Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, Oct 28 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
8	Yan Drabek - Barry Laflam	B		1		46.50	65.05	1.00 Black (SB)
1	Tim Joder - Roger Webb		A	2			45.50	64.12	0.70 Black (SA)
4	~~m32807 - Allison Ryan		B		2		41.50	57.64	0.50 Black (SB)
7	~~m32025 - Gerarda Smith	A	4			40.00	56.94	0.35 Black (SA)
3	Israel Koren - Robert Steinberg	C			1	35.00	49.54	0.32 Black (SC)
10	Judith Hyde - Joe Wernet	A				34.00	47.68	
5	Barbara Webb - Anita Thompson	C			2	33.00	46.76	0.22 Black (SC)
2	Sheila Ryan - Jan Nettler	B				31.00	43.06	
6	George Abbott - Liz Hildebrandt	C				26.50	37.27	
9	Ann Wroblewski - ~~m32714	C				23.00	31.94	

November 12 Game Cancelled

NOTICE: The Wednesday game on November 12 at the church will be cancelled due to the Church closing that day.

Club Appreciation Game - Wed, October 22, 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
N/S
7	Judy Larsen - Jeannie Jones	C	1	1	1	96.42	57.39	1.20 Black (SA)
1	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	B	2	2		95.30	56.73	0.84 Black (SA)
4	Allison Ryan - Richard McClure	B	3			89.72	53.40	0.60 Black (SA)
8	Steve Peck - Jan Nettler	A	4			87.64	52.17	0.42 Black (SA)
2	Judy Hyde - Don Weld		A				86.99	51.78	
5	Barry LaFlam - James Nowill	A				80.22	47.75	
6	Sheila Ryan - Robert Minsky	B				78.27	46.59	
3	Judy Rosenblum - Claire Mach	C				57.42	34.18	

E/W
9	Yan Drabek - Jaf Chiang		A	1			101.63	60.49	1.20 Black (SA)
1	Amy Gleason - Kathleen Itterly	C	2	1	1	100.59	59.88	0.84 Black (SA)
8	Dave Laplant - Kathy Hicks	C	3	2		94.88	56.48	0.60 Black (SA)
6	Paul Koerner - William Sprenkle	B	4			91.35	54.38	0.42 Black (SA)
5	Brooks Robards - James Kaplan	A				84.50	50.30	
7	Kate Spencer - Kathy Meyer	B				75.18	44.75	
2	John Dahl - Anita Thompson	C				72.00	42.86	
3	Joe Wernet - Julia Emerson	A				69.12	41.14	
4	Irene Friedman - Richard Cramer	B				64.40	38.33

We had a full house today! Yay! Welcome back everybody!

Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, Oct 21 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
N/S
4	Gretchen Dorr - Venkatesh SeshappaB		1		81.00	64.29	0.60 Black (SB)
6	Tim Joder - Roger Webb		A	1			81.00	64.29	0.60 Black (SA)
2	Larry Heidemann - Jim Jurik	A	3			73.00	57.94	0.35 Black (SA)
7	Ann Wroblewski - Judy Larsen	C			1	56.50	44.84	0.28 Black (SC)
3	Steve Peck - Yan Drabek		B				56.00	44.44	
1	Barbara Webb - Anita Thompson	C				53.00	42.06	
5	Richard McClure - Allison Ryan	C				40.50	32.14	
E/W
6	~~m23479 - Cindy Mahn		A	1			77.50	61.51	0.70 Black (SA)
7	Julia Beatty - Ginger McCarthy	B		1		72.00	57.14	0.49 Black (SB)
4	George Abbott - Liz Hildebrandt	C			1	65.00	51.59	0.35 Black (SC)
5	Barry Laflam - Sheila Ryan	B				64.00	50.79	
2	Srivatsa Rajan - Henry Salmin	B				61.00	48.41	
1	Israel Koren - Robert Steinberg	C				53.50	42.46	
3	~~m23478 - Gerarda Smith	A				48.00	38.10

Bridge Thoughts - A Humble Beginning

 

A Humble Beginning

Yan Shen Drabek

On October 7, 2014, I played my very first game at the Northampton Bridge Club. (click here to see how you did during that time if you were playing back then)

I remember feeling nervous as I walked into the large room in Hadley, surrounded by many serious faces. There were 12 tables at play on that day, and we played 36 boards! Allison and I finished with a score of 43.52%. New players today may not fully comprehend what it was like to play 36 boards - with 7 minutes per board, that is more than 4 hours of continued grueling frustration (or elated triumph, to the furtunate few)!

My second game at the club took place on October 14, and it was a Swiss Team game. Allison and I were teamed up with Mike and Fran Becker. I earned my very first master point from the club at this game—only 0.09 MPs, but it was a milestone!

For a long while, Allison Ryan who dragged me into this game, was my only partner and I would fill in for her when she needed a partner.

Then winter arrived, Allison traveled to warmer places. Paul Bacon, one of my early teachers, suggested that I play with Steve Peck. Steve graciously accepted, and became the first person, other than Allison, to partner with me, the newbie. I am forever grateful for his courage and support! During the winter, I had the opportunity to play with a few others, the new experiences opened my eyes. One of these early partnerships has persisted to this day! You guessed it: Barry LaFlam! We were connected in Paul Bacon's class and have been playing together ever since.

Bridge is a journey—a journey to discover yourself, to find friendship, and to test your logical thinking, endurance, trust, and forgiveness.

In-person Game - Wed, October 15 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
13	Philippe Galaski - Judy Hyde	A	1			90.92	63.14	1.87 Black (SA)
9	Irene Friedman - Richard Cramer	B	2	1		90.67	62.97	1.31 Black (SA)
1	Steve Peck - Jaf Chiang		B	3	2		79.58	55.26	0.93 Black (SA)
4	Barry LaFlam - Joe Wernet	A	4			79.17	54.98	0.65 Black (SA)
5	Sheila Ryan - Robert Minsky	B	5	3		78.42	54.46	0.48 Black (SA)
11	Judy Larsen - Don Weld		B	6	4		77.58	53.88	0.34 Black (SA)
6	James Kaplan - Brooks Robards	A				75.83	52.66	
12	Judy Rosenblum - John DeBaggis	B				73.33	50.92	
7	John Dahl - Anita Thompson	C				70.33	48.84	0.21 Black (S)
2	Jeannie Jones - Kathy Meyer	B				64.67	44.91	
14	Kate Spencer - Jan Nettler	A				61.57	42.76	
3	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	B				60.33	41.90	
10	James Nowill - Allison Ryan	A				56.67	39.35	
8	Julia Emerson - Claire Mach	C				47.48	32.97	

Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, Oct 14 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
2	James Osofsky - Yan Drabek	A	1			74.00	67.27	1.20 Black (SA)
11	Roger Webb - Tim Joder		A	2			63.50	57.73	0.84 Black (SA)
7	Judith Hyde - Joe Wernet	B		1		59.00	53.64	0.64 Black (SB)
1	Jan Nettler - Sheila Ryan	B		2		58.50	53.18	0.39 Black (SB)
4	Larry Heidemann - Jim Jurik	B		2		58.50	53.18	0.39 Black (SB)
6	Harold Weiner - Philippe GalaskiA				58.00	52.73	
12	Randolph Wischmeier-David JohnsonC			1	58.00	52.73	0.32 Black (SC)
8	David Rosnick - Liz Hildebrandt	B				54.50	49.55	
5	Ann Wroblewski - Judy Larsen	C			2	46.00	41.82	0.22 Black (SC)
10	~~m20017 - Kunal Pujara		A				44.50	40.45	
3	Judith Peck - L Mark Nelson	C				43.50	39.55	
9	Israel Koren - Robert SteinbergC				42.00	38.18	

STaC Game - Wed, October 8 2025

The club is seeking one or two new board members. Please contact Philippe if you are interested in serving before the end of the month. Thank you!

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
N/S
4	Jaf Chiang - Anita Thompson	C	1	1	1	104.00	61.90	1.69 Silver (SA)
3	Judy Rosenblum - Yufeng Xiao	C	2	2	2	94.50	56.25	1.18 Silver (SA)
6	James Nowill - Barry LaFlam	B	3	3		92.00	54.76	0.85 Silver (SA)
8	Joe Wernet - Kate Spencer	B				88.50	52.68	
1	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	B				84.00	50.00	
2	Judy Larsen - Ann Wroblewski	C				74.50	44.35	
7	Barbara Webb - Claire Mach	C				67.50	40.18	
5	Allison Ryan - Richard Cramer	B				67.00	39.88

E/W
1	Philippe Galaski-Liz HildebrandtA	1			107.00	63.69	1.69 Silver (SA)
2	Judy Hyde - John DeBaggis	B	2	1		90.50	53.87	1.18 Silver (SA)
6	Yan Drabek - Alan Peterfreund	B	3	2		90.00	53.57	0.85 Silver (SA)
4	Jeannie Jones - Don Weld	B		3/4		86.50	51.49	0.44 Silver (SB)
7	Steve Peck - Jan Nettler	B		3/4		86.50	51.49	0.44 Silver (SB)
5	Brooks Robards - James Kaplan	B				75.50	44.94	
3	John Dahl - Julia Emerson	C			1/2	68.00	40.48	0.48 Silver (SC)
8	Dave Laplant - Kathy Hicks	C			1/2	68.00	40.48	0.48 Silver (SC)

Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, Oct 7 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
N/S
5	Barry Laflam - Sheila Ryan	B		1		46.50	55.36	1.00 Black (SB)
4	George Abbott - Liz Hildebrandt	C			1	46.00	54.76	0.70 Black (SC)
2	Felix Springer - Judith Hyde	B				44.00	52.38	
1	Roger Webb - Philippe Galaski	A				42.00	50.00	
3	Richard McClure - Allison Ryan	C				31.50	37.50	
E/W
2	Margaret Winslow - Tim Joder	A	1			52.50	62.50	1.00 Black (SA)
3	Jan Nettler - Robert Sagor	B		1		41.50	49.40	0.60 Black (SB)
5	kant7117 - Henry Salmin		A	2			41.50	49.40	0.60 Black (SA)
4	Yan Drabek - Steve Peck		C			1	37.50	44.64	0.32 Black (SC)
1	Ann Wroblewski - Judy Larsen	C				37.00	44.05	

Club Appreciation Game - Wed, October 1 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 1 Wednesday at the church - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       				    	Str	Overall			Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A	B	C	A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
1	John DeBaggis - Jaf Chiang	B	1	1		1	1		56.67	59.03	2.67 Black (SA)
3	Judy Hyde - Philippe Galaski	A	2			2			55.42	57.73	2.00 Black (SA)
8	Joe Wernet - Kate Spencer	A	3			3			54.04	56.29	1.50 Black (SA)
7	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	A	4			4			51.68	53.83	1.13 Black (SA)
2	Jan Nettler - Sheila Ryan	A							50.55	52.66	
10	Judy Rosenblum - Claire Mach	C		2			2	1	50.42	52.52	0.85 Black (SB)
5	Barbara Webb - Anita Thompson	C							44.79	46.66	
9	James Nowill - Allison Ryan	A							42.29	44.05	
4	Judy Larsen - Irene Friedman	B							40.93	42.64	
6	Jeannie Jones - John Dahl	C							33.67	35.07	

Masterpoint Race (Overall) - January 1 2025 to September 30 2025

[Editor's Note] The Masterpoint Race report (showing the top 50 players) was compiled based on the ACBL Live Results for Northampton club games in 2025. This report includes results from our online games (excluding the Swiss Team games) on BBO and in-person games held at the church. If you notice any discrepancies, please report them to Yan. To view past Masterpoint Race reports, click here.

Be sure to check out The Daily Gazette on Saturdays. The Life section features information about our club and highlights the Masterpoint winners from the Tuesday and Wednesday games for the week. Encourage your family and friends to look for your names in the paper!

RANK	NAME	POINTS
1	Philippe Galaski	56.93
2	Judith Hyde	49.76
3	Yan Drabek	34.20
4	Barry LaFlam	33.40
5	Jan Nettler	32.26
6	Sheila Ryan	29.66
7	Jaf Chiang	26.28
8	James Nowill	25.99
9	James Osofsky	25.48
10	Steve Peck	25.20
11	Joe Wernet	24.59
12	Tim Joder	21.14
13	Roger Webb	20.32
14	Markus Wagner	19.24
15	Carol Fricker	18.45
16	Susan Daily	18.45
17	Anita Thompson	17.87
18	Allison Ryan	15.21
19	Jeannie Jones	15.20
20	Barbara Webb	14.48
21	John Dahl	13.00
22	Judith Larsen	12.17
23	John DeBaggis	9.73
24	Kate Spencer	8.98
25	Robert Minsky	8.73
26	Liz Hildebrandt	8.48
27	Margaret Winslow	7.89
28	Yufeng Xiao	7.32
29	George Abbott	6.45
30	Harold Weiner	5.80
31	Abhijit Dutta	5.30
32	Robert Leitch	4.94
33	Kathy Meyer	4.03
34	Richard Cramer	3.97
35	Kathy Hicks	3.42
36	Dave Laplant	3.42
37	Judith Rosenblum	3.30
38	Brooks Robards	3.30
39	James Kaplan	3.30
40	James Kronholm	3.30
41	Ann Hudson	2.87
42	Randolph Johnson	2.87
43	Motoko Oinaga	2.66
44	Amy Gleason	2.60
45	Irene Friedman	2.49
46	Ann Wroblewski	2.45
47	Israel Koren	2.41
48	Robert Steinberg	2.41
49	Myrna Butler	2.17
50	David Rosnick	2.03

Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, September 30, 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 1 Wednesday at the church - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
N/S
1	Harold Weiner - Philippe GalaskiB		1		80.00	63.49	0.70 Black (SB)
4	Yan Drabek - Alan Peterfreund	C			1	74.50	59.13	0.49 Black (SC)
5	~~m55132 - Robert Sagor		A	3			61.50	48.81	0.35 Black (SA)
2	Joanne Garvey - Jim Smith	B				59.50	47.22	
7	Richard Cramer - Allison Ryan	C				58.50	46.43	
6	Ann Wroblewski - Judy Larsen	C				55.50	44.05	
3	~~m55135 - Gerarda Smith	A				51.50	40.87	
E/W
3	David Rosnick - Liz Hildebrandt	C			1	75.50	59.92	0.70 Black (SC)
2	Judith Hyde - Joe Wernet	B		2		75.00	59.52	0.49 Black (SB)
4	Roger Webb - Tim Joder		B		3		69.00	54.76	0.35 Black (SB)
7	Larry Heidemann - Jim Jurik	B				66.50	52.78	
5	~~m55134 - James Logan		A				64.00	50.79	
1	~~m55133 - Margaret Winslow	A				52.50	41.67	
6	L Mark Nelson - Judith Peck	C				38.50	30.56

In-person Game - Wed, September 24 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 1 Wednesday at the church - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
9	Barry LaFlam - James Nowill	A	1			48.56	67.44	1.20 Black (SA)
3	Yan Drabek - Jaf Chiang		A	2			43.62	60.58	0.84 Black (SA)
1	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	A	3			37.70	52.36	0.60 Black (SA)
2	John Dahl - Robert Minsky	C	4	1	1	35.67	49.54	0.53 Black (SA)
8	Judy Larsen - Jeannie Jones	C		2	2	34.87	48.43	0.37 Black (SB)
5	Allison Ryan - Richard Cramer	B				34.66	48.14	
10	Jan Carmien - Barbara Welch	C				31.82	44.19	
7	Joe Wernet - Judy Hyde		A				31.79	44.15	
4	Michael Gatanio - Julie Emerson	C				25.35	35.21

Virtual Club Game - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 1 Wednesday at the church - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation. Extra points.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

In-person Game - Wed, September 17 2025

We have these SPECIAL games coming up:

• October 1 Wednesday at the church - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 7 Tuesday on BBO - Club Appreciation. 200% black.
• October 8 Wednesday at the church - STaC game! Club meeting and game. Lunch is provided and starts at noon.
  
• October 15, 22, 29 Wednesdays at the church - Club Appreciation.
• November 11 Tuesday on BBO - NABC Fundraiser. 200% black.
• December 2 Tuesday on BBO - 200% black.
• December 17 Wednesday at the church - 25% Gold.

ACBL Results
CommonGame Results

       					Stra		Section
Pair# 	Names                  	 		A     	B     	C     	Score 	%     	MasterPoints  
3	Steve Peck - Jaf Chiang		B	1	1		90.50	62.85	1.87 Black (SA)
5	Amy Gleason - Kathy Itterly	C	2	2	1	88.00	61.11	1.31 Black (SA)
14	Carol Fricker - Susan Daily	A	3			85.00	59.03	0.93 Black (SA)
9	Sheila Ryan - Jan Nettler	A	4			84.00	58.33	0.65 Black (SA)
8	Judy Hyde - Philippe Galaski	A	5			81.00	56.25	0.37 Black (SA)
4	Robert Minsky - Anita Thompson	C	6	3	2	78.00	54.17	0.48 Black (SA)
11	Barry LaFlam - Yan Drabek	A				76.00	52.78	
6	Richard Cramer - Irene Friedman	B		4		73.50	51.04	0.34 Black (SB)
7	Kathy Hicks - Dave Laplant	C				68.00	47.22	
13	James Nowill - Allison Ryan	A				62.50	43.40	
10	John Dahl - Claire Mach		C				61.00	42.36	
1	Jan Carmien - Barbara Welch	C				55.50	38.54	
2	Judy Larsen - Julie Emerson	C				54.50	37.85	
12	Judy Rosenblum - Joe Wernet	B				50.50	35.07