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Latest News

  • The Winston-Salem Sectional in progress through  Sunday, August 23. Results More Flyer
     

  • Results for the Columbia SC Regional.
     

  • In case you missed it, 2026 News Archives.

Bridge Classes
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  • Bridge Basics1: An Introduction with Barbara Pomer Come and learn the wonderfully fascinating and challenging game of bridge! An added benefit is the great friends you will make. Tuesdays starting September 1. More Details Flyer
     

    Play of the Hand: Techniques to Improve Your Declarer Play Part 2, plus “Endplays” with Rich Peffer
    Thursday mornings, 9:30 am – noon starting August 27, 2026
    More Details Flyer
     

  • Bridge Workshops with Gail Reams
    Looking for workshops on bidding tools on which you need a refresher? something you heard other players use and want to know more about? Take a look at these two opportunities.
    Monday, August 24 and Monday, August 31. More details Flyer
     

  • Introduction to Basic Defense with David Idleman
    Ever wonder why opponents make games that could be defeated…or why they made an overtrick that no other declarer managed? Don’t despair! Wednesdays starting August 5.     More details  Flyer
     

  • Polishing Your Basics with Gail Reams
    Build your bridge confidence. Fridays through November 6. This class is on-going until the first week in November. It is suitable for drop-in. More details  Flyer
     

Ongoing
 

  • Supervised Play and Learn with Martha Albertson each Monday. More ​​
     

Unit, District and ACBL Stuff

 

  • Results of the latest Unit game   Here​​​​​​​​​​​​

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  • "District 7 News and Information Here​​​

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  • ACBL free membership  More​​

Spotlight on Members 
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  • Congratulations to Peter J Boyd-Bowman who was in the top 25 masterpoint winners at the Columbia, SC Sectional. See all results here.
     

  • Reminisce over the amazing Central Carolina Regional by looking at the top 25 Unit 169 Winners. 
     

  • Congratulations to each member who attained a new rank as of August 1, 2026.  Changes in Rank.
     

  • EIGHT BIG GAMES in July. Take a look 🤩. 

Upcoming Events
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Games for newer players​​

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So many places to play! Lucky for you! Check out the opportunities here.​​​​​​​​​

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Of special interest, take a look at the Tuesday afternoon social bridge game here

Send updates for the website

to the webmaster, Patricia Gutzwiller,

at ccbaunit169@gmail.com.

Winston-Salem Sectional, August 21 -23

One of North Carolina's Oldest Bridge Traditions Returns August 21–23
 

Looking ahead, Unit 169 invites players to continue the excitement at the Winston-Salem Sectional, August 21–23, 2026. The Winston-Salem Sectional is one of the oldest sectionals in the Carolinas and has long been a summer tradition for bridge players throughout the region. For decades, players from the Triad, Charlotte, Raleigh, Boone, and beyond have gathered in Winston-Salem to enjoy great bridge, renew friendships, and earn valuable silver points.
 

Tournament Location

Neil Bolton Home & Garden Center Building
Gate 9 – Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
421 West 27th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
 

Single-session pair games will be held at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, giving players the flexibility to play one session or make a full day of bridge. There will be a dedicated 0–499 section throughout the tournament, allowing newer players to compete against others at a similar experience level. In addition, all open games will be stratified, ensuring fair and enjoyable competition for players of all skill levels.
 

Sunday features fun Swiss Team events, including a special 0–499 Swiss Team Game. A delicious lunch is included with the entry fee for all players participating in Sunday's Swiss Team events, making Sunday a day of great bridge, good food, and fellowship.

There are many excellent restaurants located near the Fairgrounds, making it easy to enjoy a meal between sessions. For players who prefer not to leave the playing site, lunch will also be available for purchase at the venue on Friday and Saturday.

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Whether you are working toward Life Master status and need silver points, or simply looking for a weekend of friendly competition and fellowship, we hope you will join us for this beloved summer tradition and one of the longest-running sectionals in the Carolinas. For newer players, this is an excellent opportunity to earn the silver points needed for Life Master status in a welcoming and supportive environment.
 

Make plans now to join your friends at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds August 21–23. Bring your favorite partner, meet old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a weekend of great bridge in the heart of the Triad.

Host Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University
3111 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
336-727-2778

Ask for the "Fairgrounds Rate" when making reservations. The special tournament rate is $132 per night.

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Questions? Contact Our Tournament Chairs

Robert Powell
336-817-5778
chemistpowell@yahoo.com

Debbie Monroe
336-848-7892
deborahdmonroe@gmail.com

Partnership Chair

Susan Williford
336-978-6800
pwilliford@triad.rr.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Winston-Salem for another chapter in one of North Carolina's oldest and most cherished bridge traditions.

Co-Chairs: Robert Powell and Debbie Monroe

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Unit Games
2026 Unit Calendar​s​​​​​​​​

Click HERE for results for all Unit Games available on Live for Clubs under club number 275628.

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Click HERE for Unit Game Calendar and information.

Check out the Longest Day Unit Game article that happened on Saturday, June 13. More

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The next unit game will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026 @ 12:30 PM at the Georgia Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem, NC.. 

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District 7 Website

"District 7 News" - July - September

 

Per Blondelle Grant, District 7 Growth & Development Chair: 

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"District 7 has allocated funds to support local activities designed to grow our bridge community. Funding opportunities are now open to our Clubs."  Click HERE for details and guidelines.

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Click HERE  for District 7's Goodwill Message

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Click HERE  for the list of National Charity Committee Members appointed by D7 Directors.  Unit 169 members include:  Cindy Wright - Clemmons NC (2019), Bob and Claudia Hale - Greensboro NC (2018) and Marion Secrest - Winston-Salem NC (2002 - deceased)

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ACBL Website

"Bridge Bulletin" Online

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Free ACBL Guest Membership

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Click HERE  to get started!

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You’re just steps away from joining the world’s biggest and best community of bridge lovers! Soon you’ll be playing bridge, winning masterpoints, and reading the renowned Bridge Bulletin magazine.

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  • ​Weekly email with tips to boost your game for four months

  • Ability to earn up to 20 masterpoints

  • Digital access to the Bridge Bulletin

  • Whenever you decide to join, your first year membership is discounted at $39 (regularly $59 for one year). There is no expiration date.

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GET A FREE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP​

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Many Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Plans recognize the power of social fitness activities, such as bridge, and seek to reward participants. Grouper (formerly Element3 Health) collaborates with these plans to encourage individuals to remain physically, socially, and mentally active. That’s why the ACBL has partnered with Grouper—to encourage more people to play and have fun. Through our partnership with Grouper, any ACBL members who are also enrolled in an eligible health plan can receive a free year of ACBL membership. It’s easy get started.  Visit the Grouper website to sign up for the program and check your eligibility with your health plan. (Have your health plan ID ready as you go through the process.)  Start here

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