Doris Neathery’s 100th Birthday

 Thirty-one years ago, with Steve Lawrence’s encouragement, Doris Neathery became a director and started her 21 year career with the Mid-Cities Duplicate Bridge Club. The club met in St. Jude’s Catholic Church until moving to The Bridge Studio at Cedar Creek in 2003. She ran the Monday and Wednesday morning games until she retired in October 2009 at age 90. She continues to play bridge with her partner Ray Carden.

On 8/11, Doris turned 100 and the next day her bridge friends gathered to wish her a Happy Birthday with a potluck lunch and a basketful of birthday cards.

Gloria Rowland presented Doris with a framed Golden Age Master award from ACBL and a letter from President Russ Jones wishing her a happy 100th birthday and acknowledging her contributions to the bridge world. The food was delicious and plentiful and Doris enjoyed visiting with her many friends, some from the old St. Jude days.

In addition, Cedar Creek recently celebrated Gloria Rowland's birthday. According to Gloria, "I'm not old, I've just been young for a long time."

Sheila Bell DBC (Texarkana) -- The Club held a celebration and fairwell party in honor of Betty Abston, a charter club member, on Mon., July 29. Betty is moving to Frisco, TX, to be near family but is not giving up her bridge game!

"We send Betty off with best wishes and a fond farewell as she moves and starts a new chapter in her life," reported Lisa Looney.

The club also recently celebrated Fred Borum's birthday but no one reported on his age. Happy Birthday Fred!

• Paula Edwards & Diane Dunn -- 71.23% at Rose City DBC on 7/15