Jim Groves
Sharon Groves

Kudos to All!

Our friend Fred Theurkauf passed away on November 19, 2023. Fred loved bridge and he loved to travel so it was only natural that he would found Finesse West Tours.  Over a period in excess of 36 years he led fellow bridge players on land tours around the world where, in addition to seeing the attractions, they would meet, dine and play bridge with the locals. From the moment he met his cherished wife, Bev, she was his companion on these tours.  Fred was a Diamond Life Master (closing in on Emerald)--an excellent bridge player.  He also loved history and was an avid and accomplished pilot.  In addition to Bev, Fred is survived by a son and his wife and their twin sons and numerous other family members and friends.   We send our sympathies.  We will all miss Fred's smile, wit, caring and intense appreciation of his most important value, integrity. 

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Unit 533 presents its Annual Awards in the Spring of each year. To see the complete list of this year's winners, click on the "Awards and Races" tab on the upper right side of our home page.  You'll find the winners of the Mini-McKenney Award, Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs Award, Unit 533's unique "W.I.N." Awards, and our Volunteer of the Year Award, along with a description of the basis for each award.