 In Memoriam - Jan Davis |
 Today we lost one of our best, Jan Davis, who was a member of the PBC for many years. She passed away peacefully this weekend at home with her daughter in Florida after a double battle with breast cancer.
Jan had her likes and her dislikes. She had conventions she liked and ones she didn't. But the one thing we know is that she didn't care what anyone else thought about her bidding. When she would lay her hand down as dummy, bridge regulars like Bob Burgess would sometimes comment, "you can't bid that with those cards." And she would retort, "I'm 90 years old, I can bid however I want."
She had nicknames for everyone at the club, most of which we cannot publicly disclose. But two of her favorite people were regular partners JB and Jim who she called "two of the nicest gentlemen on the planet." And she loved to dole out hugs ... you couldn't walk past her without her patented embrace.
No one had more fun playing bridge than Jan. From the moment the first board was laid down until the last board was finished, she was always smiling. And in the end, isn't that what bridge is all about--the fun the game brings and the community it instills.
We were a better club with Jan in it. We will miss her blessed soul. May she rest in peace.
Condolences can be sent to her daughter Sonni Sears at 138 Crane Street, Panama Beach, FL 32413 or her daughter Ellen at 27 Hansom Street, Poquoson, VA 23662.
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| Top TLD Fundraiser Club |
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Unit 110 and the PBC have been recognized by the ACBL for their exemplary performance in raising money to support the Alzheimer's Foundation as part of the Longest Day.
We have had a steady streak of being among the clubs which have raised the most money to support the cause, despite us being a relatively small club compared to other clubs recognized.
In 2024 we raised $10,691 and ranked #24 in clubs that participated.
In 2025 we raised $12,133 and again ranked #24 in clubs that participated.
In 2026 we raised $7,220 and ranked #42 in clubs that participated.
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| Williamsburg Face-to-Face Game on Thursday |
When: Thursday, October 23rd 10 am
Where: First Colony Clubhouse, Williamsburg
Please sign-up by 9:30 am using RSVPBridge. Game will can start promptly at 10.
Cost is $10, players under 25 are always free.
Mark your calendars:
The First Colony Clubhouse will be used by the Red Cross for a blood drive on the following dates:
October 8, and Dec 3
On these dates, the bridge game will be held at PBC Hampton and the game will start at 11:00 AM..
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| PBC FACE to FACE Games & Lessons |
| Day |
Club |
Director/Instructor |
Game/Lesson |
Time |
| Monday |
PBC |
Bob Burgess |
Open Pairs, Lesson at 10 AM |
11 AM |
| Tuesday |
PBC |
Logan West
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Open Pairs |
6:15 PM |
| Wednesday |
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| Thursday |
PBC |
Burgess/Domnitch |
Open Pairs Williamsburg |
10 AM |
| Friday |
PBC |
Gil Dalton |
Open Pairs |
11 AM |
| Saturday |
PBC |
Bob Burgess |
Open Pairs |
11 AM |
| Sunday |
PBC |
Chuck Sadowski |
Beg/Int Lesson |
2 PM |
Stay at home if you are sick or have a fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle, body aches, sore throat, congestion, runny nose or nausea or if you have recently had contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. These are all symptoms of COVID-19 as well as the common cold and flu.
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| Beginner/Intermediate Lessons |
**Update** Chuck Sadowski has a beginner/intermediate class on Sundays 2:00-5:00 pm at the PBC. Next class is on November 8th. Cost is $10. Snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, PLEASE send Chuck an email (ccsadowski1@cox.net) so that he can make enough copies of the lesson and provide enough food!
Bob Burgess conducts lessons on Mondays at the PBC at 10:00 am prior to game time.
Jim Davis is offering free beginner bridge lessons on Wednesdays at the Courthouse Way Community Center, 14302 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, 10:00am - 1:00pm. Jim has been teaching bridge for many years in a relaxed and friendly style. If you have questions, Jim's email is bdavis143@cox.net.
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