HALLOWEEN POTLUCK!

On Thursday, October 31, 2024, OBC and Georgette Lynch will host a pot-luck lunch at 11:15 prior to our game.  Please bring a dish to share and stay and play afterwards!  See Georgette for more information.

MAXIE CINNAMON BIRTHDAY PARTY!

On Friday, November 1, 2024 we will celebrate Maxie’s special birthday! Come enjoy some cake, play, and honor this great lady!

Newcomer Game – Tuesdays at Noon

The inaugural Newcomer Game was a huge success with 11 players participating.  Agnes Nadd and Miriam Gross-Conover were first E/W and Ellen Victorica and Vedder Smith took first place N/S.  All four earned ACBL points.  Everyone had a great time, and we look forward to many more games.

On October 23, the second Newcomer Game was held with 3 tables participating.  The partnership of Nan Castino and Gloria Pickar came in first place N/S and the partnership of Ruthanne Brown and Patrice Shirer came in first E/W. Congratulations to all!

 If you have less than 20 MPs, please come join us.

Welcome Back!

It was great to see some of our long-time friends, Ann and Alison Guber, Jan Cox and Kitty Martinez and Bettye Ballenger.   We hope to see you back at the table soon!

Food, Food, and More Food!

We asked and you responded!  Many thanks to all who have brought food in.  We invite everyone to bring in their favorite snack.

Book Sale

The Book Sale was a huge success.  Thanks to your generosity we raised $150 for For Seasons the Food Pantry.  Special thanks to all those who brought in books.

                               Let's Celebrate!

OBC will reopen Monday, October 14 with lessons at 9:30 and Game at Noon!

Come play and enjoy some cake and good fellowship after the Hurricane!

Welcome!

Welcome Ellen Victorica and Lydia Wachal to OBC.  We wish you the best of luck with your new partnership and look forward to seeing you at the table!

Congratulations!

In his first ACBL sanctioned game, Hemant Solanky placed first with a 62% game! We are proud of you and wish you continued success.

Newcomer Game (0-20 Masterpoints)

On Tuesday, October 14, the inaugural Newcomer Game will be held at 12:00. Prior to the game, Grand Life Master Charlie Miner will give a 30-minute lesson on a variety of topics. Our current students have been working hard and will have the opportunity to put their learning to use.  This game is open to all players who have less than 20 Master Points.  

NEWCOMER GAME!

Starting in October, OBC will offer an ACBL sanctioned game for all players with 0-20 points.  These games will be held very Tuesday at 12:00.  Come play in a comfortable and friendly environment.  Stay tuned for the exact start date!

2024 MASTERPOINT RACE

Do you ever wonder who is winning all the Masterpoints?  The data shows that it is Lynn McKinney with 120, Charlie Miner with 115, Gloria McCain with 95, Jeff Ritchie with 78, and John Reitz with 77.  There is still time to catch up and overtake these players so come out and play!

FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD!

Thanks to everyone who has brought in food to share.  Special thanks to Mickey Poole, who has been sending home-baked goodies with Perry, and Beth and Tom Frazee for the delicious Danish Kringles.  If you are not a baker and enjoy the desserts, please consider making a cash donation to the OBC hospitality fund.  

THE RETURN OF THE LUNCH BUNCH!

Starting September 26, every Thursday OBC invites you to bring in your lunch to the Parish Hall at 11:30 and break bread with your friends and bridge partners.  Enjoy some time prior to the game, discussing bridge strategy or enjoy catching up with each other.  The original Lunch Bunch included Jean Hatcher and Pat Watkins who have gone to bridge heaven! They would be thrilled about the return of this tradition.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hilary Fischer and John Hughes, two students in Patty Estes’ Beginner Lessons, played in their first ACBL sanctioned game on Tuesday!  Welcome and please come play again!

STaC GAME WEEK

October 14 – 19 is STaC week.  This is your opportunity to win 25% Gold, Red and Silver. 

BOOK SALE!

OBC will be conducting a book sale the week of October 13-18, to benefit the Food Pantry (For Seasons).   If you have would like to donate your gently-used popular novels (no bridge books please!) please contact Ann Farrell at ann.farrell.2015@gmail.com   Come and check it out; you might find your next best read!

WELCOME!

OBC welcomed 12 new players to Patty Estes’ Beginner Lessons. We know you will enjoy the game and make new friends!

CONGRATULATIONS!

OBC tips the hat to the 12 students who graduated to Intermediate Lessons this month.  Vedder Smith and Patrice Shirer took the plunge and played in their first ACBL sanctioned game.  We are proud of you!

MORE CONGRATULATIONS!

Maxie Cinnamon and her partners (Larry Pack and Jeff Ritchie) had three wins in a row last week. So bid and play your best when you sit at Maxie’s table!