St. Bernard
Pinochle Club
The St. Bernard Pinochle Club will meet on the second Monday of every month, September through May, in the parish hall on the St. Bernard Catholic Church campus, 1 St. Bernard Lane, off of Arkansas 340 east of the Highlands gate. Doors open at 6 p.m., allowing for snacking and chatting time before play begins at 6:30.
This group plays a special version of four- and five-handed double deck pinochle that gives bonus points for combinations of cards. All pinochle players can learn this version in a matter of minutes with crib sheets at each table reminding them of all the bonuses.
Admission is $1 per person, and all prize money is distributed at the end of each evening of play. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to pass. The club provides coffee and ice water.
There are no annual dues. A member of the committee will call each player the week before the game to reserve their seat for the night. The only requirement is that players are asked to call if they have a change of plans and will be unable to attend.
To join, to gather more information or to make reservations, call Dorleen Kessler at 479-876-1167.
Mexican Train
Dominoes
Winners Aug. 7 were: Table 1 -- Linda Ervin, first; Art Hamilton, second. Table 2 -- Alice Rider, first; Chris Rider, second.
Mexican dominoes are played every Thursday at Bella Vista Community Church. No experience is necessary. Call 479-876-1344 for details.
Social Duplicate Bridge
Winners Aug. 11, using a Howell movement, were: Vicky and Mike Clifford, first; Jan Halgrim and Nancy Roska, second; Jerry Moyer and Mary Beth Estes, third.
Play begins at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Riordan Hall. All bridge players are welcome.
Tuesday Night
Couples Cribbage
Bella Vista Tuesday Night Couples Cribbage winners Aug. 12 were: Ivan Loyd and Teresa Upchurch, first; Dottie and Chuck Seeley, second; Ron and Leona Kauffman, third; Harry Schoewe and Rose Boner, honorable mention.
Play begins at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Riordan Hall. New members are welcome. Call 479-855-7725 or 479-715-6303.
Wednesday Night Bridge
Bella Vista Wednesday Night Bridge winners Aug. 13 were: men -- Ken Fisher, first; Ed Downing, second; Art Hamilton, third. Women -- Liz Mathes, first; Jeanne Downing, second; Jackie Nelson, third.
Dan and Linda Rogers will host the next gathering, which starts at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Riordan Hall. All couples are welcome. No reservations are needed, and there is no weekly obligation.
Bella Vista Ladies' Walk In Bridge
Winners July 9 were: Marie Ryan, first; Peg Carruthers, second; Connie Clark, third.
Winners July 23 were: Jo Hoyt, first; Goldie Kuntz, second; Shirley Foster, third.
Winners Aug. 13 were: Diane Cooper, first; Jill Shaeffer, second; Peg Carruthers, third.
Bella Vista Ladies' Walk In Bridge is played at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the American Legion, located at the intersection of U.S. 71 and Kingsdale Road. Lunch must be purchased. Players of all skill levels are welcome and no reservations are necessary. For further details, phone Beverly Cannady at 479-855-6997 or Jo Hoyt at 479-715-8753.
Riordan Fourth
Friday Bridge
Winners June 27 were Marie Ryan, first, and Linda Weisflog, second.
Winners July 25 were Rhonda Davis, first, and Jill Shaeffer, second.
The next play will be at noon Aug. 22 at Riordan Hall. For more information about this group, call Jill Shaeffer at 479-855-3959.
'500'
Winners Aug. 12 were: women -- Christel Krug, first; Sharon Johnson, second; Lane Doyle, third; Debby Stone, honorable mention. Men -- Alan Akey, first; Tom Coakley, second; Wayne Doyle, third; Denny Koneman, honorable mention. Susan Couto won the 50-50 drawing.
"500" is played on the first Tuesday of every month at Riordan Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The next date is Sept. 9.
Free lessons are offered for inexperienced players. New couples and players without partners are encouraged to participate; however, singleton players must contact Wayne Doyle at 479-295-4342 in advance to ensure there will be an even number of participants.
Bella Vista
Sheepshead Club
Winners Aug. 13 were: Roger Kersten, first; Dan Bloomer, second; Floyd Opelt, third.
The next play will be at 12:30 p.m. Aug 27 at The Crossings. Call 479-855-7150 or 479-855-0411 for details.
Friday Men's Pinochle
Winners Aug. 8 were: Table 1 -- Ron Kauffman, first; Dan Bloomer, second. Table 2 -- Ray Brown, first; Cliff Jones, second. Table 3 -- Willis Brooks, first; Dale Veach, second. Willis Brooks was the high scorer.
Community on 08/20/2014