Game Workshops

GAME WORKSHOPS

SPECIAL EVENT

YELLOW ROSE SOCIETY’S FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT
Get ready for a day of strategy, skill, and camaraderie at our tournament, supervised by the Mah Jongg Queen herself, Judy Umansky! Prizes awarded to the first, second, and third place players with a light breakfast and lunch for all. Proceeds will benefit Sid Jacobson JCC to improve the lives of individuals with dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions and their care partners. 25% of ticket purchases are tax-deductible.
Wednesday, June 18, 9:30am-3:30pm
$100 members / $125 nonmembers
Register (Registration opens on Monday, April 21)

MAH JONGG + CANASTA WITH JUDY UMANSKY

NEW MAH JONGG CARD WORKSHOP
Learn all about the 2025 card, and tips to improve your game. Every card purchase from the National Mah Jongg League supports charities across the USA , including SJJCC’s Family Care Connect program.
Wednesday, April 9, 7pm
$10 members / $15 nonmembers
Register

Online registration for our spring classes begins Monday, March 17

Classes will not meet on Friday, May 23, Monday, May 26, Monday, June 2, and Tuesday, June 3. On June 2 and 3, the rooms will be set up for game play, but Judy will not be on-site.

BEGINNER CANASTA
Learn the rules, strategies, and scoring with hands-on play.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, April 21, 4-6:30pm • Register
Begins Tuesday, April 22, 7-9:30pm • Register
Begins Friday, April 25, 10am-12:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

CONQUERING CANASTA
Polish your Canasta skills while learning advanced strategies.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, April 22, 10am-12:30pm • Register (on May 27 and June 10, class will meet 10:30am-1pm)
Begins Thursday, April 24, 7-9:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

BEGINNER MAH JONGG
Learn to play this fun game using the official rules of the National Mah Jongg League. The 2024 card is required for this class, available to purchase for $15, please contact Audrey Kurland, akurland@sjjcc.org, if you would like to reserve one.
8 sessions
Begins Monday, April 21, 10am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Wednesday, April 23, 7-9:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

MAH JONGG CLINIC
Designed for those who know the basic rules, vocabulary, and want advice and advanced strategies for improving their game.
8 sessions
Begins Thursday, April 24, 10am-12:30pm
$200 members / $280 nonmembers
Register

BRIDGE CLASSES WITH JOE BURNS

Learn Bridge in a small group setting with individualized attention from ACBL Certified Bridge Teacher Joe Burns. Come with a partner or without, singles are welcome.

BEGINNER BRIDGE
No prior knowledge of the game needed!
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, February 4, 10:30am-12:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

ADVANCED BEGINNER BRIDGE
Participants must know fundamentals of the game and basic bidding rules.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, February 4, 1:30-3:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL BRIDGE CLASSES
While Elliot is away until the spring, you can keep your Bridge games going with virtual classes! No partner is needed and they are available for all levels. To learn more and register, click here.

Game workshops are supported by Goidel Law Group