Games

Greeting Members,

I'd like to start with some special announcements:

Effective September 1st, 2022, masks will no longer be required for in person games at the SGC. However, we ask that if you are going to play a game with someone who is still wearing a mask, that as a courtesy you also wear one as you play with them. Either player is free to inform their opponent that the other does not have to wear one as well. By opting to wear a mask these individuals may be expressing that they would prefer to remain cautious about exposure to themselves and those close to them, and we ask you to respect that.

At that time, the SGC will return to allowing eating inside as before the implementation of COVID-19 precautions, but please remember the Code of Conduct and do not eat near Go equipment or in the tatami room.

We will continue to check for proof of vaccination through 2022.

If you can spare a few minutes, please take this survey which includes questions about Fall 2022 COVID-19 Precautions

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We're happy to announce the SGC will be hosting a Girls Only Go Night this Sunday, September 4th, between 6pm and 9pm.

Any and all female-identifying individuals are welcome to join.

Food and drinks will be provided.

No Boyos. Just Moyos.

Special thanks to Lusha Z., Rose J., Cassandra M. and Gideon E. for their help in arranging this!

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Starting this week, Haichen Zhu’s SDK to Dan Lectures will instead take place Tuesday evenings in the SGC tatami room from 7pm-8pm.

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This will be the final week of Chis Well's Four-Week Beginner’s Course at the Seattle Go Center. If you were unable to attend previous classes, you are still welcome to come.

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Reminder, we are having in-person games on Tuesdays 3pm-9pm, and Saturdays 1pm-6pm.
We are still hosting on Zoom Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm (link to join). Meeting ID: 993 7743 6701

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The SGC has 3 limited-time offers with Go Magic, AI-Sensei, & the European Go Journal available to its members. Two of these deals will end in October 2022

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If you have a minute to spare, please take this short SGC E-mail Frequency Survey

Dear members,

We have received the sad news that our long-time member and teacher John Richards (“JahnBoi”) passed away peaceably and comfortably at Harborview Medical Center on Sunday, Aug. 7^th. He was 80 years old.

John had been hospitalized in mid-March with kidney problems. There, he also had surgery for his recurring back problems. He was in convalescent settings until late July, when he returned to the hospital with respiratory issues. We will miss him greatly.

John would often say that he found his calling in life in his 60s, teaching Go. He was an outgoing and enthusiastic teacher of beginners at the Go Center and also held court at the Couth Buzzard Bookstore and Café on Thursday evenings. He enjoyed being silly with children, and was quick to make friends with all. Many of our new players got their start with John.

In the days before COVID, John was also a mainstay of our outreach efforts, putting in marathon hours of teaching and playing at Sakura Con, the Cherry Blossom Festival, University Street Fair, Japan Fair, and the Bon Odori festival.

We are happy that John was able to come to the Go Center regularly throughout the fall of last year. His conversations were funny and wide-ranging.

If you would like information on the memorial expected to be held by his family and friends in the coming weeks, or the remembrance we would like to have at the SGC, please reach out to us for details.

Here are just a few of our favorite “JahnBoi-isms”, always said in a friendly tone:

- "That's it, you/I forfeit!" after someone knocked stones out of place, inadvertently cheated, or was late...all while almost always playing to the dogged end.

- "Wait! Don’t you know the rules? You can’t beat Sensei!”

- "That's a good move...but this one's better!"

- "SAN-SAAAAN!" Gleefully cheered accompanying a 3-3 invasion.

If you have memories with John or condolences you'd like to share for posting on our website, please send them in a reply e-mail.

• Reminder, we are having in-person games on Tuesdays 3pm-9pm, and Saturdays 1pm-6pm.
  We are still hosting on Zoom Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm (link to join). Meeting ID: 993 7743 6701
  
  
• This Wednesday the 17th from 4:30pm-6:00pm will see the continuation of Chris Well's four-week course aimed at young beginners hosted at the SGC. If you are interested, but missed the previous classes, you are still welcome to join.
  
  
• This Thursday the 18th from 6:30pm-8:00pm, the SGC will be hosting our SDK to Dan Level Lectures.
  
• The SGC has 3 limited-time offers with Go Magic, AI-Sensei, & the European Go Journal available to its members. Two of these deals will end in October 2022
  
  
• If you have a minute to spare, please take this short SGC E-mail Frequency Survey

First, we at the SGC would like to thank Brian, Lusha, and Cassandra, for volunteering for us at the Green Lake From Hiroshima to Hope event yesterday and our replaying of the Atomic Bomb Game.

• Reminder, we are having in-person games on Tuesdays 3pm-9pm, and Saturdays 1pm-6pm.
  We are still hosting on Zoom Tuesdays from 6:30pm-9pm (link to join). Meeting ID: 993 7743 6701
  
  
• This Wednesday the 10th will see the continuation of Chris Well's four-week course aimed at young beginners. If you are interested, but missed last week's you are still welcome.
  
  
• The SGC has 3 limited-time offers with Go Magic, AI-Sensei, & the European Go Journal available to its members.
  
  
• If you have a minute to spare, please take this short SGC E-mail Frequency Survey