In-Person Bridge Games in Unit 225

Here is a list of the current face-to-face bridge games in Unit 225:

• Dottie Pirkle DBC (Athens) -- Thursday --1 pm
• Longview DBC -- Monday, Wednesday & Thursday -- 12 noon
• Bridge Studio at Cedar Creek (Gun Barrel City) -- Monday, Wednesday & Friday -- 1 pm*
• Van Zandt County DBC (Canton) -- Tuesday -- 1 pm*

Make reservations with club managers so adequate tables and bridge boxes are available. Masks are required at all locations and players are asked to sanitize hands frequently.

* Time will change to 12:30 beginning in November.

General Announcements

• The City of Tyler has informed Unit 225 that there are no plans to reopen the Tyler Senior Center in 2020. 

• There is a new iPhone/Pad app called Tricky Bridge that teaches bridge. It is FREE and designed to appeal to people who enjoy games on their mobile devices. The ACBL Educational Foundation provided some funding for it. Go to the APP Store if you have an Apple device. The Android version is coming in a few months. It's an entertaining way to learn the game!

• Many Unit 225 players are playing and practicing on Bridge Base Online (BBO). The ACBL sponsors virtual clubs and tournaments which provide players with opportunities to earn black/red/gold points. If you need help using BBO, please contact your club manager.

In Memoriam

Bonnie Gorman

1923-2020

With great sadness, Unit 225 bids farewell to one of its brightest stars, Bonnie Jo Robertson Gorman, who passed away on Oct. 1, 2020, at the age of 97.

Born on July 6, 1923, Bonnie lived most of her life in Gilmer, Texas. She would tell you that she was fortunate to have had two wonderful husbands, Durwyn Robertson and Vance Gorman. She is survived by her son, Eddie Robertson and his wife Rusty, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In her earlier days, Bonnie taught home economics at Gilmer ISD and retired after 30 years in the education field. After retirement, she was owner of the Gilmer Flower Shop. Bonnie traveled extensively and enjoyed every day to its fullest.

Bonnie never met a stranger at the bridge table and welcomed all players with her ever present smile. At the age of 97, Bonnie was still playing bridge at the Longview Duplicate Bridge Club and with her social groups. Among her many partners, two of her most favorite were Janie Wolaver and Betty Finney. Bonnie accomplished the rank of Life Master thru local and tournament play. She will be fondly remembered by her friends as the “Queen of No Trump.”

Board Activity -- The September approved minutes and Treasurer's Report have been posted to the website. Click here to view.

Bridge Tip   -- Click here to read two new bidding tips from Eddie Kantar.



Send photos of club events
to Carol Kinsey (acblunit225@yahoo.com).