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Executive Members

 

President Darrell Rowe

Vice President Lyn Stevens 

Treasurer Cynthia Lord

Secretary Sandy Campbell

House   Darrell Rowe

Bridge Development  Maureen Nichols

Social  Jocelyne Roy

Membership  Birte Ayer

Member at Large  Marlene Steele

Club Manager  Anne Martens

Web Site Administrator   Donna Wales

Past President      Bill Fox

Verna Holland Obituary

 

Katherine Verna Holland  Former PBC Member 

Verna passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Empress Gardens at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert James Holland. Loving mother of Robert (Wendy), Carol (Paul), John (Marg) and Brian (Kathryn). Proud Nana of Tim (Kristi), Katie (Kenneth), Kelsey (Kyle), Karen, Steven, Becky (Cory), Michael (Sherry), Kelly (Dan), Meghan (Eli), Heather (Andre), and Matthew. Cherished "Big V" to her great-grandchildren Isabella, Brock, Clark, Charlotte, Jordan, Lakelynn, Kevin, Liam, Brett, and Casper. Predeceased by her siblings Hazel, Margaret, and Steve. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

Verna started life in Coventry England but during the Second World War was sent to live with relatives in Scotland. Living with her three aunts in Peebles, she came to love the rolling hills surrounding the quaint village. On her return, and after the war, she met Bob, and they were soon married. Together they had an adventurous spirit and in the early days of their marriage, they left their home for a two-year stint in Canada where Bob had secured a position in helping to design and build the famed Avro Arrow. There in Toronto, they started to build a family and made many lifelong friends among their neighbours at their first home on Nipigon Avenue. Over time, many of the neighbours moved on but they stayed in touch with their much-loved annual get-togethers at Grand Bend on the sandy shores of Lake Huron. Finally settling in Peterborough, where Bob worked for General Electric and Verna worked for Ruddy Electric as General Manager. 

Like many Canadians, they soon discovered the great outdoors and spent many weekends and holidays camping. In time, they decided to bid on a raw piece of land on Big Cedar and build their own cottage. In the early days, it was quite rustic with no electricity or road access. Together, Bob and Verna built the cottage into a family compound where the next generations would come to love life by the lake. There, Verna and family played many card games, Rummikub, Scrabble, cryptic crosswords, and other diversions such as relaxing on the dock with a glass of Pinot Grigio and sharing stories over a campfire. 

Verna had a great passion for duplicate bridge. Along with long-long friends, Betty Turner, Phyllis Geddes, and many others, they were competitive and earned the Life Master designations that recognized their skills. With a wide group of friends, they competed in several National Championships and countless other tournaments. 

Verna's family are deeply grateful to the nurses, PSWs and staff of Empress Gardens and previously at the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence for their kindness and care. A special thank you to Dr. Wester and Dr. Kathiravelu for their compassion along with their unwavering dedication to Verna's care. 

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Anne's Church, 859 Barnardo Ave at 11:00 a.m. In honour of Verna, donations to the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre would be appreciated by her family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.comstockkaye.com

Published online June 29, 2024 in the Peterborough Examiner

Visit Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre to see the obituary, events and guestbook.

Funeral Arrangements by

Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre

Dwight's Lessons


Peterborough Bridge Club Classes with Dwight

New - Thursday Morning Lessons, April 15th, 9:30 - 11:30 am

Zero Tolerance at PBC

We strive to have a "Play Nice" atmosphere at our bridge club. Players are encouraged to respect their partners and opponents at all times. Comments on bidding or play of the hand can wait until after the game. If you feel that any player is not acting according to the policy, call the director.

PBC Bridge Directors Needed

New Directors needed at PBC

Contact Anne Martens if you are interested in becoming a director.

amartens311@gmail.com

For information about becoming a director,

Click Director Resources in the blue side menu. 

  • Duplicate Decisions
  • Bridge Director's Handbook
  • Laws of Duplicate Bridge
Web Site Administrator

Please note the change of email address for:

Anne Heffernan 

705-748-5619 

aheff@sympatico.ca

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Welcome to Peterborough Bridge Club Inc

Welcome to the Peterborough Bridge Club Inc  

705-745-2331

www.bridgewebs.com/peterboroughbridge    

PBC Club Manager    
ptbobridge@gmail.com

PBC - Unit 246 - District 2 - Kibitzer - ACBL 166

PBC Bridge Tournament

PBC Local Sectional Tournament  September 21-22

  • Tournament will be held on September 21st and 22nd at the Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club.  There will be 2 open games on Saturday, at which players can play either one or both of the games.   There will be a Swiss Teams game on Sunday, players must play the entire Swiss Tournament.
  • Games start at 10:30 and 2:30. Players do not need to pre-register.  Club will post a signup sheet and encourage members to sign up. 
Web Site Administrator

Donna Wales, Our New Web Site Administrator

Our PBC Board is happy to announce that a new web site administrator has been appointed for our club.  Donna joined rhe PBC board as our secretary and has volunteered to assume the role of web site administrator.  She is a dedicated hard working member of our executive board, always willing to offer her services whenever needed. At present she is learning about the bridgewebs program and is looking forward to updating the web site for our PBC members in the near future. On behalf of our PBC club members and executive, we thank you for volunteering to take over this position.  All the best Donna in this new endeavour. We have complete confidence that you will assume this role with the same dedication which you have already demonstrated in various ways since you joined our executive. 🌺🌸🌺🌸

 

MAUREEN’S BEGINNER BRIDGE LESSONS 

The Peterborough Bridge Club recognizes the important role that bridge lessons play in attracting new members to the game of duplicate bridge and to our club.  Maureen Nichols provides beginner bridge lessons on Monday morning at the club.  Maureen is a master of the game and successful teacher of hundreds of students, most of whom quickly learn to love the game and become members of the club. These lessons are designed to teach bridge to players new to the game or players wishing to refresh  and update their skills.  A new set of lessons will start on Monday mornings at 9:00 AM in September.   For further information please call Maureen at 705-874-6019 or email her at mo.nichols13@gmail.com.   The lessons cost 6.00 per lessons

Maureen also leads Play and Learn classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from  9:00 - 11:00 AM (costs are $6.00  per class).   These classes are designed for players who have learned the basics and wish to practice their bidding and play of the hand.   The format for the Play and Learn sessions are a short refresher lesson followed by a fun bridge game with instructors available to answer questions.   Please contact Maureen for further details. 

   

Set/Reset Password for "Members Only" Area

The Peterborough Bridge Club has a web site. Click the link below to view it.

https://www.bridgewebs.com/peterboroughbridge/

The "Member Only"  area  is password protected.

 

To create your password, follow the directions below..

Click "Members Only" in the blue menus.

Login: First Last Name (no space)

Click Set/Reset Password

Add your password

Contact Donna Wales at  wales.donna@outlook.com you need assistance.

Manager’s Corner
Manager’s Corner

MASKS ARE CURRENTLY STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE ENTERING THE PETERBOROUGH BRIDGE CLUB

*JUNE EVENTS*       

COMING EVENTS : 

SWISS TEAMS GAMES.   OUR MAY SWISS TEAMS GAME WAS A GREAT SUCCESS WITH 9 TEAMS PLAYING.  WE ARE HOPING TO HAVE OUR NEXT SWISS TEAM GAME SOMETIME IN LATE AUGUST.   STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS.  

JUNE BIRTHDAY GAME  -JUNE'S BIRTHDAY GAME WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY JUNE 8TH AT 1 PM.  MEMBERS WITH A JUNE BIRTHDAY WILL PLAY FOR FREE.  CAKE AND FRUIT WILL BE SERVED.  COME JOIN US FOR AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON OF BRIDGE.  PLEASE SIGN UP IN ADVANCE AT THE CLUB.

DIRECTORS' COURSES  HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A DIRECTOR AT OUR CLUB?  WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR MEMBERS WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO TAKE ON REGULAR OR OCCASIONAL DIRECTING DUTIES.  THE ACBL WILL BE RUNNING EVENING DIRECTORS' COURSES OVER A 4-DAY PERIOD OR ON A WEEKEND, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLINE BY ZOOM.  THE NEXT WEEKEND COURSE WILL BE HELD SAT. AUGUST 24 AND SUN. AUGUST 25 FROM 11 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M.  THE COURSE FEE WILL BE REFUNDED TO YOU BY OUR CLUB UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT PTBOBRIDGE@GMAIL.COM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 

NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS (NAP) QUALIFYING GAMES:  THIS MONTH WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR FIRST QUALIFYING GAMES FROM SATURDAY JUNE 8TH (BIRTHDAY GAME) UNTIL FRIDAY JUNE 21.  IF YOU WISH MORE INFORMATION ON THE NORTH AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIPS PLEASE REFER TO THE ACBL WEBSITE.  THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA FEES CHARGED FOR THESE GAMES THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE CLUB.  THESE GAMES WILL AWARD 81.8% SECRTIONAL-RATED MASTERPOINTS WITH 50% RED AND 50% BLACK .  A LIST OF ALL QUALIFIERS WILL BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE.

 

 

ANNE

Birthday Game
Birthday Game


Come  celebrate with our members on their birthdays. Second Saturday of the month at 1:00 pm. All paid up members with birthdays in the month play for free. Birthday cake and fruit for all!

PBC Bridge Game Schedule

PBC Bridge Game Schedule 

Monday    1:00  pm  Open 

Monday    1:00 pm  Under 100 points

Tuesday    1:00 pm  Open

Wednesday 1:00 pm  Open

Wednesday  Canceled until further notice

Thursday 1:00 pm Open

Friday     1:00 pm Open  

PBC Board has decided to allow players with over 750MP to play in the Tuesday and Thursday game as long as they play with a player with 0-750MP. Players with 0-750 MP may still play with 0-750MP players but may take advantage of the option to play with a more experienced player who has more than 750MP.

SPECIAL GAMES 

1:00 pm Birthday Game  Second Saturday of the Month

1:00 pm Swiss Team - August exact date to be determined 

July Birthdays
July Birthdays

Birte Ayer, Janet Lafortune, Glenda Lukinuk, Joan MacDonald, David O'Brien, Norma Bradley, Larry Sidler, Inge Buchardt, Faye Butler, Bill Fox, Francis Garrett, Rob Gouinlock, Jim Ferguson, Lorna Ruthman

Calendar
1st July 2024
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
1st July 2024
Under 100 Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
2nd July 2024
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
3rd July 2024
Open Pairs
PBC 1:00 pm
Results
Open Pairs
Director: Deb Lovegrove
Open Pairs
Director: Andrew Collins
Open Pairs
Director: Dwight Goden
Open Pairs
Director: Jo-Ann Lang