Beginner Mahjong at Waban Library (3 Week Series)
Learn to play American Mahjong, following NMJL rules in this 3 week series.
Cost: $150 for the three week series
Dates: Wednesday April 1st, April 8th, and April 15th from 12:15-2:15pm
A full mahjong set-up will be provided for in-class use. Class includes instructional handouts and a laminated cheat sheet to keep! We will be introducing the 2026 NMJL card in class. Cards can be purchased on the National Mahjong League website. We recommend purchasing the large print ($15).
Mahjong Guided Play 4/1 at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Date: April 1st
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Mahjong Guided Play 4/8 at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Dates: April 8th from 12:15-2:15pm
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Beginner Mahjong at Greentail Table
April 9th and 16th
Learn to play mahjong in a two week series at Greentail Table in Newton. Shop the boutique for your home and gift giving needs and learn to play with Emily and Bev, from the Canasta and Mahjong Connection.
Canasta Guided Play at Waban Library
Learn to Play Modern American Canasta Series
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Topic Focus: Canasta Guided Play
Tuesday 2-4pm 4/14
To register, send us an email. $35 per individual class.
Mahjong Guided Play at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Beginner Canasta Week 4 at Waban Library
Learn to Play Modern American Canasta Series
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Tuesdays 2-4pm 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (5 week series)
*If you know the basics but want more practice with a specific topic and guided play, it is possible to sign up for individual dates. Just send us an email. $45 per individual class.
Beginner Mahjong Week 3 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*Complimentary Parking
Food and drink available for purchase from the Mahjong Inspired Menu
*Option to sign up for individual weeks; see agenda
Beginner Mahjong Week 2 at Nest
Nest shop in Warren, RI
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Cost: $175 pp for the full 3 weeks includes light snacks
*No prior experience needed!
Beginner Mahjong Week 3 at Waban Library
Waban Library, Newton from 12:15-2:15pm
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*No prior experience needed!
Mahjong Guided Play at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Beginner Canasta Week 3 at Waban Library
Learn to Play Modern American Canasta Series
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Tuesdays 2-4pm 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (5 week series)
*If you know the basics but want more practice with a specific topic and guided play, it is possible to sign up for individual dates. Just send us an email. $45 per individual class.
Beginner Mahjong Week 2 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*Complimentary Parking
Food and drink available for purchase from the Mahjong Inspired Menu
*Option to sign up for individual weeks; see agenda
Beginner Mahjong Week 1 at Nest
Nest shop in Warren, RI
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Cost: $175 pp for the full 3 weeks includes light snacks
*No prior experience needed!
Beginner Mahjong Week 2 at Waban Library
Waban Library, Newton from 12:15-2:15pm
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*No prior experience needed!
Mahjong Guided Play at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Beginner Mahjong Week 1 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 3/2, 3/9, 3/16
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*Complimentary Parking
Food and drink available for purchase from the Mahjong Inspired Menu
*Option to sign up for individual weeks; see agenda
Beginner Canasta Week 2 at Waban Library
Learn to Play Modern American Canasta Series
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Tuesdays 2-4pm 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (5 week series)
*If you know the basics but want more practice with a specific topic and guided play, it is possible to sign up for individual dates. Just send us an email. $45 per individual class.
Beginner Mahjong Week 1 at Waban Library
Waban Library, Newton from 12:15-2:15pm
Learn To Play (3 week series)
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11
Cost: $150 pp for the full 3 weeks
*No prior experience needed!
Mahjong Guided Play at Waban Library
Mahjong Guided Play: (choose one or multiple dates)
Cost: $35 pp, per date
Dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25
Requirements: Must know the basics of mahjong and be able to play a game (with some support). If you need help with the basics, check out our learn to play series.
Beginner Canasta (Week 1) at Waban Library
Learn to Play Modern American Canasta Series
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Tuesdays 2-4pm 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 (5 week series)
*If you know the basics but want more practice with a specific topic and guided play, it is possible to sign up for individual dates. Just send us an email. $45 per individual class.
2/8 Mahjong and Canasta Social Play
February 8th from 1-4pm
Marriott Hotel: Newton
Mahjong and Canasta Social Play + Intro to Mahjong lesson
Canasta and Mahjong guided and open play. Mahjong and canasta themed cocktails available for purchase. Win raffle prizes.
Beyond Beginner Canasta (Needham)
Tuesdays 6pm-8pm November 18th-December 16th (No Class Nov 25th)
Offered through Needham Community Education
Registration Begins August 14th
Canasta for Beginners (Newton)
Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here FULL, join the waitlist
Beginner Mahjong (Newton)
Learn the basics of American Mahjong, following NMJL rules in this four class series.
Beyond Beginner Canasta with Bev
Thursdays 12:45pm-2:45pm 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston.Register here
CLASS FULL We recommend signing up for the waitlist. Also, send us a message if you want to learn but got closed out.
Canasta for Beginners with Bev
Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here
Canasta for Beginners with Bev
Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm Sept 16th-October 21st (No Class Sep 23rd)
*First class on Sept 16th meets from 6-8pm. All remaining classes are 2.5 hours
Registration begins August 14th
Beginner Canasta with Bev (Orleans)
Orleans, Ma
Class forming now, June 2025. Class time and dates TBD based on mutual availability. Times listed in this event post are not confirmed.
To register: email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com
Beginner Mahjong (with Emily)
Dates: Saturday May 3rd and Saturday May 10th from 9:30am-12:30pm
Includes a ticket to Mahjong and Canasta Social Play at Donut Villa Diner on Monday May 12th from 7-9pm
Location: Watertown, MA private, pet-free home-must be able to climb one flight of stairs. Address will be sent after registration.
Cost: $140 per person. Must also purchase a 2025 NMJL card (recommend large print-$15). This is not included in the class price. Payment by Cash or Check. Details sent after registration.
Beginner Canasta with Emily (Newton)
JCC of Greater Boston
Thursdays 4:30-6:30pm 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
Beyond Beginner Canasta (with Bev): Newton
Mondays 9:30-12:00 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19
Location: JCC of Greater Boston
Register Here Class Full, Join Waitlist