Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club
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Click HERE for winter bridge classes offered last January.  This year's fall offerings will be shown here when available.

Click HERE for the Unit 351 2025-2026 Novice-Mentor Program flier.  This is an opportunity for qualifying Unit 351 members to improve their skills through partnering with an experienced mentor.  The 2026-2027 program flier will be posted here when available.

Click Here to view the 2025 Awards and Recognition slides.

Going forward, club news items will be available on the "Our Club in the News" page and/or the 'More News" page.

 

 

 

Recent Updates
C02 Opening Leads for ActivePassive Defense 04Nov2024.pdf
May 13, 2026 13:47 MST
Bring a New Player....

... to the Thursday morning 99er game.  You may partner with your guest one time and your entry will be free.  The entry fee for non-members is $10.00.  Assuming you have greater than 99 points, you and your partner will not be eligible for masterpoints in that game.  You, however, will receive a free play chit for an Open or 499er game. Contact Maria Davis with any questions.

Welcome to Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club
Louis Quiggle Honored
Louis Quiggle Honored

Louis Quiggle (right) reached a bridge milestone of 18,000 ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) masterpoints.  He is a long-time member of Sun Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club (SLDBC) and was recognized on May 5, 2026 for this outstanding achievement.  Roger Edwards (left), also a long-time club member, presented a trophy he won in a 1960 Hawaii Regional to Louis. The SLDBC celebrated Louis with delicious cake after the game. Congratulations, Louis!!

 

Doris Hausmann Farewell
Doris Hausmann Farewell

Doris Hausmann, a Sun Lakes club member for over 14 years, has moved back to Iowa on a permanent basis.  Doris began playing bridge in 1965.  At 98 years old, she continues to play and enjoy the game.  She shared a photo, circa 1983, with Barry Crane, a world-renowned Hollywood producer, celebrity and highly accomplished bridge player.  Doris played in the Des Moines, IA regional bridge tournament when she became a life master, an achievement for which most bridge players strive and many never achieve.  Barry graciously posed with Doris at the event.

Welcome to Sun Lakes Bridge

We strive to be the Friendliest Game in the Valley!  Virtually all club member data has been transferred to this site, permitting necessary functions to be accomplished here.  Club-wide emails will be sent from here.  Game schedules are displayed; results and helpful club information can be accessed, all without a log-inSome items such as a club membership list with phone numbers and masterpoints, individual and pair performance analysis and certain club documents may only be accessed through log-in by members who have established a password. This is done by clickling "Membership" on the Home Page menu.  You will be able to update your Account and your contact data, such as listing and distinguishing between landline and mobile phone numbers and opting out/in of a list of items. Our membership listing default is only name, phone numbers and masterpoints (we don't show email address), but by going to your Account you may choose to de-list one or both phone numbers or even your name.  You may opt out of receiving club emails and opt back in at a later date (but if you do, it is best to notify the webmaster, Jim Utter, separately).

Please browse the site at your leisure.  Those interested in reviewing game results will be pleased by the various displays available. You should experiment with that.  One hint:  after clicking on "Results" and the game by date, click on your pair in the list and your contract and result will be highlighted as you review every board. 

When logged in with your password, by clicking on the Personal Analysis tab, you will see a list of members who have played at the club at least five times since game results have been uploaded to the site.  You can click on any name to view that player's performance trend.  The Membership web pages give an opportunity to Log Off (though it reads like a command).

WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248  (Enrty Fee:  $8.00 for club members; $10.00 non-members)  SEE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR UPDATES.

  • Monday 1:30pm Open - Director Tor Thorsen
  • Tuesday (Jun-Sep) 1:30pm 0-299 and Open – Dir. Tor Thorsen
  • Wednesday 5:30pm Open - Dir. Kyle Rockoff - (Closed May - Sep)
  • Thursday 9:00am 0-99 – Dir. Maria Davis (Closed May - Sep)
  • Thursday 1:30pm  0-499 and Open – Dir. Tor Thorsen
  • Saturday 9:00am  Open – Dir. Tor Thorsen  (Closed July-Aug, Sep opening day to be announced)

Exceptions

  • Club is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24-26, Dec 31 and Jan 1. 
  • High Season (Oct-Apr):  Tuesday Limited Game reverts to 0-499.  Club closes for all local Unit 351 tournaments.  Club also closes on Saturdays when there is a local Unit 354 tournament east of Central Ave in Phoenix.  
  • Other closures and game venue changes are announced as applicable and are shown on the website Calendar.  Non-members/visitors may refer to website Calendar or call George Hofer 480-748-1242 for game confirmation. 
Sun Lakes club membership has advantages!
Sun Lakes club membership has advantages!
  • Lower entry fees
  • Annual printed club directory
  • Informational emails
  • One free Sun Lakes Bridge Nametag
  • Assistance finding a partner
Venue

All games except Wed. evening:

Risen Savior Lutheran Church

23914 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248

Wed. evening

Oakwood Poolside in IronOaks section of Sun Lakes

Click HERE for a map showing the "Poolside" location, important gate instructions and an address for GPS navigation. 

Our Directors

In Person

PM Monday, PM Tuesday, PM Thursday  AM Saturday:  Tor Thorsen, 808-498-8115 torcthorsen@gmail.com

5:30PM Wednesday (Oct - May) Open Oakwood Poolside Building* Kyle Rockoff, 224-279-4942, kylerockoff@gmail.com

AM Thursday (Oct - May): Novice (99er) Game:  Maria Davis (480-883-2826) maria.davis58@yahoo.com 

IF YOU NEED A NORTH-SOUTH TABLE ASSIGNMENT, (or E-W) DUE TO MOBILITY AND HAVE NOT PRE-REGISTERED, CALL THE APPLICABLE GAME DIRECTOR.THE DAY BEFOREHAND.

*See 'Venue" box for Poolside Address

Help Finding a Partner

For Partnership assistance for a specific date, send an email with your contact information and approximate points to bridgepards@gmail.com.  Alternatively, call a Partnership Coordinator, listed below.

Eileen Utter  480-375-1221

Carol Warner  618-514-0556

Pam Hester   480-414-0840

ALWAYS REPORT BACK WHETHER YOU WERE ABLE TO HOOK UP OR NOT, BECAUSE OTHERWISE OUR WORKERS WILL BE CONTINUING THEIR EFFORTS.

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