December 15, 2025
Indianapolis Bridge Center (IBC) Newsletter: Year-End Wrap-Up & 2026 Outlook
Celebrating a Successful 2025
As the year draws to a close, we can look back on 2025 as a successful period for the IBC! We are proud to report that we were able to increase the pay for our game directors for the first time in several years, and also provided well-deserved raises to our management staff.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Budget & Membership Drive
The Board of Directors recently met and passed the proposed budget for 2026, which is now posted in the hallway for your review.
Our financial stability relies on achieving a goal of 300 paid annual members next year. While we’ve consistently met our goals for monthly paid players, we are currently slightly behind our target for annual renewals.
We strongly encourage all active participants to renew your 2026 annual membership assoon as possible!
- Easy Payment: This year, you can pay using a credit/debit card. We also stillaccept checks or cash.
- Follow-Up: We will soon be sending an email reminder to those who have not yetrenewed. Thank you for helping us reach our 2026 goals!
IBC’s Exciting Holiday Lineup!
The next few weeks are packed with activities to close out 2025!
Date/Time Event Details
Dec 15th – 21st (All Week)
Stardust Week! 25% of all points will be converted to GOLD!
Blackwood Individual Game—No partner needed!
Sat, Dec 20th Annual Holiday
Party
5:30 PM – Social Hour
6:00 PM – Game Starts
Dec 24th Christmas Eve IBC is closed for evening games. December 15, 2025
Date/Time Event Details
Dec 25th Christmas Day IBC is closed all day.
Sat, Dec 27th & Sun,
Dec 28th Pop-Up Games 50% Red Points will be awarded.
Mon, Dec 29th Charity Game Proceeds benefit Blood Cancer Research.
Wed, Dec 31st Game NYE Party
5:30 PM – Hors d’oeuvres and Game
Mark your calendars: The Indiana Bridge Foundation Celebration is also on Wednesday,
December 31st!
Kicking Off 2026: January Events
Get ready for some special games and social events in the New Year!
• Saturday, January 10th: Join us for a “Perfect 10” game.
• Saturday, January 17th: “Souper Social”
o Canned food collection to benefit Gleaners.
o Unveiling of our “Souper Duper Super Squares Board”—win free games based on the score of the NFL Championship!
• Wednesday, January 21st: A special game to honor Glen Fidlier and fundraise for the Alzheimer’s Association.
Monthly Recognition:
Our Player of the Month (POM) is John Fosnaught, and our Novice of the Month (NOM) is Scott Birnbaum.
Congratulations to them both!
For January events, please see the calendar posted online and on the bulletin board, as well asthe weekly newsletter!
In closing, the Board wished you all a wonderful HOLIDAY SEASON!
We look forward to seeing you at the tables!
Larry N. Cohen
larry@norle.net