August is bringing plenty of opportunities to learn, practice, and get more comfortable at the Mah Jongg table!
Whether you’re just learning the game, looking for a chance to play more often, or ready to work on your strategy, there’s something on the calendar for you. I’d love to see you at one of these upcoming events!
Learn American Mah Jongg
August 5 & 12 | Wednesday Evenings
Holland Community Center
Have you been wanting to learn American Mah Jongg but haven’t known where to start? This two-class series is designed to take you through the basics in a relaxed, hands-on setting. We’ll cover the tiles, suits, NMJL card, basic gameplay, and etiquette, with time to practice what you’re learning.
August 7 & 14 | Friday Mornings
Holland Community Center
Another opportunity to learn the game and build a solid foundation. If you’re new to American Mah Jongg or looking for a refresher, this series will help you feel more comfortable and confident at the table.
Come Play!
August 7 | Guided & Open Play
Desert Broom Library
Ready to put your skills into practice? Join us for American Mah Jongg Guided & Open Play. It’s a great way to get some playing time in, ask questions, and enjoy a few games with other Mah Jongg players.
August 20 | Open Play
Desert Broom Library
Join us for a fun and welcoming session of American Mahjong! It’s a chance to strategize, socialize, and maybe even win a few games.
Build Your Strategy
August 18 | Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense
Holland Community Center
The Charleston can set the direction for your entire hand. We’ll look at how to make more strategic passing decisions, recognize what your tiles are telling you, and balance building your hand with paying attention to what your opponents may be doing.
August 25 | Building a Better Hand
Holland Community Center
Once you understand the basics, the next question is: How do I make better decisions with the tiles I’m dealt? This strategy class focuses on evaluating your starting hand, identifying possibilities, and making choices that help your hand develop.
August 31 | Defensive Play: How to Read the Table in American Mah Jongg
Holland Community Center
In our Defensive Play Workshop, you’ll learn how to use the Charleston to gather early information, read exposures and discards, make more thoughtful defensive decisions, and recognize when it’s time to shift from offense to defense.
This class is a great next step for players who are comfortable with the fundamentals of offensive play and hand building and are ready to deepen their strategy and build confidence at the table.
A Chance to Practice
August 26 | Beginner Guided Open Play
Holland Community Center
If you’re still getting comfortable with the game, this is a great opportunity to play with guidance nearby. Beginner Guided Open Play gives you a chance to practice, ask questions, and gain confidence without feeling like you have to know everything before you sit down.
Find Your Place at the Table
Whether you’re learning your first hand, working on your Charleston decisions, or starting to pay more attention to defensive play, remember that Mah Jongg is a journey.
Learn a little, play a little, and keep building from there.
My goal is to give you tools to add to your Mah Jongg toolbox: strategies, ideas, and ways to look at the game that you can try at the table. You get to decide which tools work for you and when you want to use them.
Most of all, I want you to feel confident, supported, and comfortable asking questions. Mah Jongg gets easier and a whole lot more fun when you have a welcoming, judgment-free place to learn and play.
I hope you’ll join me at the table this August!
Katie
Mahj Mind
Play smart. Have fun. Mahjong together.
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