February 2021 - Unit556

Unit 556+ game Tuesday Feb 16th at 6:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 15 Feb '21

15 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Open Pairs tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 16th, at 6:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Dominique Angela & Julie Carol A & Kristi Harry & David K Jackie & Shari Jan & Tomoko Kathy S & Rand Khushroo & Temo May A & Hani Melanie & Bill Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave W Roselyn & Saul Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Sue T & Kathy H

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Monday Feb 15th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 14 Feb '21

14 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, We are having our regular game tomorrow, Monday, Feb 15th, at 12:15 PM. Below is the reservation list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Anita & Aggi Bill B & Paula Bob M & John J Carol A & Kristi Carol I & Susan Smith Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Gerry B Cathy M & Diana Debbye & Pat L Dwaine & Gary Gay & May Gwen & MaryAnne Harry & Alan N Jackie & Jerry H Jan & Deanna Kathy S & Rand Melanie & Kathy M Mira & Ron Rae & Gerry G Ruth & Roy Sharon W & Dave R Sharry & Beth Steve L & Bud Susan Sh & Judy G Temo & Ramesh Tom & Hilary C Tomoko & David K

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Feb 14th
by Paula Olivares 13 Feb '21

13 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, Valentine's Day tomorrow (Sunday Feb 14th) is double points (half red). 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. Please send me updates. *Room for more. * Paula 661-755-8543 -- 499er game Aggi & David K Angela P & Bonnie C Betsy N & Carol D Carol & Paul R Caryn & Glen M Hilary & Tom B Jackie & Harry Jan & Tomoko Judy T & Nancy G Julie & Lynn Karen and Susan J Kathy S & Pam B Lillian & Judith Lindsay & Sandra Price Lora S & John T Margaret K & Claire H Paulette & Terry Susan S & Carol I Zorina & Ed P Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Beth & Charles Bill & Roshen Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Kathy S & Rand

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Friday Feb 5th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 11 Feb '21

11 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Below is the reservation list of players for tomorrow, Friday, Feb 5th at 12:15 pm. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. *Saturday and Sunday, Feb 13 & 14, are double points days.* As we have no game on Saturday I have arranged for those interested in playing Saturday, and not already a member of Mojo's Club, to play in Mojo's PPD Virtual club. He has 0-500 at 10:00 and Open Pairs at 12:30. (And 0-99 at 12:20.) Let me know if you are interested. Our regular Sunday games will have double points. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Gerry B Anita & Tracy Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn C & Bill B Cathy M & Diana B Dwaine & Gary Georgia & Kathy B Harry & Alan N Jan & Roy L Judy G & Susan Sh Kathy S & Rand MaryAnne & Gwen Mike C & Bill M Mira & Ron Pat L & Wayne R Paula & Gay Rae & Gerry G Ramesh & Temo Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Sharry & Beth Tom B & Jerry H Tomoko & David

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sad news
by Paula Olivares 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

Russ Buker passed away yesterday, February 9th, of Covid at home. He was a career Air Force pilot, flew 50 missions in the Korean War and subsequently a test pilot. After receiving his master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Florida in 1959, he moved to the Antelope Valley where he was stationed at Edwards Air Force Base. After retiring from the Air Force he worked for the CIA for 10 years (which he never talked about). Russ started playing bridge and other card games at an early age. He thinks he was probably introduced to bridge filling in when needed in family social bridge games. He learned Culbertson’s bidding methods but never had any formal lessons. He more or less stumbled into duplicate bridge with his wife playing at club games while in the air force. He ran a duplicate game at Edwards for four years and also played at other games in the area. Like a lot of us, he let bridge go for many years while he was raising a family and working. One of his favorite memories was always going to the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles for Bridge Week. When he decided to learn more about bridge, he studied on his own from one of Max Hardy’ books. He was introduced to Linda Young by the partnership desk at the Las Vegas Regional. That began a bridge partnership and romance. They were “together” over ten years. They went to many tournaments together in Southern Calif and Nevada and played at the Joshua Tree Club, Friendly Bridge Club and Valencia Bridge Studio. Russ (russellsb) and Linda (limda) played three times a week with us in the Unit 556+ Virtual Club since it began thru his 94th birthday January 21st. Russ had four sons and one daughter. Cards may be sent to: Buker family 3531 W. Ave. J-14 Lancaster, CA 93536 Linda Young 2040 Florida Ave. Butte, MT 59701 You may contact Linda Young at lryoung1940(a)gmail.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Russ’s name to a charity of your choice.

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Unit556+ game Thursday Feb 11th at 10:15 AM
by Paula Olivares 10 Feb '21

10 Feb '21

Dear Unit556+ players, Below is the reservation list for tomorrow's game, Thursday, Feb 11th, at 10:15 AM. Please drop me a note if you'd like to play, need a partner, or want to invite a friend from outside the club to play. Saturday and Sunday, Feb 13 & 14, are double points days. As we have no game on Saturday I have arranged for those interested in playing Saturday, and not already a member of Mojo's Club to play in Mojo's PPD Virtual club. He has 0-500 at 10:00 and Open Pairs at 12:30. (And 0-99 at 12:20.) Let me know if you are interested. Our regular Sunday games will have double points. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Susan Smith Angela & Bonnie Anita & Ruth Barbara L & Carole C Bill B & Temo Bud & Gerry B Carol A & Kristi Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Dominique Gwen & Debbye P Harry & David K Jackie & Mike Jan & Tomoko Kathy F & Bob M Kathy S & Rand Margaret & Jerome MaryAnne & Tracy Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave Paula & Tom Rae & Amr Sharon & Steve Sharry & Beth Alan & Elliott Nueman

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Unit 556+ game Tuesday Feb 8th at 6:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 08 Feb '21

08 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, We are having a practice Team Game tomorrow at 12:15, let me know if you are interested in playing. There will be special instructions. Then Open Pairs tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 8th, at 6:15 PM. Who wants to play? Who needs a partner? Below is a tentative list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Dominique Angela & Julie Carol A & Kristi Harry & David K Jackie & Shari Jan & Tomoko Kathy S & Rand Khushroo & Temo May A & Hani Melanie & Bill Mira & Ron Pat L & Dave W Roselyn & Saul Ruth & Roy Sharry & Beth Sue T & Kathy H

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Monday Feb 1st at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 07 Feb '21

07 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, We are having our regular game tomorrow, Monday, Feb 1st, at 12:15 PM. Below is the reservation list of players. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Adam & Steve L Anita & Aggi Bill B & Paula Bob M & John J Carol A & Kristi Carol I & Susan Smith Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Gerry B Cathy M & Diana Debbye & Pat L Dwaine & Gary Esin & Barry Gay & May Gwen & MaryAnne Harry & Alan N Jackie & Jerry H Jan & Deanna Kathy F & Bob M Kathy S & Rand Melanie & Kathy M Mira & Ron Rae & Gerry G Ruth & Roy Sharon W & Dave R Sharry & Beth Susan Sh & Judy G Temo & Ramesh Tom & Hilary C Tomoko & David K

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Unit 556+ games Sunday Feb 7th
by Paula Olivares 06 Feb '21

06 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ Bridge players and friends, Tomorrow, Sunday Feb 7th, we have two games, a limited 499er game at 3:15 and an open IMP game at 3:25. It is also Super Bowl Sunday so please let me know if you can't make it. Below are the reservation lists for both games. *Room for more. * Susan Smith is looking for a partner in the 499er game so let me know if you want a partner. I do my best to match skill level. 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 Lindsay & Sandra Price Carol T & Gary Hilary & Tom B Open IMP game Debbye & Pat L Kathy F & Bob McB Kathy S & Rand Sharry & Beth Bill & Roshen

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Friday Feb 5th at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 04 Feb '21

04 Feb '21

Dear Unit 556+ bridge players, Below is the reservation list of players for tomorrow, Friday, Feb 5th at 12:15 pm. Send me any corrections, additions, or if you want a partner. Paula 661-755-8543 -- Aggi & Roshen Amr & Gerry B Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carol T & Gary T Carolyn C & Bill B Cathy M & Diana B Dwaine & Gary Geoff & Rosy Georgia & Kathy B Harry & Alan N Jackie & Shari Jan & Roy L Judy G & Susan Sh Kathy S & Rand MaryAnne & Gwen Mike C & Bill M Mira & Ron Pat L & Wayne R Paula & Gay Rae & Gerry G Ramesh & Temo Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Sharry & Beth Susan S & Caron I Tom B & Jerry H Tomoko & David

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