| Welcome to ACBL Unit 533 |
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| About our Website |
 WELCOME VISITORS
Our website has all the information you need about the duplicate bridge community in the Coachella Valley from Palm Springs to Indio. Please use the page links on the left side of our home page to navigate the website.
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| FIND YOUR GAME - Locations and Times |
For a complete guide to Duplicate Bridge Games in the Coachella Valley, with locations and times, please use the Game Schedule link on the far left side of this page.
* * * MAY ALL YOUR SLAMS BE GRAND * * *
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| ACBL UNIT 533 CALL FOR CANDIDATES - 2016 |
The Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to serve on the Board of Directors of Unit 533. If you are interested in being considered for one of the three open positions, you can obtain an online application by downloading the form CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM. The Candidate Application Form may also be obtained from any club director or by contacting a member of the Nominating Committee. If you have any questions, please contact Committee Chair Karen Michael, or any other Committee member:
Karen Michael - (760) 322-2353
karenleemichael@cs.com
Donna Darvey - (760) 202-8383
donnalea44@aol.com
Marsha Kraushaar - (760) 564-2260
queeniem44@gmail.com
Barbara Maniscalco - (760) 564-9225
maniscalcobarb@aol.com
Susan Tracey - (760)-564-7768
susantracey@me.com
We are looking for members who are willing to serve for a 3 year period expiring December 31, 2019. Please give serious thought to serving our duplicate bridge community. The Nominating Committee will present the slate of candidates to the Board of Directors on December 7th. Please be advised that, as required by our bylaws ARTICLE VI, Section 3(b) and Section 3(c), additional nominations may be made by petition from the general membership. A nominating petition must contain the approval of the nominee and twenty-five (25) signatures of members in good standing. No nominations from the floor are permitted.
To have your name appear on the absentee ballot, petitions must be received by Ron Erickson, Election Committee Chair, 37805 Thurne Street, Indio, CA 92203, rgerick3333@aol.com, by Friday, November 30th, 2016.
Please complete and submit the application by Friday, November 30th, 2016 to the Nominating Committee Chair.
Karen Michael
karenleemichael@cs.com
(760) 322-2352
1714 Prickly Pear Way
Palm Springs CA 92262
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM
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| October 22 Unit Game in Clubs Winners |
Congratulations to the Winners of the Unit Game in Clubs, Saturday, October 22nd at Mick's Club and Duncan Bridge Center.
Mick's Club
Overall - Marie Covey and Mike Boyle, N/S
1st E/W Bobbie Harper and Robert Selberg
DBC
Open
Overall - Neil Stern and Jim Weeks, E/W
1st N/S - Robert and Sandra Carroll
499er
Overall - Bill and Marie Mazzafro, E/W
1st N/S John Archer and Jim Berrier
The unit salutes Bill and Marie Mazzafro for their 71.88% game.
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| COOKIE MONSTER NEEDS YOU! |
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Our COOKIE MONSTER needs treats for the HARVEST SECTIONAL coming up at Duncan Bridge Center on November 4th to 6th - Your contribution of COOKIES or GRAB AND GO TREATS would be greatly appreciated! Please click here and sign up or sign up at your local club or contact Teri Bratt if you are willing to help.
Thanks to all who can help the COOKIE MONSTER!
TERI BRATT, Cookie Chair: teribratt@yahoo.com
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| UNIT GAMES = Big Points! |
Unit 533 is offering 24 Unit Games in 2016 - Play at your favorite club in our Unit Games in Clubs throughout the year! For the schedule of upcoming Unit Games, click here.
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| Fill in Your Bridge Bucket List with these Fun Events! |
Ventura "Halloween" Regional
10/24 through 10/30
Click here for flyer
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* Palm Springs *
* Harvest Sectional *
11/4 through 11/6
* Click Here for flyer *
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Better Bridge Teacher Accreditation
Learn Audrey Grant's Teaching Strategies
Sunday 12/11 - 9 AM to 9:00 PM
Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa
Click Here for more information
* Palm Springs Regional *
* 12/12 through 12/18 *
* Click Here for flyer *
Bridge at Sea...with the Monroes - 12/31-1/5
Click here for more information
2017
Palm Springs "Non-Life Master"
I/N Regional - 1/19 through 1/22
Click here for flyer
Jerry Helms in the Desert - 1/20 and 1/21
"Take More Tricks" Seminar
Click here for flyer
Riverside Regional - 1/30 through 2/5
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
Tue AM 0-49 Pairs
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Bob Price |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
| MHDBC--Joslyn Open Pairs |
| Director: Barbara Astone |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
| Event Name |
| Director: Jana McCormick |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
Tuesday Afternoon (DBC)
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Tom McCormick |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
DBC Tuesday Aft 499er
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Jamie Alperin |
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| Sat Nov 12, 2016 |
| Weekend Unit Game in Clubs |
All Clubs 1:00pm
The Unit pays the extra cost as part of its "Give Back to Members" program. |
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| Wed Nov 30, 2016 |
| Weekday Unit Game in Clubs |
All Clubs 1:00pm
The Unit pays the extra cost as part of its "Give Back to Members" program. |
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| MHDBC Adds Tuesday and Wednesday Games |
Barbara Astone has announced that Mission Hills Duplicate Bridge Club is now offering Open games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All games start at 12:30 pm at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert. The Tuesday and Wednesday games are newly added, and to celebrate these additions, card fees will be only $4.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout October and November. Come and enjoy more bridge and meet new friends!
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| Mick's Club has New Game, New Location |
Mick's Club has relocated its Saturday game to the Cathedral Center, in collaboration with the Palm Springs Bridge Club. Mick's Club is also offering a New Game on Thursdays at the Cathedral Center. Both games start at 1:00 pm. For info and reservaions contact Mick at dynamick747@gmail.com
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| Win Gold in Swiss Teams Sunday October 30th at DBC |
Jamie Alperin has announced that his Sunday Swiss Team Game on October 30th at Duncan Bridge Center will be awarding partial Gold points. Both Open and 499er sections will be offered. Practice up on your team play before the Palm Springs Harvest Sectional, and earn some Gold in the process! Game time is 1:00 pm.
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| PSBC TO HOST HALLOWEEN BASH OCTOBER 31 |
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Halloween costume contest at PSBC! Monday, October 31st at Cathedral Center. Come “stag” or in “drag” - we don’t care! Best costume wins a great prize! Food will be served, regular card fees apply. Come one, come all! Bring your friends! You won’t want to miss this one! Let’s have fun!
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| Basic Bridge Lessons at The Joslyn Center |
Mission Hills Duplicate Bridge Club has announced that it is presenting Basic Bridge Lessons, taught by Gary Delestine, at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, starting on November 2nd. Classes will be on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and will run for six weeks. For information and reservations please contact Gary Delestine at Hollihut@comcast.net.
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| Thursday 0-20 Game Starts Nov. 3rd at DBC |
Jamie Alperin will be directing a 0-20 game on Thursdays at Duncan Bridge Center, starting on November 3rd. Game time is 1:00 PM.
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| Beginners Games at Duncan Bridge Center |
Duncan Bridge Center offers multiple games for beginners. Players with 0-20 points can play in their own supervised games on Saturday mornings.There is a 0-49 game on Tuesday, a 0-199 game on Friday morning and a Saturday morning 0-299er.
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| Classes, Seminars and Workshops |
Bridge With The Monroes, Classes, Events: Click Here
Duncan Bridge Center Class and Event Schedule: Click Here
Mick's DynaMick Bridge, Classes, Seminars: Click Here
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| 70% Honor Roll |
| 71.88% |
Bill and Marie Mazzafro |
DBC |
Oct 22 |
| 76.05% |
Shirley Shaw and Jane Arthur |
DBC |
Oct 18 |
| 73.64% |
Barbara Maniscalco and Mike Boyle |
PSBC |
Oct 5 |
| 70.83% |
Shirley Shaw and Jane Arthur |
DBC |
Oct 4 |
| 70.93% |
Lori Kiefer and Paco Jordan |
DBC |
Sept 27 |
| 72.82% |
Midori Saito and Lori Kiefer |
DBC |
Sept 18 |
| 70.83% |
Jim Weeks and Neil Stern |
DBC |
Sept 17 |
| 79.17% |
Pam Morgan and Forrest Ryon |
DBC |
Sept 10 |
| 77.08% |
Beth Friedman and Ann Devereux |
DBC |
Sept 3 |
| 70.16% |
Cheeky Carlson and Shirl Hamm |
DBC |
Sept 1 |
| 72.10% |
Carol Guinaw and Barbara Gibson |
MHDBC |
Aug 25 |
| 72.22% |
Bill and Elizabeth Dani |
SCBC |
Aug 24 |
| 70.37% |
Marty Frank and Steve Weiss |
DBC |
Aug 20 |
| 71.77% |
David Goetz and Joseph Radvansky |
MHDBC |
Aug 15 |
| 75.00% |
Bill Dani and Nancy Nason |
SCBC |
Aug 8 |
As reported by Club Directors
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
Tue AM 0-49 Pairs
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Bob Price |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
| MHDBC--Joslyn Open Pairs |
| Director: Barbara Astone |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
| Event Name |
| Director: Jana McCormick |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
Tuesday Afternoon (DBC)
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Tom McCormick |
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| Tue Oct 25, 2016 |
DBC Tuesday Aft 499er
(Duncan BC) |
| Director: Jamie Alperin |
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| Sat Nov 12, 2016 |
| Weekend Unit Game in Clubs |
All Clubs 1:00pm
The Unit pays the extra cost as part of its "Give Back to Members" program. |
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| Wed Nov 30, 2016 |
| Weekday Unit Game in Clubs |
All Clubs 1:00pm
The Unit pays the extra cost as part of its "Give Back to Members" program. |
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| MHDBC Adds Tuesday and Wednesday Games |
Barbara Astone has announced that Mission Hills Duplicate Bridge Club is now offering Open games on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All games start at 12:30 pm at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert. The Tuesday and Wednesday games are newly added, and to celebrate these additions, card fees will be only $4.00 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout October and November. Come and enjoy more bridge and meet new friends!
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| Mick's Club has New Game, New Location |
Mick's Club has relocated its Saturday game to the Cathedral Center, in collaboration with the Palm Springs Bridge Club. Mick's Club is also offering a New Game on Thursdays at the Cathedral Center. Both games start at 1:00 pm. For info and reservaions contact Mick at dynamick747@gmail.com
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| Win Gold in Swiss Teams Sunday October 30th at DBC |
Jamie Alperin has announced that his Sunday Swiss Team Game on October 30th at Duncan Bridge Center will be awarding partial Gold points. Both Open and 499er sections will be offered. Practice up on your team play before the Palm Springs Harvest Sectional, and earn some Gold in the process! Game time is 1:00 pm.
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| PSBC TO HOST HALLOWEEN BASH OCTOBER 31 |
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Halloween costume contest at PSBC! Monday, October 31st at Cathedral Center. Come “stag” or in “drag” - we don’t care! Best costume wins a great prize! Food will be served, regular card fees apply. Come one, come all! Bring your friends! You won’t want to miss this one! Let’s have fun!
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| Basic Bridge Lessons at The Joslyn Center |
Mission Hills Duplicate Bridge Club has announced that it is presenting Basic Bridge Lessons, taught by Gary Delestine, at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, starting on November 2nd. Classes will be on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and will run for six weeks. For information and reservations please contact Gary Delestine at Hollihut@comcast.net.
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| Thursday 0-20 Game Starts Nov. 3rd at DBC |
Jamie Alperin will be directing a 0-20 game on Thursdays at Duncan Bridge Center, starting on November 3rd. Game time is 1:00 PM.
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| Beginners Games at Duncan Bridge Center |
Duncan Bridge Center offers multiple games for beginners. Players with 0-20 points can play in their own supervised games on Saturday mornings.There is a 0-49 game on Tuesday, a 0-199 game on Friday morning and a Saturday morning 0-299er.
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| Classes, Seminars and Workshops |
Bridge With The Monroes, Classes, Events: Click Here
Duncan Bridge Center Class and Event Schedule: Click Here
Mick's DynaMick Bridge, Classes, Seminars: Click Here
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| 70% Honor Roll |
| 71.88% |
Bill and Marie Mazzafro |
DBC |
Oct 22 |
| 76.05% |
Shirley Shaw and Jane Arthur |
DBC |
Oct 18 |
| 73.64% |
Barbara Maniscalco and Mike Boyle |
PSBC |
Oct 5 |
| 70.83% |
Shirley Shaw and Jane Arthur |
DBC |
Oct 4 |
| 70.93% |
Lori Kiefer and Paco Jordan |
DBC |
Sept 27 |
| 72.82% |
Midori Saito and Lori Kiefer |
DBC |
Sept 18 |
| 70.83% |
Jim Weeks and Neil Stern |
DBC |
Sept 17 |
| 79.17% |
Pam Morgan and Forrest Ryon |
DBC |
Sept 10 |
| 77.08% |
Beth Friedman and Ann Devereux |
DBC |
Sept 3 |
| 70.16% |
Cheeky Carlson and Shirl Hamm |
DBC |
Sept 1 |
| 72.10% |
Carol Guinaw and Barbara Gibson |
MHDBC |
Aug 25 |
| 72.22% |
Bill and Elizabeth Dani |
SCBC |
Aug 24 |
| 70.37% |
Marty Frank and Steve Weiss |
DBC |
Aug 20 |
| 71.77% |
David Goetz and Joseph Radvansky |
MHDBC |
Aug 15 |
| 75.00% |
Bill Dani and Nancy Nason |
SCBC |
Aug 8 |
As reported by Club Directors
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