Time: 2-4pm

Location: Newton Marriott Hotel Lounge

Join us for an afternoon of social Modern Canasta at the Newton Marriott Hotel. Meet fellow players, enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, and play with others at a similar experience level whenever possible. This is not a lesson. Must know the basics and be able to play independently. Food and drink available for purchase.

Your registration includes:

• Access to a 2 hour game play

• Laminated scoring and special hand guide (one per summer season)

• A PDF of The Canasta Connection House Rules to standardize table rules for game play

• Entry into a drawing for 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points

• All game supplies provided; limited number of card holders available

• Thoughtfully matched tables whenever possible

• Opportunities to connect with other players

• Stay and mingle after game play concludes

This registration is for Modern Canasta games

Canasta Connection Alumni Rate: Available to past participants of Canasta Connection beginner lessons, guided play sessions, strategy classes, and private lessons. Please register for the Alumni Rate only if you meet the eligibility requirements. Registrations that do not qualify may be changed to the General Admission rate, and the difference in price will be charged. Questions? Email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com.

Join us on June 10th for our Mahjong and Canasta Night at Trident Booksellers in Back Bay

Time: 1-3pm

Location: Newton Marriott Hotel Lounge

Join us for an afternoon of social American Mahjong at the Newton Marriott Hotel. Meet fellow players, enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere, and play with others at a similar experience level whenever possible. This is not a lesson. Must know the basics and be able to play independently. Food and drink available for purchase. Bring your own 2026 NMJL card.

Your registration includes:

• Access to a 2 hour game play

• Entry into a drawing for 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points

• All game supplies provided

• Thoughtfully matched tables whenever possible

• Opportunities to connect with other players

• Stay and mingle after game play concludes

This registration is for American Mahjong games

Canasta Connection Alumni Rate: Available to past participants of Canasta Connection beginner lessons, guided play sessions, strategy classes, and private lessons. Note: your admission may be cancelled, and a $5 fee withheld if you do not qualify for this rate. Please email: thecanastaconnection@gmail.com if you have questions about your eligibility.

Join us on June 10th for our Mahjong and Canasta Night at Trident Booksellers in Back Bay