Sandhills Bridge Studio

Sandhills Bridge Studio is located at 367 N. Bennett St. in Southern Pines. Call 910-692-4188 or e-mail ray2nan@earthlink.net for information. The Web site www.sandhillsbridge.com offers information, schedules, game results and bridge tips.

Schedule of Games

Open Stratified Games

-- Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m.

-- Tuesday at 7 p.m.

-- Thursday, soup and sandwich at 6 p.m. and bridge at 6:30

-- Friday at 7:30 p.m.

-- Sunday at 1:15 p.m., complimentary wine and cheese included

Limited Games

-- Tuesday at 1 p.m., the game is limited to players with less than 100 master points, preceded by a mini lesson at 12:15 p.m.

-- Friday mornings at 10 a.m., Mentor Program, Life Masters play with new players to offer advice and help them improve their game.

All games are ACBL sanctioned and non-smoking. Lessons are available for all levels of play.

Special Events

-- Monday, Oct. 30, the Studio will hold its annual Halloween Party at the 1 p.m. game. Instead of a Pot Luck lunch, the Studio will provide special desserts. Those coming in costume may play free.

-- On Sunday, Nov. 5, the Studio will celebrate its fourth anniversary with heavy hors d'oeuvres at noon followed by free bridge at 1 p.m.

-- The next BAM will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.

-- SDBPA Annual Christmas Bridge Party will be held at CCNC on Dec. 9.

Results

Monday, Oct. 2, N/S, 1. Char Mounce and Marilyn Starner, 2. Sue Kimball and Pat Lennon, 3. Pat Clark and Betsy Edmundson, 4. Rich Venditti and Al Garyantes, 5. Anne Brechtelsbauer and Janie Moser, Tied for 6/7, Berry Craven and Maxine Cunningham with Mary Jane Marsh and Lin Hutaff; E/W, Tied for 1/2, Mary and John Fish with Barbara Huntwork and Donna Hildebrand, 3. Diane McCarthy and Marcia Bryant, 4. Barbara Tomberlin and Ed Berndt, 5. George Snow and Homer Chase, 6. Charlotte Miller and Sara Steinert, 7. Betty Ann Beck and Pierce Elliott.

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 99er Game, N/S, 1. Gene and Dot Rainey, 2. Hank Seufert and Whaley Brenner; E/W, 1. Pat Brindle and Sue Hopkins, 2. Dub Johnson and Carolyn Hochstein.

Tuesday evening, N/S, 1. Mike Smith and Don Snelgrove, 2. Donna Hildebrand and Ted Davison, 3. Berry Craven and Maxine Cunninghsm; E/W, 1. Claire Michalowski and Ailene Wilson, 2. Marsha Contrucci and Sue Claster, 3. Knud Kornberg and Gene Rainey.

Wednesday, Oct. 4, N/S, 1. Betty Ann Beck and Marilyn Starner, 2. Pete Goldberg and Gloria Hillman, 3. Berry Craven and Maxine Cunningham, Tied for 4/5, Jean Gibson and Barbara Goldberg with Diane McCarthy and Al Garyantes, 6. Claire Michalowski and Teddy Haenn, 7. Ina Bertics and Bobbie Schurman.

E/W, 1. George Snow and Ed Berndt, 2. Rich Venditti and Betsy Donaldson, 3. Rosa Snader and Glen Eyler, 4. Dot Olson and Petie Graeter, Tied for 5/6, Ailene Wilson and Ruth Cook with Charlie and Florence Phillips

Thursday, Oct. 5, N/S, 1. Betsy Donaldson and Claire MIchalowski, 2. Berry Craven and Cora Hawkins, 3. Jan Cantley and John Kubicka, In B, 1. Anne Brechtelsbauer and Maxine Cunningham, 2. Sue Leary and Carol Barbee; E/W, 1. Anthea Tate and Knud Kornberg, 2. John and Mary Fish, 3. Jo Ann Duncan and Ann Pozdol.

Friday, Oct. 6, Mentor Game, N/S, 1. Anne Culwick and Eileen Leto; E/W, 1. Marian Morrison and Art Swanson.

Friday evening, N/S, 1. Berry Craven and Maxine Cunningham, 2. Anne Brechtelsbauer and Gloria Warner; E/W 1. Don Wood and Ed Lillard, 2. Ruth Cook and John Kubicka, 3. Ann Pozdol and Jo Ann Duncan.

Sunday, Oct. 8, N/S, 1. Ailene Wilson and Ray Fiorillo, 2. Anne Brechtelsbauer and Gloria Warner, 3. Ken and Bunny Kennedy, 4. Pat Brooks and Jane Clark; E/W, 1. Rosa Snader and Rita Clayton, 2. George Snow and Janie Moser, 3. Larry Kusek and John Sloan, 4. Nancy Fiorillo and Ann Pozdol.

Nancy's Game

Nancy's Game meets at 1 p.m. Mondays at Oakdale Heights of Pinehurst on Fox Hollow Road (off Morganton Road). The game is ACBL sanctioned and non-smoking, with computer scoring and refreshments. All games are Charity Club Championship games and pay big points. Call Nancy at 295-8871 or e-mail nancy@dressing.org for information or partners.

Results

Monday, Oct. 9, one winner movement, 1. Anne Culwick and Sybil Mack. 2/3. Maryanne Bird and Jan Melville, Mary Hoffman and Ann Clifton. Other winners: Ann Nash and Selena Boessneck.

Nancy's Other Game

Nancy's Other Game meets at 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Elmcroft at Southern Pines, 101 Brucewood Dr. The game is open, non-smoking with computer scoring and refreshments. All games are Charity Club Championships. Call 295-8871 for information. Club Appreciation Swiss Teams will be held on Oct 18.

Results

Wednesday, Oct. 4. one winner movement. 1. Mary Jane Marsh and Mary Anne Bird, 2. Marilyn Elliott and Georgie Keeler-Snow, 3. Fred and MJ Zinn, 4. Fay and Homer Chase. Other winners were Ruby Coppinger and Anne Culwick, Ken and Bunny Kennedy.

Belle Meade

Belle Meade Duplicate, open only to residents of Belle Meade and their guests, is an ACBL sanctioned game which meets Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. The game is non-smoking with computer scoring and refreshments.

For more information, contact Belle Meade at 246-1018 or Nancy Dressing at 295-8871 or e-mail nancy@dressing.org.

Results

Tuesday, Oct. 3. N/S, 1. Mary Virginia McFadyen and Odette Greenfield, 2. Bob and Mary Anne Bird; E/W, 1. Ditty Snyder and Margaret Thill, 2. Jan Phillips and Bettye Garneau.

Penick Village

The Duplicate Club at Penick Village met on Oct. 5. The club will meet again on Nov. 2.

Results

A 4-way tie for first, with Ethel Anderson, Jean Dickinson, Olive McLaughlin, and Toni Trott sharing the honor.