Mah Jongg & Canasta
There's a reason your grandmother loved this game, and you will too.
Laurie teaches American Mah Jongg and Canasta around Greater Boston, through Newton Community Education and Concord-Carlisle Adult & Community Education. Beginners welcome, experienced players welcome, and nobody gets left behind at the table.
Private lessons
A class is a wonderful way to start. Sometimes you want something different: you are picking the game up mid-season, you want to get four friends playing before a trip, or you have played for years and want to get properly good at reading the card.
Private and small-group lessons are arranged directly with Laurie.
Online booking is being set up. Until then, email is the fastest way to reach Laurie about a lesson.
Where Laurie teaches
Terms and dates change each season, so register through the school running the class. Descriptions below are Laurie's own.
Mah Jongg players of all skill levels are invited to join our fun and welcoming Play Day! Newer players will enjoy guided play, while experienced players compete at advanced tables. Rotate tables after each game, sharpen your skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Participants should have taken a class and/or know the basics of the game.
There's a reason your grandmother loved this game, and you will too. Mah Jongg is a strategic tile-based game that uses "suits" like rummy. It's complicated and addictive, so learn the rules, play once, and you'll want to play again and again. Join us to learn its basic moves and the strategies you need to win.
Calling all experienced Mah Jongg enthusiasts! Join us for a delightful community-building play session where experienced players can come together for a fun-filled time. Seasoned players will have the opportunity to meet new friends and expand their circle. Don't forget to bring along your sets and card if you have them available, it's sure to be an enjoyable gathering!
Join us for a fun and engaging Canasta class where you'll learn the rules, strategies, and techniques of this classic card game! We cover the fundamentals of forming melds, understanding the role of wild cards, and mastering the art of strategy, with hands-on play and guided instruction. No prior experience is necessary.
Calling all seasoned Canasta enthusiasts! Join us for a lively and social play session where experienced players can connect, sharpen their skills, and enjoy a fun-filled game in great company. Please bring a couple of decks of cards and any card spinners or holders you have.
Mah Jongg resources
American Mah Jongg runs on one thing above all others: the current card. The National Mah Jongg League issues a new one every April, and the hands change. Start there.