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Over the years and especially in the years following the Gay Games in Amsterdam, 1998, many gay bridge players have joined together for one purpose, and that is to enjoy the company of other gay bridge players and to enjoy the game of bridge. We would like to present our visitors with a list of these gay bridge clubs.
And we would like to thank the organizers of these gay-related bridge clubs for their time and effort spent creating and maintaining these gay bridge clubs. These bridge players have our admiration, our respect and our recognition. They have done excellent work.
There is no special order regarding this list. It is not even alphabetical. We hope that you discover what you seek. If any Gay Bridge Club is not listed here, and you would like to be added, please send us an email with detail, and we will very glad to comply by adding your Bridge Club also.
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Team Tampa - This bridge group of gay bridge players is located in and around the St. Petersburg, Florida, area. They call themselves the Team Tampa Bay, and for further information, please contact Jerry Keeran. Jerry Keeran organized the first national Gay Bridge Event in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has been an incentive for all others, who have organized similar gay bridge events. As a leading pioneer in the gay bridge community, he deserves our credit and recognition because of his efforts and energy spent to establish a foundation for others to build upon.
Community Visions - Created on June 5, 1999. Formerly called the OneList Community, this format was founded by two creative guys in Dallas, Texas, named Morgan and Jimmy. Their concept was new and innovative, and the first of its kind. Since its inception, this Web site has evolved and is now a part of eGroups. Since eGroups and other Chat Clubs have evolved, Community Vision has now become part of the IAGLBC eGroup.
Morgan and Jimmy continued being active in the gay bridge community for many years and webmastered an Internet website, which is no longer active. Morgan has been an innovative Internet bridge personality and started the first Chat Bulletin Boards for gay bridge players. His contributions have been tremendous and greatly appreciated. His mention here is for the credit and recognition he has deserved in being one of the pioneers in developing and motivating the gay bridge community. The past should not be forgotten.
Gaymsters Bridge Club Dallas Texas - The Gaymsters in Dallas, Texas, have joined the Internet and have designed their own Web site. The visitor can find out all information about the playing schedules, the time of the social bridge events, the dates, and the addresses. The visitor can also Sign and Read the Guestbook. Take the time to drop by and leave an email and let them realize that you recognize their efforts. Their efforts were done with you in mind. This Website is continually updated, so we suggest that you check back often with our friends in Dallas, Texas. Their email address is: gaymsters@yahoo.co.
Voice Mail Paul: 214-321-6742 Voice Mail Jimmy: 214-946-6464 Snail Mail: Gaymsters
Box 190856
Dallas, Texas 75219-0856
The Bridge Boys - In the 1990s the Bridge Boys was a group of gay men in Los Angeles who would gather regularly for an afternoon or evening game of bridge in a relaxed social atmosphere. The group has since disbanded and this mention is preserved to remember the efforts of all the members, who assisted in building a foundation, upon which others could build.
The Bridge Club of Center City has assumed ownership of The Rittenhouse Duplicate Bridge Club in Philadelphia. The site of the bridge club is currently in Center City, Philadelphia, and the new owners have assured the Bridge Guys that they are continuing to welcome any and all gay bridge players to join them for a fun game of bridge, but also on a serious level of play. We have received the following information from the new owners of The Bridge Club of Center City. See also: Wall of Fame, originated by Mark.
Date: January 16, 2001Our future goals are to keep duplicate bridge available in downtown Philadelphia, where there are some other occasional bridge games, but otherwise where only bridge players with cars can get to the suburban games. We are also attempting to reach out to the pool of current rubber bridge players in the area to get them interested in duplicate bridge. We also hope to use our unusual player profile, a large number of whom are under 40, to attract some young bridge players from the area's schools and other institutions, who might be interested in learning and playing bridge.
Additionally, the cooperative nature of the club will offer the opportunity for interested bridge players to participate in club decision-making, and to become directors and/or instructors in the club games and programs.
The Bridge Club of Center City itself is not gay-oriented in that it has no sexual orientation based identity or marketing. However, it has a large percentage of players, who are gay, in part because of its location, and in part because of word of mouth outreach.
Therefore we are certainly gay-friendly, and supportive of the gay community centers and activities in our area.
If there is ever a future interest in a collaborative organizational effort in this region, we could certainly try to help out.
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Club de Bridge Arc-En-Ciel - In French and in English. This is a gay bridge club located in Montreal, Canada, which was started in March 1999. The bridge club is sanctioned by the ACBL. The bridge club is for the members of the gay bridge community and every bridge player is welcomed. The club offers duplicate bridge games and bridge lessons. If you would like more information, send an email to Jean-Marc Picard
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The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club is located in Washington DC. There are two sections for this gay Bridge Club, which are Duplicate (Lambda) and the Tom Davoren Social Bridge Clubs. Both Bridge Clubs play at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15th and Church St., NW, Washington, DC. Free parking is available for bridge players in the church parking lot. The new Web site offers very much information for the individual bridge player, such as:
What's New - Use the Message Board to post a request for a bridge partner.
Join Now - This is the section used to join the Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club.
Message Board - This is the Washington DC Lambda Bridge Club Bulletin Board, where you can post messages for other players.
Pictures - In this section, one can view photos from past events.
Recommendations - In this section, the member can share his/her thoughts on books, music, Web sites, and more.
Duplicate Club Information in Washington D.C. - In this section the visitor can discover that The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club was founded in 1991 as an off-shoot of the Tom Davoren Bridge Club.
Social Bridge in Washington D.C. - In this section the visitor can discover that The Tom Davaron Social Bridge Club was founded in 1979.
Bridge Links - In this section, The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club offers links to other Websites.
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The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club has an immense Internet presence and the visitor should be aware that there are many opportunities offered to the individual bridge player. The visitor can find any and all pertinent information about the gay bridge clubs in and around the Washington DC area by contacting any of the sites listed here.
The visitor can contact Ed directly by Email by clicking on the word Email, or telephone ahead by dialing: 703-521-5244. If the visitor wishes to join in the Social Bridge Clubs, then call Ted at telephone number: 202-965-5475. The visitor can join this group of gay bridge players on the Internet, which is highly recommended for any bridge player living in the area and advantageous for any gay bridge player planning to visit the DC area. Our fellow bridge players in Washington DC have done an excellent job in updating their endeavors.
The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club meets on the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15th and Church St., NW Washington, DC. Refreshments are served and a fee of $5.00 is charged. Players usually come with a partner, but single players can sometimes find a partner if they come early. For further information, please contact Ed at:703-521-5244 or e-mail to bearidol@aol.com. These are the same guys representing the Web site listed above, who are taking their place in Cyberspace further and beyond. They are making a great effort on behalf of the gay bridge community by including a Bulletin Board and several Web sites.
Social Bridge - The Tom Davoren Bridge Club was founded in 1979 and has held social bridge games in the gay community continuously since its inception. The website has been removed from the Internet, and this mention is to recognize that this gay bridge club was perhaps the first pioneer in the gay bridge community to begin using the Internet as a means of contacting and assisting other fellow gay bridge players.
WashDC Lambda Bridge Club Bulletin Board - The Bulletin Board in Washington DC provides its members with a Message Board, pictures in the Photo Album Gallery, a Chat Room, schedules for future bridge events, and the Bridge Results. This is a MSN Web Community and the visitor must first sign up as a Member, which is quite easy. Follow the directions, and within two minutes, the visitor is then a Member and can participate on the Bulletin Board.
The Lambda Duplicate Bridge Club - This club was founded in 1991 as an off-shoot of the Tom Davoren Bridge Club. For further information, you can contact either Ed at 703-521-5244 or Scott at 202-265-2356, or email Ed at: bearidol@aol.com.
Bridge Boys - A bridge club in Washington DC. They play every Thursday evening in members' houses. This link will take you to their Yahoo eGroup Message Board. Membership is required before being able to take full advantage of this eGroup.
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Gay Forcing - A gay Bridge Club in Het Vrouwenhuis, Nieuwe Herengracht 95, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The visitor is first introduced to the Committee and then can obtain information about the Bridge Club. This Website offers your choice of English or Dutch. Simply click on the corresponding flag. This is a well-designed Website and is worth visiting and in case you plan a visit to Amsterdam, look here first for information and connections. Any interested person can also contact the Bridge Club by email, which is: Gay-Forcing Take a moment of your time and visit our friends in Amsterdam, leave an email containing a greeting and a friendly hello from the USA. The location is: Nieuwe Herengracht 95 te Amsterdam. The location is sponsored by Stichting Vrouwenhuis Amsterdam.
The committee members are:
Chairperson ad interim: Treasurer: Secretary: Peter van der Sloot Gideon van der Veer Kathinka Kolbert Committee member: Committee member: Committee member: Committee member: Martin Post Uiterweer Jart van Roosmalen Peter van der Sloot Hans Pot It was on September 22, 1996, that the Bridge Club officially started with 18 pairs in East of Eden. The number of participants grew to more than sixty in November in the lead up to the Gay Games V in Amsterdam of 1998. The Bridge Players wanted to keep the spirit of the Gay Games alive and continued organizing bridge events. On June 24, 1997, the Bridge Club Gay Forcing was established by the Notary and joined the Official Dutch Bridge Association. The establishment of the first Gay Bridge Club by the Association was announced in an article in its bridge magazine.
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Bridge Club de Looier
This is a Web site for gay bridge players in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and also for all domestic and foreign bridge players. The Web site presents a Dutch Version and and English Version, so it is not at all difficult to figure out what is what, and the visitor can find out all pertinent information. Questions can be sent to the following Email Address: becke528@planet.nl.
Bridge Club de Looier - This is the Dutch Version.
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Auckland Gay Bridge Group - Auckland Gay Bridge Group - Presently Off Line. Another URL address has been assigned to assist the visitor. You guessed it. This Bridge group is located in New Zealand. They meet every two weeks on a Friday night, in the home of one of the players. Usually there are 2 tables of players, plus friends. They combine serious socialising with frivolous bridge, while Richard valiantly organises a movement that works. They start with a shared evening meal at 6:30 pm. and end around 11:00pm. New players, and visitors to town are welcome. Contacts: Malcolm +64-9-489-5576 or Mark +64-9-846-5419 or Email: m.hangartner@auckland.ac.nz
Gay Bridge Group - The only information is to: Telephone Malcolm 376-1259.
QueerNation - This is a Hosting Site for many activities in New Zealand, among which is also a Gay Bridge Club. The Contact Person is: Malcolm and the telephone number is: (09) 489 5576.
Finesse Bridge Club - This bridge club has been taken off line and is no longer active as of 2005. It is included as part of the history for Australia. The bridge club was the inspiration of David and Peter in 1999 to celebrate and remember the occasion of Stonewall in New York City. The responsibilities of conducting the games and the operation was later assumed by Bruce and Michael in association with the Grand Slam Bridge Club, Cross Street, Double Bay, Sydney. The Finesse Bridge Club was very influential and active before, during and after the Gay Games VI held in Sydney, Australia, between November 2 and November 9, 2002.
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South London Gay Bridge Group - The South London Area Gay Bridge Group was founded in August 1985 to provide a venue for gay people to meet on a regular basis to play Rubber Bridge and generally to meet new gay friends and socialise. Members are of varying Bridge standards from beginners upwards, and new players are always welcome. The group holds regular meetings at venues all over the South London area, from Twickenham and Putney in the West to Surrey Quays and Bromley in the East, our venues being our members residences. Members are of varying Bridge standards from beginners upwards, and new players are always welcome.
If you think you might be interested in joining, please contact Kevin on 020 8898-4403 or Andy on 020 8675-0104. Alternatively, you can visit our Website. Click on the Icon above.
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West London Gay Bridge Club - This is a gay and lesbian bridge club, playing duplicate bridge once a week in West London. We meet every Monday evening upstairs at The Victoria pub in Strathearn Place London W2. We are a very friendly group, meeting both to play bridge and socialise in West London. For further information, please contact Andy 020 7537 2481 or Chris 020 8898 1405.
West London Bridge Club - This is a bridge club for gay men and lesbians who enjoy playing Contract Bridge. It meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 11.00pm at The Victoria, Strathearn Place, W2. The bridge club has been active since the early 1980s. Contact Andrew Conway at Email Address: andrew_conway@btinternet.com. For further information please contact: Andy: 020 7537 2481 and/or Chris: 020 8898 1405.
West London Bridge Club - Second Website for the West London Bridge Club. This is a bridge club for gay men and lesbians who enjoy playing Contract Bridge. It meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 11.00pm at The Victoria, Strathearn Place, W2. The bridge club has been active since the early 1980s.Contact Andrew Conway at Email Address: andrew_conway@btinternet.com.
West London Lesbian and Gay Bridge Club - The address is: Devonshire Arms, Pembridge Road in London. The Telephone number is: 020 8903 9893 and the group meets every Monday around 7:30pm.
British Lesbian and Gay Social Group - Located in the United Kingdom, more details about the National Gay Bridge Group can be reached by telephoning the following number: 01608 652059.
Central Station or The North London Gay Bridge Club
As promoted the Central Station, which is a Pub in London, is proud of its unrivalled contribution to the gay community. It is headquartered in London, England, and provides many venues for its members and participants, one of which is the Gay Bridge Club, which meets every Tuesday evening. The visitor can contact the Bridge Club via the Webmasters through mail at either of the two mail addresses listed below or via Email: mail@hey-mickey.com.
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Kings Cross 37 Wharfdale Road, Kings Cross N1 9SE Tel: +44 (0)20 7278 3294 |
Walthamstow 80 Brunner Road, Walthamstow, E17 7NW Telephone: +44 (0)20 8520 4836 |
Women's Bridge Club - Rubber Medusas Bridge Group located in London, England. Friendly, women only, social bridge group, meets on Tuesday at a central London, England, venue from 7.30 pm. All levels. For information, call: Ros on 020 7727 5379, or email: Edwina.
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Paris is also rife with gay associations, ranging from bridge clubs to political groups to fetishist organizations. In recent years, gay-owned or gay-oriented establishments have taken to identifying themselves with displays of rainbow flags. You'll see them everywhere, a constant reminder that you're in "gay Paree." In 2001 Paris elected its first openly gay mayor, Bertrand Delanoe, affirming the city's tolerance towards us. Indeed, gay life in Paris is inextricably intertwined with dominant (straight) culture, in spite of the Marais' reputation as a "ghetto". Straight Parisians often frequent gay-identified bars and clubs, reputed as the trendiest, most happening places in town, and social gatherings (dinner parties are a high sacred rite of life in France) are usually mixed. It is safe to say, overall, that the French genuinely like gay people, so you should feel welcome everywhere. Click here to learn more.
The Billy DeFrank ACBL Bridge Club - Off line. Located in San Jose. This ACBL Bridge Club meets every Tuesday at 6:00pm for a free lesson and practice hands. Play begins at 7:00pm. All levels welcome. Call Jim at (408) 277-0870 for details.
IAGLBC - The International Association of Gay & Lesbian Bridge Clubs was formed at the 1998 Amsterdam Gay Games. The objective of this group is to promote closer association among gay and lesbian Bridge players, improve communciation between gay and lesbian Bridge clubs, and organize annual Gay and Lesbian Bridge Tournaments.
East Bay Gay Men's Bridge Club - Contact Rob: EBGMBC@aol.com for additional information.This Bridge Club for gay bridge players is located in San Francisco, California, and invites all other fellow gay bridge players to join, have fun, and play bridge.
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Contact Frodo for additional information. This Online Bridge Club for fellow gay bridge players was formed in November 2003 by Michael until October 2004, at which time Jef assumed responsibilities, and others are managing. It is the first of its kind on the Internet. The objective of the Online Bridge Club is to meet and play with other fellow gay bridge players and emphasis is placed on having fun and enjoying the game. All interested bridge players should contact Jef for further and additional information. Click on the icon above to send him email.
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Bridge Club - The English version is presently under construction and is off line. This is an Icelandic Bridge Club for lesbians and gay men. The group meets on Wednesday evenings in the Community Centre at Laugavegur 3 and plays bridge. The number of member varies. To contact this bridge group, the visitor should first visit the English Version of GayIceland.com and http://www.gayice.is/ to retrieve a pertinent Email Address from this Home Page. The website is presently under construction and the link may not function. The visitor is requested to go to: http://www.samtokin78.is/
The traveling bridge player is gently reminded that Iceland is only 3 hours away from London and 5 hours away from New York.
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Prime Timers San Fernando Valley - Presently Off Line. This chapter of the Prime Timers in San Fernando Valley, California, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of gay men and admirers through social activities, also has Bridge Evenings, among other social events. At this Web site, the visitor can obtain more information regarding location and schedule. This chapter is very friendly and welcomes all new-comers. The visitor can call Larry Peterson at 818-241-1616 for further information. The Prime Timers San Fernando Valley Bridge Players have a feature entitled On-Going Drop-in Activities, which means that no reservations are needed to join them for bridge games, although it would be nice if the visitor called in advance. The Bridge Games take place on Wednesday Night Bridge from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and is located at 1301 W. Olive in Burbank. All levels of players are welcome.
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Prime Timers Toronto - This chapter of the Prime Timers in Toronto, Canada, and as advertised is a social club for gay and bi men over 40 and their special friends. This chapter also offers Bridge Games as a social event and welcomes everyone to visit. On their Web site, the visitor can obtain the information regarding the events in general, and the scheduled times. In general, the Bridge Games take place every Wednesday and meets at 1:00pm. New members are welcome at all times.
Prime Timers Winnepeg - The purpose of our organization is to provide mature gay and bisexual men, and their admirers, with opportunities to come together in a supportive atmosphere to enjoy social, educational, and recreational activities. Among the multitude of activities is also the Game of Bridge.
Prime Timers of the Desert
The Prime Timers of the Desert Group is a social club for mature gay men and their admirers in the Palm Springs, California area. Activities include among other events the game of bridge. For information about the Prime Timers of the Desert, view their Web site, also http://www.PTOD-PS.ORG/.
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Colorado Prime Timers - This Chapter is affilitated with the Prime Timers World Wide, which has over 50 chapters all over the world. Among other activities this Chapter lists the Game of Bridge as a social event.
Giovedì Bridge (Presently Off Line and Inactive) - A gay-related and friendly bridge organization in Italy. The text is in Italian, but the webmasters promise email responses in English. The website offers Giovedì Bridge VirtualClub, which is an free online bridge application for fellow bridge players.
Gay and Lesbian Seniors in Los Angeles - The Center is located at: 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood, California 90038. The telephone number is: (323) 860-5830 and the fax number is: (323) 860-7340. Email can be sent to: jfournier@laglc.org. Bridge & Other Card Games are generally played on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Please call ahead for the schedule.
QuickTricks - This is a must-see bridge club in San Francisco for all visitors to the city on the bay. For additional information about the development of the bridge club, please read the section below.
Note: The QuickTricks Bridge Club is hosted by Websites for Bridge Clubs. If the direct link does not function, then click on this link, then click on Clubs in the menu, select California, and then select Quicktricks - San Francisco.
About Us: The Club has been operating for over 25 years. Tadd Waggoner founded QuickTricks in 1978 to provide games primarily for the City's gay community. The first location was at a Gay Pride Center at 330 Grove Street (near City Hall). The contingent wanting duplicate bridge grew large enough to make it worthwhile to form a bridge club associated with the ACBL. The initial officers were Tadd Waggoner (President), Charlie Peer (VP), Mark Sundelin (Secretary), and William Landis (Treasurer). Jim Leuker and Tadd Waggoner offered lessons. The Club moved to its present location early on. Tadd Waggoner eventually assumed full control. QuickTricks has always welcomed all comers and was a success.
Community Resource Guide
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center at PENN, one of the oldest and most active programs of its kind in the country, supports PENN lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, staff, alumni, and faculty and increases the general PENN community’s understanding and acceptance of its sexual and gender minority members. Established in 1982, the Center provides a variety of services throughout the year for and concerning PENN's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Among the venues is also the Gay Bridge Club, which the visitor can get information by telephoning: 215-334-8170. Click on Hobbies & Recreation to find the link.
Gay Bridge Club - Meets on alternate Mondays. Telephone: (215)-334-8170. This is a .pdf file and is the information is dated as of May 2000. It is a web page developed by ITPeople.org for Intersexed and Transfendered People.
Rainbow Bridge Club - This is the Seattle, Washington, based GLBT bridge club. For further information, please contact Dan.
Rainbow Duplicate Bridge - Located in Seattle, Washington, the Rainbow Bridge Duplicate Bridge Club is a GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer) bridge club serving the members and friends of the GLBTQ community. We are inclusive and diverse in a variety of ways, but we share the desire to make a safe space for the GLBTQ community, while enjoying a great game. Bridge is the medium we use in a fun environment to build community, to support each other, and to have an uproariously good time. A relaxed game in a relaxed atmosphere safe for all is our goal. Aslo listed on the Home Page for Unit 446.
Tidewater Prime Timers of S.E. Virginia - This chapter of Prime Timers is located in S.E. Virginia, Norfok, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg etc. and also includes the eastern shore of Virginia and N.E. North Carolina, and was formed in 1997. They are primarily a social club that seeks to provide a means for their members to have a fuller life. They have created a series of special interests groups, which the members organize. Such special interest groups are the Not Ready for Prime Timers' Bridge Group and the Saturday morning Breakfast Bunch, among others. The Not Ready for Prime Time Bridge Group meets every second Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Ghent section of Norfolk and the visitor can call 640-1248 for additional information. Gary Copeland is the editor of the Newsletter and the Webmaster for the Web site.
TGBridge - TGBridge started over a decade ago, informally bringing together gay bridge players in Boston, Massachusetts. Today, about 50 people are on the membership list. Each gathering draws about 8 to 16 players. Newcomers and beginners are welcome. The group plays every two weeks throughout most of the year. We play contract bridge. Contact Steven Ralston, sjralston@aya.yale.edu.
Trans Resources - This is a .pdf file compiling a list of offered opportunities to the gay community. It was last updated in the year 2000. The listing includes: Gay Bridge Club - Meets on alternate Mondays. (215) 334-8170. The location is in the area of Philadelphia, Rosemont and Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. We have been unable to confirm this information.
Tricks - Gay Bridge Club - For gay men and women who enjoy this card game. Looking for players for weekly or monthly card parties. Call Gary: 954-463-3330.
Two Umbrellas - Join Contract Bridge Players every Sunday of each month at 3:00pm for a fun afternoon of bridge. The bridge club Two Umbrellas is located at 1538 E. Broadway in Long Beach, California, and for additional information, please call Ray at (562)-435-6047 or Kris at (562)-596-8839. The bridge club Two Umbrellas welcomes all bridge players to come and join them for a fun game of bridge.
Church of St. Francis Xavier - Located in New York at the address: 55 West 15th Street, New York, New York, this gay and lesbian bridge group can be reached under the following telephone number: 212-627-2100 or by fax under the number: 212-675-6997. Bridge is played on Mondays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm in the East Room.
Grand Slam Bridge Club - This Bridge group is located in New York City. The Bridge group meets at the Lesbian and Gay Community Center located at One Little West 12th Street, New York, New York 10014, at 2:00pm on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. The Contact Person is: Bob
The Diamond Club - There is an officially sanctioned lesbian and Gay Bridge Club in San Jose, and it is the first of its kind. Bridge teacher and Life Master Dr. Jim Harper, who is over 70 years old, recently helped start the fully chartered club under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League. At the moment, the Internet Website is not active.
xBridge Club - The Billy DeFrank ACBL Bridge Club meets every Tuesday in San Jose at 6:00 pm for a free lesson and practice hands. Play begins at 7:00 pm. All levels welcome. Call Jim at (408) 277-0870 for details.
Eastbay Gay Bridge Group
This bridge group is in San Francisco, California. As part of their Fun and Club's Entertainment Calendar they also have Bridge games. For further information, a telephone number is provided, which is (510) 482-9143. The Eastbay Gay Bridge Group connects Eastbay gay men interested in playing bridge. All ages and levels welcome.
Tricks - Gay Bridge Club
This gay Bridge Club in Fort Lauderdale welcomes new players and visitors. For more information, call Gary at the telephone number: (954)-463-3330. The address is: 2805 E. Oakland Park Blvd. #263, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33306. This is the newest information available.
BridgePro - William Slepin has created a Website for instructional purposes. He has just begun a professional career playing bridge with non-lifemaster bridge players at tournaments, so they may enjoy the fruits of winning and playing with a professional, but at the same time competing at the lower levels (Flight B, for example) at very low rates, much lower than the world class professionals charge. When William started playing bridge, the Culbertson Honor Trick count was in vogue. That was in the 1940s. Not until the early 1970s, however, did he begin to play duplicate. He studied with bridge professional James Murphy in Chesapeake, Virgina, using what was then known as Eastern Scientific methods. In those early days William also studied bidding with Bobby Goldman, employing the Aces Scientific system. His Website explains how the system functions, and includes the Partnership Desk, a listing of Your Profile and Your Convention Card and Your Game. Although not a Bridge Club, we have included this information as a source of help and assistance in playing the game of bridge, and perhaps having the opportunity to learn more about the game from a professional.
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The interested bridge player should first of all go to the above link, and then enter bridge game into the provided search field. Yahoo has restructured all of its groups and has included bridge game groups in the list for groups looking only for physical bridges. If any visitor or reader knows of another, more specific Yahoo link, we would greatly appreciate hear from you.
Over the years since the beginning of such groups the online format has changed substantially and such bridge groups are generally no longer being monitored. The format has changed on the web to that of Forums, specific and non-specific, and address certain bridge-related subjects.
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Google Groups - The bridge-related groups on Google are also available to the bridge student. Please go to the provided link, select bridge games as the key word in the search field and Google will list all bridge-related groups.
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