Monthly Archives: June 2011

Club #51: M.A. Lightman Bridge Club in Memphis, TN

Before Craig officially began his 100 Clubs in 100 Days tour in Lansdale, Penn., he visited the MA Lightman Bridge Club of Memphis, Tenn., and would like to share that experience with you. In February, I visited the MA Lightman … Continue reading

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Club #50: Shadowfax Bridge Club in Chester, NJ

June 7th – Chester, NJ Shadowfax Bridge Club For days I would mention to people my ‘last’ stop would be in Chester NJ. Where is Chester NJ? I told Jan Weber that I would have to come back to Chester … Continue reading

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Club #49: Essex Bridge Center in Livingston, NJ

June 6, 2011 Essex Bridge Club, Livingston, NJ On Monday I went to the Essex BC, the largest club in the ACBL. They have 22 games (including 14 limited games). The club has been run by the Powell family, Ken, … Continue reading

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Club #48: Sagamore Bridge Club in Syosett, NY

June 5, Syosett, NY – Sagamore Bridge Club Everyone should meet Silvana Zangri. She fell in love with the game of bridge and decided to own her own bridge club. She put in the best tables and chairs and bought … Continue reading

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Clubs #44-47: New Jersey clubs

New Jersey visits I went to four clubs in New Jersey. First was Glen Rock BC in Maywood. A large club with 12 games (including two 0-299er games) seven days a week. Unlike most clubs I have visited, I actually … Continue reading

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Club #43: The Bridge Deck in Scarsdale, NY

June 4, 2011 Scarsdale, NY The Bridge Deck is owned by Richard and Carol Laufer. They run 20 games a week (including five 0-NLM games). It is an excellent facility and it is the 11th largest club in the ACBL. … Continue reading

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Club #42: Hartes BC in White Plains, NY

June 3, 2011 White Plains, NY This ‘doubleheader’ had about thirty minutes to spare. Hartes BC is owned by sisters Allison Harte and Gail Greenberg and is managed by Chris Lubesnik and is held in St. Gregory’s Armenian Church. They … Continue reading

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Club #41: Syracuse Contract BC in Syracuse, NY

June 2, Syracuse, NY The Syracuse Contract Bridge Club is a growing club under the direction of Bob Simard. Part of the club’s success is due to their attention to newer players and their Mentor/Mentee game. They had 14 1/2 … Continue reading

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Club #40: Erie BC in Erie, PA

June 1st, Erie, PA Erie BC is in a stand-alone building (only Tampa had a member owned building) and is managed by Pat Smith. The night we were there Pat gave a nice talk to the members on transfer bids … Continue reading

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Club #39: Westgate Duplicate Club in Rocky River, OH

Tuesday, May 31 The Cleveland Unit runs a game on Tuesdays at a Municipal building in Rocky River (a Western suburb). They charge members $4 and non-members $5 but it seems that on 5th Tuesdays of the month members play … Continue reading

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