| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Marilyn Walker - Steve Whitaker | 64.88 | 1st OA | 0.92 |
| Francesco Ruggeri - Janet Barber | 64.29 | 2nd OA | 0.69 |
| Elisa Swanson - Kelly Buhr | 61.90 | 1st OC | 0.58 |
| Julie Bertani-Kiser - Marilyn Rankin | 57.14 | 2nd OC | 0.44 |
| Cindy Sedey - Larry McAdams | 55.95 | 5th OA | 0.29 |
| Diana Bailey - Linda Owens | 54.76 | 4th OB | 0.29 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Heather MacGregor - James Slinger | 60.63 | 1st OA | 2.77 |
| Lani Ray - Richard Hill | 58.03 | 2nd OA | 2.08 |
| Janet Tainty - Susan Slinger | 56.35 | 3rd OA | 1.56 |
| John Oppenheimer - John Wesolowski | 55.95 | 1st OB | 1.52 |
| Joanne Bruno - John Hullman | 53.76 | 2nd OB | 1.14 |
| Diana Schilling - Kathy O'Neil Traback | 52.52 | 3rd OB | 0.86 |
| Karen Schamberg - Susan Benich | 50.14 | 4th OB | 0.64 |
| Nancy Wainer - Shamim Formoso | 49.60 | 4th SA | 0.32 |
| Lester Loops - Robert Johnson | 49.12 | 2nd OC | 0.78 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Chris Tainty - David Harken | 63.75 | 1st A | 0.48 |
| Richard Pearce - Susan Pearce | 58.13 | 1st A | 0.48 |
| Larry Frank - Peter Emanuel | 56.88 | 2nd A | 0.34 |
| Christina Kobland - Leslie Davidson | 51.25 | 2nd A | 0.34 |
| Barbara Rodrigues - Mary Graves | 48.75 | 1st B | 0.32 |
| Eric Stolzberg - Mark Riley | 48.13 | 2nd B | 0.22 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| John Wesolowski - Robert Johnson | 62.08 | 1/2nd A | 1.11 |
| Annette Powers - Bruce Dau | 62.08 | 1/2nd A | 1.11 |
| Ken Gamble - Ken Llacera | 56.67 | 3rd A | 0.65 |
| Charles Pender - John Hullman | 53.75 | 4th A | 0.46 |
| Diana Schilling - Joanne Bruno | 53.33 | 4th B | 0.31 |
| Christina Kobland - Francesco Ruggeri | 50.42 | 1st C | 0.32 |
| Kenneth Girouard - Nancy Pringle | 45.00 | 2nd C | 0.22 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Angie Millslagle - Lesley Xu | 61.81 | 1st A | 0.90 |
| Diana Schilling - Francesco Ruggeri | 56.94 | 2nd A | 0.63 |
| Christina Kobland - Mick Friedberg | 55.56 | 3rd A | 0.45 |
| Lani Ray - Leslie Davidson | 51.39 | 4/5th A | 0.25 |
| Cindy Sedey - John Wesolowski | 51.39 | 4/5th A | 0.25 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Richard Pearce - Susan Pearce | 60.32 | 1st A | 0.80 |
| Lester Loops - Michael Modest | 59.52 | 2nd A | 0.56 |
| Jan Winham - Judy Osborn | 56.35 | 3rd A | 0.40 |
| Linda Downing - Nikki Shoemaker | 50.79 | 2nd B | 0.28 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Ken Llacera - Mick Friedberg | 62.50 | 1st A | 1.00 |
| Georgianna Spinazze - Ken Gamble | 56.48 | 2/3rd A | 0.60 |
| Diana Schilling - Kathy O'Neil Traback | 56.48 | 2/3rd A | 0.60 |
| Lester Loops - Robert Johnson | 51.85 | 4th A | 0.35 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Francesco Ruggeri - Lesley Xu | 63.69 | 1st A | 0.56 |
| Larry Frank - Peter Emanuel | 54.44 | 2nd A | 0.39 |
| Nancy Pringle - Nandor Vadas | 54.43 | 1st A | 0.56 |
| Barbara Rodrigues - Mary Graves | 53.90 | 2nd A | 0.39 |
| Kathy Stone - Matthew Nathanson | 51.92 | 3rd A | 0.28 |
| Lindsay Johnson - Marilyn Jean | 51.39 | 3rd A | 0.28 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Charles Pender - John Hullman | 60.12 | 1st A | 0.80 |
| Angie Millslagle - Lesley Xu | 58.33 | 2nd A | 0.56 |
| Ken Gamble - Ken Llacera | 56.55 | 3rd A | 0.40 |
| Lester Loops - Michael Modest | 50.60 | 1st C | 0.24 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Kenneth Girouard - Nancy Pringle | 63.57 | 1st A | 0.90 |
| Charles Pender - Christina Kobland | 61.75 | 2nd A | 0.63 |
| Betsy Allen - Nancy Wainer | 58.17 | 3rd A | 0.45 |
| Francesco Ruggeri - Lesley Xu | 54.35 | 4th A | 0.32 |
| Partnership | Pct | Rank | MP |
| Elisa Swanson - Kelly Buhr | 65.48 | 1st A | 0.40 |
| Cindy Sedey - Larry McAdams | 64.29 | 1st A | 0.40 |
| Chris Lynnes - Katherine Beiers | 63.10 | 2nd A | 0.28 |
| Barbara Rodrigues - Mike Russak | 62.50 | 2nd A | 0.28 |
| Clark Foy - Peter Emanuel | 57.14 | 3rd A | 0.20 |
| Danielle Garland - Vi Gassman | 55.36 | 3rd A | 0.20 |
| Betsy Powers - Julie Bertani-Kiser | 50.60 | 2nd B | 0.14 |
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October Games with EXTRA Points
*Awards are all SILVER 1.8x **Awards are 2.5x Surfs Up Sectional - Oct 18 & 19 The tournament returns to the Santa Cruz Bridge Center. The sectional is a great opportunity to win your silver points. There's a two-session Open Pairs on Saturday, play either session or both. For players with 500MPs or less, there's a separate section with morning and afternoon sessions. Sunday is stratified swiss teams. Tournament preregistration is strongly suggested as registered players have seating priority. Use this link to access the SCBC Event Registration system. The flyer can be accessed here. If you need a partner contact Lester Loops at (650) 380-5460. Additional information is on this website, click the Surfs Up icon. Adoring Aces Class - October 16 The four Aces are the most powerful cards in their suits but many players, even those with 1000s of MPs, make mistakes leading or playing their aces. This class is a comprehensive survey of using your aces more effectively in the play of the hand, especially on defense. Real hands from open games illustrate general principles for leading and better timing for playing your aces. The class is free! It is presented on the third Thursday of the month following the 499er game at approximately 2P. We encourage players with less than 500MPs to play in the game and stay for the class. Others are welcome to attend the class, including those with more than 500 MPs. Sunday Brunch & Game - October 26 
Fall into the holiday season with a terrific brunch
of minty chicken meatballs, avocado toast and chocolate cinnamon rolls
followed by a side of bridge. Our favorite pastime.
Please use the SCBC Event Registration app to sign up. Click here . The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, October 22th. Please note that brunch reservations cancelled after this deadline are responsible for the $10 brunch cost. Unit 550 2026-2027 Board of Directors Election Every year a portion of the Unit 550 Board of Directors is elected for a two-year term. Two current board members have agreed to stand for an additional term and a member has agreed to fill the remaining slot. If there are no other candidates, the slate of three will be elected by acclamation, as specified in Section 7.5(a) of Unit 550 Bylaws, unless 5 members of Unit 550 request in writing (or email) a formal election. The deadline for accepting nominations for the official ballot is Monday, November 24th; write-in candidates are also accepted if there is an election by ballot. Contact any member of the Board to have your name included as a candidate for election to the 2026-2027 Board of Directors or to learn more. |
New ACBL
Rank Achieved!
JUNIOR MASTERS
Clark Foy
Larry Frank
CLUB MASTERS
Francesco Ruggeri
SILVER LIFE MASTERS
Annemarie Moller
Angie Millslagle
Unit 550 Mission: The Santa Cruz Bridge Center (SCBC), Unit 550 of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), promotes the game of bridge and supports bridge clubs running games. The SCBC provides a pleasant and fun environment for learning and playing bridge.
Game Calendar & Schedules: There are games at the SCBC and on BBO throughout the week. Some are open to players of all levels, termed "Open Games", while others are reserved for newcomers, novice and/or intermediate players. Contact us at info@www.santacruzbridge.org with questions or partner requests. Clicking Schedule lists the regular schedule. Clicking Calendar displays game time, level, table fee for games and classes.
Game Results: Click Results in the left side menu bar or on the results logos in the table to the right or on the suit symbols ♣ / ♦ in the Game Calendar.
Masterpoints & Game Winners: Significant bridge accomplishments by our members are found under Accolades; including a listing of all SCBC Life Masters.
If you have any questions about games, lessons, or the SCBC, send us an email at info@www.santacruzbridge.org.
We look forward to seeing you at the tables!
Your Unit 550 Board of Directors
| D i r e c t o r (Phone) BBO Name | Results |
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Robert Johnson **Unlisted** |
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Ken Llacera (831) 426-4949 |
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Nancy Wainer (831) 465-1234 |
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Jan Winham (831) 291-0479 |
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Results may not be posted for up to 1 hour after game.
Official masterpoints awards are provided by ACBL.