St. Louis Bridge Center

10/12/2026

New Bridge Essentials Class. On November 7 Glenn Rehagen will again teach absolute beginners and rusty returners the fundamentals of bridge in a 5 hour class. For information or to register visit our website, stlouisbridge.org, or pick up a flyer at the Center. Please let your friends and relatives know and encourage them to take up this great game. For $75 and a modest investment of time, they will be able to join you at the tables.

The Education Committee has put together a Mentor/Mentee Program which will begin in January 2027. The goal is retain new bridge members, accelerate their learning, and foster confidence as enthusiastic bridge players. The program will pair bridge players of differing skill levels in structured mentor/mentee relationships and have community-building events and designated special games to facilitate player connections, ongoing learning, and camaraderie. Additional details about the program and how to participate are at stlouisbridge.org . The inaugural program will be limited to 15-20 mentees.

Welcoming bridge players of all ages and skill levels — games, lessons, tournaments, and community in St. Louis.

10/12/2026

The Robert Todd seminar/workshop was both informative and fun, with 9 tables at each of the three sessions. Thank you to Julie Ertmann, Darlene Trenhelm, Estella Lau, Mary Susan Greenwalt, Donna Schaeffer, Daniel Laver and Linda Currier for all of their work in making this a success.

10/03/2026

There is still time to register for the Robert Todd seminar/workshop sessions on Friday, Ocotber 9 and Saturday, October 10. Details on our website.

NOTE: There will be no game Friday, October 9.

There WILL be a STaC game Saturday, October 10 at 1:00 pm (open to anyone), followed by a reception for Robert Todd.

09/29/2026

Do you want to learn bridge tips and strategies from a Nationally and Internationally known bridge author, player and teacher without the costs of travel and lodging?

For $50 per session (less than the cost of an hour of bowling and a snack or a date night at the movies with popcorn and a soda) you can learn valuable bridge tips and strategies that will last a lifetime and can be put to use immediately in your game and at the upcoming Sectional.

Sign up now for the ROBERT TODD Workshop/Seminar (stlouisbridge.org) October 9 and 10. Stay for the Saturday game and the reception for Robert immediately after.

Topics are:
Friday, October 9
9:30-12:00 pm: Hand Evaluation and Re-Evaluation

1:00-3:30pm: Improving Your Play- Trump Suit Management
(Lunch included if registered for both Friday Sessions)

Saturday, October 10
9:30- 12:00m: Solving Problem Opening Bids.
(Lunch included for morning participants staying for the game)

Designed for bridge players of all skill levels. No partner necessary!
You can register for the workshop online at stlouisbridge.org, or by submitting a registration form and check at the front desk.

Note: There will NOT be a game Friday, October 9 but there will be a 1:00pm game Saturday October 10.

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

This weekend is the 499er tournament at the Bridge Center which also includes a 0-99 game. Phyllis can help if you need a partner. Because of the tournament there will be no Saturday class or Sunday game.

And back by popular demand………Robert Todd is returning! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a renowned author and teacher!
The three session Seminar/Workshop is open to all players, costs $50 per session and you do not need a partner to attend. Topics are:

Friday, October 9
9:30-12:00 pm: Hand Evaluation and Re-Evaluation
1:00-3:30pm: Improving Your Play- Trump Suit Management
(Lunch included if registered for both Friday Sessions)

Saturday, October 10
9:30- 12:00m: Solving Problem Opening Bids
(Lunch included if registered for the Saturday session)

Stay for the 1:00pm game on Saturday and for the Reception immediately after.

You can sign up at the Center or online through our website stlouisbridge.org. Anyone signing up by September 30th will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to be Robert’s partner in the Saturday 1pm game.

Welcoming bridge players of all ages and skill levels — games, lessons, tournaments, and community in St. Louis.

09/02/2026

This coming Monday, September 7th is Labor Day - We will be open for all regular morning games and have you home in time for your Holiday BBQ. See you then!

08/25/2026

Thank you again to everyone who made the Longest Day Fundraiser so successful! Our fundraising, over $117,000, made us a 2026 Worldwide Top 25 Fundraiser, and placed us second among all participating ACBL Clubs! WAY TO GO!

08/11/2026

Have you heard the buzz? Apparently Glenn Rehagen knocked it out of the park teaching the recent Bridge Essentials one day class. And so by popular demand will reprise his role in the upcoming Bridge Essentials class on November 7th. If you wanted to attend but couldn’t, or know friends who would benefit from this event, please mark your calendars and spread the word. Saturday, November 7th - more info and sign-ups to come at a later date.

08/10/2026

The August 8 Learn Bridge in a Day Class was a huge success. Here is a photo of the graduating class- we hope to see them all at the tables soon! Thank you to Mary Joan Woods, Mary Susan Greenwalt, Jim Meyers, Mary Anne Koines, Susie Zimmerman, Terri Denicke and Sue Stangler who volunteered their time to serve as our table helpers!

You may have noticed changes to our website recently. We have Mike Okner and Elizabeth Vivirito (Cathy and Phil’s daughter) to thank. They have donated their expertise, time and countless hours to update our website, and continue to make tweaks and improvements- all while working full time and raising two young children and playing the occasional game of bridge.

Please thank them when you see them! And check out what they’ve done so far at stlouisbridge.org.