January 2021 - Sunday499

Unit 556+ games Sunday Jan 24th
by Paula Olivares 30 Jan '21

30 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, Tomorrow, Sunday Jan 31st, we have two games, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. * Please let me know if you want to join us or can't make it. Thank you Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Betsy N & Carol D Carol & Paul R Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Jackie & Harry Jan & Tomoko Karen and Susan J Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Linda D & Ruth R Lora S & John T Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Susan S & Carol I Zorina & Ed P Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Bill & Roshen

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Jan 24th
by Paula Olivares 23 Jan '21

23 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, Tomorrow is the last day of Silver Week and we have two games, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Registration fee is $5. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. * Please let me know if you want to join us or can't make it. Thank you Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Betsy N & Carol D Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Jackie & Harry Jan & Tomoko Karen and Susan J Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Linda D & Ruth R Lora S & John T Mike C & Ken P Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Susan S & Carol I Suzanne K & Carol S Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Bill & Roshen

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Covid Vaccine available starting Thursday for those over 65
by Paula Olivares 19 Jan '21

19 Jan '21

Dear Bridge friends, Normally I do not send non-bridge related emails to this list but I felt this was important information to get out quickly. If you live in LA County and are over 65 LA County is offering Covid Vaccine at local pharmacies and grocery stores. There are 6 locations in Santa Clarita alone. It says healthcare workers, but you may register now for an appointment starting Thursday (1/21), as Thursday is the first day the vaccine is available to those over 65. Here is the link if you want to register for an appt for the Covid vaccine. Paula -- http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/?fbclid=…

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Jan 17th
by Paula Olivares 16 Jan '21

16 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, We have two games tomorrow, Jan 1th, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. * Please let me know if you want to join us or can't make it. Starting Monday it is Silver point week, double regular points in silver. Thank you Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Betsy N & Carol D Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Jackie & Harry Karen and Susan J Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Linda D & Ruth R Lora S & John T Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Susan S & Carol I Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Bill & Roshen

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Jan 10th
by Paula Olivares 09 Jan '21

09 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, We have two games tomorrow, Jan 10th, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. * Please let me know if you want to join us or can't make it. Thank you Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Betsy N & Carol D Carol & Paul R Carol T & Gary Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Hilary & Tom B Jackie & Harry Judy T & Nancy G Karen and Susan J Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Linda D & Ruth R Lindsay & Lorna B Lora S & John T Margaret K & Claire H Mike C & Ken P Pamela C & Rosalee S Paul B & Jim G Paulette & Terry Rosalee M & Judy S Susan S & Carol I Zorina & Ed P Joan B & Denise Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth

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Updates to ACBL's alert proceedure
by Paula Olivares 05 Jan '21

05 Jan '21

Dear Friendly Bridge players, ACBL has updated the alert procedure. Some changes our players need to note: When using a transfer, instead of announcing "transfer" state the suit you are transferring to. For example, in the auction 1NT–2♥, where partner’s 2♥ showed spades, instead of Announcing “transfer,” you will now Announce “spades.” Instead of saying “could be short” for a non-forcing minor-suit opening that might contain fewer than three cards, you must say the minimum number of cards in the suit, as in “Could be one.” Support doubles and redoubles no longer require an Alert. In an uncontested auction, no natural jumpshift (whether weak, intermediate or strong) requires an Alert. BBO's convention cards have not been updated and still show these bids in red. It will take them some months to update. Be patient with our folks who continue to alert the old way. there will be a learning curve and adjustment period. When you receive your January Bridge Bulletin be sure to read page 35 where this is discussed. In the meantime, more information on all the changes can be found here: https://bridgefeed.acbl.org/red-alert/ --

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Jan 3rd
by Paula Olivares 02 Jan '21

02 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, We have two games tomorrow, Jan 3rd, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. *Please let me know if you want to join us or can't make it. The following additional people earned a higher rank playing online. Congratulations to all! Regional Master David Khalieque Life Master Bernard Seal Ed Nowacki Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game at 3:15 Angela P & Pam R Betsy N & Carol D Carol & Paul R Carole C & Barbara L Caryn & Glen M Ginger B & John M Hilary & Tom B Jackie & Harry Kathy S & Pam B Linda D & Ruth R Lora S & John T Margaret K & Claire H Marianne & Lawrence N Mike C & Ken P Pamela C & Rosalee S Paul B & Jim G Rosalee M & Judy S Sandy Y & Peter O'K Susan S & Carol I Open IMP game at 3:25 Bill & Roshen Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth

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Unit556+ 2020 Rank Changes
by Paula Olivares 01 Jan '21

01 Jan '21

Dear Unit 556+ friends and family, Thank you all for playing with us in 2020. Below is a list of folks who earned a higher rank playing online. Congratulations to all! If I have forgotten someone, please let me know. We are looking forward to playing with you in 2021. Warmly, Paula -- Junior Master Hani Abraham Craig Dietrich Carol Inman Khushroo Lakdawala Piyush Parikh Georgia Seid Club Master Thomas Beggane Liza Billington Deanna Kean Khushroo Lakdawala Janelle Morton Mariann Nolan Susan Smith Sectional Master Terry Clougherty Sarah Deschenes Kim Ebner Janelle Morton Glenda Zelichov Michael Zelichov Regional Master Hilary Clark Kim Ebner Lindsay Gronich Melanie Moran Jerome Paul Harkirat Randhawa NABC Master Ginger Boykin Bonnie Cox Carol Decordova Betsy Nicassio Zorina Pelant Carol Reukauf Life Master Adam Barron Bob Becker Bronze Life Master Adam Barron Beverly McLeod Stephen Page Mary Anne Self Silver Life Master Ruth Baker Elizabeth Morrin Mira Rowe Ruby Life Master Kathy Flynn Gold Life Master Linda Young Sapphire Life Master Gerard Geremia Pat Larin

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