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METROPOLITAN BRIDGE UNIT OF NEW YORK | JULY 2025

Greetings RITA,

Welcome to the newly updated e-newsletter format of The Consumer! We're excited to unveil a refreshed layout designed with you in mind. When you're browsing on your phone, tablet, or desktop, it's easier than ever to catch up on the latest MBU news. So dive in, explore what's new, and let us know what you think.

Rita Thompson, Editor

Westbury "Double Header"

The Longest Day, held annually on June 21, is a powerful fundraising initiative by the Alzheimer’s Association. Aligned with the summer solstice — the day with the most light — the event symbolizes (read more)

Cards in Hand, Confidence in Play: Honoring Our Dedicated Learners

By Dolores Watson

On Monday, July 28, 2025, a special ceremony will take place at the Community Bridge Home beginning at 6 PM to celebrate a milestone in learning and leadership. Seventeen new players, each demonstrating a strong (read more) Link

Inside the Clubhouses

Step into the latest dispatches from our lively bridge clubs—where fresh faces bring new energy to the tables, exciting matchups are just around the corner, and standout performances continue to impress. (read more)

Countdown to the "AAA"

AAA Tournament Chair Patricia Binyard is gearing up for an exciting 2025 AAA Tournament and is actively leading fundraising efforts for the MBU’s signature event. The year kicked off with a Super Bowl Pool in January, followed by a AAA raffle featuring a three-night stay at Resorts Hotel & Casino. Up next: mark your calendars for a stylish jazz soirée on Saturday, October 4 at the Community Bridge Home.

All About that “B”

By Dolores Watson

It is the start of summer 2025 and we have many things we can do and places to visit and as members of the Metropolitan Bridge Unit we always manage to take time to play bridge face to face at our local clubs (read more)

Winners

1st Quarter - Marilyn Legall - $200

2nd Quarter - Dorene Christmas - $200

3rd Quarter - Gloria Hobbs - $200

4th Quarter - Charles Guest - $400

Community Bridge Home Honors Ruth Shuler

Sectional Highlights

By Dolores Watson

Attendance and participation at the Membership Meeting during the Eastern Section Spring Fling, May19-22, 2025, at Resorts (read more)

A Bridge Life

By Lemuel (Bill) Copeland

I have played card games from my earliest memory, beginning with playing whist with my parents and older brothers during my childhood. Throughout high (read more)

A warm happy birthday to all those celebrating in the coming months! May the year ahead be filled with good health, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. (read more) Link

Directory of Officers, Committee Chairs and Club Presidents

Thank you to our dedicated reporters, as well as Dolores Watson and Lemuel Copeland, for their thoughtful article contributions. We're also pleased to welcome Donna Lewis of the Westbury Duplicate Bridge Club to our editing team—her support is greatly appreciated.