Buffalo Niagara duplicate bridge notes: April 4, 2026

 

News and notes for the Buffalo area duplicate bridge community appear weekly here at http://newsdupli.blogspot.com/, usually by midweek.

The Buffalo Spring Sectional Tournament opens Friday, April 10, and continues to Sunday, April 12, in Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. off Exit 1 of the I-190. Friday and Saturday feature pairs games at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Swiss teams competition begins at 10 a.m. Sunday. For more info, click this link.

Wrapping up this weekend is the Toronto Easter Regional in Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West. There are pairs games at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. today, Saturday, April 4, and Swiss teams games in three bracketed flights at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Further on down the road, less than 90 minutes away, is the Rochester Spring Sectional on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, in the Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road (Route 33), Gates. For more info, click this link.

The Buffalo Bridge Center is starting two new sets of classes this month for beginners who want to step up their skills. A 10-week course, Competitive Bidding, begins Thursday, April 9. Classes run from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $175. For info and registration, call or text Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email ruth2250@outlook.com. Another 10-week course, Bridge Basics Part I, starts Wednesday, April 15, and will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fee is also $175. For info and registration, call or text Joyce Frayer at 716-984-3570 or email joycefrayer@gmail.com.  

The Bridge Center also offers a regular schedule of in-person and online games Monday through Friday with party games once a month on weekends, usually on Sundays. The game next month will be on Sunday, April 26. For more info, visit the club’s website at https://buffalobridgecenter.godaddysites.com/ or call 716-424-0014. Fee for games is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Membership is $80 annually.

Online games hosted by the Bridge Center at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday have been transferred from Bridge Base Online to a new platform, RealBridge. For more info, including a player guide, visit realbridge.online.

In addition, the club hosts a supervised play session for players who want experience and advice to improve their game from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, which has been a great success. Small games now have been added to the session. All are welcome. No pre-registration needed. Also popular is the club’s social bridge game just for fun at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Signup needed for this one. Call Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email at ruth2250@outlook.com. 

Other ACBL sanctioned clubs: Bridge Club of East Aurora games are at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. Contact is Dave Larcom at dmocral@verizon.net.

The Bridge Centre of Niagara (BCON) in St. Catharines, Ont., offers face-to-face games five days a week at its club in Tremont Square opposite the Pen Centre shopping plaza off Glendale Avenue. Website is bridgewebs.com/Niagara.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Bridge Club plays in the Community Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Anderson Lane off Mississauga Street on the western end of the village. Open games are at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Website is bridgewebs.com/niagaraonthelake.

Non-sanctioned clubs: Games are held at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays in the Amherst Senior Center and at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Tonawanda Senior Center.

Upcoming tournaments

Toronto Easter Regional – Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ont. Today, Saturday, April 4, and Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Spring Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12. For info, click this link.

Rochester Spring Sectional – Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road (Route 33), Gates. Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. For more info, click this link.

Finger Lakes Regional – Seasons on Keuka Lake, 110 Mace St., Penn Yan. Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12. For more info, click this link. 

District 5 Sectional Tournament at the Clubs (StaC) – Participating local clubs. Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 14. For more info, click this link.

Cleveland All American Regional – Embassy Suites Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Road, Independence, Ohio. Tuesday, June 23, to Sunday, June 28. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Summer Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12.

Oakville Summer Regional – St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. West, Oakville, Ont. Tuesday, July 21, to Sunday, July 26. For more info, click this link.

Rochester Summer Sectional – Gates Recreation Center, 1605 Buffalo Road (Route 33), Rochester. Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26.

Scores from ACBL Live for Clubs

Week of March 23 to March 29

Buffalo Bridge Center Monday evening – 0-900 game online. Judith Ciccio and Michael Lipnick, 56.25%; Francis Riordan and David Schott, 53.75%; Cynthia Tashjian and Candace Graser, 52.50%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Tuesday morning – 0-1,600 game. Barbara Landree and Paul Zittel, 60.03%; Marilyn Wortzman and Jim Easton, 55.03%; Joanne Nover and David Schott, 53.15%; Pat Haynes and Brian Fleming, 48.96%; Linda Zittel and Susan Cardamone, 48.93%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Wednesday morning – Open game. Mike Ryan and John Ziemer, 57.14%; Martha Welte and Howard Foster, 56.55%; Judy Graf and Allen Beroza, 55.36%; Jay Costello and Bud Seidenberg, 52.98%; Tova Reinhorn and Linda Burroughsford, 50%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Thursday morning – 0-2,000 game. Marilyn Wortzman and Jim Easton, 56.25%; Linda Marsh and Art Ziller, 55%; Julie Mitchell and Brian Fleming, 53.75%; Joyce Greenspan and Andrei Reinhorn, 50%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Friday morning – Open game. Barbara and Steven Grzegorzewski, 58.33%; (3-way tie) Tova and Andrei Reinhorn, Pat Levy and Jim Overcasher, Jay Costello and Bud Seidenberg, 54.17%; Howard Foster and Mike Ryan, 52.78%; Judy Graf and John Ziemer, 50%.

Bridge Club of East Aurora Wednesday morning – Open game. Paul Zittel and Bert Feasley, 63.10%; Mary Terrana and Gordon Crone, 53.57%; Nancy Kessler and Wilson McClaren, 52.38%; Joan Ciszak and Kathy Donnelly, 51.19%.

Delaware Wednesday evening – Open game online. Art Morth and Don Wright, 59.38%; Mary Ball and Joyce Frayer, 57.50%; Jim Hassett and Terry Camp, 54.38%.

Non-sanctioned clubs

Amherst Senior Center Monday afternoon – Mary and Jim Atwood, 65%; Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 56%; Edna and Ron Fill, 53%.

Amherst Senior Center Friday afternoon – Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 67%; Edna and Ron fill, 62%; Jill and Bruce Brown, 52%.

Tonawanda Senior Center Wednesday afternoon – Mike and Bob Rupp, 63.75%; Ann Dunlop and Pat Sexton, 57.5%; Joanne Biondo and Rose Bochiechio, 50%.

Dale Anderson has compiled notes on duplicate bridge activities locally since he began playing in competition more than 20 years ago. A Gold Life Master, he reached a career milestone, 3,000 master points, at the Buffalo Fall Sectional Tournament last September. You can call or text him at 716-860-2305 or send an email to  dahotwings@aol.com.

Buffalo Niagara duplicate bridge notes: March 28, 2026 (belated)

 

News and notes for the Buffalo area duplicate bridge community appear weekly here at http://newsdupli.blogspot.com/, usually by midweek.

Suddenly, it’s high season for tournaments. Coming up next week is the Toronto Easter Regional begins Tuesday, March 31, in Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, and continues through Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Then there’s our own Buffalo Spring Sectional Tournament from Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12, in Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. off Exit 1 of the I-190. For more info, click this link.

And let’s not overlook the Rochester Spring Sectional on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, in the Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. For more info, click this link.

The Buffalo Bridge Center offers a regular schedule of in-person and online games Monday through Friday with party games once a month on weekends, usually on Sundays. The game next month will be on Sunday, April 26. For more info, visit the club’s website at https://buffalobridgecenter.godaddysites.com/ or call 716-424-0014. Fee for games is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Membership is $80 annually.

Online games hosted by the Bridge Center at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday have been transferred from Bridge Base Online to a new platform, RealBridge. For more info, including a player guide, visit realbridge.online.

In addition, the club hosts a supervised play session for players who want experience and advice to improve their games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, which has been a great success. Small games now have been added to the session. All are welcome. No pre-registration needed. Also popular is the club’s social bridge game just for fun at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Signup needed for this one. Call Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email at ruth2250@outlook.com. 

For beginners who want even more tips on how to play better, the Buffalo Bridge Center is starting two new sets of classes in April. A 10-week course, Competitive Bidding, begins Thursday, April 9. Classes run from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee is $175. For info and registration, call or text Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email ruth2250@outlook.com. Another 10-week course, Bridge Basics Part I, starts Wednesday, April 15, and will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fee is also $175. For info and registration, call or text Joyce Frayer at 716-984-3570 or email joycefrayer@gmail.com.  

Other ACBL sanctioned clubs: Bridge Club of East Aurora games are at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. Contact is Dave Larcom at dmocral@verizon.net.

The Bridge Centre of Niagara (BCON) in St. Catharines, Ont., offers face-to-face games five days a week at its club in Tremont Square opposite the Pen Centre shopping plaza off Glendale Avenue. Website is bridgewebs.com/Niagara.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Bridge Club plays in the Community Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Anderson Lane off Mississauga Street on the western end of the village. Open games are at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Website is bridgewebs.com/niagaraonthelake.

Non-sanctioned clubs: Games are held at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays in the Amherst Senior Center and at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Tonawanda Senior Center.

Upcoming tournaments

Toronto Easter Regional – Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ont. Tuesday, March 31, to Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Spring Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12. For info, click this link.

Rochester Spring Sectional – Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. For more info, click this link.

Finger Lakes Regional – Seasons on Keuka Lake, 110 Mace St., Penn Yan. Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12. For more info, click this link. 

District 5 Sectional Tournament at the Clubs (StaC) – Participating local clubs. Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 14. For more info, click this link.

Cleveland All American Regional – Embassy Suites Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Road, Independence, Ohio. Tuesday, June 23, to Sunday, June 28. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Summer Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12.

Oakville Summer Regional – St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. West, Oakville, Ont. Tuesday, July 21, to Sunday, July 26. For more info, click this link.

Rochester Summer Sectional – Gates Recreation Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26.

Scores from ACBL Live for Clubs

Week of March 16 to March 22

Buffalo Bridge Center Monday evening – 0-900 game online. Cynthia Tashjian and Candace Graser, 58.33%; (tie) Gary Keenan and Michel Dupuis, Terry Camp and Jim Hassett, 52.78%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Tuesday morning – 0-1,600 game. Carol Licata and Ilene Rothman, 62.21%; Pat Haynes and David Schott, 59.97%; Ruth Wurster and Paul Zittel, 56.82%; Terry Fraas and Brian Universal, 51.63%; Bill and Nathan Kross, 51.61%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Thursday morning – 0-2,000 game. Joanne Nover and David Schott, 61%; Walt Olszewski and Ed Drozen, 57%; Barbara Landree and Betty Metz, 53%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Friday morning – Open game. Judy Graf and Mike Ryan, 62%; Linda Burroughsford and Jim Gullo, 59%; Davis Heussler and Bud Seidenberg, 55%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Sunday afternoon – Open game. North-south, Linda Burroughsford and Davis Heussler, 59.16%; Joanne Nover and David Schott, 57.83%; Judy Graf and John Ziemer, 56.09%; Chris Urbanek and Kamil Bishara, 51.91%; east-west, Mike Ryan and Bert Feasley, 64.07%; Sue Bergman and Tova Reinhorn, 57.78%; Barbara and Martin Pieterse, 51%; Joyce Greenspan and Sushil Amlani, 46.93%.

Bridge Club of East Aurora Wednesday morning – Open game. Mary Terrana and Gordon Crone, 63.89%; Judy Graf and Mike Ryan, 59.26%; Sandi England and Walt Olszewski, 57.87%; Linda Zittel and Bert Feasley, 55.09%; Joan Ciszak and Kathy Donnelly, 49.07%.

Delaware Wednesday evening – Open game online. Art Morth and Dennis Douglas, 77.78%; Jim Lanzo and Eugene Giorgini, 44.44%.

Non-sanctioned clubs

Amherst Senior Center Monday afternoon – Violet and Jasbeer Makhija, 59%; Jill and Bruce Brown, 57%; Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 56%.

Amherst Senior Center Friday afternoon – Jill and Bruce Brown, 68%; Mary and Jim Atwood, 56%; Joan Stankiewicz and Ellen Lochead, 53%.

Tonawanda Senior Center Wednesday afternoon – Judy White and Fritz Schweiger, 68.75%; Susan and Harvey Lichtblau, 62.5%.

Unit 116 Master Point Leaders for Play in All Venues

Jan. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2026

0-5 Points – Arthur Ziller, 0.37; (tie) Walter and Ellen Balon, 0.26; Jane Arnold, 0.24.

5-20 Points – Frank Dluhy, 8.27; Susan Mann Dolce, 4.05; Maureen Piasecki, 3.13; Mike Rupp, 1.92; Joan Warren, 1.86; Amy Licata, 1.62; Bob Rupp, 1.41; Linda Marsh, 1.37; Ann Bonte, 0.83; John Brennan, 0.65.

20-50 Points – Julie Mitchell, 11.99; Gini Sicignano, 1.48; Anthony Girasole, 1.25; Devon Marlette, 1.24; Bill Kross, 0.95; Maxine Johnson, 0.42.

50-100 Points – Molly Morris, 6.01; Mike Metzger, 3.71; Anne Slater, 3.23; Kathleen Voigt, 2.60; Susan Burns, 1.90; Jo Ann Smith, 1.84; Mary Berlow, 1.61; Susan Cardamone, 0.98; Elaine Idzik, 0.85.

100-200 Points – Mike Meacham, 13.84; Brian Fleming, 10.09; Cynthia Tashjian, 5.76; Candace Graser, 4.79; Maria Schory, 4.27; Jim Hassett, 3.76; Fran Schmidt, 2.81; Amy Habib, 2.64; (tie) Ilene Rothman, Carol Licata, 2.63; John Houghtaling, 2.14.

200-300 Points – Ethan Xie, 9.24; Laura Houghtaling, 2.14.

300-500 Points – Maria Amlani, 6.75; Joanne Nover, 5.96; David Schott, 5.44; David Whitt, 2.90; Ruth Nawotniak, 2.77; Carl Hasselback, 2.46; Agi Maisel, 1.42; Maryann Szafran, 1.03; Eugene Giorgini, 0.98.  

500-1,000 Points – Jo Nasoff-Finton, 11.05; Joyce Frayer, 8.04; Sharon Wilcox, 6.11; Martha Townson, 6.09; Sushil Amlani, 6.05; Wilson McClaren, 5.13; Linda Zittel, 4.99; Richard McGowan, 4.38; Andrei Reinhorn, 3.53; Jim McClure, 3.51.

1,000-1,500 Points – Vic Bergsten,10.67; Mary Ball, 8.04; (tie) Jim Easton, Marilyn Wortzman, 7.87; Bert Feasley, 6.54; Paul Zittel, 6.44; Joanne LaFay, 4.98; Betty Metz, 3.85; Terry Fraas, 3.26; Bill Rich, 2.05.

1,500-2,500 Points –Jim Lanzo, 29.16; Rajat Basu, 9.32; David Colligan, 9.10; Pinky Regan, 8.84; Howard Foster, 8.15; Joyce Greenspan, 4.78; Paula Kotowski, 3.99; Kamil Bishara, 3.73; Tova Reinhorn, 3.64; Nancy Kessler, 3.19.

2,500-3,500 Points – Dale Anderson, 2.35; Fred Yellen, 0.90; Elaine Kurasiewicz, 0.05.

3,500-5,000 Points – Linda Burroughsford, 45.71; John Ziemer, 12.93; Donna Steffan, 9.85; Martha Welte, 7.10; Judy Graf, 6.30; Allen Beroza, 1.42; Chongmin Zhang, 0.90.

More than 5,000 Points – Saleh Fetouh, 204.07; Davis Heussler, 51.86; Mike Ryan, 12.82; Jay Costello, 9.83; Bud Seidenberg, 9.75; Kathy Pollock, 8.31; Chris Urbanek, 4.19; Dian Petrov, 3.43; Jay Levy, 3.36.

Dale Anderson has compiled notes on duplicate bridge activities locally since he began playing in competition more than 20 years ago. A Gold Life Master, he reached a career milestone, 3,000 master points, at the Buffalo Fall Sectional Tournament last September. You can call or text him at 716-860-2305 or send an email to  dahotwings@aol.com.

 

 

Buffalo Niagara duplicate bridge notes: March 14, 2026 (belated)

 

News and notes for the Buffalo area duplicate bridge community appear weekly here at http://newsdupli.blogspot.com/, usually by midweek.

A new addition to the usual ACBL calendar is the Niagara Unit 255 Sectional Tournament today, Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, in the Bridge Centre of Niagara, Tremont Square opposite the Pen Centre shopping plaza on Glendale Avenue in St. Catharines, Ont.

Single session pairs games for open players and 499ers are being held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. today, Saturday. Bracketed Swiss teams play, also with separate games for open players and 499ers, begins at 10 a.m. Sunday. Space is limited, so advance registration is strongly advised. For more info, click this link.

Next party game at the Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. off Exit 1 of the I-190, on Sunday, March 22, has a St. Patrick’s Day theme. Refreshments at noon, game at 12:30 p.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. Bring a snack to share. Dressing in green is encouraged. For partnerships, call Pat Haynes at 716-472-5189 or email phaynes508@roadrunner.com.

The Buffalo Bridge Center offers a regular schedule of in-person and online games Monday through Friday with party games once a month on weekends, usually on Sundays. The game next month will be on April 26. For more info, visit the club’s website at https://buffalobridgecenter.godaddysites.com/ or call 716-424-0014. Fee for games is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Membership is $80 annually.

Online games hosted by the Bridge Center at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday are being transferred from Bridge Base Online to a new platform, RealBridge. A free eight-board trial game is offered at 1 p.m. today, Saturday, March 14. For more info, including a player guide, visit realbridge.online.

In addition, the club hosts a supervised play session for players who want experience and advice to improve their games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, which has been a great success. Small games now have been added to the session. All are welcome. No pre-registration needed. Also popular is the club’s social bridge game just for fun at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Signup needed for this one. Call Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email at ruth2250@outlook.com. 

Other ACBL sanctioned clubs: Bridge Club of East Aurora games are at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. Contact is Dave Larcom at dmocral@verizon.net.

The Bridge Centre of Niagara (BCON) in St. Catharines, Ont., offers face-to-face games five days a week at its club in Tremont Square opposite the Pen Centre shopping plaza off Glendale Avenue. Website is bridgewebs.com/Niagara.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Bridge Club plays in the Community Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Anderson Lane off Mississauga Street on the western end of the village. Open games are at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Website is bridgewebs.com/niagaraonthelake.

Non-sanctioned clubs: The midwinter break has ended at the Tonawanda Senior Center. Games have resumed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Play continues at the Amherst Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.

Upcoming tournaments

Niagara BCON Sectional – Bridge Centre of Niagara, 2E Tremont Drive, St. Catharines, Ont. Today, Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15. Space is limited. Pre-registration encouraged. For more info, click this link.

Rochester Non-Life Master Sectional – Two locations. Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. Swiss Teams on Friday at Temple B'Rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester. Pairs games on Saturday at Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. For more info, click this link.

Toronto Easter Regional – Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ont. Tuesday, March 31, to Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Spring Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12. For info, click this link.

Rochester Spring Sectional – Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. For more info, click this link.

Finger Lakes Regional – Seasons on Keuka Lake, 110 Mace St., Penn Yan. Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12. For more info, click this link. 

District 5 Sectional Tournament at the Clubs (StaC) – Participating local clubs. Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 14. For more info, click this link.

Cleveland All American Regional – Embassy Suites Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Road, Independence, Ohio. Tuesday, June 23, to Sunday, June 28. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Summer Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12.

Oakville Summer Regional – St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. West, Oakville, Ont. Tuesday, July 21, to Sunday, July 26. For more info, click this link.

Rochester Summer Sectional – Gates Recreation Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26.

Scores from ACBL Live for Clubs

Week of March 2 to March 8

Buffalo Bridge Center Monday evening – 0-900 game online. Terry Camp and Jim Hassett, 62.04%; Maria Schory and Mike Metzger, 59.26%; Fran Schmidt and Richard McGowan, 57.41%; Betsy and Jim Greno, 51.85%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Tuesday morning – 0-1,600 game. North-south, Brian Fleming and Dennis Daly, 54.58%; Marilyn Wortzman and Jim Easton, 51.25%; Gini Sicignano and Pat Wolcott, 50%; east-west, Ruth Nawotniak and Paul Zittel, 59.58%; Linda Milch and Susan Cardamone, 55.83%; Barbara Landree and Ruth Wurtser, 55.42%; Joyce Frayer and Anthony Girasole, 54.17%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Wednesday morning – Open game. Ed Morgan and Andrei Reinhorn, 59%; Jay Costello and Bud Seidenberg, 57%; Linda Burroughsford and Davis Heussler, 51%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Thursday morning – 0-2,000 game. Walt Olszewski and Sushil Amlani, 56.25%; Joyce Frayer and Anthony Girasole, 55.32%; Marilyn Wortzman and Jim Easton, 52.53%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Friday morning – Open game. Davis Heussler and Bert Feasley, 58.93%; Jay Costello and Bud Seidenbert, 54.76%; Judy Graf and Linda Burroughsford, 51.19%; Vic Bergsten and John Ziemer, 50%.

Bridge Club of East Aurora Wednesday morning – Open game. Wilson McClaren and Bob Mampe, 59.52%; Jan and Carl Hasselback, 57.14%; Joanne LaFay and Bert Feasley, 55.36%.

Non-sanctioned clubs

Amherst Senior Center Monday afternoon – (Tie) Violet and Jasbeer Makhija, Nancy Wolstoncroft and Paul Orosa, 57.1%; Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 56.9%.

Amherst Senior Center Friday afternoon – North-south, Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 63%; Nancy Wolstoncroft and Dan Blatz, 60%; east-west, Violet and Jasbeer Makhija, 57.4%; Pat Radtke and Nels Larson, 56.7%.

Tonawanda Senior Center Wednesday afternoon – (Tie) Judy White and Fritz Schweiger, Susan Lichtblau and Edna Fill, 62.5%.

Unit 116 Master Point Leaders for Club Play

Jan. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2026

0-5 Points – Karl Bauer, 2 even; Art Ziller, 0.37; Jane Arnold, 0.24.

5-20 Points – Frank Dluhy, 4.68; Maureen Piasecki, 3.13; Susan Mann Dolce, 1.98; Amy Licata, 1.47; Linda Marsh, 1.37; Ann Bonte, 0.83; John Brennan, 0.65.

20-50 Points – Julie Mitchell, 8.88; Gini Sicignano, 1.48; Anthony Girasole, 1.25; Bill Kross, 0.95; Devon Marlette, 0.84.

50-100 Points – Molly Morris, 6.01; Mary Berlow, 1.61; Susan Burns, 1.05; Susan Cardamone, 0.98.

100-200 Points – Brian Fleming, 6.58; (tie) Ilene Rothman, Carol Licata, 2.63; Dennis Daly, 1.65; Pam Righter, 1.06; Candace Graser, 0.76; Maureen Cancilla, 0.74; Mike Meacham, 0.45.

200-300 Points – None.

300-500 Points – Joanne Nover, 5.96; David Schott, 5.44; David Whitt, 2.90; Ruth Nowatniak, 2.77; Carl Hasselback, 2.46; Agi Maisel, 1.42; Linda Milch, 0.98; Maryann Szafran, 0.37.

500-1,000 Points – Jo Nasoff-Finton, 11.05; Joyce Frayer, 7.29; Sharon Wilcox, 6.11; Wilson McClaren, 5.13; Linda Zittel, 4.99; Andrei Reinhorn, 3.53; (tie) Paula Rosen, Jim McClure, 3.51; Gordon Crone, 2.49.

1,000-1,500 Points – (Tie) Jim Easton, Marilyn Wortzman, 7.87; Mary Ball, 7.29; Paul Zittel, 6.44; Bert Feasley, 5.74; Joanne LaFay, 4.98; Betty Metz, 3.85; Terry Fraas, 3.26; Larry Abate, 1.79; Judie Bailey, 1.17.

1,500-2,500 Points – Pinky Regan, 7.59; Howard Foster, 7.25; David Colligan, 6.69; Rajat Basu, 5.14; Joyce Greenspan, 4.78; Kamil Bishara, 3.73; Tova Reinhorn, 3.64; Paula Kotowski, 3.21; Nancy Kessler, 2.19; Walt Olszewski, 2.46.

2,500-3,500 Points – Dale Anderson, 2.35.

3,500-5,000 Points – Donna Steffan, 9.85; Martha Welte, 7.10; Judy Graf, 6.30; John Ziemer, 6.29; Linda Burroughsford, 2.98; Allen Beroza, 1.42.

More than 5,000 Points – Bud Seidenberg, 9.75; Jay Costello, 9.43; Davis Heussler, 8.18; Saleh Fetouh, 7.08; Mike Ryan, 6.18; Kathy Pollock, 5.42; Chris Urbanek, 4.19; Jay Levy, 3.36; Dian Petrov, 1.80.

Dale Anderson has compiled notes on duplicate bridge activities locally since he began playing in competition more than 20 years ago. A Gold Life Master, he reached a career milestone, 3,000 master points, at the Buffalo Fall Sectional Tournament last September. You can call or text him at 716-860-2305 or send an email to  dahotwings@aol.com.

Buffalo Niagara duplicate bridge notes: March 21, 2026

 

News and notes for the Buffalo area duplicate bridge community appear weekly here at http://newsdupli.blogspot.com/, usually by midweek.

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t over yet. The Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. off Exit 1 of the I-190, has a St. Patrick’s theme for its party game on Sunday, March 22. Dressing in green is encouraged. Refreshments at noon, game at 12:30 p.m. $8 members, $12 non-members. Bring a snack to share. For partnerships, call Pat Haynes at 716-472-5189 or email phaynes508@roadrunner.com.

Congratulations to Jay Levy, who had the best showing among the Buffalo area players at the Niagara BCON Sectional Tournament on March 14 and 15 in St. Catharines, Ont. He won 5.38 points.

The Buffalo Bridge Center offers a regular schedule of in-person and online games Monday through Friday with party games once a month on weekends, usually on Sundays. The game next month will be on April 26. For more info, visit the club’s website at https://buffalobridgecenter.godaddysites.com/ or call 716-424-0014. Fee for games is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Membership is $80 annually.

Online games hosted by the Bridge Center at 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday are being transferred from Bridge Base Online to a new platform, RealBridge. For more info, including a player guide, visit realbridge.online.

In addition, the club hosts a supervised play session for players who want experience and advice to improve their games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, which has been a great success. Small games now have been added to the session. All are welcome. No pre-registration needed. Also popular is the club’s social bridge game just for fun at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Signup needed for this one. Call Ruth Nawotniak at 716-949-7574 or email at ruth2250@outlook.com. 

Other ACBL sanctioned clubs: Bridge Club of East Aurora games are at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the Aurora Senior Citizens Center, 101 King St., East Aurora. Contact is Dave Larcom at dmocral@verizon.net.

The Bridge Centre of Niagara (BCON) in St. Catharines, Ont., offers face-to-face games five days a week at its club in Tremont Square opposite the Pen Centre shopping plaza off Glendale Avenue. Website is bridgewebs.com/Niagara.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Bridge Club plays in the Community Centre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Anderson Lane off Mississauga Street on the western end of the village. Open games are at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Website is bridgewebs.com/niagaraonthelake.

Non-sanctioned clubs: The midwinter break has ended at the Tonawanda Senior Center. Games have resumed at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Play continues at the Amherst Senior Center at 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays.

Upcoming tournaments

Rochester Non-Life Master Sectional – Two locations. Friday, March 27, and next Saturday, March 28. Swiss Teams on Friday at Temple B'Rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester. Pairs games on Saturday at Perinton Community Center, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. For more info, click this link.

Toronto Easter Regional – Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen St. West, Toronto, Ont. Tuesday, March 31, to Sunday, April 5. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Spring Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, April 10, to Sunday, April 12. For info, click this link.

Rochester Spring Sectional – Gates Community Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19. For more info, click this link.

Finger Lakes Regional – Seasons on Keuka Lake, 110 Mace St., Penn Yan. Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12. For more info, click this link. 

District 5 Sectional Tournament at the Clubs (StaC) – Participating local clubs. Monday, June 8, to Sunday, June 14. For more info, click this link.

Cleveland All American Regional – Embassy Suites Hotel, 5800 Rockside Woods Road, Independence, Ohio. Tuesday, June 23, to Sunday, June 28. For more info, click this link.

Buffalo Summer Sectional – Buffalo Bridge Center, 60 Dingens St. Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 12.

Oakville Summer Regional – St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas St. West, Oakville, Ont. Tuesday, July 21, to Sunday, July 26. For more info, click this link.

Rochester Summer Sectional – Gates Recreation Center, 1605 Buffalo Road, Rochester. Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26.

Scores from ACBL Live for Clubs

Week of March 9 to March 15

Buffalo Bridge Center Monday evening – 0-900 game online. Jim Hassett and partner, 66.67%; Cynthia Tashjian and Candace Graser, 55.56%; Fran Schmidt and Richard McGowan, 52.78%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Tuesday morning – 0-1,600 game. Linda Milch and Linda Zittel, 58.33%; Ruth Nawotniak and Pat Haynes, 54.17%; Joyce Frayer and Anthony Girasole, 53.57%; Paula Rosen and Jim McClure, 52.38%; Dennis Daly and Brian Fleming, 51.79%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Wednesday morning – Open game. Jay Costello and Bud Seidenberg, 63.54%; Tova and Andrei Reinhorn, 56.25%; (tie) Terry Fraas and Ed Morgan, Judy Graf and Jim Gullo, 55.21%.

Buffalo Bridge Center Thursday morning – 0-2,000 game. Home Style Pairs. (3-way tie) Julie Mitchell and Walt Olszewski, Pat Haynes and David Schott, Marilyn Wortzman and Jim Easton, 2 wins..

Buffalo Bridge Center Friday morning – Open game. Mike Ryan and John Ziemer, 60%; Chris Urbanek and Kamil Bishara, 58%; Cathy Majewski and Terry Fraas, 50%.

Bridge Club of East Aurora Wednesday morning – Open game. Maureen Piasecki and Wilson McClaren, 65.63%; Bert Feasley and Paul Zittel, 60.42%; Joyce Greenspan and Ruth Wurster, 53.13%.

Delaware Wednesday evening – 0-2,000 game online. Henry Chudy and Jeff Bender, 62.50%; Jim Hassett and Terry Camp, 55.56%; Ed Harman and Bill Rich, 50%.

Non-sanctioned clubs

Amherst Senior Center Monday afternoon – North-south, Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 65%; Nancy Wolstoncroft and Paul Orosz, 56%; east-west, Angela Curtis and Dan Blatz, 60%; Violet and Jasbeer Makhija, 51%.

Amherst Senior Center Friday afternoon – Mary and Jim Atwood, 61%; Shirley Cassety and George Mayers, 56%; Edna and Ron Fill, 53%.

Tonawanda Senior Center Wednesday afternoon – Rose Bochiechio and Edna Fill, 68.75%; Judy White and Fritz Schweiger, 56.25%.

Unit 116 Master Point Leaders for Virtual Club Play

Jan. 1, 2026, to Feb. 28, 2026

5-20 Points – Mike Rupp, 1.92; Joan Warren, 1.86; Susan Mann Dolce, 1.49; Bob Rupp, 1.41; Fran Holmes, 0.48; David Taylor, 0.22.

20-50 Points – Bill Kross, 7.60; Maxine Johnson, 0.42; Devon Marlette, 0.40.

50-100 Points – Mike Metzger, 3.71; Anne Slater, 3.23; Kathleen Voigt, 2.60; Jo Ann Smith, 1.84; (tie) Susan Burns, Elaine Idzik, 0.85.

100-200 Points – Cynthia Tashjian, 5.76; Maria Schory, 4.27; Candace Graser, 4.03; Jim Hassett, 3.72; Fran Schmidt, 2.81; Amy Habib, 2.64; John Houghtaling, 2.14; Brian Fleming, 0.38; (tie) Jim and Betsy Greno, 0.16.

200-300 Points – Laura Houghtaling, 2.14.

300-500 Points – Maria Amlani, 6.75; Eugene Giorgini, 0.98.

500-1,000 Points – Martha Townson, 6.09; Richard McGowan, 4.38; Sushil Amlani, 3.36; Ed Harman, 0.88; (3-way tie) Jeff Bender, Henry Chudy, Joyce Frayer, 0.75; Pat Haynes, 0.28.

1,000-1,500 Points – Vic Bergsten, 9.77; Bill Rich, 2.05; Bert Feasley, 0.80; Mary Ball, 0.75.

1,500-2,500 Points – Jim Lanzo, 27.66.

2,500-3,500 Points – None. 

3,500-5,000 Points – None. 

More than 5,000 Points – Saleh Fetouh, 11.49; Dian Petrov, 1.63.

Dale Anderson has compiled notes on duplicate bridge activities locally since he began playing in competition more than 20 years ago. A Gold Life Master, he reached a career milestone, 3,000 master points, at the Buffalo Fall Sectional Tournament last September. You can call or text him at 716-860-2305 or send an email to  dahotwings@aol.com.