About Us
Our goal is to promote Duplicate Bridge education and play in a comfortable, caring, competitive and welcoming environment.
Who We Are
The St Paul Bridge Center is a member-owned, not-for-profit duplicate bridge club located in Roseville, MN. We are run by a Board of Directors composed entirely of members — people who love the game just as much as you do.
We offer games seven days a week, including pair games and team games, with many levels of stratification so players of all skill levels can enjoy competitive, fair play. We participate in the Common Game, connecting our members with players across the country.
Whether you're a seasoned Life Master or just learning the basics, you'll find a welcoming home at the St Paul Bridge Center.
Our Staff & Volunteers
We have a great staff of directors including two ACBL Tournament Directors. Our manager and lead director is Kimberly Hayward (ACBL TD). Our assistant manager is Todd Flowerday. Our other directors include Sarah Wahl, Theresa Venhuis (ACBL TD), Jackson Wahl, Jerry Johnson and Steve Gaynor.
Our Board of Directors for 2026–2027 is comprised of Cathy Wehrman, Gary Rowland, Joe Carter, Jenny Bourne and Sharon Anderson. Our Intermediate/Novice Liaison to the Board is Ellen Kluz. Everyone at the club is part of the family and makes the whole system work — we have a wonderful community and welcome everyone to join us.
Our Facility
Our club is located at 1751 Co Rd B West, Suite 220, Roseville, MN 55113 — conveniently situated in the central metro, near the intersection of 35W and Hwy 36.
We have a comfortable, well-equipped playing space designed to make every session enjoyable. Ample parking is available. Via train/bus use bus routes 16 & 21 on Snelling to Co Rd B stop, then 3 blocks west.
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The St Paul Bridge Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of club members. The board oversees club operations, finances, and strategic direction — all in service of our members and the game of bridge.
Members are encouraged to get involved and participate in the governance of the club. If you're interested in serving on the board, please reach out to us at [email protected].
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Our Players
Our membership spans all skill levels — from brand-new players just learning the game to experienced Life Masters with thousands of masterpoints. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive club where everyone belongs.
We offer Mentor games where newer players are paired with more experienced ones, Chat Bridge for 0-50 masterpoint players with coaching included, and Open games for everyone.
Our History
Dick Baker began the St Paul Bridge Club and held games in various locations including Stillwater, Hastings, 3M, Century College and more. He would drag the boards and bridge supplies, coffee pot, and cups. Soon he sought a permanent location, however, he needed financial support and found donors in Bob Lakken, Bob Steinfeld, Dean & Mary Ann Cook, Marlene Kasmirski-Stronge, and Linda Delzell. With this funding, he bought tables and chairs, some of which are still used. He rented the space at English & Hwy 36, designed the layout: office, cloakroom, kitchen, bathrooms, and smoker (back in the days when smoking indoors was still allowed).
Dick did the directing, teaching, and preparing lunches and dinners with the help of volunteers. When Dick had bad times, he always said Bridge cured him. He died in 1996, but the club continued. In the late 1990s the club incorporated and became a federally recognized 501(c)7 not-for-profit organization, with the new name Bridge Center of St Paul and governed by a member elected Board of Directors. In June, 2026 we became a federally recognized 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, with the name St Paul Bridge Center, and could accept fully tax-deductible contributions.
Since the English Street location, the club has been on Frost Ave, near English, in the now demolished mall on 10th and 694 in Oakdale where Hy-Vee is, behind Luther Auctions in North St Paul, and now the current Roseville location. We promote and offer Duplicate Bridge instruction, and pair & team games for all levels (9–10 games per week), and tournaments in a clean, welcoming and friendly club atmosphere in the St Paul Metro area.
Ready to Play?
Come join us for a game. Guaranteed partners most sessions — no reservation needed for most games.