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Welcome New Members

 

Robert Duwors
Jack Grothe
Michael Kilroy
Dori Tenner

 
Rank Changes

 

Diamond Life Master
(5,000)
Donald Powell

Life Master
(300/500*)
Nan Shipp
 

Regional Master
(100)
Martha Marrah
 

Sectional Master
(50)
David Gibson
Denyse Raskin
Peter Siderius
 

Club Master
(20)
Toni Ackermann
Mark Iverson
 

Junior Master
(5)
Jim Gray
Janis Milhausen
Vicki Woodcock
 

(* Joined ACBL before/after 1-1-2010)
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Congratulations, Everyone!

 
Read the D22Connection Magazine Online

Access the online D22Connection magazine by clicking the link above or at the upper left of our homepage. See the latest D-22 news, Tournament information and results, Unit newsletters, helpful bridge tips and more!
Unit 533's Annual Awards


Unit 533 presents its Annual Awards in the Spring of each year. To see the complete list of current winners, click on the "Awards and Races" tab on the upper left side of our home page.  You'll find the winners of the Mini-McKenney Award, Helen Shanbrom Ace of Clubs Award and our Volunteer of the Year Award, along with a description of the basis for each award.
 
Welcome to ACBL Unit 533
Palm Springs Unit 533 of the ACBL
Palm Springs Unit 533 of the ACBL

WELCOME VISITORS

Our website has all the information you need about the duplicate bridge community across all nine cities in the Coachella Valley.  Please use the page links on the left side of our home page to navigate the website.
Sun & Fun Silver Sectional

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Unit 533's

Sun & Fun Silver Sectional

February 13 & 14

Duncan Bridge Center
Palm Desert

Click here for the Flyer

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Unit 533 Election - Call for Candidates

 

The Unit Board Elections will be held in March and we are looking for candidates willing to give a bit of their time to help grow our membership, to create opportunities for our existing members and to support the sanctioned bridge clubs in the Coachella Valley.   The Unit hosts our Sectional Tournaments, Unit Championship Games at clubs, the Awards Recognition Event and the Holiday Party.  We also support Beginning Bridge teachers with available grants.  Board positions last for three years and we meet 5-6 times per year!  We'd love to know of your interest and availability to help.  Please contact Diana Seeb at drdianaseeb@yahoo.com with any questions you may have.

 
Unit Games in Clubs Winners Jan 30th


Congratulations
to Our January 30th
Unit Games in Club Winners
 

Duncan Bridge Center

Open

1st Overall - Tom Jepson & Janice Randles, N/S
1st E/W - Sandy Young & Casey Shoenhard

0-750

1st Overall - Michael Hanwell & Dennis Shea, E/W
1st N/S - Rob Lucas & Sid Galton

SCPD

1st Overall - Jim Groves & Mark Graber, E/W
1st N/S - Joyce Gannon & Carol-Ann Ackerman

MBCICC

1st Overall - June & Peter Kalkus, E/W
1st N/S - Kate & Michael Lach

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January 21st Unit Games in Clubs Winners


Congratulations to Our January 21st Unit Games in Clubs Winners!

Duncan Bridge Center

Open

1st Overall - Susan Seelig & Marie Covey, E/W
1st N/S - Lou Goldsmith & Janice Randles

0-750

1st Overall - Rob Lucas & Patrick Miller, N/S
1st E/W - Betsy Michel & Dan Jones
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Unit 533's Annual Non-Life Master Sectional

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Unit 533's

Non Life Master Sectional Tournament

January 9 & 10

Duncan Bridge Center
Palm Desert

Click here for Complete Tournament Results

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Your 2026 Bridge Bucket List
Your 2026 Bridge Bucket List

 


2026

 

 

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Unit 533's

Sun & Fun Silver Sectional

February 13 & 14

Duncan Bridge Center
Palm Desert

Click here for the Flyer

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NABC

North American Bridge Championships

St. Louis MO

February 26th - March 8th

Click here for Complete Tournament Information

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San Diego Regional

San Diego Marriott Del Mar

March 23 - 29

Click here for the Flyer

 
Results
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Duncan Open 9:25 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 9:25 AM
Director: Cookie Ostrow
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Duncan 0-2000 9:30 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 9:30 AM
Director: Cookie Ostrow
Thu Feb 5, 2026
The Reserve Ladies
(MHDBC)
9:00 AM
Director: David Goetz
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Duncan O-1000 12:50 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 12:50 PM
Director: Bob Price
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Duncan Open 12:30 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 12:30 PM
Director: Bob Price
Thu Feb 5, 2026
DBC Open FTF Pairs
(Duncan BC)
Duncan Center 1:00 PM
Director: Sean Lui
Thu Feb 5, 2026
DBC Open Pairs - Pizza at 5 p.m.
(Duncan BC)
Duncan Center 5:30 PM
Director: Cliff Goodrich
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Duncan O-3000 6:25 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 6:25 PM
Director: Mick Riccio
Wed Feb 4, 2026
Duncan Open 9:25 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 9:25 AM
Director: Cookie Ostrow
Wed Feb 4, 2026
Duncan 0-2000 9:30 PST 2X Black
(Duncan BC)
BBO 9:30 AM
Director: Cookie Ostrow
Calendar
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Unit Games in Clubs
Big Point Unit Championship Games in Clubs are happening in 2026 at Face-to-Face Clubs in the Valley! Monday, February 9th at 1:00 p.m. at participating Clubs in our Unit.
Fri Feb 13, 2026
Unit 533's Sun & Fun Silver Sectional
Win Big Silver Points at Unit 533's Sun & Fun Sectional Tournament. Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14. Pairs games and Team games will be offered in Open and 0-750 sections. Plus free light breakfast and lunch! At Duncan Bridge Center in Palm Desert.
Sat Feb 14, 2026
Unit 533's Sun & Fun Silver Sectional
Win Big Silver Points at Unit 533's Sun & Fun Sectional Tournament. Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14. Pairs games and Team games will be offered in Open and 0-750 sections. Plus free light breakfast and lunch! At Duncan Bridge Center in Palm Desert.
Fri Feb 27, 2026
Unit Games in Clubs
Big Point Unit Championship Games in Clubs are happening in 2026 at Face-to-Face Clubs in the Valley! Friday, February 27th at 1:00 p.m. at participating Clubs in our Unit.
MHDBC at Cathedral Center


Mission Hills Duplicate Bridge Club

MHDBC offers Face-to-Face games

 at a New Location

Mizell Senior Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs

Saturdays and Mondays at 1:00 PM
Beginning January 10th & 12th

MHDBC will no longer offer games at Cathedral City Senior Center

Click here for the MHDBC website
Duncan Offering Face-to-Face and BBO Games


Duncan Bridge Center
Offers Face-to-Face Play:
Open games Monday thru Saturday at 1:00 PM
0-750 games Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 1:00 PM 

34202 Cook Street
Palm Desert

DBC continues its schedule of online games on BBO:

 Open Game - Every day at 9:25 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
0-1500 Game - Every day at 9:30 a.m.
0-2500 Game Every day at 12:25 p.m. and 6:25 p.m. 
0-999 Game - Every day at 12:50 p.m.

New Classes being Offered
Bridge Fundamentals, taught by Randy Bissett
Intermediate/Advanced Class, taught by Mick Riccio

For more details Click here  for the Duncan website

 
70% Honor Roll
            Face-to-Face Club Games    
74.64%   Paul Kirk & Bradley Oliver MBCICC Jan 9
79.38%   Peggy Jacobs & David Goetz TRL Jan 8
74.16%   John Howarth & Frank Beard MBCICC Jan 2
73.89%   Mary Lynn Willis & Barbara Patterson MBCICC Dec 19
73.02%   John Howarth & Russ Blomberg MBCICC Dec 10
72.92%   Peter Siderius & Denyse Raskin DBC Dec 7
71.59%   Peter Siderius & Denyse Raskin DBC Oct 6
71.05%   John Howarth & Frank Beard MBCICC Sep 19
74.24%   Lou Goldsmith & Janice Randles DBC Aug 27
71.67%   John Nugent-Patten & Gail Roche MBCICC Jul 25
71.00%   Gary Delestine & Shirley Gibson MHDBC Jul 6
71.90%   Gail Roche & Agnes O'Neill MBCICC Jun 27
70.83%   Carol Hanson & Sara Corey MBCICC May 23
73.37%   Marty Blain & Ross Grabel DBC May 22
70.43%   John Howarth & Frank Beard MBCICC May 21
75.00%   Mary Lynn Willis & Barbara Patterson MBCICC Feb 28
70.24%   Kate & Michael Lach MBCICC Feb 21
         
  AS REPORTED BY CLUB DIRECTORS    
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