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MAHJONG COMMUNITY TIPS FOR FINDING MAHJONG GAMES:

Please confirm if they are still scheduled or are being postponed. Thank you! 

  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

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Bridgeport Public Library in CT (Connecticut) the world of Dots, Craks, Bams, Flowers, Seasons, Dragons, Winds and Jokers as you (learn to) play Mah Jongg. There is a reason this game has been popular for centuries and in many countries! We have the games, you bring the enthusiasm.

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https://bportlibrary.org/about/

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Drop In Mah Jongg, Tuesdays, 2 - 4 PM, Drop in; no registration required. Whether you're a novice or a pro, join us to play Mahjong on Tuesday afternoons! If you have a set, please bring it.

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Contact: Lauren Redfield | 860-349-9544

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Learn the fun, stimulating game of American Mah Jongg in less than one week, in an encouraging, positive atmosphere!

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https://bit.ly/3JVZyg8

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Senior Center Calendar

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https://seniorcenterct.org/groton/calendar/

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Prospect Senior Center (Thursdays at 1 p.m.)

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Cheshire Senior Center (Wednesdays at noon).

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The Darien Senior Center has open play on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00-12:00, and 12:30-2:30.

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http://www.darienct.gov | Mah Jongg Classes by Donna Holt

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Senior Center Activities, as of updating this Directory, play was on Wednesdays. Please check and confirm before attending.

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https://www.cheshireherald.com/News/Senior-News/Cheshire-Senior-Center-Activities-105.html

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INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN MAHJONG Ages 18+ Thursdays: September 19 - December 19 NO class on November 28 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fee: Resident $12; Nonresident $15, Resident Seniors 60+ Free Senior & Community Center Socialization Room

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https://www.middletownct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15122/Current-Recreation-Brochure-?bidId=

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The Rowayton Library in Rowayton often has open play Thursday nights from 7-9 pm.

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http://www.rowayton.org/

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Senior Docket for July 4

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https://www.thewesterlysun.com/news/westerly/senior-docket-for-july-4/article_59a32050-da7f-11eb-a9b6-b712742c3e34.html | https://www.richmondri.gov

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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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Geri Rhoades: I'm a retired teacher, using my skills for a game I love. I teach beginning, intermediate, and strategy classes. Here's what some of my previous learners have said: "From the moment Ms. Rhoades began to teach, everyone in the room immediately felt comfortable and quickly learned the game. Ms. Rhoades’ enthusiasm made it easy to learn proper canasta technique, etiquette, and even some canasta history. She shared her vast knowledge through her amazing teaching style." - Greenwich YWCA. "Geri is a terrific canasta teacher! After only a few group lessons, my friends and I were thrilled to be able to play on our own." - R.B. Stamford

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Email Geri Rhoades

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Canasta on Wednesdays 11-1 at the Henry Bennett Library, 115 Vine Road. Contact for more information, Jennifer Zorek-Pressman.

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Call Jennifer Zorek-Pressman |
Cell: 973-222-4006

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Canasta on Wednesday at 2 p.m., Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Saturdays at Noon. Contact for more information, Jennifer Zorek-Pressman.

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Call Jennifer Zorek-Pressman |
Cell: 973-222-4006

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Contact for more information.

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Temple Sinai Stamford

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Jamie Meadow: I also teach in Westchester County, New York, and Palm Beach, FL.

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Email Jamie Meadow |
Call Jamie Meadow

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