• Published On: March 17th, 20260 Comments on Breakfast and Bridge, Saturday, March 21

    Breakfast and Bridge, Saturday, March 21

    PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR AND GET A PARTNER!

    This Saturday, March 21, will be our Unit Game where you can enjoy a fabulous breakfast and chat with friends before our monthly Unit bridge game.

    Breakfast will be ready by 9 a.m. and bridge starts at 9:30.

    And if you are a 349er, notify Susie Leo at susie@susieleo.com so we have an idea if we can hold a limited section.

    Hope to see you there!

    Carole Schmitz

  • Published On: March 11th, 20260 Comments on Bob Kendall’s Quest for Recognition of Friend’s Puzzle Collection Featured in Lookout Eugene-Springfield

    Bob Kendall’s Quest for Recognition of Friend’s Puzzle Collection Featured in Lookout Eugene-Springfield

    With Bob Kendall in our thoughts after his accident and surgery, this piece in the Lookout Eugene-Springfield should warm our hearts.

    And for folks who don’t read the Lookout, you should check it out. It is a real news organization located here in Eugene, employing a staff of reporters who cover our area very well. It really has filled the gap since the Register Guard was sold. Its sister newsroom, Lookout Santa Cruz, won a Pulitzer Prize in 2024.

  • Published On: March 4th, 20260 Comments on This Month’s Member Advancements

    This Month’s Member Advancements

    Janet Anderson is a new Club Master.
    Harriet Kessinger and Terry Nagel are new Ruby Life Masters.

    Congratulations!

    And check out where you stand in our district.

  • Published On: February 28th, 20260 Comments on Josh Rosenbluth Wins NABC Robot Individual

    Josh Rosenbluth Wins NABC Robot Individual

    Our own Josh Rosenbluth won ACBL’s Spring NABC Robot Individual competition, winning an eye-popping 48.00 Red and Gold Masterpoints! This competition pits individuals against robots, with a robot as a partner, too.

    Josh scored an incredible 72.45% over the 3-day competition.

    Congratulations, Josh!

    Here are the details from ACBL.

  • Published On: February 18th, 20260 Comments on Kudos to Unit 479 Board

    Kudos to Unit 479 Board

    At our recent unit board election and pizza party, we were reminded once again of the contribution that our unit leadership has made to bridge in our area.

    Our unit has undertaken many successful initiatives, from the very-popular monthly unit game to youth bridge engagement, classes, two local tournaments, games for newer players, and support for Emerald Bridge Club.

    And it was just announced by someone that our unit is officially the best-fed in the district.

    Thanks to everyone who has worked to achieve these successes:

    Officers:
    Betsy Ovitt, President
    Doug Berg, Vice-President (out-going)
    Marna Knoer, Secretary
    Carole Schmitz, Treasurer

    Board members:
    Andrzej Proskurowski
    Ned Forman
    John Cissel
    John Thomas (out-going)
    Susie Leo
    Don Marsh
    Bob Kendall (in-coming)
    Joanie Fulton (in-coming)

  • Published On: February 16th, 20260 Comments on George Greenwald Has Passed Away

    George Greenwald Has Passed Away

    From Sherri and Don: We are sorry to have to pass along the sad news that George passed away Friday. He was a valued member and did an amazing job mentoring many new players.

    From Terry Nagle: I had many enjoyable games playing with George in my early days at EBC.

    From Joanie Fulton: George was my partner and taught me so much. As a rocket scientist and holocaust survivor he always had the last word. A wonderful man.

    From Bob Gemmer: I am so sorry to hear this! George and I played together a number of times. I treasure the memories of playing with him!