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Long-time club member Lewis Weinstein has died
Thank you Harvey for sending this info.
LEWIS WEINSTEIN
April 29, 1934-January 17, 2018
Lew was one of the earliest members of our club, joining shortly after it opened.
His friendly demeanor, and his constant smile made him a favorite to challenge. All challengers were comfortable on the table when playing against Lew. He improved his game through the years and added to it, incorporating a vicious spin return before he retired a few years ago with a shoulder injury. All who were fortunate enough to know him, will miss him.
There will be a memorial service tomorrow, Friday, January 19 at 3PM, at Beit Olam Jewish cemetery at 550 Old San Jose Road (Soquel). If you turn off of Soquel and head toward Soquel High School, which is on your left, you’ll see the Beit Olam – Eternal Home – Cemetery on your right.
Lewis will be buried in the Jewish Section, so go through the Jewish Gate, and it’s the section closest to the office building
If the weather is bad, a tent will be set up, and there will be chairs.
The future of ping pong robots
Forpheus. Photo by Adam Clark Estes / Gizmodo
A new appearance of OMRON’s table tennis robot, Forpheus. Looks like they continue to improve on it. I’m not convinced it would do well versus most of our club members, but it won’t be long before you no longer need to search for a player when you’re stuck at home!
Top 10 Points | Grand Finals 2017
Top 10 points of 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqInod_ue1c
Top 10 points | Swedish Open 2017
Top 10 Points | German Open 2017
New ping pong magazine startup
A group of creative Australians are trying to start a new hip magazine, ARGHK, about the world of table tennis. Looks like it has potential. Only cost $19 for the first issue.