M.A. Lightman Bridge Club Newsletter 912 Kelley Road, Memphis TN 38111

901-324-3889 www.tnbridge144.com

Contact the Editor, Paul Linxwiler, at paul.linxwiler@gmail.com

August 2017

Vol. 22, No. 8

Club Schedule Sunday : Open Stratified 1:30 pm Non-LM (0-500) 1:30 pm Youth (0-20) 1:30 pm Monday: Judy’s Game 10 am Max 500 MP avg. for each pair Jack’s Game 10 am Max 4000 MPs per pair 0-2000 Game 6:30 pm Invite-a-Pro 6:30 pm Aug. 14 and 28 only Tuesday: Open Stratified 10 am Open Strat. (0-1000) 10 am Open Stratified 6:30 pm Novice (0-50) 6:30 pm Non-LM (0-500) 6:30 pm Wednesday: Mentor-Mentee Game 6:30 pm Aug. 23 only Thursday: ABA Game 12:30 pm Open Stratified 1 pm Open Stratified 6:30 pm Non-LM (0-500) 6:30 pm Friday: Judy’s Game 10 am Max 2000 MP avg. for each pair Jack’s Game 10 am Max 4000 MPs per pair Open Stratified 6:30 pm Saturday: Open Stratified 1:30 pm

Happy July and August Birthdays to Jack Wynns, Richard Brehm, Linda Wells, Marvin Skaggs, Joyce Stone, Barbara Denley, Mimi Kopald, Mike Cook, Ernie Seger and Bob Williams. The next Birthday Bash is Saturday, Sept.16, at 1:30 p.m., and is free to all members with September birthdays! Sign up at the club.

Sky Rocket Sectional Memphis TN ▪ Aug. 17-20

Agricenter International 7777 Walnut Grove 901-757-7777

To get your choice of hotels with discounts,

visit www.agricenter.org/hotels

Thursday, August 17 Open Pairs (0-1500=C, 1500-2500=B, 2500+=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 999er Pairs (0-500=C, 500-750=B, 750-1000=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 199er Pairs (0-50=C, 50-100=B, 100-200=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm Friday, August 18 Open Pairs (0-1500=C, 1500-2500=B, 2500+=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 999er Pairs (0-500=C, 500-750=B, 750-1000=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 199er Pairs (0-50=C, 50-100=B, 100-200=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm Saturday, August 19 Regionally-rated Silver points available! Open Pairs (0-1500=C, 1500-2500=B, 2500+=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 999er Pairs (0-500=C, 500-750=B, 750-1000=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm 199er Pairs (0-50=C, 50-100=B, 100-200=A) 10 am & 2:30 pm Sunday, August 20 Regionally-rated Silver points available! Stratified Swiss Teams 10 am and TBA Separate 299er & 999er Swiss Teams will be held if there are at least six tables in each section.

Free light lunch provided Thursday, Friday and Saturday .

Free wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and lots of snacks!

Need a Partner? Ask Judy Knox, Tournament Chair

901-737-8087 judysbridge7@gmail.com

Congratulations!

New Ruby Life Master Kathy Bost

Special August Games

Friday, August 4

First Friday party

5:30 pm Dinner

6:30 pm Game

Sunday, August 6

1:30 pm Mentor-Mentee Game

Monday, August 14

6:30 pm Invite-a-Pro

Wednesday, August 23

6:30 pm Mentor-Mentee Game

Monday, August 28

10 am North American Pairs,

Flight B/C Qualifying Game

6:30 pm Invite-a-Pro

Tuesday, August 29

10 am North American Pairs,

Open Qualifying Game

Thursday, August 31

6:30 pm North American Pairs,

Open Qualifying Game

Note: NO BIRTHDAY GAME IN AUGUST

Winners of Special Games in July

Birthday Game, July 15 1A Bill Eason - Jane Eason 2A Frank Perlman - Ellen Burns 3/4A Jack Wynns - Dee Adams 3/4A Chip Dombrowski - Linda Dunn 5A Donna Touliatos - Clair Berry 6A George Burns - Joyce McMonagle 1B Chip Dombrowski - Linda Dunn 2B Linda Wells - Jerri Harper 3B Deborah Harrington - Sue Ray 4B George Burns - Joyce McMonagle 5B Dan Lustig - Larry Jackson

Invite-a-Pro, July 10 1A Nancy Rosenberg - Sharon Ohsfeldt 2A Steve Vaughan - Howard Morris 3A Danna Jo Matthews - Susan Callison 1B Nancy Rosenberg - Sharon Ohsfeldt 2B Steve Vaughan - Howard Morris 3B Danna Jo Matthews - Susan Callison

Invite-a-Pro, July 24 1A Nancy Rosenberg - Larry Jackson 2A Danna Jo Matthews - Steve Vaughan 3A Paula Ann Grabon - Sharon Ohsfeldt 4/5A Kathy Goldate - Richard Brehm 4/5A Wendy Lamore - Lee Smart 1B Nancy Rosenberg - Larry Jackson 2B Danna Jo Matthews - Steve Vaughan 3B Paula Ann Grabon - Sharon Ohsfeldt 4/5B Kathy Goldate - Richard Brehm 4/5B Wendy Lamore - Lee Smart 1C Nancy Rosenberg - Larry Jackson 2C Danna Jo Matthews - Steve Vaughan

Bring a partner for Invite-a-Pro

The next Invite-a-Pro games are Monday, Aug. 14, and Monday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to these special game that pairs up experienced play-ers with newer ones! For help finding a partner, contact Judy Knox at 901-737-8087 or email judysbridge7@gmail.com

Something for Everyone Garage Sale Will be HUGE!

The Something for Everyone Garage Sale is a fundraiser for hospitality at the Spring 2019 North American Bridge Championships in Memphis.

When? Preview Sale for Club Members

and Family Friday, Aug. 4, 2:15 to 5 pm

General Public Sale

Saturday, Aug. 5, 7:30 am to 3 pm and

Sunday, Aug. 6, 10 am to 3 pm

Where? Rena Hetzer's house

731 South Goodlett St., Memphis

Turn your trash to treasure! Clothes, jewelry, furniture, linens, appliances, candles, china, crystal,

books, toys: You name it, we got it! We have everything from golf clubs to purses and high-end fashion, as

well as prints, small appliances and furniture

This is a cash-only sale. Please tell friends and family and post on Facebook. We want lots of traffic!

Club Dues Reminder

Club dues ($50) for the 2017-2018 year were due July 1.

Mentoring Games Return in August!

After a brief summer break, the popular Mentor-Mentee Games return to MALBC beginning in August. The games will be held Sunday, Aug. 6, at 1:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Our popular mentoring program is a fantastic way for new players to improve their skills by playing in a relaxed environment with a more experienced bridge player. It is a great way to meet new players, both novices and seasoned vets!

Message from the Club Manager

Effective immediately, discussion relating to M.A. Lightman business will be handled 30 minutes prior to the game or up to 30 minutes after the game. This applies to Board members and the Club Manager. Membership Drive: MA Lightman is running a deal from now until June 30, 2018. One can become a member of M.A. Lightman for only $25. The only stipulation is you must NOT have been a member of M.A. Light-man Bridge Club at 912 Kelley Road previously.