Club News

Pittsburg DBC -- Linda Harrison, director,  has announced that Pittsburg DBC will reopen on Tues., May 18, at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St.

Their regular schedule will include:

• Weekly games on Tuesday & Friday at 12:30.

• Sunday Fun Day to be held normally on the 1st Sunday of each month, subject to change as required by holidays. Game to begin at 1:30 pm.

For all games, reservations will be required and a minimum of 3 tables are needed for play. Mask optional if you have completed COVID vaccinations or fully recovered from COVID; if not, mask required.

The Sheila Bell DBC -- The Sheila Bell club reopened on Mon., May 3,  at their new location -- the Herbert B. Wren Fellowship Hall Salvation Army at 400 E. 4th Street, Texarkana, AR -- with a whopping 7 tables! 

(Note: To learn more about "face-to-face" games within Unit 225, click on Clubs on menu.)

In Memoriam

Don Bartley

Donald Orvin “Don” Bartley, 85, was freed from the prison of Parkinson’s disease and dementia on April 27 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler.

A memorial service is scheduled for May 29 at Emerald Bay Community Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of East Texas, Emerald Bay Community Church or Pets for People.

 George Earl Bennett, M.D., 96 of Marshall, TX, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021 in Marshall, Texas.

 Dr. Bennett played at the Longview Duplicate Club in years past and, according to Mike Graham, donated funds regularly to help pay the club's rent.

Dr. Bennett attended college at the College of Marshall and The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Bennett got called to service in 1943 where he would serve in World War II. He was in the U.S. Air Force as a navigator on a B-29 bomber, based on Tinian Island. George and his crew flew 24 bombing missions over Japan.

After the service, he married the love of his life, Inagene McMillan of Hughes Springs. He graduated from Tulane University Medical School in 1951. Dr. Bennett practiced medicine in Marshall for 48 years and served as chief of staff at the Marshall Hospital. 



 New Bronze Life Masters

Susan Ford

Sarah Meredith

 

District 16 Lecture Series

General Announcements

Unit Game & Tyler Senior Center -- At its March Board meeting, Rathnam reported the Tyler Senior Center is still closed and has no plans to reopen for general activities before June. As things continue to improve, the Board is tentatively planning a luncheon and Unit game on Aug. 14. At the luncheon, if held, awards will be presented and the annual business meeting will be conducted. 

ACBL News --  ACBL has announced their policy for all tournaments going forward starting August 1. To review the policy, which is subject to change, click here.

ACBL also posted some "mini-lessons" by renowned bridge teachers during the week of 4/22-25. Click here to view.

Online events, including Regional-rated tournaments, will continue to be offered along with chances to win gold, silver, red and black masterpoints®. More details can be found at www.acbl.org/virtual.

 Website updates

Board of Directors meeting minutes and Treasurer's Report for February has been added to the website. Click here to view.

Bridge Tip -- Having trouble deciding when to double a contract? Click here for how to use the Rule of 9.



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