Celebrating Our Unit: State of the Unit & Annual Awards
Our August 2 Unit Game was more than just another enjoyable afternoon of bridge. Along with a beautiful San Diego summer day, members were treated to a "State of the Unit" update, recognition of our annual masterpoint race winners, and, of course, plenty of good food and fellowship.
Unit President Lamya Agelidis reported that the unit remains in excellent financial health. During the past fiscal year, we successfully hosted two profitable sectionals-one at the Soledad Club and another at Oasis in North County. Members also demonstrated their remarkable generosity by raising more than $31,000 for the Alzheimer's Association, thanks in large part to another outstanding Pro Auction.
Looking ahead, our next major event is the Ray Sachs Medical Missions Fundraiser on November 15. Beyond that lies an exciting milestone for our entire bridge community: the 2026 Fall NABC in San Diego. It has been nine years since the ACBL last brought a North American Bridge Championship to our city, and excitement continues to build as we prepare to welcome players from across North America back to San Diego.
The afternoon also celebrated our members' achievements in the four annual ACBL masterpoint races: Ace of Clubs, Mini-McKenney, Online Masterpoint Race, and Ace of Virtual Clubs. Across the various masterpoint strata, 15 members were recognized in each competition, with certificates presented to those in attendance. Many of the winners are pictured below.
No Unit celebration would be complete without refreshments, and this one certainly didn't disappoint. A delicious selection of summer salads, grazing snacks, and two scrumptious cakes provided the perfect ending to an afternoon that celebrated not only individual achievement, but also the continued strength and vitality of Unit 539.
Our unit hosts the first- and third-Sunday unit games at the Soledad Club and alternates on the 5th Sundays. Lunch is served at 12:30, followed by bridge at 1 pm. We offer a 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.
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Sunday, Aug 30, 2026
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San Diego Unit 539 Open Pairs - Soledad Club
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San Diego Unit 539 699er Pairs - Soledad Club
Will You Play With Me?
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!
Honoring Deceased Members
From time to time, our board may choose to honor a deceased player with a tribute write-up, often prompted by a volunteer's interest in preparing the piece and providing photos. While there is no formal selection process or preference regarding who is featured, we welcome and encourage submissions from any unit member who wishes to write a remembrance for a fellow player. These tributes will be posted on our website, along with accompanying photos when appropriate.
Additionally, we hold an annual Tribute Unit Game in memory of all players who have passed.
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