PBA wins the ‘Festival of Trees’
at Old Economy Village
The PBA went out on a limb and entered a tree decoration contest at Old Economy Village. Well, Chris Holt and her friend Kate Olivier did anyway. Bill’s wife offered to do the decoration, and the Bridge Tree not only entered but won the ‘fan favorite award’ as voted on by the visiting public. Chris’s other tree, the ‘Pittsburgh Area Artists Blacksmiths Association’ entry came in 2nd out of dozens of entries. We entered hoping that the exposure might bring us future players. Thanks to Chris and her friend for their creative work on this community project.
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Happy Holidays fellow Bridge lovers:
Just a quick shout out from your unit president- You (Yinz) all bring so much enthusiasm to
our tables, and that is what makes our community so fantastic.
Hoping everyone enjoys the Holiday season and has a great New Year's Day. I am so much looking forward to 2026 and along with our hard working unit board continuing all the work we have done in 2025. We are planning exciting sectionals along with a special Pittsburgh Regional and 2026 ProAm.
Ron Franck
Unit 142 President
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Beginner lessons about to commence in Mount Lebanon and Monroeville.
Looking for a location and a time slot in the North Hills. Advancing lessons taking place in Treesdale, Monroeville and Sewickley.
Supervised play continues in Mount Lebanon, Glenshaw and Sewickley for those who have started lessons.
We've had no volunteers on our Outreach regarding help with teaching bridge to gifted children in the East Hills. I'd like to extend another invitation to the readers in the East.
I'd like to thank all those who are assisting in our teaching efforts: Lorraine Hanna, David Loeb, Todd Hertzberg, Chris Rasmussen, Barb Belardi, John Young, Richard Moore, Gary Goetz, Phyllis Geinzer, John Doyle, Pat Anders, Carol Bolen, Linda Fried, Ernie and Marcella Retetagos, Terri Tunick, Marilyn Sittig, Suzanne Morgan, Roseann Patterson, Maddy Frizzi, Jim Gump, Ken Stiger, Nancy Duggins, and Ron Franck. And to Gus for making our boards and directing our ‘Student Game’ last Saturday.
Bill Holt
Unit 142 Vice President, Education Chair
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Holiday Bridge Party for Students
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Learning Duplicate -- One Board at a Time
The Pittsburgh Bridge Association Board decided it was time to take the fear out of duplicate bridge for new players. A duplicate bridge game was planned with a relaxed introduction, comfortable pace and welcoming Holiday atmosphere. Duplicate bridge is about improving together. It is getting better, one hand at a time, with people who are doing the same.
On Saturday, December 13, at 12pm, 28 new bridge players entered the Community Room at Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley, PA. The players were from various parts of Pittsburgh. The tables were set - boards neatly in place, and Bridgemates were ready. The coffee was brewing. Two auction baskets waited quietly for attention...
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Back by popular demand, Dustin's Sunday game is returning. Everyone is invited for a nice relaxing and friendly game which will take place at Matt's Pickle and Pedal at 301 Deer Run Rd in Sewickley starting Sunday, January 11th. Please see the calendar on the Pittsburgh Bridge website for the dates of future games since the game will be about 2 Sundays each month. We look forward to having you there.
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New Junior Master
- Judith Hall, Moroeville
- Lisa Robl, Sewickley
New Club Master
- Stephen Brookes, Pittsburgh
- Tolga Ergen, Pittsburgh
- Kathleen Reed, Masontown
- Carolyn Worrall, Legionier
New Sectional Master
- Wallace Clements, Pittsburgh
- Mike Pascal, Pittsburgh
New Life Master
- Robyn Fennell, Pittsburgh
New Ruby Life Master
New Gold Life Master
- Susan Israelson, Murrysville
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Please visit our In Memoriam page for news about departed bridge friends, or report the passing of a bridge friend.
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Support District 5 Tournaments
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Visit the District 5 Tournament Page.
See results from past tournaments.
Save The Date:
- Pittsburgh Spring Sectional, May 7-9 at the Elks Lodge in Cranberry
- Pittsburgh Regional, September 15-19 at the DoubleTree in the Meadow Lands
- Dates for the Pro-Am and other Sectionals will be announced soon
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