The Longest Day ProAm Auction and Game - June 15, 2025
The Longest Day (TLD) is MORE than just a fundraiser- it's about honoring the memories of our loved ones.
Join us in supporting our annual Unit 539 charity event, in partnership with ACBL, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. Each year, Unit 539 strives to surpass the previous year's achievement and this year we shall try to be successful yet again! Our target goal is $22,000. You have various options to contribute, whether through Venmo, Zelle, Check, or Credit Card. The flyer below has all the details.
; On Sunday, June 15, at 1:00, we'll host our Longest Day bridge game 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. We will have separate 699er and Open sections, and special hospitality (highlights: tuna salad, egg salad, green salad) will be free and provided before the game.
&bul; Our Expert Auction features a lineup of local and international bridge stars- 20 of them this year! Bid to play with players such as Ifti Baqai, Bart Bramley, Kitty Cooper, Paul Darin, Mitch Dunitz, Jason Feldman, Lynne Feldman, Steve Garner, Wirt Gilliam, Mark Itabashi, Aaron Jones, John Jones, Daniel Korbel, Sam Madison, Marjorie Michelin, Mark Perlmutter, Rick Roeder, Walter Schafer, Claude Vogel, and Phyllis Yates. This is a rare opportunity to play with nationally recognized bridge professionals who have generously volunteered their time to help our effort. Here is the auction link for more information. Please note that the highest bidder will coordinate their game directly with the expert. Also note! If your favorite expert is already bought, do contact Sam Madison at sammj1106@gmail.com or at (404) 229-1888 to see if an extra game for bid may be arranged.
&bul; Local artist Phyllis Yates will showcase her beautiful creations for purchase at our face-to-face game on June 15.
&bul; If none of these options suit you and you wish to contribute, you can securely donate online via our TLD Fundraising page, or at the table on June 15th - a $20 minimum donation will be recognized with a Judy Rimer hand-made creation.
Don't let technology hinder your generosity. If you encounter any website issues, please email sammj1106@gmail.com, and we'll gladly assist you. For more details, refer to the flyer below.
Your continued generosity through bidding and donating supports such a worthy cause. Every bid and donation counts!
San Diego/La Jolla Summer Sectional - August 15-16 2025
It's that time again - time to start planning your next tournament. Pick your partners, assemble your teams and get ready for a fun weekend at the Soledad Club. Silver points and more will be on offer, two sessions/day, and beautiful views overlooking the bay. Three pairs games will be in play on Friday (note the 10AM and 2:30PM start times), and teams will be the highlight on Saturday, although you can always choose to play in a single session pairs game if so is your desire. Combo lunches available for $10 during the break. Free parking, coffee flowing all day and hospitality treats galore. Looking for a partner? Bridget Poizner, BridgeFun1430@gmail.com and Selby Winkler, selbywinkler@gmail.com, will take care of your partnership requests. Don't miss out on our annual summer sectional hosted jointly by the San Diego and La Jolla units.
We have limited space, so reservations are required. Drop a note to Lamya Agelidis, lamya.agelidis@gmail.com, with your entry details: name, partner name, game type, session day/time, and whether lunch is desired. See flyer for details.
On Sunday May 18, unit president Lamya Agelidis summarized the unit's current state of affairs. Even though the fiscal year has not yet ended (June 30th), the Board is pleased to announced that the unit is financially healthy with a current balance of $55,000+ and a profit of $800 in revenue over expenses. Our table count has averaged 15+ tables, same as FY 2024. Our membership has slightly declined from 519 in 2024 to 504 in 2025. Our NLM sectional at Redwood in October was very well received and we are scheduling another one for October 2025. Similarly, our Open Sectional at Oasis in North County was a success and a joint sectional is planned again for Aug 15-16 at the Soledad Club. The Board of Directors is expected to stay the same, with board members Lamya Agelidis, John Boackle, Greg Chaffee, Marjorie O'Malley, Bridget Poizner, Kathy Byrne, Jane Petering, Mark Hartzell and Robin Rodger.
Masterpoint awards were presented for the "big" milestones (Ruby and Gold Life Master), and recipients of the unit masterpoint races in 4 categories were also recognized. A lovely catered lunch was served, as well as a celebratory cake during the break. Attached are selected pictures taken from this 19.5 table game (11.5 in the Open section, and a whopping 8 tables in the 699er section!)
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.
Sunday, Jul 06, 2025
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San Diego Unit 539 Open Pairs Trophy Game - Soledad Club
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San Diego Unit 539 699er Pairs Game - Soledad Club
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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.
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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 Bridget Poizner , our Partnership Chair, at BridgeFun1430@gmail.com, who will be happy to get you a partner for Unit Games!
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