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Zoom meeting invitation Thursday 3:30
by Morris Jones 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

Morris "Mojo" Jones is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Unit 559 Board Time: Dec 15, 2022 03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87251204611?pwd=RjdjbUxGc0hNWmpISmxtay85SURzZz09 Meeting ID: 872 5120 4611 Passcode: 127402 -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA Pasadena Bridge Club <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> BridgeMojo <https://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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DECEMBER 15TH BOARD MEETING
by janet wickersham 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

I changed the time of the meeting, but I have no confidence that it will be set for 3:30. Since Mary and I have doctor appointments and will be rushing to get there on time, and Lisa is not available until 3:30, if the meeting I scheduled still posts 11:00 PM, Mojo, could you please takeover and arrange for us to meet on your site at 3:30? Thanks so much.

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STaC game results
by Morris Jones 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

Here are the results in the overalls for yesterday's game: https://web2.acbl.org/tournaments/results/2022/12/2212501/2212501_20.HTM I've been adding articles with pictures at the bottom of the web page https://pasadenabridgeclub.com I'm having a work party all day Saturday for anyone inclined to drop in. I have 80 chairs to set up, 20 tables, and 40 end tables. "Free" pizza and sodas! Actually there's no need to do any work if you just want to drop by. :) And for that matter I'll be there most of the time this week if you'd like to drop by. Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA Pasadena Bridge Club <https://pasadenabridgeclub.com> BridgeMojo <https://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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aug 28 STaC rather than NAP
by Morris Jones 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

Could you all reply choosing one of these two? Jan and I believe more players would favor a STaC game than an NAP qualifier, but it's also the final weekend for players to qualify for the NAP. (A) Let's play a STaC game and award silver points! Could be big overalls (Western Conference) (B) Let's play an NAP qualifier and award half-red points! Last chance :) Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Re: aug 28 STaC rather than NAP
by K. A. Cresto 04 Dec '22

04 Dec '22

If it is this Thursday, I am available. Kathy On December 4, 2022, at 11:54 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: I would like to have a recap of the Holiday Party and discuss a few pressing items after the event. I realize this is an extremely busy time of year for everyone. I’m hoping Thursday, December is doable. I will have to make it for 3:00 PM as I have a doctor’s appointment that day earlier. Let me know if you can’t attend. I’ll send the invite once we are sure of a date. Thanks. On Aug 25, 2022, at 10:17 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Great News Everyone!!!! Roy’s website is back up and running. On Aug 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Gang, I just heard from La Salle. It’s a no, but not for the reasons I was expecting. They are renovating the Dining Hall at that time. It could be possible for next year. Karmen has a source she’s investigating, and I’ll keep you posted. If anyone has any more ideas, please let Lisa or me know. Thanks so much. On Aug 21, 2022, at 8:01 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: I was able to have all 27 tables removed from San Marino last Thursday, and they are safely stored at Linda Stuart’s. I am so grateful for her gracious offer to store them for us. On Aug 19, 2022, at 6:38 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Enjoy your visit, Michael. On Aug 19, 2022, at 6:36 PM, Michael Rodrigues via Unit559board <unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com> wrote: Unfortunately, I plan to visit my son in San Jose, have not seen him in over 2 years, so I have no opinion on the matter Michael On Friday, August 19, 2022, 09:52:34 AM PDT, Morris Jones <mojo(a)bridgemojo.com> wrote: Could you all reply choosing one of these two? Jan and I believe more players would favor a STaC game than an NAP qualifier, but it's also the final weekend for players to qualify for the NAP. (A) Let's play a STaC game and award silver points! Could be big overalls (Western Conference) (B) Let's play an NAP qualifier and award half-red points! Last chance :) Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers Mojo's Blog _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com

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Re: aug 28 STaC rather than NAP
by K. A. Cresto 04 Dec '22

04 Dec '22

I won't be a born to attend. I will be playing in the Palm Springs tournament. On December 4, 2022, at 2:05 PM, Lisa Walker <lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com> wrote: Then I won’t be home until at least 3:30 that day. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2022, at 1:38 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: It’s December 15th after the party. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2022, at 1:34 PM, K. A. Cresto <mysuki(a)att.net> wrote: @font-face { font-family: Calibri; } If it is this Thursday, I am available. Kathy On December 4, 2022, at 11:54 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: I would like to have a recap of the Holiday Party and discuss a few pressing items after the event. I realize this is an extremely busy time of year for everyone. I’m hoping Thursday, December is doable. I will have to make it for 3:00 PM as I have a doctor’s appointment that day earlier. Let me know if you can’t attend. I’ll send the invite once we are sure of a date. Thanks. On Aug 25, 2022, at 10:17 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Great News Everyone!!!! Roy’s website is back up and running. On Aug 24, 2022, at 10:00 AM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hi Gang, I just heard from La Salle. It’s a no, but not for the reasons I was expecting. They are renovating the Dining Hall at that time. It could be possible for next year. Karmen has a source she’s investigating, and I’ll keep you posted. If anyone has any more ideas, please let Lisa or me know. Thanks so much. On Aug 21, 2022, at 8:01 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: I was able to have all 27 tables removed from San Marino last Thursday, and they are safely stored at Linda Stuart’s. I am so grateful for her gracious offer to store them for us. On Aug 19, 2022, at 6:38 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote: Enjoy your visit, Michael. On Aug 19, 2022, at 6:36 PM, Michael Rodrigues via Unit559board <unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com> wrote: Unfortunately, I plan to visit my son in San Jose, have not seen him in over 2 years, so I have no opinion on the matter Michael On Friday, August 19, 2022, 09:52:34 AM PDT, Morris Jones <mojo(a)bridgemojo.com> wrote: Could you all reply choosing one of these two? Jan and I believe more players would favor a STaC game than an NAP qualifier, but it's also the final weekend for players to qualify for the NAP. (A) Let's play a STaC game and award silver points! Could be big overalls (Western Conference) (B) Let's play an NAP qualifier and award half-red points! Last chance :) Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers Mojo's Blog _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com _______________________________________________ Unit559board mailing list -- unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com To unsubscribe send an email to unit559board-leave(a)bridgemojo.com

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Pasadena San Gabriel Bridge News column
by Morris Jones 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hey y'all, please review for corrections and especially omissions! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pasadena San Gabriel Unit *Holiday Bridge Party* December 11, 12:30 p.m. lunch, with a big Royal STaC bridge game to follow! Everyone from District 23 is invited to come celebrate the season and play for black, silver, red, and gold masterpoints! Space is limited! Seats are $35 per player, which includes our fabulous lunch and a great card game. All the information and where to get reservations at this link: https://bridgemojo.com/holiday-party-2022 Write or call Miriam Harrington, (626) 232-0558 or miratpf(a)aol.com. The *Pasadena Bridge Club* has been in the works since 2020, and is finally coming to be. We found a fabulous location on North Fair Oaks Ave. at Orange Grove with lots of parking (free), great food choices right there, and a beautiful playing area. We're working on furnishings, decorating, and scheduling. I'm planning to offer classes three sessions a week, on a staggered rotation. /Bridge - Introduction/ will be offered on Wednesday evenings, starting January 11. /Play of the Hand/ will start on Thursday evenings, January 12. /Improving Your Judgment - Opening the Bidding/ will start on Saturday mornings, January 14. There will be games for 0-300 players on Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons (at least) along with social bridge and supervised play sessions. The grand opening party will be at noon on Saturday, January 7, with a game at 1:00 p.m., Open and 299er pairs. The web site is live at https://pasadenabridgeclub.com and I'll be working to fill in details over the next few weeks. *Unit Game winners* from November: The Nov. 6 game was a STaC game. N/S winners were *Peter Szecsi* and *Amr Elghamry*, E/W going to *Adam Barron* and *Sherry Hansen*. Peter and Amr placed 2nd Overall in Flight A in the STaC, and Adam and Sherry were 1st Overall in Flight B for big masterpoint wins! November 20 we had a great turnout with ten tables. N/S winners were *Joan Mesias* and *Jeanette Deverian*, with E/W going to *Robert Shore* and *Kevin Lane*. Congratulations to new Junior Masters *Angelica Clark* and *Barbara Way*, new Silver Life Master *Mark Gersh*, new Ruby Life Master *Mindy Golden*, and new Gold Life Master *Zachary Vedro*. Zach, by the way, is my partner and co-founder of the Pasadena Bridge Club. :) Finally, I'll mention that the 2023 *Aileen Osofsky ACBL Goodwill Member of the Year* is yours truly, Morris "Mojo" Jones. I'm surprised and deeply honored. I know of so many member volunteers who give tirelessly to support our game that I never imagined I might be considered for such an award, much less win the designation. I'm touched and proud. Thank you. :) -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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text message received to list
by Morris Jones 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Someone at phone number (626) 353-3401 sent a text message to this list, as follows: "Hi Miriam I will be coming to the Christmas party. " Using your phone's TXT messaging service to send an email is not usually very successful. I have no idea who it came from. Cheers, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Renewal of funds
by Roy Wilson 11 Nov '22

11 Nov '22

Hi, all, If we are going to continue sending unit-wide emails, we need to renew the funds in our account with the ACBL. The more credits we purchase the bigger the discount, but I think $100 will last us a long time. Can I please get a vote, and if everyone agrees I will purchase the credits and ask Miriam for reimbursement. Below is the website's purchase page, and you can see we are getting low. Roy >

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Email blast
by Roy Wilson 11 Nov '22

11 Nov '22

Hi, I have sent an invitation to our Holiday party to all the members in district 23. There were more than 2000 members, but I doubt they will all show up. (And I did send the correct date!) I didn’t check, but an email this large is probably about $60, so at some point the board will need to put some more money in the account. Roy I’ve played bridge more than half my life. The lesser half I wasted.

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