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On February 23, 2022, at 4:23 PM, Morris Jones <mojo@bridgemojo.com> wrote:
Please check for accuracy and omissions!
I have to open with the passing of one of our most beloved and
stalwart unit members and a fierce competitor at the bridge table, Sandra
Franciscus. I don't know the full story of Sandra's history
with our unit, but I know she was a frequent volunteer in its
administration. The games here will not be the same without her.
Our Unit Games every other Sunday (or so) continue to be well
attended. In our first February game, February 13, we had nine full
tables (not bad for Super Bowl Sunday). We had just learned of the
passing that morning of Sandra, and you'll notice in the results
that the game was named the Sandra Franciscus pairs in her honor.
Winners N/S were Cathryn Martin and Diana Borgatti
(69%!) and E/W were Carolyn Cohen and Patrick Cardullo.
We have another February game scheduled for Sunday, February 27, and
with our column deadlines coming up, I don't yet know how that game
will turn out. I'll report next month.
For March, our games will be on the same dates, March 13 and 27 at
the Arcadia Bridge Center. With limited space, reservations are
required! Call Miriam Harrington to save your spot, (626) 232-0558.
As always proof of vaccination is required, but if we're lucky,
maybe these will be our first games without a mask requirement for
vaccinated players (which would be everyone).
This month we have two major milestones to announce in rank
advancements.
Lisa Walker is now a Life Master and Bronze Life Master. Morris
Jones is now a Gold Life Master.
I'd like to tell a story about when I first became a Life Master,
living in Campbell, near San Jose, CA. A friend who was a tournament
director and experienced player, was introducing me to some other
friends at a tournament.
He said, "This is Mojo, he's new to Flight B."
It was a humbling thought and a reminder of how much bridge awaited
me on the journey. I've spent a lot of that time learning to compete
in Flight B.
Now that I'm newly in Flight A, I know that I have to learn to play
this game at another level. I wouldn't have it any other way.