Has your mother’s Mah Jongg set been collecting dust? Have you ever wondered what “BAM!” and “CRACK!” mean outside of the comic pages? Now’s your chance to find out. Mah Jongg is a classic tile game with a rich and fascinating history—and it’s having a major moment. American Mah Jongg is attracting a whole new generation of players who love its unique blend of strategy, pattern recognition, and a little bit of luck. Every game is different, every hand a new challenge.
But it’s more than just a game—Mah Jongg is about connection: meeting new people, building community, and having genuinely a great time.
Instructor Fern Grunburger, a passionate Mah Jongg enthusiast, will guide you through the fundamentals in a relaxed, fun, and welcoming group setting—open to both women and men. Over four sessions you’ll go from curious beginner to confidently reading tiles, understanding the rules and enjoying every hand you play.
Come learn, play, and discover why so many can’t put tiles down. Min 4/Max 8.
Please bring your official National Mah Jongg League 2026 Card (hands and rules). Cards may also be purchased from the instructor at the first class for $15 (exact change appreciated). Registration required one week in advance.
- Session 1: 9/3-9/24
- Session 2: 10/1-10/22
- Session 3: 11/5-11/19 (plus Tues., 11/17)
- Session 4: 1/7-1/28
- Session 5: 2/4-2/25
- Session 6: 3/4-3/18 (plus Tues., 3/16)
- Session 7: 4/1-4/15 (plus Tues., 4/13)
- Session 8: 5/6-5/27 (plus Tues., 5/18)
