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 Welcome to The Villages Duplicate Bridge Club. Our club is located in The Villages (Florida's Friendliest Hometown) which is in central Florida. Our ACBL sanction number is #217489. We are in District 9, Unit 128.
The VDBC club games are open to all players. All regular game fees are $4 per person for a Village resident and $6 per person for a guest. We are a non-smoking club and adhere to the ACBL Zero Tolerance Policy. The Villages’ Recreation Department requires that all persons must present either a resident or a guest pass to participate in any activities at its recreation centers. Guest passes can be obtained at any of the Villages’ recreation centers.
Our web site has a lot of information and you should scroll down the home page first to find out what you want and then click on the special menu buttons to obtain additional information on a specific subject.
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| Last updated : May 11, 2025 13:40 EDT |
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| A NEW TWIST FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S CHARITY GAME, JUNE 22 |
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| Last updated : May 26, 2025 07:07 EDT |
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| Current News and April Rank Changes |
Congratulations to those who have achieved a new ACBL ranking as of May, 2025. To view those members, CLICK HERE.
Please note that all past newsletters and e-blasts are located within the archive menus at left.
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| Last updated : May 8, 2025 06:29 EDT |
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| Educational Opportunities |
Lessons for Beginners: Please encourage friends to learn our great game. Janet Matthews will teach 10 weekly lessons starting Tuesday morning, June 3rd at O’Dell rec center. ACBL membership is not required to participate. Cost is $5 per session or $40 for all 10. For more info or to sign up contact Janet at janetslesson@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered how a bridge expert thinks? Click on the link below to observe Rob Barrington on defense as he draws a complete picture of declarer’s hand by using clues from the bidding, opening lead, and play. (Hat tip: Gloria Bennett)
https://youtu.be/hT-hrzd0HY4?si=kUFuE8WdaDRwEVqj
There are five ongoing opportunities for lessons and/or beginner play.
- Mondays, 5:30 pm lesson with 6 pm game: Seabreeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18-board game. No partner required. Terry Oleske, director
- Wednesdays, 9 am, Eisenhower Rec Center, <50 MP's, An 18-board game. Caroline Davies, director
- Thursdays, 9 am, Rohan Rec Center, <100 MP's, An 18-board game. No partner required. Andrea Wolff, director
- Thursdays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <20 MP's, An 15/18-board "teaching" game. No partner required. Marilyn Schmidt, director
- Fridays, 9 am, Sea Breeze Rec Center, <150 MP's, An 18+ board game. Caroline Davies, director
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| Last updated : May 28, 2025 12:11 EDT |
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| MAY 26 - JUNE 1 |
PLEASE CONTINUE TO ARRIVE FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE GAMETIME WITH OR WITHOUT A RESERVATION.
Version 2 of the May Master Schedule is available by CLICKING HERE. Please note that information such as game fees/charity or game name/location are noted in the schedule. The schedule is ALWAYS vulnerable to last minute changes announced in the Alert Box/Schedule. All Game Fees are set at $4, guests $6.
If you have questions about the reservation process, INSTRUCTIONS are available.
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TIME |
TYPE / MP RANGE |
VENUE |
DIRECTOR |
RESERVE |
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| MONDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
DUTCH |
CLICK HERE |
| MONDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
LAUREL MANOR |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
| MONDAYS |
5:30 PM |
<150 |
SEA BREEZE |
PAUL |
CLICK HERE |
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| TUESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
LAKE MIONA |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| TUESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<750 |
EISENHOWER |
BRUCE |
CLICK HERE |
| TUESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
OPEN |
LAKE MIONA |
GREG |
CLICK HERE |
| TUESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
<300 |
LAKE MIONA |
GREG |
CLICK HERE |
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| WEDNESDAYs |
9:00 AM |
<50 |
EISENHOWER |
CAROLINE |
CLICK HERE |
| WEDNESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
LAKE MIONA |
JON |
CLICK HERE |
| WEDNESDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
ANITA |
CLICK HERE |
| WEDNESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
<300 |
SEA BREEZE |
DOUG |
CLICK HERE |
| WEDNESDAYS |
6:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
DOUG |
CLICK HERE |
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| THURSDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<20 |
SEA BREEZE |
MARILYN |
no rez/partner needed |
| THURSDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<100 |
ROHAN |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| THURSDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
EZELL |
BRUCE |
CLICK HERE |
| THURSDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<300 |
EZELL |
BRUCE |
CLICK HERE |
| THURSDAYS |
4:30 PM |
<750 |
ROHAN |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
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| FRIDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<750 |
SEA BREEZE |
CAROLINE |
CLICK HERE |
| FRIDAYS |
9:00 AM |
<150 |
SEA BREEZE |
CAROLINE |
CLICK HERE |
| FRIDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
EISENHOWER |
DOUG |
CLICK HERE |
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| SAT, MAY 31, JUNE 7,21 |
9:00 AM |
MENTOR/MENTEE |
LAKE MIONA |
ANITA |
CLICK HERE |
| SATURDAY JUNE 28 |
9:00 AM |
<750 NLM SWISS |
LAKE MIONA |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
LAKE MIONA |
JANET |
CLICK HERE |
| SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<1500 |
EZELL |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
| SATURDAYS |
1:00 PM |
<300 |
EZELL |
PAT |
CLICK HERE |
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 1 |
1:00 PM |
8 IS ENOUGH SWISS |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 8 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN SWISS |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
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| SAT, SUN, MON, JUNE 14, 15, 16 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT |
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| JUNE 22 (below) ALZEHEIMER'S LONGEST DAY EVENT 2 GAMES THAT DAY! |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 22 |
9:00 AM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 22 |
9:00 AM |
<750 |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 22 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 22 |
1:00 PM |
<750 |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 29 |
1:00 PM |
OPEN STAC |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
| SUNDAY, JUNE 29 |
1:00 PM |
<750 STAC |
SEA BREEZE |
ANDREA |
CLICK HERE |
For all Swiss team games, only one pair needs to register for their team for the event. If you are a single or a pair looking to play in a Team event send Goldie Nabatoff a note at nabatofr@bellsouth.net. Please include your email address; the system you play, how many master points you have and the date you are looking to play. Goldie will match you with others looking to play.
In 8 is enough game, sum of team's points must be <=8 based on the following masterpoint categories:
<500 mp = 1, 500-2000 mp = 2, >2000 = 3. For example, a pair of 3's will have to play with a pair of 1's. A team of four 2's is OK.
IS YOUR PERSONAL DEVICE UNABLE TO ACCESS THE RESERVATION MENU?
If your phone/tablet is unable to access our reservation system, please try one of the two links below. Of note, this is a generic reservation link. You will need to enter your ACBL No/Club No and then choose the DATE, TIME of DAY, and TYPE of game. Do NOT use this if you are not having difficulty making reservations.
CLICK HERE OR CLICK HERE
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| Last updated : May 28, 2025 12:13 EDT |
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| GAME DIRECTORS |
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Pam Campbell
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(513) 720-2621
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campbell.ps.54@gmail.com
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Caroline Davies
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(352) 633-8505
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carolineddavies@yahoo.com
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Dutch Dresser
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(207) 890-0527
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dutch.dresser@gmail.com
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Bob Fashingbauer
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(939) 237-6525
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bobfash@comcast.net
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Greg Frank
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(501) 209-0908
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hgfrank@icloud.com
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Jon Greenspan
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(352) 805-9774
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jbg8429@gmail.com
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Pat Holmes
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(248) 931 4003
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patandmikeholmes@yahoo.com
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Paul Matheson
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(352) 259-4627
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mathudon@msn.com
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Janet Matthews
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(352) 283-4914
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janetmatthewsusa@gmail.com
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Terry Oleske
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(917) 806-7607
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terryoleske305@gmail.com
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Anita Piotrowski
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(603) 858-3838
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ajmpiotrowski@yahoo.com
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John Quinn
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(802) 989-0157
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jtqvt2@gmail.com
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Marilyn Schmidt
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(413) 329-3779
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marilynjeanschmidt@gmail.com
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Doug Smith
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(336) 906-9736
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desmith@aol.com
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Bruce Thiher
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(352) 643-0121
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brucegthiher@gmail.com
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Andrea Wolff
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(913) 378-6463
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andi1150@gmail.com |
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| Last updated : May 21, 2025 16:29 EDT |
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