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LVBA Bridge (Unit 133)
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LESSONS

Betsy Cutler is holding Beginner lessons at her home. Please contact her at 610-737-2545, if you would like to attend. Class size limited to 12 people. See schedule on this website.
Calendar color key

 

RED - Game Cancelled

ORANGE - NAP Game

YELLOW - Upgraded Club Game

BLUE - Club Appreciation 

GREEN - Club Championship 

PURPLE - Sectional or STaC game

Salmon - Royal STaC game
Unit Game Winners

2023 LVBA Annual Party 

Winners (Open): Naim Rikz / Bob Cole (N/S), Peg and Paul Irvine (E/W)

Winners (0-500): Carol and John Turcozi (1st), Patty Fosselman / Nancy Trawin (2nd)

2023 "Soup"er Bowl

Winners: (Open): Gary Hillenbrand / Don Swan (N/S), Jim Kenny / Larry Kemmerer

Winners (0-500): Nelson and Laura Rabenold (1st), Patty Fosselman / Nancy Trawin (2nd)

 

 

 
Welcome to LVBA Bridge (Unit 133)
Upcoming Events

Don't Miss Out On The District 4 ONLY - Wide Monthly Online BBO Games

January offering 200% Black Points on Saturday, January 25th at 3:30pm

Look for vacb901330 as the host

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GRAND NATIONAL TEAMS

The GNTs are team events to earn a spot to play in the summer NABC in Philadelphia.

March 1-2 will be for Flights A and C, and March 8-9 will be for Flights B and the new Open will be held at Lehigh Valley Active Life, Allentown, PA

Games start at 10:00am and TBD

March 2nd and 9th each Sunday, a 2 session Swiss Team game is available to non-qualifiers and any others wishing to play

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The Lehigh University Bridge Club PRO-AM

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2025 UNIT GAMES

Junior Fund Game Friday, 12:30pm Jan. 17th at LVAL

COME SUPPORT OUR JUNIOR PLAYERS

This will be a handicapped Swiss Team game : Come as a pair or come as a Team

Preregister with Betsy Cutler by Wed, Jan.15th

 

Souper Bowl Game Sunday, 12:30pm Feb. 9th at LVAL

As always a great party and food time

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ANNOUNCING....FREE LESSONS!!!
Two teaching initiatives for brand new players are planned for early 2025, using the ACBL “Intro to Bridge” program.  At least 6 free, weekly classes are planned at the Bethlehem Library and the Lower Macungie Township Community Center.   This is a great opportunity to invite your family, friends and neighbors to learn the game that we all love to play.    For further information contact Mike Kohler at michael.h.kohler@gmail.com.

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Betsy Cutler's Lessons

If there is a topic you are interested in, please ask Betsy if it is available

Please contact Betsy at 610-737-2545 regarding future lessons  
Last updated : Dec 23, 2024 10:57 EST
Lehigh & Northampton Counties, PA

                                          

The Lehigh Valley is located in eastern Pennsylvania. 

 We are approximately 60 miles north of Philadelphia, and 80 miles west of New York City.

Jim Kenny is the Unit 133 President for 2024-2025

 
Last updated : Dec 15, 2024 11:22 EST
Useful Links & Member Achievements
  • Betsy, Ruby LM
  • Florence, Ruby LM
  • Stan, Sapphire LM
  • Beth, Bronze LM
  • Karen, Gold LM

ACBL Rank Achievements 2024

Diamond Life Master: Janis Wachsman

Gold Life Master: Tom Kriz

Ruby Life Master: Naim Rizk, Arup Mukherjee, Mike Kohler, Beth Dimler

Silver Life Master: Mary Jo Stofflet, Freda Witmer

Bronze Life Master: Dave Willgruber

Life Master: Grace Sutherland, James Waters

ACBL NLM Rank Achievements 2024

Advanced NABC Master: Scott Zager

NABC Master: Patty Fosselman, Bryan Snapp, Nelson Rabenold

Regional Master: Vivian Kane, Steve Berman, Laura Rabenold

Sectional Master: Steve Berman, Joyce Bentrim, Dorothy Cockrell, Susan Weidner, Thomas Hohl, Bruce Dawson 

Club Master: Trudy Fretz, Fred Griffith, Nate Kolo, Wallace Borene, Clyde Halstead, Martha Phelps, Joseph Frueh 

Junior Master: Nate Kolo, Ann Padjen, Eyre Price, Martin Richter, Joseph Frueh, Jerry Noll, Lynn Noll, Robert Rienzo, Doug Dykhouse

 

ACBL Rank Achievements 2023

Sapphire Life Master: Gary Hillenbrand

Gold Life Master:  Peg Irvine, Carole Maisel

Silver Life Master: Beth Dimler, Lee Stanley

Bronze Life Master: Craig Bailey

Life Master: Dave Wilgruber

ACBL NLM Rank Achievements 2023

Advanced NABC Master: Barbara Dopera, Grace Sutherland

NABC Master: Karen Myers, Pat Saegar

Regional Master: Carol Turoczi, William Licht

Sectional Master: William Licht, Hillary Mahon, Vivian Kane

Club Master: Steve Berman, Dorothy Cockrell, Howard Hudson, Curtis McDowell, David Mehrtens, Thomas Hohl, Frank Haig

Junior Master: Wallace Borene, Faith Decesare, Norman Sumner, Raymond Decesare, Clyde Halstead, Martha Phelps 

 

Useful Links on the left offers options to keep you connected to the world of bridge, help you improve your game, and generally learn about your peers in the world of bridge.

Links to the District 4 Website, ACBL, Karen Walker's Website, Richard Pavlicek's Website, Steve Robinson's articles on bridge, & BBO are included.
Last updated : Jan 5, 2025 10:06 EST
New Information
New Information

 

The future of bridge lies with our young players. The Lehigh University Bridge Club had eight players play in the 0-20 MP LVBA Sectional tournament Saturday with two pairs placing second and third overall. A ninth member played in the 0-750 afternoon game and placed first overall in Flight B Congratulations to all.

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Wednesday evening games will be at  Betsy's home on Jan. 8th and the Mukhergee's home on Jan.22nd

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The First and Third Mondays of each month at Lehigh Valley Active Life a separate 0-199 section is run. Partners can not be guaranteed for either the 0-199 or 0-750 sections.

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Welcome New Unit 133 Members

Jan. 2024 -- Fred Griffith, Scott Zager

Feb. 2024 -- Joseph Frueh, Patrick Loughlin, Charles McInerney

Mar. 2024 -- Denise Neas

Apr. 2024 -- Michael Williams, Alexis Peffer

May 2024 -- Barbara Mumbauer, Joseph Freiwald, Joe Miller

June 2024 -- Theresa Regan

July 2024 -- Danielle Lirov, Terry Bridges, Douglas Dykhouse, Janet Morganthau

August 2024 -- Jeanne Chapkovich, Steve Cooper

September 2024 -- Maggie Adams, Maddie Burns, Evan Manna

October 2024 -- Alyssa Gau, Elizabeth Gealy, Lily Paschke, Hanna Plummer, Ben Shain, Phyliss Frodsham, Endel Uiga 

November 2024 -- Kathleen J Oldfather
Results
Tue Jan 7, 2025
Bridge at Brookside-Tuesday Morning Open Pairs
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Fri Jan 3, 2025
Friday Aft Open Pairs
12:30 pm to 3:30ish
Mon Dec 30, 2024
Monday Morning Open Pairs
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Mon Dec 30, 2024
Monday Aft, 0-750 Pairs
12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Fri Dec 27, 2024
Friday Aft Open Pairs
12:30 pm to 3:30ish
Calendar
Wed Jan 8, 2025
Wednesday Morn Open Pairs
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Wed Jan 8, 2025
Bridge at Brookside Wednesday Morning 0-299 Pairs
10:05 am to 2:00 pm
Wed Jan 8, 2025
Wednesday evening open pairs at Betsy Cutler's
7-9:30 pm
Fri Jan 10, 2025
Friday Aft Open Pairs
12:30 pm to 3:30ish
Mon Jan 13, 2025
Monday Morning Open Pairs
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
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