CARDS & GAMES

St. Bernard’s Round Robin Bridge

Are you and a partner looking for a delightful evening of Bridge once a month with no need to bake for the event? If “Yes”, then St. Bernard’s Round Robin Bridge Club is the place for you. Refreshments will be provided, hosts send out reminder calls and the Parish Hall will be set up for each game. Game play will consist of eight hands played per round with three rounds being played. Scores are cumulative September through April (except for December) with a catered award’s dinner in May. This club is sponsored by the St. Bernard’s Women’s Club providing the use of the Parish Hall. Dues for the year are $40 per couple with all monies being paid out in prizes at the end of the season.

St. Bernard’s Round Robin Bridge Club games begin with social time at 6 p.m. and games at 6:30 p.m., every third Monday, September through May (except for December), and held at St. Bernard’s Parish Hall, St. Bernard’s Church Campus, 1 St. Bernard Lane in Bella Vista. All bridge players in the community are welcome to join (membership to St. Bernard is not a requirement) on a space available basis. Subs are also welcome with no pre-requisite. To be added to either roster of this fun-loving group, call Fran Olsen-Parrish at 479-8551932 or Janet Callerman at 479246-8147, then leave a message and phone number for a return call.

Tuesday Women’s Bridge Group

Winners Aug. 20 were: first, Karin Fowler; second, Charlene Archibald; third, Judy Massman; fourth, Rosie Moser. Play begins at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Papa Mike’s. Call Debbie Sorensen at 479-855-7633 for details.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge

Winners Aug. 15 were: North/ South — first, Robert Gromatka and Laura Batey; second (tie), Andy Fritsch and Ray Lynch/Nancy Weatherly and Robbie Tyler. East/ West — first, Ron Smith and Joe Braun; second, Nancy and Dick Sherbondy; third, Jo Bain and Barbara Francis.

Winners Aug. 20 were: North/ South — first, Martha Kolb and Pauline Longstaff; second, Laura Batey and Marilyn Brown; third, Sharon Judson and Robert Makela. East/West — first, Val Watson and Jo Bain; second, Ray Lynch and Jeff LaCaze; third, George Watson and Ron Smith.

Play begins at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday in Riordan Hall at the Kingsdale clubhouse.

Thursday Walk-in Bridge Group

Winners Aug. 22 were: first, Wilda Werner; second, Marilyn VanDyke; third, Vivian Bray.

Club play is at Papa Mike’s every Thursday. Plan to arrive by 10:15 a.m. with play beginning at 10:30 a.m. No sign-up is necessary and play is open to everyone. Contact Judy Stone at 901-734-2801 or email jkstone1@bellsouth.net with questions.

Wednesday Night Couples’ Bridge

Winners Aug. 21 were: Men — first, Daryl Pleggenkuhle; second, Gary Nelson; third, Bill Boucher. Women — first, Jackie Nelson; second, Lois Taylor; third, Linda Rogers.

Hosts for Aug. 28 will be Marie Ryan and Art Hamilton. Play begins at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Riordan Hall. All couples are welcome anytime. There are no reservations or weekly obligations.

Tuesday Bias Bowling

Bias Bowling begins a new funfilled season. Play is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Riordan Hall. Everyone from last year and newbies too, meet for lunch before playing at 11:15 a.m. at Papa Mike’s. Anyone and everyone are invited to play. For more information, call Lynda Delap at 913-961-0354.

Tuesday Potluck and Games

Winners Aug. 20 were for: 3-13 Rummy: Table 1 — first, Marie Ryan; second, Art Hamilton. Table 2 — first, Mabel Ashline; second, Kathy Ayres.

Texas Canasta: Table 1 — first, Diane Dingmann; second, Donna Senesca.

Play is from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Riordan Hall. This is a potluck, so kindly bring a dish or snack of your choice to share. All new players are welcome anytime. No experience is necessary and instruction is given to anyone wanting to play. For additional information, please call Kathy or Herb at 309-868-4186.

St. Bernard’s Games and Goodies

Join this group every second Thursday for an afternoon of game playing — Crazy Canasta, Texas Canasta, Samba, Bridge or bring your favorite. Singles, doubles and full tables, experienced players and those who want to learn a new game (instructors can be arranged) are all welcome. Cards and score sheets for many games are available. If new to the area and looking for card-playing friends, this is the place. Tables and beverages provided. Snack sharing is welcome. Admission is $1 per person and these proceeds are distributed to local charities. Play is from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Parish Hall, located off Lancashire Boulevard, east of Highlands Crossing. Call Linda Hoppers at 479-616-0268 for more information.

Thursday Mexican Train Dominoes

Winners Aug. 15 were: Table 1 — first, Ray Borst; second, Linda Ervin. Play is every Thursday at the Bella Vista Community Church. No experience is necessary. Call 479-621-1660 for additional information.

Concordia Double Deck Pinochle

Winners Aug. 15 were: first, Marie Ryan; second, Herb Ayres; third, Art Hamilton.

This group plays at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Concordia in the second-floor game room. There is no charge to play and no experience is necessary. New players will be given instruction on how to play. Give it a try; everyone welcome. For more information, contact Art at 479-855-4478 (please allow three rings.)

Thursday Night Pinochle

Winners Aug. 15 were: Table 1 — first, George Fellers; second, Nelda Tommer. Table 2 — first, Terry McClure; second, Bill Roush. Play is open to everyone. For additional information, please call Kirk at 479-855-4991.

Friday Men’s Pinochle

Winners Aug. 16 were: Table 1 — first, Van Bateman; second, Kirk Greenawalt. Table 2 — first, Bill Roush; second, Terry McClure. High Score: Bill Rous. For additional information, call Kirk at 479-8554991.

Friday Concordia 3-13 Rummy

Winners for Aug. 16 were: Table 1 — first, Kathy Ayres; second, Bud Brebner. Table 2 — first, Marie Ryan; second, Herb Ayres.

This group plays every Friday at 1 p.m. in the Concordia main game room on the second floor. There is instruction for anyone new to the game with no fee to play. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Art Hamilton at 479-8554478 (please let it ring three times).

Saturday Bocce Ball

Winners Aug. 17 were: Red Team (tiebreaker 1-point win) — Ellie Roberts, Art Hamilton, Joyce Hansen, Zona Dahl, Chuck Hurl and Marj Shafer. Blue Team — Bud Brebner, Jerry Vnuk, Virgie Riedl, Darlene Albers and Fran Fish.

Play is at 10 a.m. every Saturday in the APR room at Concordia. Please come 15-20 minutes early to sign up on teams. Bocce ball offers great low-impact exercise. All are welcome, no experience needed and no cost to play. For information, call Art at 479-8554478 (please let it ring three times). If you are unable to play, please call Concordia at 479-855-3714.