Debbie Monroe
Peter C.
Boyd-Bowman
Message from the Tournament Co-Chairs
Unit 169 and the Central Carolina Regional Tournament Committee look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Central Carolina Regional Tournament, June 1–6, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Greensboro Airport. This is the first Regional Tournament held in the Triad area in more than 30 years and we are excited to bring high-level regional bridge back to central North Carolina.
Our entire tournament committee and volunteer staff have worked extremely hard to create a first-class Regional Tournament experience for players throughout District 7 and beyond.
Whether you are a seasoned expert, a Mid-Flight competitor, or attending your very first Regional Tournament, we hope you will join us in Greensboro for a wonderful week of bridge, friendship, learning, and Southern hospitality.
Latest News
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New Bridge class in June. Rich Peffer is offering a Major Suit Raises class starting Thursday, June 11.
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The Longest Day Unit Event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13 starting at NOON. A longer open team game and TWO 0-500 games. More
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The Silent Auction is now open for the Longest Day Unit Event on June 13. Check out the silent auction items. New items are added regularly.
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📸At the Mentor-Mentee game, winners of the Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKenney races for 2025 were recognized. See how many you know in the Ace of Clubs gallery or the Mini-McKenney gallery.
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In case you missed it, 2026 News Archives.
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Major Suit Raises with Rich Peffer
For beginners. Points are not the only factor to get to game. Starting
June 11 More details
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Bidding Basics with Gail Reams
For beginners. Fridays starting May 1. More details
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Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction with Barbara Pomer and Andy Symmes
For beginners. Practice sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 and 16. More details.
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The Slam Toolkit with Peter J. Boyd-Bowman
For advanced beginner and intermediate players. Two practice sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, June 10 and 24. More details
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Notrump Play Boot Camp with Judy Hellen
For any level player who wants to improve their notrump play. Mondays starting May 18. More details
Ongoing
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Supervised Play and Learn with Martha Albertson each Monday. More
Spotlight on Members
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Congratulations to Booboo Watkins and Louisa Witten, our new Life Masters, as of April 1, 2026.
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Congratulations to each member who attained a new rank as of May 1, 2026. Changes in Rank.
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FIVE BIG GAMES in April. Take a look 🤩.
Central Carolina Regional Information
Longest Day Unit Game moved to June 13, 2026
The Longest Day game's new date/time is June 13th at Fellowship Presbyterian Church 2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC. The Open Team Game (SIX rounds), and the first of TWO limited pairs games (no one over 500 points) will begin at NOON. The second NLM pairs game will start at 3:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be available to all at the midpoint of the games, and the day will feature our usual silent auction for Unit "expert" players, as well as a collection of crafts, artwork, dinners, bridge lessons and knickknacks. Stay tuned for information about the starting times for the silent auction bidding.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at this special event!
Unit 169 Ace of Clubs Winners, 2025
The Ace of Clubs competition recognizes play at local clubs. Congratualtions to the Unit 169 winners for 2025!! Bob Whaling and David Idleman were also winners in District 7. You can keep up with the 2026 race by clicking Accomplishments then Unit and District races.
0-5
Laura Jones
5-20
Bob Whaling
200-300
Louisa Witten
300-500
Tom Johnson
20-50
Dian Carr
50-100
John Merschel
500-1000
Doug Mead
1000-1500
Daryl Adams
100-200
Geoffrey Kierstead
1500-2500
Eric Lee
2500-3500
Tom May
3500-5000
Rhett Inabinet
5000-7500
David Idleman
7500-10,000
Bruce Southard
10,000+
Dan Fowler
Unit 169 Mini-McKenney Winners, 2025
The Mini-McKenney competition recognizes play at local clubs and tournaments. Congratualtions to the Unit 169 winners for 2025!! Bob Whaling and Fran Tewkesbury were also winners in Districk 7. You can keep up with the 2026 race by clicking Accomplishments then Unit and District races.
0-5
Laura Jones
5-20
Bob Whaling
200-300
Louisa Witten
300-500
Tom Johnson
20-50
Dian Carr
500-1000
Jim Skidmore
50-100
John Merschel
1000-1500
Eric Peffer
100-200
David Hurd
1500-2500
Mark Meyer
2500-3500
Rich Peffer
3500-5000
Fran Tewkesbury
5000-7500
Bob Hale
7500-10,000
Bruce Southard
10,000+
Peter Boyd-Bowman
Unit Games
2026 Unit Calendars
Click HERE for results for all Unit Games available on Live for Clubs under club number 275628.
Click HERE for Unit Game Calendar and information.
Article submitted by Martha Meyer
The Unit's third game for 2026 was the Mentor-Mentee game on Saturday, April 18 at Georgia Taylor Neighborhood Center. There were 13 tables and the refreshments were wonderful! Thank you to Donna Hancock for coordinating the program in Winston-Salem and Judy Hellen for Greensboro. Thank you to all of our mentors and mentees who participated this year.
The top North-South scorers were Judy Mendenhall and Kathryn Badorrek, 62.68%, followed by Peter J Boyd-Bowman and Andrea Endriga, 61.70%, then Mark Meyer and Linda Moore, 58.08%,. The top East-West scorers were Rich Peffer and Susan Pinsker, 65%, (top overall). Susan Wesley and Bob Whaling, 59.61%, and Donna Hancock and John Merschel, 55.36%.
The next Unit Game is our Longest Day fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research. It is on Saturday, June 13 at Fellowship Presbyterian Church. THIS IS A TEAM GAME so get your teammates on your dance card. We are making it a Longest Game with six rounds in the Open Game and multiple pair games for our novices. Game time is at 12:00 pm.
District 7 Website
"District 7 News" - April thru June
Per Blondelle Grant, District 7 Growth & Development Chair:
"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.
Click HERE for District 7's Goodwill Message
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)
ACBL Website
"Bridge Bulletin" Online
Free ACBL Guest Membership
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Ability to earn up to 20 masterpoints
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Digital access to the Bridge Bulletin
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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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