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July 10, 2005

Patriot's Day Game:  Our first Patriot's Day game was held on Tuesday, July 5th featuring a wonderful lunch and a two section game.  Misuzu McManus, Sarah Ash and Judith McCall organized and prepared lunch with the help of many who brought in delicious side dishes and desserts.  Thanks everyone!  There were 19 tables with 12 in the Open section and 7 in the Limited.  Winning pairs were:

Our next Pro-Am Game is scheduled on Tuesday, August 9th.  This very popular event randomly pairs local Pros and Ams for a fun filled afternoon of Bridge.  A scrumptious lunch is planned before the game.  Please sign up at the club (sign up sheet is on the bulletin board or call a Bridge Director).  Hope to see you there.

Gift Idea:  Our Club sells pre-paid gift cards which are redeemable at our club for a free play.  See Spike Lay for more details.

Friday Night Swiss continues to grow with 8 teams turning out on July 8th.  A mixed group with players of all levels so please come out and join us.   Each week the teams are different so no one team dominates.  You come as a pair and teams are formed by drawing cards.  If you need a partner, call Spike Lay or any Bridge Directors and they'll be glad to help.

Tuesday afternoon's Jackpot of $100 was won on June 28th by Matie Ellery and Kirby Baker with a 58.8% game.  Remember, the percentages needed to win the Jackpot vary with point level:  0 - 299 players need a 58% game to win, 300 - 999 players need a 63% game and those with over 1,000 MPs need a 70% game.  Come out and join the fun on Tuesday afternoons.

Learning Center: The club is establishing a new Learning Center for you on our Backup Computer.  A logical extension of our Library, the Learning Center will have Bridge Software that you can use.  It is also a good way to test drive a software package before you buy it.  In addition, mini-classes will be offered covering our Web Site and Discussion Page, BridgeScore web site, ACBL web site, E-mailing and other topics on interest to you.  The Learning Center is an evolving concept and we will endeavor to incorporate your ideas and needs.   If you have Bridge Software that you no longer use at home and would like to donate it to the club, we would be most grateful.  Because of copyright laws, we can accept original disks only (no copies please).  Please contact Bill McManus with your comments, ideas and/or software.

Calendar & Events.  Special events in July and August are shown below.

JUNE STARS — First, second, third ... ; best game.

Monday Afternoon — Marylou Swinburne and Nancy Van Patten (tie 1-2), Patricia Hays and Tim Bober (tie 3-4), Chris Skehan and Betty Stern (tie 5-6);
Best Game: Sally Romkey and Maryann Corley 69.33%

Tuesday Morning — Karen Hanno, Nancy Van Patten, Sally Romkey, Judith Andrews & Mary Wirtz (tie 4-5); 
Best Game: Matie Ellery and Kirby Baker 69.50%

Wednesday morning — Ray Jean-Claude and Phyllis Jean-Claude (tie 1-2), Ron Johnson and Darryl Sauer (tie 3-4), Janet Phillips and Jean Hoitsma (tie 5-6),
Best Game: Janet Phillips and Jean Hoitsma 68.75%

Thursday morning — Patricia Hays and Tim Bober (tie 1-2),  Chester Masztak, Thomas Moser, Linda Derwick, Judy Hinds; 
Best Game: Tim Bober and Patricia Hays 69.48%

Friday afternoon — Don Metler and Evelyn Zeller (tie 1-2), Eileen and Bert Kabath (tie 3-4), Misuzu McManus and Doris Katz (tie 5 -6); 
Best Game: Richard and Lonna Lemmon 66.67%

Open games — Bob Durand, Bruce Ohmann, Charles Dodd, Gail Rust, Betty Sandifer; 
Best Game: Don Beecher & Bob Durand 67.76%

Congratulations to all!

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