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Bridge Classes​​​​

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  • 2-Over-1 with Cecelia Ray
    For advanced beginners. 2-over-1 gives you and your partner a roadmap to reach game and sometimes slam with more confidence. Starting July 8. More details
     

  • Major Suit Raises with Rich Peffer
    For beginners. Points are not the only factor to get to game. Starting
    June 18 More details
     

  • Bidding Basics with Gail Reams
    For beginners. Fridays starting May 1.  More details
     

  • 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
     

  • 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 â€‹â€‹
     

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 Bruce Southard, Bob Hale, Jim Bean and Fran Tewkesbury who were the top masterpoint winners from Unit 169 at the Blue Ridge Spectacular Sectional in Flat Rock. See all results here.
     

  • Congratulations to Booboo Watkins and Louisa Witten, our new Life Masters, as of April 1, 2026.
     

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

  • FIVE BIG GAMES in May. 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,

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Record-setting Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser

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A big shoutout to Fran Tewkesbury for coordinating another successful fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association. 

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To date, Unit 169 has raised $16,500 for this extremely worthy cause! It’s not too late to make a contribution, but time is running short! Any funds from our unit deposited before July 1 will count toward Unit 169’s fundraising total. In recent years we have been among the top 25 bridge units in the country for Alzheimer’s Association gifts and we very much want to continue that tradition.

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If you would like to make a gift, send your check (ASAP!) made out to Alzheimer’s Association and dated in June to:

Fran Tewkesbury
1005 Country Club Drive, Greensboro, NC  27408

Or give Fran cash or a check at a local game.

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Thank you to all the winning Longest Day bidders, and to those of you who made very generous in-kind and cash contributions. A special thanks to the players who donated their time and expertise, our cooks and hostesses who donated their talents, our wonderful crafters and artists, and all our generous contributors.


Of the $16,500 total raised, $5,890 came from the auction and $10,610 from your very generous checks and cash gifts.​​​

Honor Roll of Contributors

  • ​Daryl Adams

  • Jack Alford

  • BJ Amini

  • Sally Anderson

  • Niki Antonelli

  • Jim Bean

  • Marty Benjamin

  • Mark and Sheila Bertoldi

  • Leslie Blair

  • Peter C. Boyd-Bowman and Mary Ann Young

  • Peter J. Boyd-Bowman

  • Bridge at Rufty and Evergreen

  • Beverly Brown

  • Pat Cambareri

  • Dian Carr

  • Cynthi Coble

  • Dixie Culver

  • Mary Carol Danahy

  • Kathie Dwyer

  • Debbie Elston

  • Marty Friedman

  • Louise Garcia

  • Patricia Gutzwiller

  • Bob and Claudia Hale

  • Donna Hancock

  • Marie Harrill

  • Judy Hellen

  • Josh Hoffman

  • David Hurd

  • Candie Hurley

  • David Idleman

  • Randi Infusino

  • Toni Iossi

  • Mike Jacobs

  • Butch Johnson

  • Laura English Jones

  • Chris Kendall

  • Cathy Kuzma

  • Date Larson

  • Bill Law

  • Eric Lee

  • Kent Leggett

  • Simone Leibling

  • Avery Lloyd

  • Susan Mann

  • Jo Martin

  • Tom May 

  • Joanne McCluskey

  • Anne McKiernan

  • Myrnie McLaughlin

  • Dwight Meredith

  • Mark and Martha Meyer

  • Deborah Monroe​​

 

  • Mary Morgan

  • Sam Niehens

  • Libby Noah

  • Mary Claire O’Brien

  • Anne Osborne

  • Nancy Osborne

  • Danette Parker

  • Jim and Betty Parker

  • Rich Peffer

  • Jane Perrin

  • Barbara Pomer

  • Phoenix and Wendall Putney

  • Bob and Suzanne Rhodes

  • Ruth Short

  • Jim Skidmore

  • Bruce Southard

  • Vladimir and Tatyana Stemkowski

  • Wayne Sykes

  • Fran Tewkesbury

  • Jane Walker

  • Barbara Walters

  • Bob Whaling

  • Louisa Whitten

  • Vicki Williams

  • Susan Williford

  • Becky Wilson

  • Cindy Wright

Auction winners

  • Jim Bean— Anne McKiernan

  • Peter J. Boyd-Bowman—Leslie Blair

  • Bob Hale—Laura English Jones

  • Josh Hoffman—Nancy Osborne

  • David Idleman—Suzanne Rhodes

  • Kent Leggett—Susan Williford

  • Tom May—Mike Jacobs

  • Joanne McCluskey—Jim Skidmore

  • Barbara Pomer—Randi Infusino

  • Ruth Short—Mike Jacobs

  • Bruce Southard—Jim Skidmore

  • Cindy Wright—Susan Mann

  • Louise Garcia coaching—Patricia Gutzwiller

  • Judy Hellen lesson—Barbara Walters and Avery Lloyd

  • Meyers boot camp—Bob Whaling and Mary Claire O’Brien

  • Barbara Pomer supervised play—Laura English Jones

  • Bertoldi dinner at GCC—Bob Hale

  • Dixie Culver pool party—Eric Lee

  • Jim Skidmore Majolica platter—Deborah Monroe

  • Jim Skidmore Majolica pitcher—Donna Hancock

  • Chris Kendall framed print—Fran Tewkesbury

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.

Article submitted by Martha Meyer

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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%.  

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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.  

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District 7 Website

"District 7 News" - April thru June

 

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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