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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

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Mah-jongg for experienced players, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m.

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ON HOLD. Please contact the park directly to see when games will resume. Before covid, Open Games of Mah Jongg and Canasta. Beginning September 9, 2019. Mondays only. PATCH REEF PARK COMMUNITY CENTER, YAMATO ROAD BOCA RATON 561-367-7035 STARTS 10:30AM TILL 1:30PM. Bring your mah jongg sets or canasta cards and trays. $20.00 per person. Light snacks or bring a lunch.

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https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-UfIwrAHq/

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http://www.bonitaspringsnewcomersclub.com/info.php?pnum=19

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Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to.3 p.m. every Wednesday at Carrabba’s in Bonita Springs, FL. We play American Mahjong and we play by National Mah Jongg league rules. If any questions, contact Sue at sueprow(at)gmail.com

Carrabba's is located at 27220 Bay Landings Dr. Bonita Springs, Florida. Confirm before attending

Also, if you are in Naples:

On Fridays, they play from 11:00-3:00 at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen 10940 Tamiami Trail North Naples, Florida. For more information email sueprow(at)gmail.com. Confirm before attending.

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https://www.captivaiyc.net/activities/bridge

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There is a group that plays each Wednesday at 12:30 at the Cooper City Recreation Center.  All levels of experience are welcome.  We are a small group but welcome newbies. Please call the center to make sure they are open (holidays, etc) 954.434.4300

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https://www.davie-fl.gov/559/Pine-Island

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Mondays and Thursdays, Learn mah-jongg basics or just come to play. This is an ongoing class so you may join at anytime. Instruction is available if needed. Come by yourself to learn or bring your mah-jongg group to play. Instructor: Nancy Alberts Members & Community: $5 per class + card fee of $8 (Beginner lessons $10 per class) For more information call Nancy Alberts at 954.322.2581.

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http://www.sanborncenter.com/activities/pages/mah-jongg

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City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER 3351 NE 33rd Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 828-4610 https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/departments/parks-recreation/recreation/club-55-active-adults

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Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. People can call or text 954-524-5560 for details.

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An afternoon of mah jongg and lunch. Every Wednesday, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The VFW post off Marina Mile (behind Lester's and Runway 84) located at 350 SW 25th St. Ft. Lauderdale. Confirm with the VFW post before attending. (954) 765-0791

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PURPLE DRAGON - M, TH, SAT 12:30 - 4pm Sharing space with City of Palms Bridge Club, 16520 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. $5 to play & $5 pie. For more info contact Kim @ sleepyrobotkim(at)gmail.com Lessons available

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LAKE KENNEDY COMMUNITY CENTER - W 11:00 - 3:30; F 12:30 - 3:30 Call to check on times as they sometimes change - 230-573-3128. 400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral. $30 annual membership includes Lake Kennedy & Tony Rotino Center activities. $5 pie (shhhh). Facility to open May 22 after being closed due to remodeling & hurricane Ian. Some are playing at Paradise Deli in Cape Coral on Wednesday 11:30 for lunch with playing to follow. For more info email Kim @ sleepyrobotkim@gmail.com

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Tournament at Palmetto Pines Country Club 3rd Wednesday of every month. Currently $42 which includes lunch & $20 for prizes. For more info call or text Peggy Gilbert 713-757-2481

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https://mygulfport.us/recreation/senior-center/

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http://www.gfwcstpetersburgwomansclub.org/spwc-community

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https://hallandalebeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18476/Q2-May---August-2019?bidId=

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http://highlandbeach.us/event/mah-jongg/2019-08-05/

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http://www.suncoastnews.com/news/challenging-game-play-meets-socializing/article_361017a2-c075-11ea-83ff-d73c72fcdfd1.html

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Jupiter - Mah Jongg - New group at the Jupiter Community Center on Fridays from 12:30 to 3:00. Contact Nancy Z at nancy_z(at)bellsouth.net

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/kissimmee/

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Lake Placid Library, Mah Jongg, 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 1 - 4 p.m.

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Lake Wales Library, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2 to 4 p.m. 863-678-4004 Contact Mona Bray at mbray(at)lakewalesfl.gov.

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Mah Jongg at the Lake Worth Library, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 12:30 - 4:00 PM. Contact Lesley at (561) 965-1790 or lesley_lil@hotmail.com

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Longwood - Newcomers Club, Mah Jongg, Wednesdays, 1:00 PM at the Longwood Community Building, 200 W. Warren Ave. Contact Linda at 407-682-9424

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Lutz Mah Jongg at the Lutz Library, 2nd and 4th Mondays 10 AM to 12 PM. Contact the library at (813) 273-3652

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Tuesdays 12:30 - 3:00  learners are welcome, instruction and coached play available,  Marco Island YMCA YMCA of South Collier - Marco YMCA Confirm before attending.

Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30  Marco Island Park District Mackle Park  Instruction available on other days for a fee Calendar Confirm before attending.

Friday mornings  Marco Lutheran Church, January - March Calendar - Marco Lutheran Church Confirm before attending.

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http://www.naplesgov.com/parksrecreation/page/mah-jongg Confirm before attending

On Fridays, they play from 11:00-3:00 at Cheddars Scratch Kitchen 10940 Tamiami Trail North Naples, Florida. For more information email sueprow(at)gmail.com. Confirm before attending.

If you are in Bonita Springs:
Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to.3 p.m. every Wednesday at Carrabba’s in Bonita Springs, FL. We play American Mahjong and we play by National Mah Jongg league rules. If any questions, contact Sue at sueprow(at)gmail.com

Carrabba's is located at 27220 Bay Landings Dr. Bonita Springs, Florida. Confirm before attending

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Tournament usually every 2nd Thursday of the month - contact Nancy Gruppusso 239-571-3692

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Fort Myers Tournament various dates Oct through May at the Verandah Golf & Country Club. contact betsyseligman(at)aol.com or 239-216-3118

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Whiskey Creek Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers has tournaments several times a year. They offer a relaxed section for those who like a little more time for their games. Contact Ellie Neal at reneln3(at)gmail.com

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http://www.orangeparkfl.gov/index.asp?NID=118

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Palm Harbor Library, Mah Jongg, Wednesdays, 1 - 3 PM. Contact the library at (727) 784-3332

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https://www.palmbeachfl.com/departments/parks-recreation/

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https://www.pbgfl.com/

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The Southwest Focal Point in Pembroke Pines also offers mahjong play at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoons.  954 450.6888 Please confirm before attending.

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http://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/

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http://www.sanibelrec.org/

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St. James City Community Center Thursdays 1-4pm `3300 4th Ave St. James City has reopened, small fee to play.

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https://www.suncitycenter.org/

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http://www.tampagov.net/

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http://www.thevillages.com/

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Vero Beach Library, 2nd and 4th Mondays from 1 - 4 PM. Contact the library at (772) 770-5060

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https://bcwpsc.org/ 

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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Dara Collins: Currently teaching virtually and will be sharing more information about upcoming classes soon. Available for Book Talks, Strategy, and Speaking Engagements.

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Email Dara Collins |
Email Dara Collins (Modern American Canasta)

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Contact for more information.

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Boynton Beach JCC Canasta Calendar

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Miami, FL 

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Contact for more information.

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Alper JCC Adult Classes

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Bonnie Keiles: I retired 18 months ago from a 33-year career in public education and became quickly addicted to Canasta. I spend 4 months a year in Ventnor, New Jersey, where I teach Canasta in Ventnor, Margate, and Longport, NJ. Contact Bonnie at bonniekeiles@icloud.com. (June through September in NJ, October through March in Florida)

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Email Bonnie Keiles

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Jamie Meadow: I also teach in Westchester County, New York, and Southern, CT.

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Email Jamie Meadow |
Call Jamie Meadow

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Looking for experienced Modern American Canasta players to meet in Sawgrass Community.

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Email swinalu

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