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It is almost time to VOTE!

The election for the newest members of the Board of Directors of Unit 174 is around the corner! Click on the Meet The Candidates button on the right hand side of this page to learn about the candidates.
Online voting will be available from March 10th-April 6th, and Absentee votes must be postmarked no later than March 27, 2026, and must be received by the Election Judge no later than April 6, 2026.
Look for the VOTE button and further instructions on March 10th.

Congratulations!!

Marsha Bernstein was awarded the District 16 Star Award for Unit 174. Marsha's contributions to Unit 174 are numerous as well as exceptional in her fundraising efforts for the Lone Star Regional.
Sally Wheeler and Marcia Chambliss were awarded the District 16 Goodwill Award for Unit 174, honoring their kindness and friendly play at the table.

Renewing Your ACBL Membership

Each month Unit 174 receives a notice listing new members, updates on members, and members who have been notified that their membership is about to expire. If you have your membership automatically renewed, please make sure your credit card on file is still current. New members will receive a welcome letter.

Scammer Alert

It appears the scammers are active again! Please remember that no one will ever randomly email anyone to make purchases on behalf of the Unit or the board.
If you get such an email send it to your SPAM folder.

Game Types at Tournaments Made Simple

Check out the new tab on the Unit 174 website! There is information on the types of bridge games available at sectionals, regionals and beyond. This booklet can be found under the tab above, labeled "Improve Your Game", and then the sub-tab "Game Types at Tournaments Made Simple".

Tournament Location Requirements

In an effort to assist unit members who want to help in the search for new locations for Unit 174's sectional tournaments, the board has compiled a list of requirements for a location. The list is filed under Unit Pages on the Unit 174 website.

Help Navigating EDGAR

If EDGAR has accused you or one of your friends of online cheating, one of our local bridge experts has volunteered to help you understand the reports you received. If you find yourself in this position, contact Sally Wheeler at sd-wheeler@comcast.net for a confidential consultation.

Online Event Calendar

Online events, including Regional-rated tournaments, will continue to be offered along with chances to win gold, silver, red and black masterpoints®. Click here for the Online Special Events. More details can be found at acbl.org .

Club News

Apple Duplicate Bridge Club

  • PLEASE NOTE!! Apple DBC will be relocating to Arabia Shrine Center, 10510 Harwin Dr., Houston, TX 77036 for Mondays in February to allow Tracy Gee to hold elections. There will be no game on President's day, Monday, February 16th. Apple II games are cancelled on Friday, February 13th and 20th, due to the election, and the game on February 27th will be held at Arabia Shrine Center. All games start at 11:30 am. Clck here for more information.

Bridge Academy of West Houston

  • The Bridge Academy of West Houston is located at Arabia Shrine Center, 10510 Harwin Dr., Houston, TX 77036. Weekly Open games are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., 299r games on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Open and 499er pair games on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. A monthly Swiss game is held on one Sunday (date to be announced) at 1:30 p.m., and a monthly Mentor/Mentee game typically takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $7 for most games. For questions, contact Joe Quinn at valquinn1950@gmail.com or click here for the website .

Bridge Club of Houston

  • The Bridge Club of Houston is holding both face to face and online games. Click here for game schedules and further information.

Clear Lake Bridge Club

Cypress NW Duplicate Bridge Club

  • Cypress NW DBC is holding F2F bridge games on Tuesdays and Thursdays with sign-in starting at 11:00 am for a start time of
    11:30 am at the Meg Weekly Community Center (8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress, Texas 77433). The fee is $6/pair. Proof of vaccination is required. If you have any questions please call Jim Warren at (832)851-4745.

Katy Duplicate Bridge Club

  • The games will be held on Wednesdays at Steve Radack Community Center located at 18650 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084. Check in starts at 11:00 am for the 11:30 am games. Proof of vaccination is required. If you have any questions please call Jim Warren at (832)851-4745.

Kingwood Duplicate Bridge Club

  • Wednesday games start at 10:00 am at the Kingwood Community Center, 4102 Rustic Woods Drive, Kingwood, TX 77345. Entries are $2 and $3 for upgraded games. For information, contact Bill Riley at (832)289-3833  or ichibanbill@yahoo.com  , Sam Khayatt at kwbridge1430@gmail.com or the Kingwood Community Center at (281)348-2570.

Lone Star Bridge Club

  • Lone Star Bridge Club hosts face to face games on Mondays at 11:45 am and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Games are $5 per person. Click here for more information.

Northside Bridge Club

  • Northside is open for face to face games. Games are $5 and held every Friday at 10:30 am. For further info contact Norm Gautier at 281-795-6665 or gautier39@comcast.net.

Pebble Creek Duplicate Bridge Club

  • Face to face games are held on Wednesdays at 9:15 am. For further info contact Shirley Duble at shirleyduble@yahoo.com or (979)324-8420.

Star Duplicate Bridge Club

  • Games are on Mondays and Fridays at 9:15 am and $5 per person. You must have a partner. For more info, contact Richard Duble at richard.duble@yahoo.com or (979)324-8421.

Sugar Land Bridge

  • Games are on Tuesdays at 9:30 am at Lago Mariscos Restaurant, 2329 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX, 77478.
    For more info, contact Mariah Stopper at mariah.stopper@yahoo.com or (713) 817-6899.
    Click here to access their website.