St. Louis Bridge Center

06/15/2026

Please join us for one, two or three games on Thursday, June 18th for The Longest Day, and help us raise money for and awareness of Alzheimer’s. Games are at 10, 2 and 6 and a hot dog lunch will be available until 2pm.

Almost everyone of us has a family member or friend suffering from this disease.

As a community, you have been awesome in support of the cause of finding a cure- raising more than $700,000 over the past 14 years.

We hope you can help us build on your past generosity by
1) donating (money or stock) through our website (stlouisbridge.org) or by check, and encouraging your friends to do so as well;
2) bidding on our silent auction items; (Auction ends at 2pm)
3) buying raffle tickets for the chance to win a Chef’s dinner for four at Annie Gunn’s; and
4) playing in our games on June 18th.

A nonprofit center where the game of bridge is learned and played by players of all ages and skill levels.

06/08/2026

Urgent message for today, June 8th: There is currently a boil order in Olivette until noonish. We’re having burgers today so we’re good there, but you’ll need to bring your own coffee/tea/water. Soda machine still good. Sorry for the inconvenience.

05/05/2026

St. Louis Jack Bryant Spring Sectional is coming to the Bridge Center – May 15-17
Fees for this sectional:
$11 for I/N side
$13 for open

New! Open Pair/Teams event Saturday at 2:30 PM. This is a stratified game that increases your chance to win! Just come as a pair or bring your team of four. For more info see our flyer or Unit 143 website.
Open, Stratified Events for All Players ($13 entry/session):
Open Pairs: Friday 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM (single session)
Pair/Teams: Saturday 2:30 PM (single session)
Swiss Teams: Friday night 7:00 PM (single session) & Sunday 10:00 AM play thru with short lunch break (two sessions)

Limited, Stratified Events for Intermediate/Newcomer Players ($11 entry/session):
0-99 Pairs: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM (single sessions)
0-750 Pairs: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM (single sessions)
0-750 Swiss Teams: Sunday 10:00 AM play thru with short lunch break (two sessions)

05/02/2026

Monday May 4th through Sunday May 10th is District 8 STaC Week at the Center. Players can earn upgraded SILVER masterpoints in this sectionally-rated event. There is an additional $2 game fee.

The Center will be closed for regular games Friday through Sunday, May 15 – 17 in support of the Jack Bryant Spring 2026 Sectional being held at our Center. Winners in all stratifications earn ACBL SILVER Masterpoints.
Open Events: $12/session
0-49 & 0-499 Events: $10/session
Free entry in any event for 0-5 MP players.

A 6-week course in Advanced Beginner’s Bridge begins Wednesday, May 13th for 6 weeks. No partner needed to attend. Contact Julie (314-378-5253) or Donna (314-591-0529) with questions.

The Senior Olympics has a new name – St. Louis Legends Games. The Bridge Game will take place at the Center on Wednesday, May 27th at 2pm. Contact Phyllis for questions – 314-313-6092

04/06/2026

Starting today and running through Sunday, April 12th, the Center will be having ROYAL STaC Week. Players can earn 25% GOLD, 25% RED, 25% SILVER and 25% Black masterpoints. There is an additional $2 game fee for these games.

In addition, there will be ACBL charity games on Tuesday AM April 14th, Thursday AM April 16th Wednesday April 22, Sunday April 26th and Tuesdy Eve April 28th for extra points and an additional $1 game fee.

Monday, April 20th will be the first annual Sally Canfield Memorial game, with extra points and an $2 additional game fee going to Alzheimer’s Awareness.

As a reminder, Players are expected to have both their phone ringers and alarms silenced during the game. A player needing to take a call during the game should notify the Director beforehand.

The Director has the discretion to penalize players up to one quarter of a board for any unexcused phone usage or rings. There is a Phone Violation Jar at the front desk – first time offenders, please deposit $2 for your offense.

03/11/2026

Thank you to the Unit, the many volunteers and the committee that ran such a successful National ACBL Tournament last week: Michael Sherberg (chair), Sandy Bigg (hospitality), Ken Eiger (volunteers), Sharon Sweet (finance), Jane Ettleson (hospitality), Jennifer Lunar (prizes), Julie Ertmann (information), Mike Arnheim (partnership), Phyllis Siegal (intermediate/novice program)!

02/23/2026

We will be closed from Wednesday February 25th through Sunday, March 8th in support of the Nationals. See you all on Monday, March 9th.

02/19/2026

Sunday, February 22nd, the 1:00PM game at the St Louis Bridge Center will be a pairs game. All pairs welcome - no restrictions. Pot luck dinner at 4:30. This will be a chance to ask questions about NABC and to celebrate those who are 75. Join Phyllis for this fun time.

02/13/2026

The Center will be closed for all games in support of the Nationals from Wednesday, February 25th through Sunday, March 8th. All regular games will resume on Monday, March 9th. There are DISCOUNTS available for this event, but they are online only by going through [email protected]. Be sure to read the instructions carefully.

The following dates will be Club Championship games – more points, no additional game fee!

2/19 Thursday AM
2/22 Sunday afternoon
3/10 Tuesday evening
3/12 Thursday AM
3/15 Sunday afternoon
3/16 Monday AM
3/18 Wednesday AM
3/24 Tuesday AM
3/27 Friday AM

The 499er Sectional will be held at the St. Louis Bridge Center March 21 & 22.

02/09/2026