Newtown Bridge Club is planning its sixth annual Longest Day fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association. Over the past five years, the club has raised over $32,000 for this worthy organization, which supports not only those afflicted with dementia but also their caregivers.

There will be Duplicate Bridge games (Open and 299er) and Scrabble (tournaments and casual play) on Wednesday, June 22, at Edmond Town Hall. The Longest Day event will begin at 9:30 am with a light breakfast fare of pastries, coffee and tea, followed by the morning games at 10 am.

A lunch break is planned at 1 pm, with the afternoon games commencing at 2 pm.

After the 5 pm complimentary dinner with live jazz music, the evening games will start at 6 pm.

Players are invited to play in one, two or all three events. Entry fees are $15 per session for either bridge or Scrabble. Standby bridge partners will be available so players can attend with a partner or alone. Any bridge or Scrabble player who brings in at least $100 in donations to the Alzheimer’s Association will play free all day.

Reservations are required and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is also required for all players.

For information about the Longest Day bridge games, visit newtownbridge.org or contact Linda Dale Mulholland at lindadalem@gmail.com. For information about the Scrabble tournaments, contact tournament director Cornelia Guest at CorneliaSGuest@gmail.com or 914-772-6535.

Newtown Bridge Club holds three ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge games every week at Edmond Town Hall: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 12:30 pm. In addition, bridge lessons are offered on a regular basis for players of all levels.

For more information about the bridge club, contact Club Manager Susan Fronapfel at 203-733-8525 or visit newtownbridge.org.