IBC Member Update: January 2026
We are so pleased with the response to the request for everyone to renew their membership. You may have noticed that our normal game rate is $15 per person. Your membership entitles you to a $3 discount per game, membership does have its privileges.
Help Us Reach 400! Our financial stability depends on our membership goal.
- Current Game Rate: $15 (Members pay only $12!)
- Action Needed: If you have not renewed, please do so now—even if you’re “wintering” elsewhere. We are currently short of our goal of 400 paid members.
Ice Machine Fundraiser: Super Bowl Squares 🏈
We need a new ice machine 🧊! And Sharon wants a good one! This expense is not within our budget. To help cover the cost, we are hosting a Souper Duper Super Squares game for the BIG GAME on Feb 8.
- Cost: $5/square. (Players can purchase as many squares as they want).
- Prizes: Win 2–10 free games!
- Rules and squares posted in the hallway. If the current board is filled, we will add another.
- You may purchase your squares at the Director’s table.
- Bonus: We are also collecting canned soup and goods from now through the BIG GAME for a Gleaners Food Bank.
Coming Up at the Club
New Online Game for IBC players: Mondays on BBO (Bridge Base Online) available through the link on the BBO website (started Jan 12). If you need help connecting to this opportunity, please reach out to staff for assistance. Or click here for instructions on IBC’s website.
Sunday Night Special: Bring a Sunday newcomer on Feb 1 or 8 (they play free). On Feb 22, everyone plays free + pizza!
Bringing Back a Tradition: the return of the “Loyalty Party,” Saturday, February 7th, Free play for those who played 100+ games in 2025. (This will also be your last opportunity to purchase squares for our fundraiser).
📣Calling all prospective players:
Bridge for Beginner Classes: Starting Jan 18 @ 2:00 PM. Tell your friends!
For a schedule of all other classes, please see the bulletin board.
Monthly Recognition
Congratulations!
🏆 Tom Frank (Player of the Month)
🏆 Joyce Carusi (Novice of the Month)
🎓 Brenda Smith (New Life Master)
Larry N. Cohen
larry@norle.net