The Longest Day ProAm Auction and Game - June 16, 2024
Please help support our annual charity event in partnership with ACBL to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. In the 12th year of ACBL's collaboration with The Longest Day, our Unit consistently aims to surpass the previous year's achievement by setting a goal of $1000 higher. Our target goal for this year is $19,598. We are hoping to exceed our goal with your help.
We will host our Longest Day bridge games (699er and Open games) on Sunday, June 16, at 1:00 at the Soledad Club. Extra masterpoints will be awarded, and the Unit will match one dollar from each player's card fees to donate to the cause. Wear purple on game day and consider donating in advance to our fundraising page to get into the spirit.
Nineteen bridge experts will be available to play with the highest bidders. Here is the auction link to place a bid or get more information. See the QR code on the right. This is a fantastic opportunity to play with nationally recognized bridge professionals who have generously volunteered their time to help our effort. Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association advances research to end Alzheimer's and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.
The Longest Day is an annual fundraising event held to support the fight against Alzheimer's disease by the Alzheimer's Association. The event spans the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice, and symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Bridge is uniquely suited for The Longest Day because studies have shown that playing strategic games, like bridge, helps keep your brain healthy.
A World without Alzheimer's - PRICELESS. Bid, donate, and help us reach our biggest fundraising goal so far!
Happy 100, Abe, it's clear, A bridge player we all revere. You've reached a grand age, Turned another page, May your cards always bring you cheer!
When you see Abe at the tables, be sure to wish him a happy 100th birthday!
2023 District Goodwill Recipients from Unit 539
Two members from the San Diego Unit are the recipients this year of District 22's annual Goodwill Award. For a complete list of past inductees, please refer to this document on the District 22 website. Congratulate them at the table; they deserve it!
The San Diego bridge community lost a big hitter recently; it's Mickey Mantle, really. Roger Doughman may have resided on Friars Road, but he lived for and in, San Diego rooms featuring duplicate bridge. His was a titan to our culture, much in the way Grant Baze, Evan Bailey, and Lena Jelusich had been before their passings.
A number of fellow players have taken the time to contribute their memories.
Our unit hosts the first and third Sunday unit games at the Soledad Club, and alternate 5th Sundays. Lunch is served at 12:30, followed by bridge at 1 pm. We are thrilled to offer our 699er game, which is preceded by a mini-lesson at 12:30. If you plan on joining us at the 699er game, please contact Bridget at bridgefun1430@gmail.com.
For full results click on the "Calendar and Results" item on the left menu of this page.
New Teaching Library Page
We are thrilled to announce that Maritha Pottenger's teaching articles are now available on our Unit 539 website.
Please click on the "Teaching Library" menu item or link below, to access her abundant library of teaching articles on: Defense, Declarer play, Bidding.
Maritha Pottenger has been a beloved teacher and a very successful player in the San Diego area for many years. She became a Platinum Life Master (10,000 points) last year. When asked why she teaches bridge, she responded:
I love teaching. Teaching really helped my bridge game. I had to clarify principles that were not clear when explaining them to other people; definitely a great way to improve my own bridge logic and inferences.
Bridge is the ideal game- because you can never learn it all. Each hand has something instructional to offer. Each partner offers another point of view. Psychological principles operate at the bridge table as they do throughout life. Bridge is endlessly fascinating and I adore it!
As she was retiring from teaching, she volunteered to share her teaching notes with all. You can review any of the conventions you are considering adding to your repertoire with your partner or just choose to study to improve your defense or play of the hand.
Plan ahead... click on the link below to see the 2023 schedule for online Event Schedule. Please note all events tentative based upon BBO/ACBL IT capabilities and COVID-19 protocol changes
From the musical Bridge Confidential
Book & Lyrics: Joanne Gray, Music: Peter Mansfield
Online Directory Drive
One thing we are certain of is that everybody likes a complete phone and email directory. Our goal is to have one San Diego directory shared by the five units in San Diego County. It is online, since a paper directory is not cost effective unfortunately. With your help, we can get there. Again, we can't publish your contact details without your written approval, so just send an email to info@sandiegobridge.com contact one of your Board members to share any contact changes with us.
To make the best of BridgeResults features we recommend that you register your email address (if you have not done so already). This will allow you to receive notifications by email when the results are published, to have your name highlighted when you look at the results, and many other features.
Enjoy reading about the achievements of your fellow players, and so much more!
Looking for Partners for Unit games?
Our website has a Partnership Desk feature - Just select the Navigation Tab on the left of this page, enter your basic profile, and our partnership chair will start searching for a match! Try it, and let us know what you think!
Alternatively, if you decide last minute that you're looking for a game, just contact Lamya Agelidis, 615-887-1012, our Partnership Chair, who will be happy to get you a partner for Unit Games!