We bridge players are so fortunate to enjoy a game so fascinating, so challenging and so deep, it intrigues us just about forever.
Yet - even as important as the game itself is - our people are equally important. Saturday night at the Twin City Bridge Center, just how amazing was most demonstrable.
Sue Jackson, John Crouch and many other incredibly wonderful volunteers, worked to put together a superb night of charitable giving, dining and bridge. At 5:15, people gathered to enjoy a lovely variety of dishes and desserts. While visiting and dining, everyone also inspected the many items that were available for silent auction - including donations of games with expert players.
Rolf Svendsen, the co-founder and current Chairman of the Board of Tree Trust of Minneapolis, the charity selected as the beneficiary of our event, was on hand. Rolf explained the great work for both people and environment that Tree Trust provides. And - the good news is that at the end of the evening, we found that the day had raised $4275 for Tree Trust!
Many people contributed to make the auction, the food and the night of bridge a success. We do not have everyone's name - but please know that the efforts of each and every one of you is appreciated greatly.
We hope that you enjoy the photos from the evening - and are as thankful for the people in our bridge community, as well as our great game - as we are!
A real good time was had by all and those who missed it also missed a fabulous catered meal by Sandy Nelson. While this was not a pot luck, a lot of other players brought scrumptious desserts! Oh well, a new diet starts today.
Posted by: Steven Gaynor | August 04, 2014 at 11:36 AM