Bill Ormsby – NABC Master
When I was a teenager, my sister Alberta Brown learned to play Bridge at Alfred University. She then taught my brothers and sisters to play Bridge. My Grandmother, Alma Wilcox, was a Silver Life Master as well as my … Continue reading →
Karen Yellin – Gold Life Master
My first taste of bridge was in junior high school in the bridge club. But I’m afraid I don’t remember anything other than the reason I signed up. The advisor looked like a dark-haired Illia Kuryakin. Fast forward a few … Continue reading →
Ken Knight – Advanced NABC Master
I learned the game ages ago but never played. My bridge activity was limited to the game in the daily newspaper. I actually thought nobody played bridge in the Rochester area. Then, chatting with Jerry Manioci (a Sapphire Life Master) … Continue reading →
John O’Rourke – NABC Master
2021 was a very successful bridge year for me. For which, I want to thank my bridge partners who have helped me to achieve two rank changes this year: David, Christina, Pam, Mary, Becky, Karen, Susan, John and my wife, … Continue reading →
Phil Greco – Gold Life Master
I first learned bridge in college, but played infrequently. By the time I hit 40 I had well under 100 points and it looked like I would never reach Life Master. Nevertheless, I enjoyed playing bridge at home with my … Continue reading →