Bernadette Hennessy May
Owner/Manager
“If it were too easy it would not be fun! It is most marvelous!”
For Bernadette Hennessy May, M.Ed., creating Game Friendzy was a dream realized over thirty years that grew from her love of playing and teaching games and crafts. She has developed and facilitated training and educational programs for schools, not-for-profits and corporations and now enjoys every in-person and online class or game she leads at Game Friendzy. And let’s talk Bridge—Bernadette’s way of Bridge is friendly and welcoming to beginner and intermediate players alike; she is a TAP- and ACBL-accredited bridge instructor and ACBL director. A typical personal lesson (via Zoom or Shark Bridge) includes direct instruction and playing practice with ample time provided to answer individual questions.
Or watch her teaching videos online—Bridge, Mah Jongg, Pinochle, Canasta—and you’ll be a Game Friendzy regular! And follow her blog on Beyond the Pawn (www.gamefriendzy.com) for her unique perspective on the world of tabletop games.
Barbara Sentel
Crafts Teacher
Barbara Sentel has recently retired from her position as a consular assistant from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after 39 years of dedicated service. Before working at the Consulate General of Italy, Barbara was an Italian teacher at Summit junior high and high school in northern New Jersey.
In the beginning of the year, Barbara joined the staff at Game Friendzy as our craft instructor and will be introducing a different craft each month throughout the year. Barbara is an avid knitter and has been crafting since childhood – much influenced by her mother and grandmother.
You will also find Barbara at the game tables where she loves to play Bridge, Samba and Canasta – just to name a few.
“Crafting fosters creativity, encourages friendships and teaches new skills. What could be better?” asks Barbara.
Bruce Pedretti
Bridge Instructor
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Alice Hennessy
Instructor
Alice, or Mrs. Alice as she is affectionally called, is a seasoned gamer who adds her charm, and welcoming attitude to everything she does. Alice facilitates Mah Jongg as well as other games. ~ Yes, she is Bernadette’s mother 🙂
Phia Pedretti
Website Manager
Phia is – much like everyone else here – an avid lover of games. She mostly keeps to herself while working on the website and creating visual assets, but you’ll likely see her flit about through the store.