Where beginners learn, players thrive, and friendships last a lifetime.
Looking for a partner? Contact:
- Diane Roberts – 0-500 Master points (text 317-698-3188)
- Matt Cory – 500+ Master points (mcorye1@gmail.com)
- Doug Day – 500+ Master points (dougdayski@mindspring.com)
To send an online request to Matt or Doug, click here and complete the form.
IBC Annual Meeting and Board Elections
IBC Board of Directors election will be held at the annual meeting November 7 at 12:30pm. The following people are on the ballot:
Nan Turner
Nan Turner has been a member of the IBC since taking lessons from Janie in 2011. She graduated from Purdue and worked as a librarian until she got her MBA from the University of Texas. Nan worked in banking in California and Texas and then as a compliance consultant for retirement plans for 26 years in Indiana. Her daughter, son-in-law and grand dog live in Noblesville. When not at IBC, she listens to about 20 books a month while working on her craft projects.
Pam Rhine
Pam Rhine walked through IBC’s door 20 years ago to learn the game she had never played. She was soon hooked and now loves bridge, IBC and her IBC friends. She has served on the IBC board twice before and headed up the fund-raising campaign for the renovation. She, along with Joyce Pepple and Jim Rowen, started the Indiana Bridge Foundation in 2018.
Pam is a wife, mom (2), grandma (8), great grandma (2) and dog mom (2). She received a BS in medical technology and a JD– both from IU. Go Hoosiers!
Jay Stapp
Jay joined IBC after taking a beginner’s class in fall of 2024 after playing social bridge some 35 years ago. He practiced corporate law for 42 years after graduating from Belmont (where he played basketball) and Vanderbilt Law School and is now retired. He and his wife Lori have 3 children and 3 grandchildren and live in Zionsville. He thinks the IBC is special because of the social atmosphere as well as the competitive play.
The ballots and ballot box will be out shortly at IBC. Please vote as soon as you see the ballots out.
Thank you!
Classes
Click here for all the details.
Defense for Beginning and Intermediate Players
Offered two times each week starting:
- 9 Tuesdays starting September 8 (2:30-4:30)
- 9 Thursdays starting September 10 (6:30-8:30pm)
2 Over 1
8 Thursdays starting September 24 at 3:45pm
Stayman
Offered 3 times each week:
- 4 Sundays starting October 25 at 2:00pm with Tom Frank
- 4 Wednesdays starting October 28 at 6:30pm with Danny Hibner/Joyce Pepple
- 4 Thursdays starting October 29 at 9:00am with Bruce Stroud
Play of the Hand
- 12 Mondays starting October 12 at 2:30pm
- Includes 3 practice play sessions
Dear Bridgette,
I was on lead before the dummy came down. I pulled a card part way out of my hand but did not take it out of my hand. I put it back …More
Click here for answers and to ask Bridgette questions.
2026 Fran Pettijohn Award Winner
Congratulations to this year’s winner– Bruce Stroud! Here are some of the ways he contributes:
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Welcoming all who play at the club
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Directing IBC games with aplomb and filling in when needed at a moment’s notice
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Teaching beginner players the game we all love
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Being gracious and charming at the table while playing a very competitive game of bridge
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Co-managing the very successful Alzheimer’s Wine Pull
- Helping with the Saturday evening Mixed Pairs games
- Mentor in the mentor/mentee program
- CIBA Board Vice President
- Basically an IBC treasure.
Thanks again for all you do!
Saturday Practice Play
Pre-dealt hands are used to reinforce lesson topic – a fun Saturday morning and a way to meet potential partners!
- No partner needed
- Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
- Cost: $10
- Instructor: Sharon Austin
Beginner Games
Ask Questions! No partner needed to play!
Sundays @ 2 p.m. (0-50 masterpoints)
Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. (0-200 masterpoints)
Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. (0-100 masterpoints)
Thursdays @ 9:30 a.m. (0-200 masterpoints)
BBO Games
IBC Games on Bridge Base Online (BBO)
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Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (Open)
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Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m (Open) includes players from Terre Haute
If you are not familiar with BBO click HERE.
Events / Occasions / Recognition
| Fran Pettijohn Award | Rowen-Pote Tournament | Special Occasions |
| Welcome Newer Players | Social Events | Halloween Pictures |
| Journeys To Tourneys | Player Milestones |
Bridge Club Resources
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