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HOLIDAY PARTY Sunday, December 14, 2024.
at Club Green Meadows - 11:00 am

Party Scene

Another Party Scene

Wendy Saville at Piano

President Joe Coulter
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Those elected to the U452 Board for terms starting January 1, 2025, are:
Judy Kay, Georgie Monahan, and Beverly Walker.
Bridge results: Open Section Limited Section

GOLD FOR GOOD
Play bridge in any ACBL event during either or both of the weeks of December 9-14 or 16-21 and win gold points. This is in addition to any points won at the event you are playing. The registration fee is $30 per week (either Week 1, Week 2, or both) and all of it goes to hurricane disater relief! It's a great cause, and a GOOD chance for GOLD! For more information, click here.

WINTER SECTIONAL
Saturday/Sunday, November 16/17, 2024.
RESULTS

BRIDGE BASICS III
New classes start on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 10 am to noon with instructor Michael Walker.

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0 - 750 FALL SECTIONAL
Saturday/Sunday
October 12/13, 2024
in the VBC Clubhouse.
RESULTS

U452 Summer Sectional
August 9-11, 2024.

(click on photo at left to view the photo gallery)

VBC observed The Longest Day on Wednesday, June 19, to benfit the Alzheimer's Association. There were 17 tables in play at the morning session, and 15 more in the afternoon. A potluck lunch between sessions was delicious. Thanks to Patrice Stewart for organizing it, and also to all who contributed the wonderrful food and snacks.
Thanks to the generosity of players and club management, the VBC surpassed it's goal and raised $2056 for the Alzheimer's Association!
We are still accepting donations! CLICK HERE
Below are some photos taken by Rich Carle at the clubhouse during The Longest Day game.

LBC played bridge on Monday, June 17, 2024, for it's Longest Day fundraiser game to support Alzheimer's. Donations are still accepted! CLICK HERE

Pictured fron left to right are Sharon Nordmark, Christie Maher, Rich Carle, Sue Carle, Diane McKinney, and Toni McLeod.

Photo by Jan Trussell    (Click on photo to enlarge)

Plan to play Bridge at the club during your birthday month. O the third Wednesdays we celebrate with a BIRTHDAY BASH where those with birthdays in the month get a FREE PLAY and a slice of birthday cake. If you don't have a birthday this month, come, play, and celebrate with those that do, AND WAIT FOR YOUR MONTH.

Vancouver Spring Sectional
April 13 - 14, 2024

At the VBC Clubhouse
RESULTS

PHOTOS

Barbie Pyles, TM

March 4 - 10, 2024
Royal Sectional at Clubs (STaC)
Played simultaneously in clubs all over ACBL Districts 18 and 20 for overall awards.
Masterpoints are 1/4 each of gold, red, silver, and black.

OREGON TRAIL REGIONAL at the Vancouver Hilton, February 19 -25, 2024.

Holiday Party Luncheon, Annual Meeting, and Game, Saturday, December 9, 2023.
The Holiday Party was held at the Portland Yacht Club featuring a Royal STaC that awarded Gold, Red, Silver, and Black points. Congratulations to Joy Fletcher and Bill Lide who were elected to the U452 Board of Directors.

Royal STaC - December 4 - 10, 2023

North American Pairs (NAP) District Finals results from November 18-19, 2023.

U452 Winter Sectional results from November 11-12, 2023

VBC Limited 0-750 Sectional results from October 14-15, 2023.

Oregon Coast Regional results and photos from October 2-8, 2023.
D20 STaC (Sectional Tournament at Clubs) Results  July 31-Aug 6, 2023

Longview Cardboard Boat Regatta Photo Gallery  July 2, 2023

The VBC held a Longest Day Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Over $1200 was donated!
Click here for details of the ACBL/ALZ partnership.
0r here to donate directly. (It's not too late!)

D18/D20 Royal STaC (Sectional Tournament at Clubs) Results  May 8-14, 2023

U452 Spring Sectional Results  April 15-16, 2023

Kathy Mather - Janie Pearcy
Saturday Morning Open Pairs

Jon Udell - Henry Hamaker
Saturday Morning BCD Pairs

Kristin Steinmetz (partner NIP)
Saturday Morning BCD Pairs

Judy Dauble - Richard Crist
Saturday Morning BCD Pairs


Polly Bullert - Cliff Allen III
Saturday Afternoon Open Pairs

Chuck Burns - Janie Pearcy
Sunday Fast Pairs

Rich Zier- Jerry Draggoo
Sunday Fast Pairs

Holly Hummel - Laura Beal
Renee Ferrara - Stephen Kushner
Sunday Swiss Teams

Upcoming Event Royal STaC - May 8-14, 2023

OREGON TRAIL REGIONAL FEB. 20-26   Bulletins   Results

Click here to read the nice article about the Vancouver Bridge Club published by the Columbian on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

2022 HOLIDAY PARTY!
December 4 at the Portland Yacht Club.
Click here for photos.

Results of the Royal STaC  --- December 5 - 11

FALL SECTIONAL NOVEMBER 12-13 R E S U L T S P H O T O S

SUMMER SECTIONAL AUGUST 12-14 R E S U L T S P H O T O S

Virtual Bridge Play & Active Ethics
Remember to play ethically online. The information transmitted during a hand must be done through calls and plays only. To gain an edge via outside means (instant message, phone, etc.) is unethical and subject to the Code of Disciplinary Regulations.
Click here for more information on Active Ethics.

There is an online form for player complaints regarding rude or unethical play on BBO: Click here.
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