Board of Directors Katherine Ewing President 916-395-1987 [email protected]

David Willmott ACBL UNIT 505 Vice President 916-709-8958 SACRAMENTO [email protected]

Miriam Steinberg FEBRUARY 2016 Co-Secretary/Publicity 916 971-4947 Table of Contents [email protected] Page 2-3 President’s Message Debbie Leggett Highlights In This Issue Co-Secretary Page 4 Unit Game Flyer 916 456-1024 Unit Game [email protected] Page 5-6 January Unit Game photos February 14 Joyce Sweeney Page 7-11 News You Can Use/Monterey/ Treasurer Sacramento BC 916 727-3186 Reykjavik/Hawaii [email protected] Page 12 199’r Table Maurie Studin See New Tournament Chairman Page 13-15 Reno NABC by Miriam Steinberg Members 2016 916 408-2254 [email protected] Page 16-20 Sacramento Bridge Center

Marie Leonardini Page 21 Arden Manor / Gold Country Folsom 33rd Annual Hospitality 916-485-0601 Page 22 Sun City Lincoln Hills MP Week [email protected] February 28 Page 23-25 Folsom BC Pat Ingoglia Membership Page 26-28 Foothill BC 456-3343 [email protected] Unit 505 Website Zelna Morrow Click here: 916 409-5432 www.PlayBridge [email protected]

Jim Houghton Sacramento.org 571-309-6055 D21 Representative [email protected] Katherine Ewing 916-395-1987 Lucy Brown [email protected] 916-638-7777 [email protected] District 21 Representative / Sectional Hospitality Sally Wheeler-Valine Newsletter Created by MoraBeyondMarketing.com 916 600-6050 11230 Gold Express Dr. #310-187 Gold River, CA 95670 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 916 635-5234 Katherine Ewing President Unit 505 Board of Directors

Hello from your new Unit Board,

First, a big thank you to Brian Masunaga as the past President and Board member. He organized our Unit Board and budget better than any other President we’ve had. His enthusiasm for bridge and the betterment of Unit 505 is wonderful. We will miss him and hope his business adventures in Wyoming work out for him and not keep him from the bridge table for very long.

We will also miss outgoing Board members, Mike Cozart, Luke Shenoy and Sheila Ross. We thank them for all their efforts. They too have a love for bridge and helped to make our Unit better for all.

Your Board has a few new members and new officers for 2016. Welcome to the new members: Maurie Studin, Marie Leonardini, Jim Houghton, Dave Willmott and Katherine Ewing. Returning members, Debbie Leggett, Joyce Sweeny (elected for another 2 year term), Lucy Brown, Pat Ingoglia, Zelna Morrow and Miriam Steinberg. Congratulations to our 2016 officers: Debbie Leggett, Secretary, Joyce Sweeney, Treasurer, Dave Willmott, Vice President and Katherine Ewing, President. (See photo and contact information for Board members on the next page.)

At our first meeting the new board determined our goal is to hold successful Unit and Sectional games for our members/players. To do this we all have to work together. To start, at our February Board meeting, we’ve invited the Club Owners/Managers to join us. Our plan is to get to know them better, find out their needs/concerns and let them know ours, so that we can help each other. All of you are also important to the Unit. Feel free to direct your questions or suggestions to any board member.

We have some surprises for you at the Unit Game on February 14, 2016. (See flyer on page 4.) The pot luck will be side dishes as the Unit Board will supply a main course. Watch for more fun at the Valentine’s Day Unit Game.

There are 22 Units in District 21 and we have the largest ACBL membership. This year your Board will strive to work together with you to make our Unit the best in the District, too!

May the bridge cards be good to all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day!

2 Unit 505 Board of Directors 2016

Katherine Ewing President Zelna Morrow Audit David Willmott Vice President Miriam Steinberg Publicity Debbie Leggett Secretary Maurie Studin Tournament Joyce Sweeney Treasurer Jim Houghton Pat Ingoglia Membership Lucy Brown Marie Leonardini Hospitality

Katherine Ewing District 21 Representative Sally Wheeler-Valine Hospitality/ District 21 Representative Beth Mora Newsletter/Website

Unit Game SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2016 ONE SITE ONLY Pair’s Game at SACRAMENTO Bridge Center Pot Luck—Bring a dish to share

Games include: For Partnerships call:

Stratified Pairs Shiela Ross A/1500+, B/1500-750, GAME LOCATIONS 916 434-6165 C/750-0 Games alternate monthly between the two Folsom Bridge Center locations. February 14 site 9500 Greenback Lane #9 Sacramento Bridge Center Folsom, CA 95630 See website for details at: 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675 916 353—1139 www. Sacramento, CA 95825 playbridgesacramento.org 916 925—6322 Director: Barbara Morman Director: 916 353—1139 Maggie Edwy E-mail: 916 333-2478 [email protected] [email protected]

Lunch 11:30 am Game at Noon Game at Noon Game Fee $9 Game Fee $9 A good turn out for our first Unit Game of 2016!

Thank you to Folsom and our players for your hospitality— the food was delicious!

Newly elected President, Katherine Ewing and Tournament Chair, Maurie Studin share in the good times!

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Friends, Food, Fun . . . and a Bridge Game, too! Thank you to Folsom Bridge Center and Dave Willmott, Director.

6 CONGRATULATIONS!

Duncan MacVean NABC Master

Mike Cozart has regretfully resigned as Tournament Chair for personal reasons. He is available to assist our new Tournament Chair, Maurie Studin through the Spring Sectional.

Thank you Mike for all you’ve done for Unit 505.

Mike Cozart Welcome Maurie! Maurie Studin

GNT CHANGES

Important! If you pre-registered before January 1, please pre-register again with GNT coordinator Jackie Ortiz. Pre-registrations were inadvertently lost. Apologies for the trouble. For more information click here: http://www.d21acbl.com/tournaments/gnt/2016/gnt2016.htm

Correction to January Forum. GNT Flight A will be played at the El Cerrito Sectional on March 5 and 6. Other flights will be held at the East Bay Community Bridge Center.

7 SANDY MURPHY LIFE MASTER

Sandy Murphy, of Shingle Springs, a frequent player at Folsom and Foothill Bridge Clubs, became a Life Master at the Regional in Monterey on Fri. Jan.8, 2016.

Sandy needed 1.5 gold points and earned 5.26 gold playing in the Thursday-Friday Knock Out. Sandy’s partner was Joan Bailey of Placerville, and her other teammates were Barbara Wheeler of Sacramento and Barbara’s sister, Patricia Zavadil of Denver. Barbara Wheeler

D21 HOSPITALITY

Celebrating 10 years as District 21 Hospitality hostesses . . .

I present you Sally Wheeler-Valine and Marilyn Minden.

CONGRATULATIONS!

TERI GOLD & MARY RUBY & GINNY, too!

Teri Smoot is now a Gold Life Master. She achieved this at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Regional at the end of December and beginning of January, playing with Mary Ose.

Mary Ose became a Ruby Life Master at the same time.

Teri should also be commended for her accomplishment of earning the most, or second most, points during the week of any woman player who was not playing with a professional. Way to go, Teri! Teri, Mary & Ginny Meanwhile, Ginny Curtis was the top point winner in the on the beach. tournament of the 0 to 750 category. Way to go, Ginny!

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MONTEREY REGIONAL

The three of us (Terri, Mary and Ginny), won two events with our men's auxiliary. One with Jerry Nakamura and a KO with Dennis Uthe. We had a great week in Monterey, CA. Restaurant recommendations: Passion Fish and Rio Grill.

More Restaurant Reviews with Mary Ose . . .

In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina we ate at Aspen Grill. First picture is the grouper. Wonderful with lots of different flavors and great textures. The second picture is sea scallops with fried spinach (also wonderful and very interesting) and risotto.

Mary Ose

On the road with Teri and Mary this month goes from the beach to Iceland!

Teri Smoot offers these views of a cold Reykjavik.

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Reykjavik, Iceland!

January 28-31, 2016

Teri Smoot and Mary Ose on the road . . . this time in Iceland.

Teri’s first picture is an auction for "pros" for Pro/ Am event. She says they did ok. Their team was

USA. Off to play more bridge . . .

Thank You, Teri for sharing a memorable experience with all of us! 10 Honolulu Regional

Sally Wheeler-Valine sends this to drool over . . . from the 20th floor of the Waikiki Prince hotel.

Pat Ingoglia sent more photos of the tournament, including John and Ronnie McMurdie and John Reynen.

Playing in the Honolulu Regional . . . sure . . . we’re here because we like the rain in Sacramento . . .

Your editor is putting this box in green!

21 Your place for events, lessons and recognition of achievements!

Welcome! https://

199’rs are IMPORTANT www.facebook.com/ ACBLbridge to our Unit!

Yes, ACBL has a

Each club has daily FACEBOOK PAGE—click on open and stratified the link above to enjoy games. lots of pictures from tournaments, bridge

hands with commentary 199’r games are: and some fun “Throw ACBL Facebook photos: back Thursday” posts. Mary Ose and Teri Smoot at the Denver NABC. Folsom Bridge Center “Like” their page and Tuesday, 10:10 am you’ll receive their posts or go to the page and review all the Wednesday, 9:00 am Fridays, 9:00 am pictures!

Foothill Bridge Center RACE FOR THE POINTS! Wednesday Non-Life Mini-McKinney Masters (0-500) 10:00 am top 3 in each category: Thursday Non-Life Masters 0-5 Alanna Lee Weisberg 22.53 (0 = 500) 10 a.m. Sarah Robinson 22.36 Sacramento Bridge Center Patricia Gale 17.70 Tuesday, 11:00 am 5-20 Cynthia Fredrickson 95.97 Claes Harde 58.86 Click on the websites at the Denver NABC. Charon Jenner 25.51 20-50 Takwah Tsang 44.35 for more information. Donna McCulloch 41.55 Thomas Rosen 40.52 Club Championship 50-100 James Coke 133.21 and Unit Games award Bob Shuken 67.61 more points! Duncan Macvean 50.47 100-200 Susan Haynie 132.04 Maurie Studin 115.20 Invite a friend! Kathleen Beasley 110.74

www.playbridgesacramento.org 11 Spotlight on Katherine Ewing

The Reno NABC is rapidly approaching March 10-20, 2016. After a very informative conversation with Co-Chairperson Katherine Ewing, who also serves as the Unit 505 representative to the District as well as our newly elected Unit President, I thought it might be helpful to clarify the events and hopefully encourage you all to attend!

Players can choose from a multitude of different games which include: 1. Intermediate (Non-Life Master / Newcomer events) where players can earn red points. Feature articles 2. Gold rush events (gold and red points). interviewing people 3. Regional events (gold and red points). around Unit 505. 4. NABC event (gold, red and platinum points).

Intermediate / Newcomer (I/N) players may play in side games that are Miriam Steinberg is specifically limited to those with under 300 points. Gold Rush pairs, a Unit 505 Board another good option, are stratified 750/500/200. There member. will also be stratified 299er Swiss Teams on most days. A special bonus event will be BridgePlus, which is a free She may be reached lesson and 14 free deals on March 12, 13 and 14 at 10 at: 916 971-4947 am. (This is designed mostly for the more beginning mirsteinberg@ players). In addition, Intermediate players may opt to yahoo.com compete in any Regional or NABC event that does not require pre-qualification.

Contact Miriam with Events that are open to all players include: your suggested Stratified Open Pairs (side games) interviewee or a topic Stratiflighted Daylight Open Pairs of interest you’d like Knock Out Teams (usually 2 days) explored. Swiss Teams Stratiflighted Swiss Teams Stratified Side IMP Pairs Compact Braketed Knock-out Teams Zip Knock-out Teams 3 Day Side Game Series

12 Spotlight on Katherine Ewing Page 2 Stratified Open Pairs: pairs play all other pairs. Different points are rewarded for A/B/C stratification (although B/C players can earn more points if they rank in a higher stratification).

Stratiflighted Open Pairs: Players are divided into two separate games according to their points. These groups are then stratified. Stratified Side IMP Pairs: A pairs game which scores using IMP’s instead of match points.

Knock Out Teams: Usually a 2 day 4 session event, with approximately 24 boards. After players lose a 24 board round they are “knocked out” of the game.

Compact Bracketed Knock Out Teams: Usually two 12 board matches.

Zip Knock-Out Teams: A faster and shorter session knock out game played late at night.

3 Day Side Game Series: Pairs who play 2 or more sessions will have their top highest scores averaged. The top winners may earn gold points.

Some NABC events require pre-qualification (such as by winning 1st or 2nd in a Regional Tournament). Such events include the following” Baldwin 3-9 Platinum Pairs 3-11—3-13 Leventritt Silver Ribbon Pairs 3-13—3-14

Additional NABC events that do not indicate pre-qualification include: Lebhar IMP Pairs 3-11—3-12 Vanderbilt Knock Out Teams 3-14—3-16 3-15—3-16 3-17—3-18 Smith Life Master Women’s Pairs 3-17—3-18 NABC and Fast Pairs 3-19—3-20 3-19—3-20 Machlin Women’s Swiss Teams 3-19—3-27

13 Spotlight on Katherine Ewing Page 3

The NABC registration desk will offer gift bags. In addition, they will award prizes to the top winners of an event. The Intermediate/Novice will have its own registration at the El Dorado, where special gifts will also be available along with its own reception. There will be separate partnership desks at both locations.

Each day, a Daily Bulletin will list the previous day’s winners, announce daily events, including expert speakers and also list the schedule for the following day.

Kibitzing can be another exciting option. Most good players according to our chairperson, will allow kibitzers if asked first and may even be willing to answer post-game questions. Some international events are televised and can be watched in a separate room.

Meeting players from all over the U.S. and world is an additional bonus. I am looking forward to meeting up with old high school friends from St. Louis as well as a long-lost cousin from Florida. I hope to make new acquaintances along the way, too!

I hope many of you will join me at the NABC and proudly represent Unit 505 (I will be on the look-out for interesting dinner company!). And I would like to give a big “Thanks” to Katherine Ewing for her hard work in making this event an exciting reality! Sacramento Bridge Club GAMES and DIRECTORS

SUNDAY - 12 p.m. THURSDAY - 11 a.m. Stratified Open Pairs Stratified Open Pairs Maggie Edwy, Director Ali Topcu, Director 916 878-7566 916 925-6322 [email protected] [email protected]

MONDAY - 11 a.m. THURSDAY - 6:30 p.m. Stratified Open Pairs & Stratified Open Pairs Invitational Pairs Charles Smith, Director John Hughes, Director 916 967-1105 Charles Smith 916 965-7695 Albert Chow [email protected] [email protected] FRIDAY - 11 a.m. TUESDAY - 11 a.m. Stratified Open Pairs & Stratified Open Pairs & Invitational Pairs 199'er Pairs John Hughes, Director Albert Chow, Director 916 878-7566 FRIDAY - 7 p.m. [email protected] {monthly only} TUESDAY - 7 p.m. Barometer Pairs David Vidaver, Director Ali Topcu John Hughes Stratified Open Pairs Ali Topcu, Director [email protected]

WEDNESDAY - 11 a.m. SATURDAY - 12 p.m. Stratified Open Pairs & Stratified Open Pairs Invitational Pairs Ali Topcu, Director

Ali Topcu, Director

WEDNESDAY - 6:30 pm Stratified Open Pairs Temporary Location: David Vidaver Maggie Edwy, Director 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675 Maggie Edwy 916 333-2478 (corner of Ethan & Hurley) [email protected] 916-925-6322

15 At last – some good news about out new site. All of the information has been turned into the county and we are now just waiting on the permits. Even this makes me excited. Albert said it could take a short as one week to get the permits, but thinks it will be a little longer. However, after three and a half months, any news about the move is better than nothing. The contractor is ready to go just as soon as he has the permits in hand.

Monday, Dec 28 Gary Soules and John McMurdie had a 73.31% game. They are two of the top player in our entire area. The really fun part of this story is that one week earlier they played and had a 49.31% game! So, players this should give you a lot of hope. Even the good players can have a bad day. I can attest to the fact that Mr. McMurdie was quite tired on the day with the low score. A good night’s sleep is a must in order to play well at bridge. So, the following Monday they have a great score. These two men have been friends for many years and it was so wonderful to see them get this good of a game. Congratulations to both of you.

Here are two more of our top players who know how to play bridge too! Ted Muller and George Lim had a 71.53% game on Monday, January 18th. These two do not play often together, but this just shows that if you put two very good players to- gether, they come up with a great game. Ted plays a lot of his bridge with Albert Chow, John Blubaugh, and of course his wife Barbara. George also plays with Barbar Muller, but most of his games are with Marty Rodgers. The two of them can be seen almost every Friday and most of those days they come in first.

And finally, two more guys with a huge game of 75.69%. One of the interesting things about these two, is they play in the Invitational games, Mon, Wed, and Fri. Both play with several different partners and will usually win, place, or show not mat- ter who they are playing with. You can see that “twinkle” in Tom’s eyes (the one on the left) and I want to tell you it is pure “ornereness.” Tom has quite a sense of humor and he enjoys entertaining the players. Joel is a little quieter, but still has a lot of fun at the bridge table. Nice going guys – this was really a very excellent game!

16 January was also a month for birthdays. Laura Mering’s birthday is Jan 7, but we celebrated it on the 6th. Besides the cake, Nick Smiley brought in his delicious “buns” again. We had pork, chicken, and the herb one stuffed with hot dongs. The bread tastes like home made! There was also Laura’s favorite lemon dream Jell-o.

Annee Christensen celebrated her birthday on Thursday Jan. 14th, one day after her actual birth date. She was surprised with her favorite cake – chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate. This was a two layer cake with a yummy cream cheese filling. To me Annee looks exactly like she did when I met her approximately twenty-five years ago. Some people just do not age and she is certainly one of them. “Tell us your secret, Annee!”

She did leave on this day to enjoy lunch with her daughter, but returned in time to get some cake and there was enough to take home and share with her husband.

Gary Soules will have a birthday on January 28th and Joy O’Dell will have one on the 29th.

Happy Birthday to all of you and we wish you many more.

In February there will be two club championships. One on Monday, Feb. 15 and the second one is Friday, Feb. 19. Mark your calendars and get your favorite partners lined up for these dates. These are the times you can earn extra points.

And of course Valentine’s Day is Feb 14th. I am certain there will be some special dessert around this day for all of you to enjoy. Don’t forget to share the day with the ones you love and of course don’t forget to say “I love you” to Mom, your wife/husband, members of your family, and to your favorite bridge partners.

Defense Lesson Class. Remember the Defense class with Takeout Doubles begins on Feb 2 at 9:30. It is not too late to sign up!

17 Holiday crowd of 24 1/2 tables at Joy and John Hughes’ Game on Monday January 18th.

Thank you Pat Ingoglia for the photos! Happy Welcome new player Valentine’s Day Ernie Johnson with Marie Coffey, Alan Calkin, Umakant Dash.

Welcome new player DeAnne Wolthoff with Joy and Bette Hencken and Jane Pivetti. Carolyn Bailey, Jini Bauer, Dave Nemzek and Joyce Matsumoto enjoy the new location.

HAPPY Happy BIRTHDAY, Birthday JOY O’DELL

I understand it’s her 39th . . . whatever , hope it was a great day!

18 New Class MODERN DEFENSE

Sacramento Bridge Center Tuesdays, February 2—April 19, 2016 1300 Ethan Way, Suite 675 9:00 am—10:45 am (corner of Ethan & Hurley) 916-925-6322 Instructor: Sam Sandusky 916 647-3211 Sign Up sheet at Sac Bridge Club [email protected] beginning in early January.

Make checks payable to: Cost: $100 for 11 sessions Sacramento Bridge Center Plus the cost of the book by Eddie Cantor: Give checks to Sam or Joy O’Dell “Modern Bridge Defense”

INVITE A FRIEND—EVERYONE NEEDS THIS CLASS!

Now that you have learned how to bid, or at least you have been taught how to count your hand and learned guidelines for the bidding, and you have had Play Of The Hand and now know how to not only count your tricks, but can figure out how many tricks the defenders have, what is left?

I tell you it is DEFENSE. This class will teach you when to lead an ace, or better yet, when not to lead an ace. Think about it – do you play most of the hands or do you defend the most? I would say we defend much more than we get to play. So this is a much needed class to guide you in your journey of being a player. Gold Country Duplicate 956 Mountain Ranch Rd San Andreas

Mr. Don E Stillwell, Director 209-772-1899

Wednesdays 12:00 Noon Open

“The Rest Are Mine” (Newly Revised)

Or are they? When is a claim a claim? Is the 2 a minor penalty card or a major penalty card? Well, that depends. When does declarer’s card become a played card? When is a not a revoke? Do you know all the answers? Are you sure?

Welcome to Ruling the Game, our latest online learning course. While designed particularly for club directors to polish their skills, the course also will benefit players looking for a better under- standing of common rulings.

ACBL.org Click here for more information

Arden Manor Thursday Night celebrated December Birthdays: Barney and Bob

January Birthdays: Maggie Edwy. Not shown are Marie Macauley and Charles Smith

Join new SBC Director Maggie Edwy For a new evening game on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

20 By Dick Proffitt Congratulations to fourteen of our club members who attended the Monterey “Clam Bake” Regional Tournament and earned red and gold

DUPLICATE BRIDGE . Jack Uppal was the top point winner from our club, GAMES acquiring over 27 total points during the competition.

Kilaga Springs Lodge Now is the time to get your reservation in for the Reno Spring NABC NO Weds 12:30 PM* Fri 5:00 PM to be held from March 10-20, 2016. As of this writing, some rooms Sat 12:30 PM** are still available at the special bridge rate in all of the three host Open to residents and hotels. Complete tournament details are available on the ACBL their invited guests website under upcoming NACBs (www.acbl.org/tournaments_page/). *includes 199er game **includes 299er game Our club will host our half of the annual exchange with the Roseville Sun City Duplicate Bridge Club on Wed., Feb. 24th in the Orchard BRIDGE LESSONS Creek Lodge Ballroom. The cost will be $15.00 per person, which FREE—Open to All includes the brunch and bridge package. Every Wednesday See or call Kay Kerenyi (434-6050) to reserve your spot for this event. 11:45 AM This year once again the education committee will arrange to have TABLE FEES free lessons at 11:45 a.m. before our Wed. games. They will begin on Per Person Members or Sun City Resident visitor Feb. 2nd with a panel discussion. Bring your friends and bridge Visitors 3x: $2.00 questions to the event and be prepared to learn the secrets of bridge Non-resident visitor: $5.00 strategy from our resident experts.

PARTNERSHIP CHAIRS Our club always welcomes new players to any our games. However, many social bridge players may shun duplicate because they don’t Barbara Dorf 434-8234 understand the seemingly ritualistic use of bidding boxes, player movements, card placement after each trick is played and the all Squeak Conner 645-9085 important card holders, or boards used to transport the pre-dealt Lynne White 253-9882 hands from table to table. In order to remedy that situation, Judy

Wednesday 199er game Beck (209-3994) has volunteered to educate newcomers on these Limited Games fundamentals. Give her a call if someone you know would like to Sheila Ross 434-6165 become a duplicate bridge player.

For more information, Happy Valentine’s Day and may you have lots of hearts . . . and clubs, visit the club web site: spades and diamonds this month. www.bridgewebs.com/ lincolnhills,

or call club president, Sharon Neff 543-8897 FEBRUARY AT FOLSOM BRIDGE CENTER your friendly venue for duplicate bridge! Winners of January Club Championships January 17th Al Evans & Pat Sullivan Dec. 31st Douglas Allan & Jack Uppal Laurie Vath & Douglass Murphey Dec. 15th Jim Loftus & Jean Cole

Directors February Club Championships Barbara Morman Ph: 916 600-8893 Tuesday the 2nd, Friday the 12th, and Monday the 15th .

Roz Flynn Club Closed Sunday, February 14th Ph. 530-409-3537 for the Unit game in Sacramento.

Dave Willmott Ph. 916-709-8958 Mentors and Mentees

Your game date is Sunday, February 28th and will be the first day Mentors rd of Folsom Bridge Center’s 33 Annual ALL MASTERPOINT WEEK. Roz Flynn 530 409-3537 Play, Win and your names will be on the 2016 Trophy Plaque along with all the years since 1984. Call Roz for Partners.

Non Life Masters February Event Sunday the 7th with a special start time at 11:00 ending at 2:00 Folsom Bridge Center st for Super Bowl fans. We will have another game on the 21 at 9500 Greenback Lane noon. Call the club at 916-353-1139 for more information or for Folsom, CA 95630 partners or sign up at special events board. (916) 353-1139

Click links here— SEE FLYER FOR 33rd ANNUAL MASTERPOINT WEEK ! Website: Folsom Bridge Center

Email: [email protected]

SEE CALENDAR ON WEBSITE FOR More EVENTS CONGRATULATIONS!

Player of the Year Dave Willmott 138.33 199er of the Year Susan Haynie 90.61 99er of the Year Cynthia Frederickson 64.28

Sunday NLM/199er/99er Directors:

Susan Haynie

Roz Flynn

Dave Willmott See website for dates.

Cynthia Frederickson Susan Haynie

Folsom Bridge Center awarded 5,110 points in 2015 to over 200 individuals.

24 Winners Names on a Trophy Bonus Master Points Daily Door prizes daily of wine and free play

Sunday, February 28th: Mentors/Mentees game at Noon Monday, Feb. 29th: ACBL Membership Game 11am March 1st, 2nd, 4th: Unit Championships Open Pairs 11am Thursday, March 3rd: Swiss Teams Unit Game 11am Saturday, March 5th: Charity Pairs Game at Noon

Charity Games to Benefit Folsom Twin Lakes Food Bank

Free Plays to Winners Raffle Drawing on Saturday Tickets sales begin Feb 24th $1 each, 7 for $5 Art by Rod Williams and Terri Smoot Teaches Bridge Bundle Brunch for 4 by Val Williams Dinner for 4 by Evelyn Willmott Sheet of 10 Free Plays 6 Pack of fine wine $$$$ 100 Dollar Bill $$$$ January Swiss team FEBRUARY EVENTS: winners:

17—Wednesday, 6:30 pm, L to R Vinnie and Club Championship Karen Papa, Clyde Broughton, 28—Sunday, pot luck noon, Stan Shamitz. Swiss teams 1 pm Club Championship

Game fee $5.00 January bingo winners: SAVE THE DATE L to R Tom Cleary Memorial NLM (500) Game Judee Browning*, Thursday, March 3rd, 10 am Connie Randmaa, Vera Balluff. Please RSVP: [email protected] Actually it's Al Evans to reserve your spot. * standing in for Judee Please include your partner’s name. who's camera shy.

A crowd of 12 tables The Foothill Bridge turned out for the Center Ray Edison Memorial Game.

Barry Wold, Manager Foothill Bridge Center, 236950 4050 Durock Rd, Shingle Springs CA 95682 www.bridgewebs.com/ foothillbridge 530 391-3743

Partnership Barry Wold 530 391-3743 Sandy Wold 530 906-8506

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2016 Officers President – Barry Wold Vice-President – Bob Viersen Secretary – Sarah Robinson Treasurer – Sandy Wold Board member – Teri Smoot

Jim Coke was the 2015 Foothill-of-the-Year, earning the most master points of any player at the Foothill Bridge Center.

Larry Koncewicz was the December Foot- hill-of-the-Month, earning 7.94 master Foothill wishes points. everyone Gold at the Reno Nationals and we January 18 look forward to seeing Club Championship your name and picture January 29 in The Forum. N/S A1 Mary Glaser, Jerry Nakamura Club Championship A2 Bill Count, Ellen Stanney A3 Clyde Broughton, Stan Shamitz A1 Suzie, Zev Bogan B1/2 G Downing, Larry Koncewicz A2 Joan Bailey, Sandy Murphy B1/2 Debbie Davidson, Sandy Wold A3 Al Farrar, Rich James B3 Iris Appleby, John Dutton B2 G Downing, Larry Koncewicz

E/W OA1 Suzie Bogan, Judy Shamitz A2 Lyn, Phil Benner A3 Gayle Heslop, Richard Hobbie A4 Judy Allan, Joan Bailey A5 Lorna Garrett, Sarah Robinson B4 Liz Brodeur, Al Farrar

27 Richard Thomas Cleary III

June 5, 1939 – December 31, 2015

Tom played bridge. A regular partner was Judy Baskin, especially at tournaments. Peggy Hatley, being Peggy Hatley, had a desire that Donna Pitt meet Tom. Tom meets Donna at Peggy’s. They fall in love. Tom gains a new bridge partner; Judy mostly loses Tom as a bridge partner but never as a friend. Tom marries Donna, December 28, 2013. Unfortunately, it was a very short but truly sweet love of nearly three years; two years as husband and wife.

Tom the man. I only knew Tom for 3 years but he sure made an impression on me; as he did on most people he met. The one thing I noticed in Tom was the sparkle in his eyes. It was always there. I can see it even now. It spoke of the man Tom was and will be remembered as. Tom enjoyed life, and meeting people. He truly enjoyed meeting people and making friends. From his family I learned he was open and accepting of all persons regardless of any characteristic except character, of which he was an astute discerner. This was certainly true at the bridge table.

Tom strongly supported the people and things he believed in. Tom supported both the Folsom and Foothill Bridge Centers. Attendance increased appreciably after Tom found the two centers and began playing bridge there. Many Four Seasons’ (community Tom lived in) social bridge players now regularly play duplicate bridge. I believe there is a correlation.

Foothill Bridge Center will host a Memorial Game in honor of Tom Thursday, March 3rd, at 10 am. 28