Latest News
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The following bridge classes continue in May More
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Bridge Basics 3 and Defense with Rich Peffer starts Friday, April 12 for six weeks. Contact Rich if you want to drop-in.
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Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction with Barbara Pomer returns for beginner students May 7.
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Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding with Cecelia Ray is scheduled to start on Thursday, May 16.
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Results of May 4 Unit game More
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Ace of Clubs and Mini-McKinney tournament race results More
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"District 7 News" April thru June Here
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Unit 169 Boosters Membership More
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ACBL free membership More
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Barbara Pomer announces
Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction
Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro
This course is the place to learn about modern bidding and the basics of play of the hand, as well as defense. It is designed for those who are new to bridge, those who want to re-enter the game (remember college?), or those who would like a structured review to get your game on track.
Tuesdays: May 7, 14, 21 and 28
Time: 9:30 am to 11:45 am
Instructor: Barbara Pomer, ACBL Life Master
To register, or for more information, contact Barbara at: bdpomer@gmail.com or text/call 336-202-1299
Cost: $100 for four sessions
Additional: An accompanying book is recommended and can be purchased at a discount at the first session.
Cecelia Ray announces
Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding
Thursdays: May 16, 23, 30 and June 7
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro
Learn how, when, and why to enter the auction when the opposing side has already opened the bidding. There are four sessions in this class. Students need to understand basic bidding before taking this class.
May 16 - Session 1: Preemptive Opening Bids
May 23 - Session 2: Overcalls and Advances
May 30 - Session 3: Takeout Double and Advances
June 7 - Session 4: How the Bidding Changes in a Competitive Auction
Time: 9:30 am - 11:45 am
Instructor: Cecelia Ray, ACBL Life Master
Cost: $100 for four sessions
Additional: An accompanying book is recommended and can be purchased at a discount at the first session.
To register, or for more information, contact Cecelia by email: ceceliaray@gmail.com or text/call 336-601-5058
BRIDGE BASICS 3:
STRONG OPENING BIDS, SLAM BIDDING, DEFENSE
For those who have completed Bridge Basics 1 & 2
and those who would like a structured presentation of some modern methods
Fridays: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10 & 17
9:30 am - Noon
Instructor: Rich Peffer, Ruby Life Master
Fellowship Presbyterian Church
2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro
To register, contact Rich at rpeffer325@att.net or 336-402-5367
These topics are covered:
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Strong 2 open
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Strong 2NT open
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Slam bidding including Blackwood and Gerber
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Defense - opening leads
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Defense - third hand play, secondhand play
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Defense - Signals
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Defense - Making a plan
Cost: $150 for all six sessions
Unit Games: Latest Results and Next Game
The next Unit Game will be held Saturday, May 18 at the Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road in Greensboro. This is a Grass Roots Fund Game and starts at 1:00 pm. The Central Carolina Bridge Association's Board of Directors' Meeting precedes the game at 10:45 am. All Unit 169 members are welcome to attend.
Thank you for playing in the Unit Championship Game on May 4. Those players earning masterpoints are:
62.92% - Eric Peffer & Rich Peffer - 2.33 MPs
60.00% - Cindy Wright & Susan Wesley - 1.75 MPs
56.67% - Susan Williford & Susan Mann - 1.31 MPs
55.00% - Jim Bean & Mark Meyer - 0.98 MPs
53.33% - Chris Shepard &Robert Powell - 0.96 MPs
51.67% - Butch Johnson & Phil Fultz - 0.82 MPs
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.
UNIT 169 BOOSTERS
Our mission is to provide challenging and fun bridge tournament experiences for Central Carolina Bridge Association members.
Our focus is to successfully execute four quality bridge tournaments each year. This entails using great venues with easy access and parking, clean facilities, providing appropriate snacks and beverages, and using qualify ACBL directors. In order to achieve this goal, we need additional financial support.
We are asking our friends who love this game to help. The cost of hosting a quality tournament has increased and, as we build back our attendance at our tournaments, entry fees do not completely cover our cost. Therefore, we are seeking a yearly contribution from those who can and are willing to help Unit 169.
By securing appropriate funding up front, we can plan and budget appropriately for each tournament. There will be recognition and appreciation events for those who join.
We hope you will support us. We appreciate checks in the amount of your choosing, made payable to:
“Central Carolina Bridge Association”
and mailed to
2318 Kirkpatrick Place, Greensboro NC 27408
Please contact Dixie Culver, Unit Secretary/Treasurer, at: culverdix@yahoo.com or (336) 457-7107 if you have any questions.
June13-15 (Thursday thru Saturday)
Thursday, June 13 - Single sessions at 10:00 am & 2:30 pm
ACBL Grass Roots Fund - More silver points at no extra cost!
Stratified Open and 499er Pairs
Lunch available for purchase.
Wine & cheese event after the last session
Friday, June 14 - Single sessions at 10:00 am & 2:30 pm
Stratified Open and 499er Pairs
Lunch available for purchase
Saturday, June 15 - Two-session Swiss Teams at 10:00 am & TBA
Stratified Open and 499er Swiss
Catered lunch included in entry for all Swiss Teams
Tournament Chair: Joanne McClusky / jmcclusky@triad.rr.com / 919-360-1376
Partnership Chair: Cecelia Ray / ceceliaray @gmail.com / 336-601-5058
Host Hotel: Comfort Suites, Greensboro-High Point Airport. Call front desk at 336-888-8889 and ask for "CCBA Bridge Rate."
Unit 169 Offering Growth & Development Grants
FILLABLE APPLICATION FORM FOUND HERE
Unit 169 would like to encourage local bridge teachers, directors, club managers and players to start new activities that promote the learning and enjoyment of bridge. To help foster the startup and success of these activities, the Unit is offering small monetary grants ($200-$400) to be used in a maximum 6-month time period, in support of certain activities.
Guidelines used in evaluation of the grant applications:
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preference to educational initiatives
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mindful that grants should not be reimbursing clubs or individuals for costs that would be spent in any case (rent, ACBL dues, etc)
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encourage efforts/programs that can be expanded into other areas of the Unit
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give preference to new projects over existing ones
Some areas where these Growth and Development Grants can be used:
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educational programs
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development of new players (supervised play, mentoring programs, etc.)
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outreach to lapsed members
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integration of social players and groups
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startup costs to get a new club, social group, youth program up and running.
District 7 Website
"District 7 News" - April thru June
Per Jane Champion, District 7 Secretary:
"The District 7 Board of Directors met in Myrtle Beach on December 30, 2023 where the board approved an increase in entry fees at all regionals from $14.00 per player session to $15.00, effective in Hilton Head. This increase is due to an increase that ACBL is charging for Technical Directors staffing the tournaments.
The new entry fee will go into effect in Hilton Head and still represents (or matches) the lowest regional tournament entry fee charged by any other District in the USA."
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 the new "Find a Tournament" featuring Entry Express
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 for 120 Days
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 bridge tips from Patty
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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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Special pricing of $29 for the first year of regular membership if they are a guest member first
Click HERE to get started!