister and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (1st in A) Judy Lamers and Barbara Hewitt, (1st in B) Marg Budd and Graham Budd, (1st in A and B) Kim Bauer and Ilene Ouradnik, (1st in A and B) LaVonne Holmes and Judy Wiegand, (1st in C) Kathy Sorensen and Butch Sorensen
11/21. N/S: (1st in A) Harvey Lowe and Howard Maves, (1st in B) Sharon Graham and Pat Graham, (1st in C) Frank Recchia and Yogi Patel; E/W: (1st in A) Deborah Berry and Barry Noack, (1st in B and C) Bernie Ross and Dolores Guthrie
11/28. N/S: (1st in A and B) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A and B) Cheryl Verlander and Harvey Lowe, (1st in C) Susan Welker and Jeanette Fletcher
11/30. N/S: (1st in A) Barbara Hewitt and William Reisenbuchler, (1st in B) James Libby and Lindalee Jurgens, (1st in C) Susan Miller and Cheryl Ramier; E/W: (1st in A and B) Catherine Hepburn and Mike Hepburn, (1st in C) Mark Kaiser and Roger Clayton
* indicates a tie
Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
10/16. 1st Brenda Costa and Joan Silver, 2nd Joe and Joan Silver, 3rd Joan Tener and Ruth Friedman; Slam: Newell Orr and Paul Budrick
10/23. 1st Newell Orr and Paul Budrick, 2nd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 3rd Ellen and Elliott Bond; Slam: Newell Orr and Paul Budrick
10/30. 1st Karen Harnish and Sandy Hinrichs, 2nd Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian, 3rd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
11/06. 1st Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler, 2nd Dori and Ed Krenek, 3rd Jeanette Newman and Jeannie Kitzman; Slam: Irene Edmund and Dorothy Thurman
11/13. 1st Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross, 2nd Rosemary and Ken Shutts, 3rd Paul Budrick and Newell Orr; Slam: Irene Edmund and Dorothy Thurman
11/20. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Ken and Rosemary Shutts, 3rd Gene Kindle and John Moglenicki; Slam: David McCann and Bernie Ross
11/27. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Ellen and Elliott Bond, 3rd Nancy Smith and Dan Rosler; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach (3 Slams)
12/04. 1st Ken and Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Joan Tener and Ruth Friedman; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach (2 Slams)
12/11. 1st Pete and Carol Kacks, 2nd Fae and Joe Rosen, 3rd Donna and Jerry Smith; Slam: Newell Orr and Sharla Gambiell
Thursday Morning Beginner Duplicate Bridge Game
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, 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.
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
11/16. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Alice Garner and Kelly Holden, 3rd Doris Krenek and Karen Hess; Hostesses: Cora Zuchowski and Brenda Costa
11/30. 1st Gloria Danker, 2nd Rosemary Shutts, 3rd Lori Scharbach; Hostesses: Nan Hare and Nadine Cordts
12/07. 1st Nan Hare, 2nd Alice Garner, 3rd Nancy Smith; Hostesses: Irene Edmund and Patti Potter
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge
11/10. 1st Dori Krenek, 2nd Lori Scharback; Hostess: Barbara Dewell
11/17. 1st Dagmar Bostick, 2nd Carolyn Arkins; Hostess: Jeannie Kitzman
11/24. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Barbara Dewell; Hostesses: Carolyn Arkins and Marilyn Hartkopf
4th Friday Bridge
The 4th Friday Bridge group met on November 24, 2017, at Palo Verde Country Club. Winners were: 1st Karen Sanchez, 2nd Marilyn Raebel and 3rd Adrienne Widrikis. Margaret Amos 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.
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
11/11. 1st Jim Hawkins and Rachell Wilson, 2nd Diana and Jay DePree, 3rd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
11/18. 1st Donna and Jerry Smith, 2nd (tie) Edna Cunningham and Lee Probert and Doris and Ed Krenek; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
11/25. No Bridge
12/02. 1st Dan Rosler and Nancy Smith, 2nd Donna and Jerry Smith, 3rd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish; Slam: Jeannie Kitzman and Newell Orr
12/09. 1st Doris and Ed Krenek, 2nd Jeanette Newman and Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Newell Orr and Nan Hare; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross