Elaine Phillips
BBO: SkiandFly
"My husband, Mike, and I learned to play bridge while he was in medical school. We were poor and could not afford to do much. A group of us would get together every Saturday and play bridge.
"Later a friend, former Sun Valley resident Patty Nelson, and I played duplicate in downtown Seattle. We gathered a few master points but did not register them anywhere.
Can Play Anywhere
"I love the virtual games because I can play regardless of where I am as long as I have my iPad. The games are fast and well-organized.
"I chose my BBO name because flying and skiing are two favorite pastimes. Mike and I are both licensed pilots and have flown for years. We both hold single- and multi-engine ratings, as well as instrument and commercial ratings. And we chose Sun Valley as our permanent home for the skiing.
Lived & Worked in 4 Cities
"In my past life I was a registered medical technologist and specialized in chemistry. We lived in Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Twin Falls. I worked in all of those places.
"Another favorite pastime, in addition to bridge, is bicycling. I bike two or three times a week and enjoy riding with buddies on Wednesdays.
"I've played the piano since I was 6, and performed a Mozart concerto at a concert in Sun Valley a few years ago. (Note from Jo and Chuck: We were lucky enough to attend, and she was wonderful.)
"I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of this bridge group!"
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YMCA Success Story
The Wood River Community YMCA, our partner in bridge and home to our face-to-face games, has paid off its mortgage. Learn how the Y's "unsung heores" helped in this story in
Eye on Sun Valley.
Dan Turner, husband of bridge player Chris Turner, played a major role.
