MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Pleased to report the award’s night went well with almost 100 attending. Awards issued for
2016 as follows:
Life Master
Isabelle Jones
Bronze Life Master
Larry Whitlow
Silver Life Master
Lewis Heuchert
Linda Fraser
Pamela Kays
Ruby Life Master
Louise Barnett
Ken Connell
Lynne Holderness
Harold Kroeger
Muriel Marlatte
Marion Mendelsohn
Vasu Nair
Del Olson
Karl Ptasinski
Jean Ripley
Cathy Walsh
Tom Walsh
Doreen Reid
Gold Life Master
Geraldine Zerr
Michael Moulding
John Zerr
Sapphire Life Master
Rick Bolt
Gladys Campbell
Mary Clarke
Larry Custead
Marjorie Ford
Cydney Hays
Ron Hemeon
Sandy Kerger
John Pulles
Len Racette
Doug Schmeiser
Billy Zerebesky
Linda Connell
Don Shatilla
The New Horizon Swiss Team trophy for 2016 was presented to Doug Schmeiser, Dennis
Nelson, Cathy Walsh, and Linda Nelson, Congratulations.
Joanne Robertson had once again put on a great meal with her staff of ever-present chefs
Alex McGregor & Ken Connell, Kitchen staff of Terry & Bryan Wilson, Claire Cook, Colleen
Kinahan, Bette Wilson, Pat Eger, and Marg Gordon.
Summer is here folks, suck in those summer days with all the joy you can muster!
Andy Anderson
President
CANADA OLYMPIAD FUND GAME
A special game to support Canadian teams in international events.
Date: June 14 (Wednesday afternoon)
Masterpoints:
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81.8% sectional-rated black
*Hand records and analyses provided
NORTH AMERICAN PAIRS
A highly prestigious “grass roots” event, the North American Pairs starts at the club level in
June, July and August. Club-level qualifications may be earned at any club in any unit in any
district. A player may qualify as often as desired and with as many different partners as
desired. At the district final, which will be held at the Saskatoon Regional Tournament in
September, both players must have qualified at the club level and must be members of the
parent district (18).
Date: June 16 (Friday afternoon) – Flights A, B, & C
June 20 (Tuesday evening) – Flight C only
June 22 (Thursday evening) – Flights A, B, & C
Other qualifier games will be scheduled in July and August
Masterpoints:
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50/50 red black
81.8% sectional-rated
The Longest Day of Bridge – Alzheimer’s Event 2017
June 21, 2017
Get rested up for a day of fun and Bridge. We are offering 12 board games every two
hours from 8:00 AM till 10:00 PM to raise funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s. When
you play the first game the cost is - $8.00, second game - $7.00, third game $6.00. fourth
game $5.00. Play more than four games, the remainder games are at $3.00 each.
To help start the day, muffins and juice is available, after the 10 o’clock game
sandwiches are available and after the 4 o’clock game, hamburgers and hot dogs are
available. All these can be obtained for a minimum donation to Alzheimer’s.
During the day, a silent auction is held for merchandise, gift certificates, gift baskets,
collectables, and the opportunity to play with more experience players. Players that
have agreed to be auctioned: Verla Zerebesky, Linda Connell, Cathy Walsh, Jay
Anderson, Andy Anderson, Doug Schmeiser, and Jerry Mamer. All successful bidders
will receive a tax receipt for their bid.
All funds raised on this day, go to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.
Show your support and wear purple!!!
“Let’s Fight Alzheimer’s Together”
AWARDS
The Executive has decided to reinstate awarding “Free Play” awards for winning in any of the
various Club Championship games throughout the year, this will become effective June 1 st .
These awards will be awarded at the Spring Luncheon and Annual Awards Night and as well
as the Christmas Luncheon and Annual Christmas Party.
June Special Game Schedule
June 6 – Tuesday Evening – Pairs Club Championship
June 8 – Thursday Evening – Pairs Club Championship
June 9 – Friday Afternoon – CBF Charity game – Playing fee $7.00
June 14 – Wednesday Afternoon – Canada Olympiad Fund game – Playing fee $8.00
June 16 – Friday Afternoon – North American Pairs flights A,B,C qualifier – Playing fee $7.00
June 20 – Tuesday Evening – North American Pairs Flight C only qualifier – Playing fee $7.00
June 21 – Wednesday 8:00 AM till 10:00 PM – Fight Against Alzheimer’s - The Longest Day
June 22 – Thursday Evening – North American Pairs flights A,B,C qualifier – Playing fee $7.00
June 26 – Monday Morning – Local Charity (Saskatoon Hospice Without Walls)
June 28 – Wednesday Evening – One session Swiss Teams Club Championship
MAY Winners
May 4th – Master/Non-Master Pairs Club Championship
Flight A – Rick Smith – Robert Sand
Flight B – Bob Grimard – Herta Baron
May 5th – Pairs Club Championship
Flight A & B – James Wandler – Rick Smith
Flight C – Elaine Humble – Rene Roberts
May 8th – Spring Luncheon Pairs Club Championship
Flight A & B – Bill Ruskin – Wayne Fahie
Flight C – Marlene Chatterson – Jo Custead
May 16th & 23th – Two session Swiss Teams Club Championship
Flight A – Andy Anderson – Don Shatilla – Billy Zerebesky – Brent Moulding
Flight B – Shirley McGuire - Anne McElroy – Jean Warner – Lynn Goshawk
May 27th – Awards Night Pairs Club Championship
Flight A – Dennis Nelson – Doug Schmeiser
Flight B – Claire Cook – Terry Cook
Flight C – Olga Storoschuk – Sharon McDonald
Milestones
Silver Life Master – 1000 Master Points
Elaine Panchuk
Chris Sarich
Bronze Life Master –500 Master Points
Terry Cook
Jan Early
Bill Ruskin
New Life Master
Susan Bessant
New Sectional Master – 50 Master Points
Larry Hourie
New Club Master – 20 Master Points
Lyle Markowski
Gary Naugler
New Junior Master – 5 Master Points
Robin Striemer
Congratulations to the winners and milestone achievers