Lessons/Teachers
Jerry CohenLessons in the Comfort of Your Home
Neil KimelmanPublished Author of 2 Bridge Books
Bill & Sue TrebleExperienced accredited bridge teachers
We are pleased to announce that face to face games at Soul Sanctuary will recommence on Monday, October 4th. Our first couple of weeks of in-person games will be Club...
Beginning Tuesday, September 14, Sue Treble and Joan Clasen will be hosting Barbara Seagram Bridge Tips classes on Zoom. The classes will run for 8 weeks on Tuesday mornings from 9:30...
As more of us are using BBO for both virtual club and for casual play, it seemed appropriate to provide some information regarding convention cards on BBO. The ACBL strongly...
Bridge Manitoba, Ambassador Bridge Club, and Lorraine's Bridge Club have begun running ACBL-sanctioned games on BBO using Virtual Clubs. Please support our clubs during these...
As I’m sure most of you are aware, the Covid-19 pandemic is not likely to be going away any time soon. The pandemic and accompanying health restrictions mean our bridge club will not...
Chessie Todd: March 22, 1925 - September 4, 2021 - With her family at her side, Chessie passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the age of 96. (click here for full passage)
Vivian Desaulniers: September 25, 1930 - September 3, 2021 - It is with sadness that we announce the death of Vivian Rita Desaulniers (née Parent) on September 3, 2021, at the age of 90. (click here for full passage)
Thomas Macri: September 1, 2021 - On Wednesday, September 1, at Vista Park Lodge, Tom passed peacefully at the age of 93. (click here for full passage)
Henry Katz: April 14, 1930 - August 17, 2021 - Henry died on August 17, 2021, after a valiant fight with cancer. Henry was married to the late Dena Namak and they both enjoyed a loving and caring relationship, along with many friends. (click here for full passage)
Gary Scherbain: May 14, 1942 - August 6, 2021 - Gary Scherbain died August 6, 2021. Gary will be missed and celebrated by his loving wife, partner, and friend, Jennifer Dubienski; (click here for full passage)
Mike Gillis: August 5, 2021 - It is with great sadness that we share the news of Michael's passing on August 5, 2021 at the age of 73. (click here for full passage)
Sally Goldberg: May 25, 1924 - August 4, 2021 - Sally Goldberg, born May 25, 1924 in Brunkild, Manitoba to the late Jack and Bryna Dashevsky, passed peacefully August 4, 2021, at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg. (click here for full passage)
George Sired: August 1, 2021 - Love and laughter with a smile on his face best describes our 100+ adoring father George who left us on August 1, 2021, passing peacefully at Deer Lodge Centre. (click here for full passage)
Lily Pedersen: November 11, 1935 - June 13, 2021 - It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Lily Pedersen on June 13 at the age of 85. Lily passed peacefully, with her loving husband near her side. (click here for full passage)
There are many special events throughout the year. These events are usually for everyone and we'd encourage you to come and play in them. Some require prequalification, some are specifically for new players, others for seniors so check out this section for more information.
July - August
New Members
Naomi Gerrard
Mary McIntosh
Junior Masters
Marta Smith
Club Masters
Claude Voyer
Sectional Masters
Claudette C Blunderfield
Regional Masters
Chris Stanley
David Olenic
Wayne Walker
Updated August 6, 2021
Top A Players
12.10 Robert Kuz
11.46 Ganesan Sekhar
10.45 Paulette Desaulniers
9.64 Raymond Hornby
9.64 Marielle Brentnall
Top B Players (under 2000 MPs)
10.45 Paulette Desaulniers
6.96 Jerry Burdeski,
5.47 Brian Robinson
4.95 Mike Szestopalow
4.95 Gongwei He
Top C Players (under 500 MPs)
4.95 Mike Szestopalow
4.95 Gongwei He
4.41 Liliane Tremblay
3.86 Gerald Wiens
2.87 Keran Sanders
2.87 Jim Sanders
There are many events with different levels allowing players from all levels the ability to participate. Understanding flights, stratas and all the bridge lingo can be confusing. Check out this link for definitions or feel free to ask one of the board members or event planners for more information. You can reach us as tournaments@bridgemanitoba.org
