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Jim Coke President , District 21 Rep 530-409-3361 [email protected] Barbara Somervill Vice President / Education 864 908-7314 [email protected] Josh Haskett Secretary [email protected] Diane Strategos Treasurer 530 902-6848 [email protected] Bob Shiner Tournament Chair 916 224-7958 [email protected] Kathryn LeGro Board Member 916 417-2449 (text only) [email protected] David Britton-Ohl Partnership Chair 916 690-1981 [email protected] Brian Masunaga Membership Chair 916 705-2171 [email protected] Katherine Ewing District 21 Rep 916-395-1987 [email protected]

ACBL Unit 505

Sacramento

March 2020

Publisher: Jim Coke

Contributers: Barbara Wheeler

Susan Haynie

Barry Wold

Jim Coke, President

Unit 505 Board of Directors

Worries:

I thought January was a tough month—way too

many of us got sick. But sitting here at the end

of February and seeing all the news about the

corona virus, I’m getting very worried about all of our health. As

a secondary issue, I’m also worried about our ability to hold

games. If things get as bad as the CDC is saying, I can see our

public health officials banning all public gatherings including our

bridge games. My personal take is that I will support measures

that ensure the health and safety of our players.

A second worry is that our sectional venues are becoming horri-

bly expensive and ACBL has passed along price increases for ta-

bles and directors as well. The rent for the Orangevale has gone

up by 67% in four years. This is far beyond inflation or any other

expense. The ACBL price increases are far more moderate but

they come in a bad situation. The unit is committed to holding

sectionals but we must look at creative solutions to make them

happen.

But remember, cherry blossoms are beautiful and spring is com-

ing!

All the best!!

Cal Contryman is celebrat-

ing his 100th birthday on

March 5!

Happy Birthday Cal!!!

Marie Macauley Celebration of Life Luncheon

The luncheon will be 11:00 to 3:00, March 28 at Lombard's on

1550 Fulton Ave, between Arden and Hurley. Please call Mike

Macaulay (916)878-6480, or Sally Wheeler-Valine 916-600-

6050 to reserve a seat. Seating is limited to 60 people.

Mini McKinney &

Ace of Clubs Awards

Alan Lazar and Josh Haskett congratu-

late each other as Queen Elizabeth I

looks on.

Alan won both the Mini-McKenney

and the Ace of Clubs Awards for the 20

-50 MP range.

Josh won both awards for the 100-200

range. (Josh is the unit Secretary.)

Jim Kraus won both awards

for the 50-100 point range.

Kevin Smith won both

awards for the 300-500 point

range.

Jim Bowman won both

awards for the 500—1000

MP bracket. Ginny Curtis received the Mini-McKenney award from Jim

Coke for1000-1500 MPs.

More Mini McKinney &

Ace of Clubs Awards

Jim Coke congratulates Jerry Nakamura,

winner of the1500-2500 MPs Mini

McKenney. (This one is special because

Jerry is my regular Friday night partner.)

Carl Oeser won the 2500-

3500 Mini McKenney. Teri Smoot won the 3500-

5000 MP Mini McKenney.

Bob Etter won

the 10,000+ Mini

McKenney.

Ted Muller won

the 7,500-10,000

Mini McKenney

and Ace of Clubs.

Dick Jones won the 5,000 -

7,500 Mini McKenney.

Takwah Tsang won the

200-300 Ace of Clubs

Dennis Uthe won the

1000-1500 Ace of

Clubs

Barbara Muller won

the 1500-2500 Ace of

Clubs award.

Even More Mini McKinney &

Ace of Clubs Awards Dorothy McDermott won

the 2500-2500 Ace of Clubs

award.

Ronnie McMurdie Jones

won the 10,000+ Ace of

Clubs award.

Jan & Gary Soules both won

the Ace of Clubs award. Jan

for 5000-7500 and Gary for

10,000+. It seems like Feb-

ruary was the month for

Soules being together in the

Kibitzer!

John Jefferson won the

3500-5000 Ace of Clubs

award.

Not pictured: John Bowman (0-5 MPs Mini McKenney and Ace of Clubs), Susan

Frank (5-20 MPs Mini McKenney and Ace of Clubs) and Betty Dobak (5-20 MPs

Ace of Clubs).

A special thanks to Barbara Wheeler for the AoC, MMK and 70% game photos!

70% Games

Gary and Jan Soules had a 76.27% game on the 14th of Feb-

ruary playing at SBC. How’s that for a hot, romantic date on

Valentines? (Quilt in the background is designed by Jan.)

Gary Soules and Bill Sanford had a 73.24% game on 20

February at SBC.

70% Games Contd.

Ronnie McMurdie Jones and Dave Vidaver had a 71% game

on Sunday, 23 February at SBC.

Ronnie and Steve Kolodny had a 70.07% game on Tuesday, 25

February at SBC. This was Ronnie’s 2nd 70% game in 3 days!

Pairs Game

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Potluck Lunch 11:30 AM — Game at Noon

Games Include:

Pairs

A/1500+, B/1500-750,

C/750-0 or by attendance

Director: Jim Coke

Location

Folsom Bridge Center

8680 Greenback Lane, #107

Orangevale, CA

Ph: 916-353-1139

For Partnerships Call:

David Britton-Ohl

Partnership Chair

[email protected]

916-690-1981

ACBL Unit 505 Unit Game

New Rank Changes NEW JUNIOR MASTERS

Greg Beals

Lori Gualco

Marcie Mortensson

NEW CLUB MASTERS

James Kassis

NEW SECTIONAL MASTERS

Wil Dopkins

Diane Goodman

Betsy Jennings

Linda Urquhart

NEW REGIONAL MASTERS

John Bowman

Jim Haynie

Patricia Sullivan

NEW LIFE MASTERS

Brian Masunaga

Greg Schwemmer

NEW BRONZE LIFE MASTERS

Greg Schwemmer

NEW SILVER LIFE MASTERS

Nick Demmon

NEW RUBY LIFE MASTERS

Lois Hopkins

The Farley

Mike Grob (left) awarded the Farley

plaque to John Jefferson.

Mike Grob established the award in

memory of Joe Farley who was an excel-

lent bridge player.

The award is given to the player who has

had the most 1st place wins through the

year at SBC. The winner must have

played at least 75 games at SBC. John’s

wife, Joanne Merry, received the award

last year.

When you look at the list, it

reads like “Who’s Who” in the

Sacramento bridge scene. The

award only has one two time

winner in the six years of its ex-

istence.

I’ve never seen another award

like this. In ACBL, almost all

awards are based on master

points. But this one counts 1st

place finishes only and ignores

everything else. Interesting idea

Mike!

March Calendar

MARCH SPECIAL EVENTS

10th, Tue. 11 a.m. - Club Championship 12th, Thu. 11 a.m. - Club Championship

15th, Sun. - UNIT PAIRS at FOLSOM -- SBC Closed

16th, Mon. 11 a.m. - Club Championship

25th, Wed. 11 a.m. - Club Championship

27th, Fri. 11 a.m. - Club Championship

29th, Sun. Noon - Charity Fund

Open Pairs & Mentor/Mentee Pairs (tentative)

LESSON SERIES

HONING YOUR BIDDING SKILLS

with Jim Bowman

Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Lessons are $5 each, pay as you go.

Contact Jim: 916.359.0161

Play 'n' Learn

with Jim Bowman

Mondays at 6 p.m.

Lessons are $5 each,

pay as you go

FREE LECTURE - SATURDAY MORNINGS

11 a.m.

Before the 299er game.

Discusses hands played on the prior Saturday, plus a topic of

Joy O’Dell's choice.

The Foothill Bridge Center

Barry Wold, Manager

Foothill Bridge Center 4050 Durock Rd,

Shingle Springs CA 95682

[email protected]

www.bridgewebs.com/

foothillbridge

530 391-3743

Partnership

Barry Wold 530 391-3743

Sandy Wold 530 906-8506

Beginning Bridge Lessons

Mondays, 4:30 to 7 pm

Began Monday, February 10th

Contact Barry Wold,

text 530.391-3743;

[email protected]

Regularly Scheduled Games

Monday Open Pairs 12 Noon

Wednesday NLM Pairs (0 - 500) 10 AM

Wednesday Open Pairs 6:30 PM

Thursday NLM Pairs (0 - 500) 10AM

(Lesson at 9:30) Friday Open Pairs 6:30 PM

1st Sunday Mentee/Mentor 1 PM

2nd & 3rd Sunday Open Pairs 1 PM

4th Sunday Swiss 1 PM

call 530 391-3743 to verify

FEBRUARY EVENTS Requires you to sign-up with [email protected]

♦ 1, Sunday, Mentee/Mentor Charity Pairs ♥

♦ 6, Friday, Open Pairs Club Championship ♥

♦ 11, Wednesday, NLM Pairs, Club Championship ♥

♦ 22, Sunday, Open Swiss Teams ♥

♦ 29, Sunday, Mentee/Mentor Charity Pairs ♥

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Table Fees

only $5!!

RACE FOR THE POINTS!

Mini-McKinney top 3 in each category Jan-20:

0-5 Sara Stanley 1.16 Lee Kemper 1.05 Joan Tonasello .89 5-20 Robert Wright 7.19 Larry Meyer 5.18 Claudia Dopkins 4.61 20-50 Micheline Brown 8.69 Mark Green 6.58 MaryJo Hawley 3.64 50-100 Carolyn Wasmuth 8.11 Jane Plocher 6.97 Janet Douglas 6.79 100-200 Jim Haynie 31.73 Alan Lazar 12.53 John Bowman 11.96 200-300 Jack Reichel 10.82 Carol Buchanan 7.63 Allen Riker 6.81

Go to the Unit’s

website to access

all clubs in

Unit 505 at

www.playbridge

sacramento.org/

District 21

Newsletter

“Diamond in the Rough”

is no longer being mailed.

Access it on-line at:

d21acbl.com/

BRIDGEWORKS

NEW LOCATION

Rocklin Community Center

5480 5th St Rocklin, CA

See Directions on Website

Tuesdays Game at NOON

Sign up begins at 11:45 am

Fee $5 per player

ACBL sanctioned game

Contact Bob Shuken:

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We are an invitational club with games open to residents of Sun City and their invited

guests.

We play in the Kilaga Springs Lodge every Wednesday and Saturday at 12:30 p.m.

We also have a Friday evening game

starting at 5:00.

Our game table fees are $5.00 for guests.

For additional information about our club, please visit the club website:

www.bridgewebs.com/lincolnhills

Arden Manor Bridge Club

Thursday Evenings

@ 6:30 PM

in the

Sacramento Bridge Center