Monday Afternoon Social Partnership Bridge
6/17. 1st Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Dick and Donna Briner; Slam: Irene Edmund and Rosemary Shutts
6/24. 1st Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 2nd Dick and Donna Briner, 3rd Joe and Joan Silver; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
7/01. 1st Joe and Joan Silver, 2nd Ruth Hiner and Nancy Parsegian, 3rd Jeanette Newman and Jeannie Kitzman; Slam: Jeanette Newman and Jeannie Kitzman
7/08. 1st Irene Edmunds and Rosemary Shutts, 2nd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie, 3rd Joan Tenner and Ruth Friedman; Slam: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
Fourth Friday Bridge Group
The Fourth Friday Bridge Group met on June 28, 2019, at Palo Verde Country Club. Winners were 1st Jean Womack, 2nd Marsha Moen, 3rd Rosemary Shutts, 4th Gena Lee Johnson. Cora Zuchowski won the door prize.
The next meeting will be September 27. For reservations, call Nadine Cordts at 895-0504. Cancellations should be made by Wednesday week of play.
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge
IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge group is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote friendship and enjoy an afternoon of social, intermediate bridge. IronOaks Ladies Friday Bridge is open to all residents of Sun Lakes.
Regular play for the association is on Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. Please be there to sign up for bridge before 12:45 p.m. For more information, contact Linda Meylink at 480-895-9172.
Winners and Hostesses for June:
6/07. 1st Irene Edmund, 2nd Jeannie Kitzman; Hostesses: Maurine Howell and Fran Carissimo
6/14. 1st Maurine Howell, 2nd Lori Scharbach; Hostesses: Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish
6/21: 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Maurine Howell; Hostess: Suzanne Swanson
6/28: 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Fran Carissimo; Hostesses: Ruth Hiner and Lilian Luck
Saturday Morning Partnership Bridge
6/15. 1st Donna and Dick Briner, 2nd Jeanette Newman and Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Lori Scharbach and Karen Harnish; Slam: Dee Guthrie and Bernie Ross
6/22. 1st Maurine and Bill Howell, 2nd Doris Krenek and Jeannie Kitzman, 3rd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie; Slam: Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie
6/29. 1st Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie, 2nd Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach, 3rd Jim Hawkins and Rachelle Wilson; Slam: Ilena Lea and Jeannie Kitzman
7/06. 1st Jeanette Newman and Karen Sanchez, 2nd Rachelle Wilson and Jim Hawkins, 3rd Bernie Ross and Dee Guthrie; Slam: Karen Harnish and Lori Scharbach
Cottonwood Ladies Bridge
6/13. 1st Karen Harnish, 2nd Marilyn Steen, 3rd Naomi Parker; Hostesses: Joan Phelan and Rosemary Shutts
6/20. 1st Marilyn Raebel, 2nd Jeanette Newman, 3rd Marilyn Steen; Hostesses: Suzanne Swanson and Barb Moul
6/27. 1st Adrienne Widrikis, 2nd Kelly Holden, 3rd Lori Scharbach; Hostesses: Marilyn Steen and Barb Moul
7/04. 1st Alice Garner, 2nd Adrienne Widrikis, 3rd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Dee Guthrie and Gloria Danker
7/11. 1st Cora Zuchowski, 2nd Naomi Parker, 3rd Karen Harnish; Hostesses: Marilyn Steen and Marilyn Raebel
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club – Novice and Intermediate
Karin Hansen
Summer is upon us, and the outside temperatures are soaring! But inside, at the bridge table, temperatures are cool and so are the people! Playing duplicate bridge is a great way to meet new friends, challenge your brain and develop a hobby that can last for a lifetime. The Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club offers several opportunities that are specifically geared for Novice and Intermediate players. These are regular, sanctioned, duplicate games with limited masterpoints. Games are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Risen Savior Lutheran Church located at 23914 S. Alma School Road in Chandler, Arizona. Doors open at 12:45 p.m., and you must arrive no later than 1:15 p.m. This game is for players with under 499 ACBL masterpoints who are non-life masters. Players who are life masters or who have more than 500 points may play at the same time in the open game run simultaneously at the same location. The cost for the game is $6 for members of the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club and $7 for those who are not members. To join the Bridge Club, dues are $10 per year. Please see a director for an application form or contact Jim Utter at [email protected]. You must have a partner to play in the duplicate game. If you need assistance in finding a partner, please contact [email protected] or call Eileen Utter at 480-802-8300, Kay Kennedy at 480-496-6179 or Carol Warner at 618-514-0556 and they will be happy to help you.
During the winter season from October through June, a special teaching game is offered on Thursday mornings. This game is for players with less than 99 points and beginning players who are not members of the ACBL. More information about this group is available by contacting Anne Newman at [email protected]. General questions about the Intermediate and Novice Program of the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club may be sent to Karin Hansen, [email protected]. June was an excellent month for many of our game bridge players. Here are the top scores from the games: In the 99er game on Thursday, June 20, John and Shari Smart had a 71.67% game. On Thursday, June 6, in the afternoon Non-Life Master game, Barb Hewitt and Frank Maresso had a 71.06%. John and Shari Smart also had the top game in the Tuesday Non-Life Master game on June 4 with a score of 67.82%. On June 25, LindaLee Jorgensen and Lou Weiss scored 67.81% in the 499er game. Congratulations to these and all the players who had great games during the month of June. Keep up the good work and see you at the tables!
6/04. N/S: (1st in A) Margaret Tam and Frank Bost, (1st in B) Lindalee Jurgens and Louis Weiss, (1st in C) Nick Klauer and Linda White; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Shari Smart and John Smart
6/06. N/S: (1st in A) Barbara Hewitt and Frank Maresso, (1st in B) James Libby and Lindalee Jurgens, (1st in C) Amy Skinner and Emma Lou Banks; E/W: (1st in A and B) Margaret Tam and Frank Bost, (1st in C) Mark Kaiser and Roger Clayton, (1st in A, B and C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Margaret Tam and Frank Bost, (1st in A, B and C) Susan Stewart and Judy Lamers, (1st in A and B and C) Frank Maresso and Sid Stern
6/18. N/S: (1st in A and B) Garry Keister and Cynthia Cantor; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Russell Difrancisca and Heather Merkin
6/20. N/S: (1st in A, B and C) Nick Klauer and Linda White; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Jack Humphreys and Peggy Humphreys
6/25. N/S: (1st in A and B) Lindalee Jurgens and Louis Weiss; E/W: (1st in A and B) Jeanne Price and Sharon Graham, (1st in C) Pat Schlecht and Norman Lamster
6/27. N/S: (1st in A and B) Sharon Graham and Patrick Graham; E/W: (1st in A and B) Yogi Patel and Kay Kennedy, (1st in C) George Hofer and Damian Birnstihl
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 499ers 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, Kay Kennedy and Carol Warner, at [email protected]. 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.
We would like to thank Richard Catero and Jim Wirt for initiating the Saturday “Splitz Blitz” program in which the advanced players are encouraged to play with those of lesser experience. This provides a great learning opportunity for those of the less-experienced players to learn from the better players. This will continue during the summer period. We would also thank the advanced players for joining in this endeavor. The dates for these games are as follows: July 6, 2019, August 3, 2019; August 17, 2019; August 31, 2019; September 7, 2019; September 21, 2019; and September 28, 2019.
Top games for this month are Dave Zapatka and Andi Parham with a 69.68% game which ties with Donna Hofer and Marcia Aspinall. Great games!
E/W: (1st in A and B) Jim Wart and Charles Quenneville, (1st in C) Alan Behr and Colette Goldstein
6/03. N/S: (1st in A) Paul Glick and Tod Mucci, (1st in B) Alan Behr and Colette Goldstein, (1st in C) Lindsay Cantoni and Beverly Lust; E/W: (1st in A) Richard Catero and Jim Wart, (1st in B and C) Frank Bost and Patricia Liddle
6/04. N/S: (1st in A) Judith Euler and John Euler, (1st in B) Cynthia Bohland and Janelle Gibson, (1st in C) Lindsay Cantoni and Janet Rauscher; E/W: (1st in A) Sadu Marrott and Oris Mowry, (1st in B and C) Maria Davis and Karin Hansen
6/06. N/S: (1st in A) John Euler and Tom Reid, (1st in B and C) Eric Larson and Kitty Larson; E/W: (1st in A) Myrna Baker and Anne Casey, (1st in B) Donna Hofer and Roberta Vider
6/08. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) James Utter and Eileen Utter, (1st in C) Craig Holstad and James Libby; E/W: (1st in A) Donna Hofer and Marcia Aspinall, (1st in B and C) Frank Maresso and Margaret Tam
6/10. N/S: (1st in A and B) Jean Whiteman and Jane McCague; E/W: (1st in A) Bea Cannon and Roger Edwards, (1st in B) Carol Warner and Cynthia Bohland
6/11. N/S: (1st in A) Roberta Vider and Myrna Baker, (1st in B) Sydney Sides and Dorothy Hanko; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and John Euler, (1st in B) Donna Hofer and Kitty Larson
6/13. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Lindsay Cantoni and Janet Rauscher; E/W: (1st in A) Ed Howard and Adelaide Nyquist, (1st in B) William Stone and Margaret Tam; E/W: (1st in A) Roberta Vider and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B) Gordon Markham and Kath Markham
6/17. N/S: (1st in A) David Rankin and Allan Deserpa, (1st in B) Cynthia O’Neil and Pennie Vales, (1st in C) Jean Whiteman and Jane McCague; E/W: (1st in A and B) Carol Gerlach and Anne Casey, (1st in C) Frank Bost and Patricia Liddle
6/18. N/S: (1st in A) Lilian Yee and Sik Tong Yee, (1st in B and C) Lindsay Cantoni and Beverly Lust; E/W: (1st in A and B) James Wang and Charles Quenneville, (1st in C) Donna Hofer and Kitty Larson
6/20. N/S: (1st in A and B) Susan Shaver and Judith Euler; E/W: (1st in A) Susan Barnett and David Zapatka, (1st in B and C) Kathy Ronquist and Cynthia O’Neil
6/22. N/S: (1st in A) David Zapatka and Andi Parham, (1st in B and C) James Utter and Eileen Utter; E/W: (1st in A) Janelle Gibson and Louis Quiggle, (1st in B and C) Paul Morris and Patricia Liddle
6/24. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Roman Martin and Nancy Espy-Martin, (1st in C) Jean Whiteman and Jane McCague; E/W: (1st in A) Louis Quiggle and Charles Quenneville, (1st in B) W. Lakin Hines and Anne Casey
6/25. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B and C) Sydney Sides and Janet Rauscher; E/W: (1st in A and B) Tom Reid and Jim Wart, (1st in C) Beverly Lust and Patricia Liddle
6/27. N/S: (1st in A) Steve Mansfield and Janet Daling, (1st in B) Cynthia Bohland and Ardith Nance, (1st in C) James Utter and Eileen Utter; E/W: (1st in A and B and C) Judith Edinger and Janet Hastings
6/29. N/S: (1st in A and B) Charles Quenneville and Frank Maresso; E/W: (1st in A and B) Kang Hong and James Wang, (1st in C) Barry Siegwart and Harvey Lowe
* indicates a tie