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It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I tell you of the death of Kevin Loughlin on June 28, 2022. Kevin, a strong and enthusiastic player, also directed at our club. He loved going to tournaments with Kay, his favourite partner in life and bridge. He was upbeat and positive, studying the hands and the bids, always trying to improve his game.
As Kay mentioned, Kevin woke up that morning went out to play a round of golf, came home feeling fine and requested a double scoop of ice cream. He had a heart attack which took him quickly.
We will miss Kevin so much. He was a strong supporter of our face-to-face games, never joining in our virtual games. He valued the presence of being at a table with friends. The Loughlins provided our members will the best cakes in town as they shared special moments with us.
If you send your memories or notes of Kevin they will be added to this post.
I saw Kevin at our golf course on Monday. He was so excited that he was going to the National in Providence, RI. It is a shock to lose him. He had won a lot of health battles. This is probably the best exit for him with his tummy full of ice cream and the love of his life with him. We will surely miss him. Carol (Harries)
Sad news for sure and so young by today's standards. Always enjoyed his table when playing bridge. His accomplishments were many and he never made anyone feel less than him. A true gentleman. God rest his soul. Gayle Sawyer
Dates and information about the wake and service: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/reid/obituaries/dr-kevin-francis-loughlin/87982
Here are some pics collected through the years: (pic #4 is John Gerretsen presenting Kevin with the annual Christmas trophy won by Kevin and Rod Lindsay in 2016.)
   
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| BridgeWhiz SignUp |
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| ACBL "Back to the Club" Games |
ACBL is helping clubs get back face-to-face. They have reduced the number of masterpoints you can earn online and they are offering extra masterpoints for face-to-face play. From June 27 to July 10 all face-to-face games will be run as Upgraded Club Championships with 81.8% sectional rated black points.
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| North American Pairs (NAP) Club Level Qualifying Games |
KDBC will be holding NAP qualifying events at the club level throughout June, July and August both in online and face-to-face games. Check our calendar for the scheduled dates.
Strats, set by the ACBL are: C-NLM<500/B<2500/A-unlimited.
Awards are 2X points, 50% red/black.
Note: Robots are not allowed as partners in the online NAP games. The directors may include robots to fill a half table.
We will offer B/C Flighted NAP games on Friday afternoons when our Open NAP games are scheduled.
NAP Instructions from the ACBL.pdf
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| Please note Covid-19 protocols for our face-to-face games. |
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| New Ranks May 2022 |
| Elaine McDougall |
Bronze Life Master |
May |
| Hamish Taylor |
Bronze Life Master |
May |
| Kay Loughlin |
Bronze Life Master |
May |
| Bill Valliquette |
Club Master |
May |
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Congratulations to all our members moving up the ranks! ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
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| Game Schedule |
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Face to Face games are held at the RCAFA Hall at the airport. All games $8. Extra points! Games will usually alternate between Club Championships and Nap Games. Upgraded club championship games on Wednesday June 29, July 6. No extra charge!
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| Wednesday Open Pairs |
1:00 |
Don |
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KDBC Virtual Games on BBO. Regular games $4BBO Special games $5BBO
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| Monday Open Games |
1:15 |
Jock |
| Tuesday Limited 0-750 Game |
1:05 |
Don |
| Tuesday Open Game |
1:15 |
Don |
| Wednesday Evening Open Game |
7:00 |
Jock |
| Thursday Open Game |
10:15am |
Brian |
| Thursday, July 7 Monthly Open Mentor Game |
6:30 |
Brian |
| Friday Limited 0-750 Game ( where scheduled - B/C flighted NAP games 0-2500) |
1:05 |
Brian |
| Friday Open Game |
1:15 |
Brian |
| Sunday Open Game |
7:00 |
Don |
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| 70% and ABC Champions 2022 |
ABC and 70% Winners
There have been no qualifying 70% open winners since March 23, however Jack Cooper and Kathy McDonald have changed that! On June 7 they scored 70.16%
Mary Reid and Judy Prince also score a big game! On June 13 they win with 70% in the I/N game.
Diana Macauley and Mike Cox place first overall for a place on our ABC chart with 59.72%
Keep up the good work ♥ ♦ ♣ ♠ !
updated June 20
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Please remember to add our club as your recruiter when you register: 134494
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Sign up today! Once you’re a Guest Member, you can truly see all that the bridge world has to offer.
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