PLEASE HELP US FIGHT ALZHEIMER'S DESEASE!
On Wednesday, June 17, our club will host a “Longest Day” party with bridge games, a silent auction, and raffle to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association’s research and service programs.
Please help make our 2026 Longest Day events a big success!
- Bid on GREAT silent auction items, 11:30 AM to 4:45 PM
- Buy raffle tickets to win free bridge games
- Play bridge for extra MPs, 1 PM (Open and 0-499 sections)
- Donate securely to the Alzheimer’s Association online https://bit.ly/FWDBCalz26. or by check
- Please ask your friends to give as well (check or online)
CLUB MEMBERS WIN 2025 UNIT154 RACES
Before the Wednesday, August 5 club game the Unit Little McKenney and Ace of Clubs awards to FWDBC members were presented. Those so honored were:
- Helen Sanbrom Ace of Clubs
- Roxann Shafer 5-20
- Dave Himmelhaver 200-300
- Mini-McKenney
- Roxann Shafer 5-20
- Ann Marie Wallace 100-200
- Dimi Cooklev 500-1000
- Gary Chaney 3500-5000
- Joe Shull 5000-7500
The Helen Sanbrom Ace of Clubs award is based on black points won in club games, and it was established in 1984 to recognize achievements at the club level. This award was renamed in 2011 after Helen Sanbrom, who was very active in the ACBL and had won the top category more times than anyone in the history of the award. The Mini-McKenney is based on points won in both the club and in tournaments. It is named after William E. McKinney, the first executive secretary of the ACBL.
There are also awards based on a district and national basis.
The last person in our club to place for a national award is Dimi Cooklev who placed 11th in the nation in 2024 in the Little McKenney for players in the 300-500 category. These awards are published in the April Bulletin.
The highest award is the Barry Crane Top 500 winner who is the person awarded the most masterpoints in a calendar year in tournaments and in clubs. The top 500 in the ACBL are recognized in the Bulletin.
Many other Fort Wayne players did well in the unit and district races.
You can check out your own masterpoint status as well as the winners of past unit, district, and national races by going to our website clicking on the box “ACBL Unit” and going to the bottom of the page and clicking on the box “Complete ACBL Tournament Schedule” and finally clicking on the box “MyACBL” and you are there.
9-weak class for beginners with emphasis on play of the hand July 23 - September 10, 10am to Noon. Direct Instructions and guided play. $50 per person includes text book and materials. To enroll or learn more contact Joe Shull at 260-433-3596 or jwshull70@gmail.com
The Paul Knepper Bridge Academy presents THE SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
The presenter is Gold Life Master and Master Instructor Steve Jackson. The third topic is Visualization in bridge, Wednesday, August 26, at 11:00 a.m. The lecture is free to all.
CEDAR CREEK GAMES NOW OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS, NO LIMIT ON MPS
FREE 0-50 MP GAME FOR NEWER PLAYERS & THOSE TRYING DUPLICATE BRIDGE
If you have 0-50 masterpoints or want to learn how to play duplicate bridge, this free game on the 2nd and 4th Mondays every month is for you! You'll play 10-15 pre-dealt hands, with a partner supplied if you need one. Certified instructors are there to answer any questions to improve your game or make sure you understand the few differences between duplicate and social bridge. You'll learn a lot if you want to, and you'll have a lot of fun at this friendly club.
Sound good? Call Joe Shull at (260) 433-3596 with any questions.
UPCOMING FREE Q & A SESSIONS and PKBA SEMINARS FOR PLAYERS
Gary Chaney will host Q &A sessions 10:00–12:30 PM on Wednesdays, where players can ask about bidding, play of the hand and defense, as well as particular hands. If a player wants an in-depth discussion on a specific topic, please notify Gary at least 48 hours in advance at the club or at 419-438-2175 or chaneygary47@gmail.com
OTHER CLUB NEWS
SWISS TEAM GAME MONDAY, August 17 at 1 PM (1st & 3rd Mondays)
Swiss team game at 1 PM. If you need teammates, contact Director Bob Enyeart (260-438-8571 or Enyeart.Bob@gmail.com) for help. SEE RANKING SYSTEM
CEDAR CREEK GAMES
Cedar Creek games are 6 PM Saturdays twice monthly and once in December. Games are open to everyone. Players are encouraged to support the club by joining for a fee of $10. For game dates, see attached. For more information, contact Ahnee Conner at 260-797-2505 or <ahneeconner@gmail.com>
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NEW FREE THURSDAY Q & A sessions
Beginning in January 2025, instead of the previously offered mini-lessons before the Thursday 1 PM mentoring game, Gary Chaney will host a free Q &A session for all interested players where questions may be asked about hands played, bidding, play of the hand, and conventions. The sessions will run weekly on Thursdays from 12:15 to 12:45 PM before the 1 PM mentoring game. Note that guaranteed partners for 0-300 MP players continue for the Thursday games.
GAME SCHEDULE
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month 1 PM
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 1 PM
Tuesday 1 PM
Wednesday 1 PM
Thursday:
Saturday 6:00 PM
We want our new website to meet your needs. If you have any suggestions, please send them to Judy Nelsen at judprof@ameritech.net.
Are your phone/email listed? Do you want them to be?
The FWDBC maintains several lists based on player preferences. If you would like to be added to OR removed from any of the lists below, please contact: fortwaynebridgeclub@gmail.com.
- Those on our email list receive a monthly email of club news, including rank advancements, and occasionally are sent other timely news or announcements.
- We maintain a directory of player telephone numbers and email addresses for players’ use only--this directory is available at the club but not published online.