Catch the latest on the AAA Tournament and bridge in Barbados

METROPOLITAN BRIDGE UNIT OF NEW YORK | FEBRUARY 2026

Greetings ,

Your February 2026 e‑newsletter is here! Whether you’re browsing on your phone, tablet, or desktop, it’s easier than ever to catch up on the latest MBU news. Dive in, explore what’s new, and enjoy this issue at your own pace. A convenient link is included so you can print all articles at one time.

Rita Thompson, Editor

President's Message

by Charles Guest

Happy New Year Metropolitan Bridge Unit of New York! Welcome to 2026. As we enter this tumultuous and stressful time in this country and the world, (read more)

A Signature Event Returns: The MBU AAA Bridge Tournament

By Rita Thompson

The Metropolitan Bridge Unit hosted its annual AAA Bridge Tournament from December 5‑8, 2025 at (read more)

New Year's Greetings and Highlights

By Dolores Watson

As we welcome in the year 2026, we wish everyone good health, love, and prosperity. Although we continue to face unprecedented world events that challenge (read more)

Inside the Clubhouses

Check out the latest dispatches from our lively bridge clubs. (read more)

Escape from Icy New York:

Sun, Sea & Slams in Barbados

By Rita Thompson

When word spread that a bridge tournament would be held in Barbados, I didn’t hesitate. A week of bridge and sunshine sounded like the perfect antidote to a brutal (read more)

The History We Share,

The History We Must Honor

By Rita Thompson

Black history is not a separate chapter -- it is woven into the very foundation of the United States. You cannot tell the (read more)

Professor Blackwell: A Mathematical Genius Who Helped Shape the Age of AI

By Dolores Watson

Professor David H. Blackwell (1919-2010) exhibited exceptional skills in mathematics from an early age. He was unaware at the time of how his genius would shape (read more)

Brilliant Minds, Hidden Stories: African‑American Inventors

By Lemuel “Bill” Copeland

This article about African-Americans whose inventions have contributed significantly to the “American way of life” was prepared by Lemuel Copeland in (read more)

A warm happy birthday to all those celebrating in the coming months! May the year ahead be filled with good health, meaningful moments, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. (read more)