BRIDGE + MAHJONG
American Mahjong: Beginners: 6-Week Course
Mahjong is a game of luck, skill, and strategy. Learn the basics and fundamental rules of Mahjong. Classes will include handouts and time for gameplay. Mahjong originated in China and was brought to the United States in the 1930s. Studies have shown that mahjong is a great game for keeping the mind sharp and it is recommended as a means of keeping your brain in good health.
Instructor: Carol Cohn​​​​​​​
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1 Course offered:
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Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24 & October 1, 8, 15. 10 AM-12:30 PM. ​
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$190/Members, $215/Non-Members per course.​​​​​
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Registration required. Seating is limited, so call us at 858-459-0831 to check if a seat remains.
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2026 Mahjong card is required and not included. Please order online from the National Mahjong League. Large card is recommended. Cost is $15.
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Important Note: This course builds from the ground up - if you're missing the first two classes, you might find it tricky to catch up. We'd love to have you in a future session instead!
NEW! American Mahjong for Beginners - Evening
Always wanted to learn American Mahjong but can't make a daytime class? Now's your chance! This beginner-friendly evening course will teach you the fundamentals of the game, including tile recognition, the National Mah Jongg League card, game setup, strategy, and scoring. Whether you're brand new to Mahjong or looking to build confidence before joining regular play, this fun and supportive class is the perfect place to start.
Instructor: Grace Decker ​​​​​​​
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1 Course offered:
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Wednesdays, September 9 - 30. 6 PM - 8:30 PM. ​
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$200/Members, $225/Non-Members per course.​​​​​
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Availability for the Mahjong class is limited — call (858) 459-0831 to reserve your spot.
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2026 Mahjong card is required and not included. Please order online from the National Mahjong League. Large card is recommended. Cost is $15.
Better Bridge by Farr: Beginning & Intermediate
Instructor: Scott Farr
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Beginners
Build your Bridge foundation from the ground up. Topics include the rules of Bridge, simple scoring, hand evaluation, and basic bidding and playing strategies.
Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20, 27. 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.
$225/Members, $250/Non-Members.​​​
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​Intermediate
Ready to take your game further? This course covers No-Trump openings, Stayman and Transfer bids, Preemptive and Weak 2 openings, and 2-Club and Slam bidding conventions — for players looking to sharpen their strategy.
Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 13, 20, 27. 2 PM-4 PM.
$225/Members, $250/Non-Members.​
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Social Mahjong
Join a game of Mahjong! Players must know the basic rules, be able to identify tiles and have a current Mahjong card. Player level is mixed. There is no instruction given during the group play. If you have a set, please bring it.
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Tuesdays, 10 AM-1 PM.
Free/Member, $5/Non-Member.
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