Chicago Bridge
Twenty-six particpated in the Belle Meade Chicago Bridge on Sept 19.
The next game will be held on Friday, Oct 17 at 7:15. Sign up with a partner.
Results
1. Peggy Otto and Lillian Jacobus; 2. Dorothy Holmes and Mary Virginia McFadyen; 3. Armella Watrous and Mary Wilson; 4. Margaret Thill and John Russell.
Nancy’s Game
Nancy’s Game meets at the Regency on Morganton, which is just west of Turnberry Wood to the right off Morganton Road. from 15-501 or a left turn right after Lawn & Tennis coming from Rt. 5.
The game is ACBL sanctioned and non-smoking, with computer scoring and refreshments.
A novice section will always be held if numbers allow. Call Nancy at 295-8871 or email nancy@dressing.org for information or partners.
Results
Monday, Sept. 29. N/S 1. Charlotte Carpenter & Janet Robarge, 2. Roxie Overman & Donna Sennett; E/W 1. Bea Troy & Barbara Thompson, 2. Joan Dash & Sybil Macky; other winners, Dee Rintz – Marilyn Hess.
Nancy’s Second Game
This game is an ACBL sanctioned, Non-Life Master Game restricted to NLMs with 0-500 MPS, non-smoking with refreshments and computer scoring. Swiss Teams are held on the third Friday of each month.
Results
Friday, Sept. 26, 1. Joan Dash & Ginny Blakey, 2. Donna Sennett & Roxie Overman, 3. Dot Sechrist & Barb Baxter.
Nancy’s Other Game
This is an open game with no masterpoint restrictions held at the Southern Pines Civic Club, corner of Pennsylvania and Ashe, Southern Pines every Wednesday afternoon with refreshments, non-smoking and computer scoring.
A side section will be held for NLM with 0 – 300 pts. Two and one-half tables are required for this second section. Call Nancy for partners or information.
Results
Wednesday, Sept. 24, N/S 1. Mary Jane Marsh & Becky Markham. 2. Donna Sennett & MJ Zinn; E/W. 1. Barb Baxter & Dot Sechrist, 2. Sylvia Booth & Ann Culwick.
Belle Meade
Belle Meade, ACBL Sanctioned, Invitational, Duplicate Bridge meets every Tuesday evening at 7:15 pm. Only residents of Belle Meade are invited to play. For more information, contact Belle Meade, 246-1018 or Nancy Dressing, director, at 295-8871 or email . Refreshments, non-smoking with computer scoring.
Results
Tuesday, Sept. 23, N/S, 1. John Sloan & Pat Brooks. 2. Mary Virginia McFadyen & Barbara Thompson; E/W, 1. John Cognetta & Betty Beemer, 2. Armella Watrous & Emilie McCormick.
Sandhills Bridge Studio
The Sandhills Bridge Studio is located in Southern Pines at 367 North Bennett Street, corner of Vermont Avenue. Call 910-692-4188 or e-mail ray2nan@earthlink.net.
The schedule of games is as follows: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday,open games at 1 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, open games at 7:30 p.m. On Tuesday at 1 p.m., the game is limited to players with less than 100 master points
Friday mornings at 10 a.m., a mentor program is offered.
Life Masters play with our new players to offer advice and help them improve their game. Every Sunday a wine & cheese party is included with the game.
All games are ACBL sanctioned and non-smoking. Lessons are available for all levels of play.
Results
Monday, Sept. 22, NS, 1. Joyce Patton & Pierce Elliott, 2. Marcia Gallina & Sue Kimball, 3. Al Garyantes & Rich Venditti, 4. Pat Clark & Harriet Morse, 5. Mary Hamblen & Bev Needler, 6. Betsy Donaldson & Gene Ferreri; E/W 1. Petie Graeter & Dot Olson, 2. Dale Swift & Lynn Dillard, 3. Barbara Tomberlin & Jean Gibson, 4. Jan Cantley & John Kubicka, 5. Cliff & Graciela Myatt, 6. George Snow & Ed Berndt, third in B, Ruth Johnston & Jan Phillips, second in C, Rosa Snader & Rich Edwards.
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 99er game, 1. Jim Prim & Donna Simmons, 2. Hank Seufert & Henry Germano, 3. Eileen Leto & Don Bryant, 4. Doris Ostrander & Maxine Cunningham.
Tuesday evening, 1. Barbara & George Dvorozniak, 2. Ted Davison & Betty Ann Beck, 3. Larry & Martha Kusek, 4. Doris & Dick Weinberg, 5. Donna Hildebrand & Grayce Broili.
Wednesday, Sept. 24, Gina’s Trump Tricks: N/S 1. Anne Brechtelsbauer & Nancy Shannon, 2. Doris & Dick Weinberg, 3. Herb Reiman & Joe Michalowski, 4. Ted Thompson & Edie Makepeace, 5. Rich Venditti & Dot Olson, 6. Regina Ferencz & Joan Wiatrak, 7. John Kubicka & Judy Crump; E/W 1. Lynn Dillard & Dale Swift, 2. Ed Berndt & George Snow, 3. Dan Wadsworth & Charles White, 4. BJ Henderson & Ailene Wilson, 5. Joan Ross & Margaret Peters, 6. Ed Lillard & Cliff Pocock, 7. Peggy Crew & Marilyn Elliott, 8. Donna Hildebrand & Lois Binder.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 1. Lois Binder & Ray Fiorillo, 2. Herb Reiman & Cosy Lathrop, 3. Joan Ross & Anne Mallgraf.
Friday, Sept. 26, Mentor Game, 1.Herb Reiman & Bill Haggett, 2. Pierce Elliott & Martha Miller, 3. Betty Ann Beck & Maxine Cunningham.
Friday evening, N/S 1. Cora Hawkins & Tim Laverty, 2. Becky Von Canon & Becky Markham, 3. John Sloan & Pat Brooks; E/W 1. Larry & Martha Kusek, 2. Gene Peterson & Marcia Bryant, 3. Jo Ann Duncan & Greg Zywocinski, 4. Rosa Snader & Peggy Reeve.
Sunday, Sept. 28, N/S 1. Cora Hawkins & Berry Craven, 2. Betty Ann Beck & Jan Phillips; E/W 1. Jane Clark & Treva Chappell, 2. Doris Ostrander & Martha Miller.
Special Events
Singles Bridge every second Saturday at 7 p.m. The October session on the 11th will not be held because of a conflict in scheduling. The next session will be on Nov. 8
The Mentoring Program continues every Friday morning at 10 a.m. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.
Saturday Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., there is a Pro/Am Swiss Team game. Sign up as a pair and teammates will be assigned.
Saturday Oct. 18, we will host the unit finals of the North American Pairs. This is a two session event starting at 10 a.m. and is sectional rated. Points earned will be Gold and Red. You must have qualified in a Club Qualifying game to participate.
Saturday Oct. 25 is a combination Newcomer/Halloween Party. This will be a Pro/Am. Sign up individually and pairs will be assigned. Festivities will begin with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by a Charity Club Championship game at 7:30. Sandhills Duplicate Bridge Players Association will supply wine and soft drinks. There is an extra charge of $1 for the ACBL Charity Foundation. Costumes are optional and prizes will be awarded for the most original.
An advanced class based on Audrey Grant’s “More Commonly Used Conventions” will be held sometime in October. Class will be limited to 12 so sign up early. Call the Studio for further details.
Plan to visit the studio on Sunday, Nov. 2. We will celebrate our first anniversary on that day. At noon we will have a reception for all of our friends, followed by a free session of Bridge at 1 p.m.
“With your help and support we have accomplished much in just one year,” said a spokesman. “Join us in our ‘thank you’ celebration.”
