AUXILIARY CARD MARATHON

The Card Marathon is an annual event to raise money for YGHCS Hearthstone resident activities.   
Anyone interested in Couples/Pairs Bridge, Ladies Bridge, Pitch, and Pinochle should contact Velda
Minderman, (402) 362-6500.  We welcome both
YGHCS Auxiliary members and non-members to
participate.   It’s a fun way to be part of such a worthwhile fundraising effort!

Thank you for supporting the YGHCS Auxiliary!

UPCOMING CARD MARATHON EVENTS

    2010-2011 Auxiliary Card Marathon Registration
    Registration Deadline - JULY 1, 2010
    Couples Bridge / Ladies Bridge / Pitch / Pinochle
    To register, download this form or contact Velda Minderman, (402) 362-6500.

CARD MARATHON NEWS

    PRESS RELEASE
    York General Health Care Services Auxiliary Hosts Annual Card Marathon Tea & Awards
    Presentation
    3rd Annual Auxiliary Tea celebrates with awards and cards.

    YORK, NE – June 8, 2010: The York General Health Care Services (YGHCS) Auxiliary wrapped
    up their annual Card Marathon fundraiser with the 3rd Annual Card Marathon Tea.  The morning
    event was held at Chances “R” Restaurant and hosted 62 of this year’s marathon players.  
    Attendees were treated to breakfast rolls, tea and coffee, awards ceremony, and a few rounds of
    Pitch, Pinochle, and Bridge.

    Each year the YGHCS Auxiliary hosts a 10 month long card marathon of Pitch, Pinochle, and
    Bridge (Ladies and pairs).  Proceeds from the event help to fund the Auxiliary’s donation to the
    YGHCS Hearthstone Resident Activities Fund.  This year the proceeds will be used for a variety
    of events at the Hearthstone including a magician and musical performances.  The marathon is
    open to adult men and women, and they do not need to be a member of the Auxiliary, however,
    are encouraged to join.  The deadline to enter the 2010-2011 YGHCS Auxiliary Card Marathon
    is July 1st.  Interested parties should contact Velda Minderman, (402) 362-6500 or visit the
    YGHCS Auxiliary website, www.yghcsauxiliary.org.

    Since 1957, the YGHCS Auxiliary has been serving the York and surrounding communities
    through volunteer and fundraising efforts to better improve the medical care provided
    throughout York General Health Care Services.  Annual membership is $15.00 and is open to
    women and men.  For more information about the Auxiliary, please visit our website, www.
    yghcsauxiliary.org or contact Jenna North, (402) 366-3760 or jjnorth@neb.rr.com.

    2009-2010 YGHCS Card Marathon Winners:

    Ladies Bridge
    1st Place        Pat Branz & Jennie Romohr
    2nd Place        Marlyce Reed & Alice Tompkins
    3rd Place        Kathie Reichstein & Jan Lott
    4th Place        Pat Armstrong & Eleanor Moore

    Couples Bridge
    1st Place        Bert & Marlyce Reed
    2nd Place        Dwight & Carol Heng
    3rd Place        David & Jetta LeDuc

    Pitch (Club C)
    1st Place        Joan Peterson & Donna Rathje
    2nd Place        Ruby Dinkelman & Dama Lind
    3rd Place        Marge Bredow & Marie Swartz

    Pitch (Club D)
    1st Place        Jan Hedrick & Velda Minderman
    2nd Place        Nancy Obermier & Kathie Reichstein
    3rd Place        Evelyn Dunwoody & Marge Bredow

    Pinochle
    1st Place        Vic & Dorothy Johnson
    2nd Place        David & Jetta LeDuc
    3rd Place        Mary Crawford & Bonnie Hale
Serving the York Community since 1957!
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York General Health Care Services Auxiliary
2222 N. Lincoln Avenue | York, Nebraska 68467 | www.yghcsauxiliary.org

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Congratulations to
Carol Toms, the 2009 Outstanding
Volunteer &
Lifetime Member recipient!