• Published On: June 9th, 20210 Comments on District 20 Trumpet Reports EBC is First D20 Club to Reopen

    District 20 Trumpet Reports EBC is First D20 Club to Reopen

    The summer edition of the District 20 Trumpet is out, with much discussion about the uncertainties of reopening for in-person play.

    It also identifies EBC as the first club in the district to open its doors.

    As you read everyone’s take on the whens and hows of reopening, it’s striking how fast things have changed since May when the articles were written. Vaccinations were well underway, but with a long ways to go. There is an overall tone of uncertainty and hesitancy expressed in the Trumpet articles.

    But those of us at EBC who have experienced the first in-person games in our district in 15 months seem to feel anything but uncertain or hesitant. Our first week showed a viable mix of in-person and virtual games, with 58.5 tables total. This bodes very well for being able to maintain a brick-and-mortar infrastructure that is a requirement for us to hold our beloved local special events.

    One more note: Don’s article mirrors the downbeat tone. But even though Sherri gave him the correct nickname of Mr. Doom and Gloom, when the rubber met the road, he ended up being the trailblazer of a path back to live play. Thank you, Don, for putting EBC out there.

    It’s only a week, but so far so good!

  • Published On: June 9th, 20210 Comments on First Week Playing In-Person and Online – Recap

    First Week Playing In-Person and Online – Recap

    We had a total of 58.5 tables the week of June 1 through June 7. It looks like all but one of the limited point games had enough tables to play.

    A good week! Thanks to everyone.

  • Published On: June 5th, 20210 Comments on An Historic Week for Our Club

    An Historic Week for Our Club

    Our Eugene bridge community showed great support for the club by flocking to our first two in-person events in 15 months. Thirteen tables on June 1 and 10.5 on June 3.

    It was great to see everyone in person again, and the feeling of a return to normalcy was something very special.

    Thank you to all!

  • Published On: June 4th, 20210 Comments on Player Milestones – Congratulations

    Player Milestones – Congratulations

    New Sectional Master: Nancy Garden and Diane Howard
    New Life Master: Dawn Guenther

  • Published On: May 30th, 20211 Comment on Reopening!

    Reopening!

    It feels like a lifetime ago since our last game at EBC. Actually, it has been almost 15 months.

    Schedule
    • We will be holding Open games Tuesdays and Thursday at 12:30 starting June 1st. 
    • We can provide Limited games at those same times if the numbers support it.
    • All other Virtual online games remain the same for now. We are looking at moving the 499er Wednesday morning game to Wednesday evening at some point. This could happen as soon as two weeks from now. We will keep you posted. Some of the smaller Virtual games may go away. For now, other than the Tuesday Thursday games, everything else remains exactly the same.
     
    The Basics
    • Everyone must be fully vaccinated.
    • Masks are optional. 
    • We will have coffee and sodas.
     
    Bonus
    • $5 table fees Tuesday and Thursday for this reopening week. $8 after that.
    • Free EBC fault-finder T-shirts. (All 2XL.)
    • Free playing cards.
    • Tons of free books….beginner to advanced.
    • Free sets of bidding boxes. 
     
    We are looking forward to seeing all of you back at the tables. We have no idea how this is all going to work. Our plan is to give it three months and evaluate everything at that time.
     
    Don/Sherri
  • Published On: May 23rd, 20210 Comments on Free Beginning Bridge Lessons via Zoom

    Free Beginning Bridge Lessons via Zoom

    From Betsy Ovitt:

    This is just a reminder about the ZOOM bridge lessons for beginners or “rusty beginners” starting June 19.  I have heard from a few of you and have not only adults but some grandchildren as well.  How good is that!!

    Here is the flyer again….