Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for multiple levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time. The newcomer…
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August 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club June First-Place Winners Open Pairs 6/02. N/S: (A) Louis Quiggle and Allan DeSerpa, (B) Donna Hofer and Frank Bost, (C) Cathie Bonnell and Rose Gangel; E/W: (A&B) Maria Davis and Kitty Larson, (C) Lindsay Cantoni and Sandy Crickette 6/03. N/S: (A) Tom Snow and Allan DeSerpa, (B) Lakin Hines and…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
Want to Meet Friendly People and Stay Cool?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, at 23914 S. Alma School Road, in Chandler. There are games for multiple levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Bridge Results
Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club February First-Place Winners Open Pairs 2/01. N/S: (A&B) Elizabeth Kirkpatric and Laine Byrnes; E/W: (A&B) Scott Laudert and Larry Anfinson 2/03. (A) Kyle Rockoff and Shari Smart, (B&C) Elizabeth Thornton and Barbara Castro 2/04. N/S: (A) Rick Boyd and Donna Hofer, (B&C) Craig Holsted and James Libby; E/W: (A) Larry…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
Bridge Players Know How to ‘Deal’ with Anything
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, South building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
Buddies for Beginners

Carol Ritter Completing the Beginning Bridge class prepared 12 people to participate in the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club novice game, which is held on Thursday mornings. To ensure that the graduates progress smoothly to their next phase, each one is paired with a volunteer Buddy from the club. Donna Hofer directs the Buddy program.…
April 2025, Generals
Rising Layoffs Strain Food Banks
Ellen Engel Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank was established with a mission to combat hunger within the community. Initially, the organization had modest beginnings but has grown significantly to address the increasing needs. Matthew’s Crossing was formed and became a 501(c)(3) community-based, nonprofit organization serving the working poor. From its humble beginnings of serving 800 people…
Clubs & Classes, March 2025
Love Playing Cards?
Dianne Zimmerman Sun Lakes Bridge Club hosts duplicate bridge games on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9 a.m., at Risen Savior Lutheran Church, south building, 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. There are games for all levels of play. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to game time.…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Leadership Day at Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club

Carol Ritter President of the club, George Hofer, recently held a leadership day involving board members and all members who have integral positions in running the club. Games are held at Risen Savior Lutheran Church on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Please join us! For more info, contact George Hofer at 480-748-1242.
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
SLDBC President Jim Utter Passes the Torch

Carol Ritter Jim Utter retired from the Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) after 14 years as president. Over these 14 years, he has encountered more than 1,100 club members and is familiar with most of the names. Jim and his wife Eileen, who has supported him every step of the way, were honored at…