| St Pete Bridge Club 9103 US 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL Call 727-544-5040 |
We provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience for bridge players of ALL levels in the St. Petersburg area. We have many class offerings, as well!
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| On-line Games for St Pete Bridge Club |
BBO Online games are held at 12:30 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. $5 table fee
We invite all our members and friends to join our online games.
The cost is $5/player, so be sure you have at least $5 in your BBO account.
To add funds to your account, click on BB$ in the upper right of the screen.
You can have a robot as a partner if you desire.
To get to our game:
1. Log onto BBO ((https://www.bridgebase.com/)
2. click on Virtual Clubs, then click ACBL-North America.
Then scroll down until you see St. Pete, or use the search feature to find 127001.
If you have any problems or questions, drop me an email at stpetebridge@gmail.com or,
if it is urgent, call me at 651-983-1846.
I will be directing many of the on-line games with Elaine Garofalo handling the rest.
I look forward to seeing you on-line.
—Paul Friedman, Manager
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| SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT |
Update October 22
We have restarted online play hosted by BBO.
We invite all our members and friends to join our on-line games.
They start at 12:30 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 499er games will start next week.
Note that this week’s on-line games pay double masterpoints at the same price ($5) as normal games.
Remediation Progressing for Reopening the Club for In-Person Games
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ServPro has finished their work drying out the club. This included pulling up the carpet squares in the two playing rooms and cutting out several lower feet of drywall. All the trash created by this has been removed. The blowers will be taken out soon.
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This leaves the repair of roof, reinstalling the drywall, and laying carpet. Our insurance adjustor will be at the club on Friday to make their report to the insurer. Once we get the claims approved, we should be able to finish this work fairly quickly.
I will continue these updates as progress continues and new information is available. I want to thank all of you who have contributed funds to assist in the repairs.
—Paul Friedman, Manager stpetebridge@gmail.com
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Update October 12
The club is closed until further notice
Message from the President
I hope you have survived Milton with a minimum of disruption and damage. The bridge club was not that lucky. We will be closed for at least two weeks while the professionals work to restore everything. We will keep you posted.
We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible.
— Howard Braun, Board of Directors President
Recovery Update
ServePro ran water extractors most of last night. All the standing water was removed, and the carpet squares were less saturated but moist. The bottom two feet or so of the drywall is also moist. The preliminary assessment is that the carpet and the lower part of the drywall will need to be removed. ServePro will be performing this service, but we need to find a contractor to handle the carpet relaying or replacement and repair the drywall. The estimated time before the club can reopen is two weeks. This assumes we can have the contractor start as soon as ServePro finishes their work.
The power is still out except for the lights in the main playing area.
I want to assure all our members and friends that as much as we want to reopen as soon as possible, we will not do so until the club is safe. That includes ensuring there is no mold or the chance of mold due to residual moisture. If this means reopening is delayed, we are forced to live with it. Safety first.
Paul Friedman, manager
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| Merry Schainblatt's FALL Online Classes |
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Beginning
October 1st
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Bridge teacher Merry Schainblatt is passionate about helping her students learn to play bridge and love the game. In her 2024 Fall series, she offers classes for beginning and intermediate players looking to learn about bidding and play of the hand. She has plenty to offer intermediate and advancing players ready to move to the next level with more conventions and solid bridge expertise. Classes begin at 9:30 am Eastern time. Email Zoom links are sent in the morning. Contact Merry if you don't receive yours. For those taking Merry's free classes, please consider donating to the Saint Petersburg Bridge Club.
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October 1st
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Bridge teacher Merry Schainblatt is passionate about helping her students learn to play bridge and love the game. ..........
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| Weekly Schedule of Games and Classes |
Games
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Oct 6
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Oct 13 |
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CANCELED
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Mentee Focused
All are Invited
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9:00 am 0-50
Learning Game
Extra Points
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No Games
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12:30 pm
Open & 499er Pairs
Extra Points
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1:00 pm
Grand National Teams ($11)
Extra Points 1/2 Red
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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Learning Opportunities.
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12:30
Mentor-Mentee oriented Game
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9:00 am
Mini-Lesson
Learning Game $10
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12:30 pm
Play & Learn
($10)
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9:30 am
Supervised Play & Learn ($5)
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Thank you, Teachers
Our club is known for its learning opportunities and we have a history of being successful in this. Lessons are available for everyone from beginners to advanced players.
This is due to having great teachers who spend hours preparing material for each class. Several of the teachers do this pro bona (without pay). Those who do get paid are working for sub-minimum wages. They all due the for their love of the game and to support the club.
Our current teachers/presenters (in no particular order) are:
Merry Schainblatt
Merry has been teaching beginners and intermates on-line since Covid closed the club. She holds six classes a weak—yes, six—and has students from all over the world. Some classes are free, too. A great teacher, too!
Sheryl Hobbs
Join us on Friday at 11 am for an enriching session led by the instructor, Sheryl Hobbs. Delve into a dynamic one-hour class where each week we explore a new topic sourced from the pages of the St. Petersburg Intermediate Deck Book.
Engage with fellow participants as we encourage the exchange of hands for insightful discussion and analysis, fostering a collaborative environment where learning thrives.
The nominal fee of $5 ensures access to this invaluable opportunity for growth and enrichment. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and skills in the realm of bidding and card play.
If you do not have a copy of the Intermediate Deck, they are available for purchase at the club.
Jack Brawner
Jack, our manager emeritus, is currently teaching a Thursday afternoon class on the key conventions that every player should know and understand. Jack is very knowledgeable about all aspects of our game and presents this knowledge in a clear, easy to understand manner.
Sharon Horton
Sharon (who also directs our Wednesday afternoon games) sometimes teachs a series on slam bidding. Like Sheryl, she uses one of ours Decks to as the basic text for her classes. She is finishing her series on Slam Bidding this Wednesday morning. She will hold additional classes in the autumn. Sharon has years of experience as a presenter as can be seen in the meticulous preparation of you materials and presentations.
Bob Vollbracht
Bob (aka Dr. Bob) presents lessons designed for intermate and advanced players. His next class will be held on Monday June 3rd. Dr. Bob digs deeply into his subjects and his interest in the theory of game means that the students understand the reasoning behind the bids and plays. Understanding a bit of the theory helps one remember better than simply memorizing the "rules."
Supervised Play (Formerly taught by Freida Dohrman)
Freida has been helping our newer players longer than any other of teachers. Her Friday morning Supervised Play is a hands on way for newer players to learn. Fun and informal.
Elaine Garofalo
Elaine directs two learning game: Tuesday afternoon is the Mentee-Mentor game and Wednesday morning she supervises the 0-50 masterpoint learning game. In addition, elaine teaches the Saturday morning Beginners lessons. She also is the person to contact when you need a partner and your regular victim (I mean partner) is not available.
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Games
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Oct 13 |
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CANCELED
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Mentee Focused
All are Invited
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9:00 am 0-50
Learning Game
Extra Points
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No Games
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12:30 pm
Open & 499er Pairs
Extra Points
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1:00 pm
Grand National Teams ($11)
Extra Points 1/2 Red
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12:30 pm
Open Pairs
Extra Points
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| Looking for a Partner for a Face-to-Face Game (Copy) |
If you would like to Post a request for a partner, please enter the details below.
Our partnership coordinator for pairs games is
Elaine Garofalo - elaine.garofalo@gmail.com (727) 348 -6183 )
For our Sunday team games, whether you need a partner or a team call Pam Gorbics (201-247-1595)
Note that your email and telephone number will be viewable by all by others looking for a partner
You are encouaged to Directly contact others by Phone or Email also looking for a partner for the same date/time.
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| 2024 Board of Directors |
2024 Officers and Board of Directors
| Don Aschenbrenner |
Howard Braun |
Jack Brawner |
Bruce Philipoom |
David Rogers |
Lee Taylor |
Babs Thacker |
Catherine Vogel |
Jack Wilde |
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President,
Howard Braun
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Vice-President
Babs Thacker
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Secretary,
Catherine Vogel
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Treasurer
Bruce Philipoom
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