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MAHJONG COMMUNITY TIPS FOR FINDING MAHJONG GAMES:

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  1. If you don’t know somewhere to play near you or where you are visiting, a great place to search is the website Meetup.com.It is free to join and search. Use different spellings of mahjong (mah jong, mahjongg, mah jongg) when searching.
  2. Other members have found games by searching the Nextdoor app. Also, use different spellings.
  3. When searching on Google, great searches include separate searches using Mahjong, Mahjongg, Mah Jongg and Mah-Jongg and the following terms: 
  • instructors
  • classes
  • drop in
  • game
  • newcomers or newcomers club
  • the area you are looking for city, county, library, Temple, Church, community center
  • Institute for Learning in Retirement

4. Many libraries, continuing education classes, temples, churches, senior centers

Where To Play Mahjong

Details | Sundale Golf Course, 6218 Sundale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Every Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (some come at noon and have lunch and visit in the cafe). We welcome all levels of play and use NMJL rules. $5.00 purse. For more information contact Pam Cheatwood at cheatwoodp@gmail.com. Come and join the fun!

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Details | Mid County Senior Center

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Details | A group for newcomers.

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Details | Citrus Heights Community Center, Senior Room, 6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621. Every Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We welcome all levels of play and use NMJL rules. Teaching available, call for specifics. $3.00 purse. For more information contact MarcyB at 916-532-7840. Come get your Mahj On!

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Details | Mondays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Joslyn Center patio. Join this weekly Mahjong group for fun drop-in play on the Joslyn Center's patio on Monday mornings. Now playing inside. Those who are not fully vaccinated from COVID-19 must wear a mask when participating in this activity.

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Details | Mah Jongg resumed in 2021.

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Details | American Mah Jong is played at the Davis Senior Center in Davis, Calif on Mondays from 12 to 4 p.m. Contact Janice Bridge at janice.bridge@gmail.com

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Details | We offer mah jong for seniors ages 50+ in Fallbrook, CA. We’re located at 399 Heald Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028. It’s every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Phone number is 760-728-4498.

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Details | In-person activities on hiatus.

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Details | Mah Jongg at the Idyllwild Library

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Details | Tuesdays 10:30 AM till 2 PM. Drop-in MAVEN play as well as instruction for Beginning Learners and Intermediate players. Redlands Community/Senior Center. 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Redlands, California, Call 909-798-7579. Lisa Wise-Wolk, Instructor

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Details | Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–noon and Tuesdays, 1–5 p.m., Rancho Senior Center. Currently no listings for mahjong. Pre-covid there were games so please check back and confirm before attending.

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Details | Mahjongg on Saturdays at the museum. Currently no listings for mahjong. Pre-covid there were games so please check back and confirm before attending.

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Details | There are many meetup groups when searching in Los Angeles and many groups at community centers, Temples, and libraries. Not all currently have upcoming events. National Mah Jongg League Games, For information, contact drdeborahdavidson@gmail.com, 310.503.0806

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Details | There are several places in this area. Napa/Yountville: Search the Calendar! Come to the Yountville Library for casual gameplay with other Mahjong enthusiasts. Games are not competitive or played for money. Skill levels may vary.

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Details | Mahjong at the Miners Foundry is back on Sunday, July 17, 2022, and added to our Directories on ModernMahjong.com. RSVP to info@catsweb.org with the number in your party and let them know the method you would be playing: (1) Chinese/Hong Kong; (2) (National Mah Jongg League) American (3) British/Chinese; or (4) Other method. Please bring your mahjong set and tablecloth if you have them. Please note that this is not a class, but coaching is definitely allowed if your table mates permit it. Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra requests that participants support the Miners Foundry bar by purchasing a drink/beverage and snack/pastries during the social and make a $10 donation to the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra.

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Details | Pasadena Senior Center: Wednesdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Community Room, please contact the Pasadena Senior Center, (626) 795-4331 for details

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Details | Search meetup for Sacramento. Please confirm, most have no upcoming events.

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Details | Many groups throughout the county. Go to the link and confirm.

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Details | There are several places in San Francisco. National Mah Jongg League Games (American), Thursday 1-4:30 pm, Golden Gate Park Senior Center. For information, contact Margaret Shuey at mjshuey@icloud.com or call 415.221.6472. Or search meetup and confirm before attending.

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Details | In-person games (National Mah Jongg League Rules) are on Wednesdays from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm. For information, call 805.781.7300 or email recreation@slocity.org

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Details | For more information, contact Naomi Young at (661) 259-9444 or (661) 250-7413. Some upcoming events may be on hold; confirm before attending.

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Details | Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave. Capitola, CA 95010. For more information, call 831-476-4711

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Details | Thousand Oaks Senior Center, Call 805-381-2744

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Details | There are a couple of options when searching.

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Details | Tustin Area Senior Center

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CANASTA COMMUNITY TIPS FOR FINDING CANASTA GAMES:

We are starting to compile an online resource to find Canasta games. Please email us city, state and contact information for games. Please do not include private home addresses. Email is preferred.  

TIPS FOR FINDING CANASTA GAMES:

1.If you don’t know somewhere to play near you or where you are visiting, a great place to search is the website Meetup.com.It is free to join and search.2.Other members have found games by searching the Nextdoor app. Also, use different spellings.
3.When searching on Google, great searches includeseparate searches using Canasta and the following terms: 

  • instructors
  • classes
  • drop in
  • game
  • newcomers or newcomers club
  • the area you are looking for city, county, library, Temple, Church, community center
  • Institute for Learning in Retirement

4.Many libraries, continuing education classes, temples, churches, senior centers and community centers offer classes or are great resources to find a game.

5.The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is an amazing foundation and has institutes across the country. They offer many different courses, which at times include Canasta. It’s another great idea to search.The information below is accurate when posted. Confirm before attending.  Please email us if there are any incorrect listings and/or for us to add additional places to play! If you have any information to share, please email us at ModernMahjong(at)gmail.com  to add to our Directory. 

Where To Play Canasta

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