Upcoming Play Opportunities
6/15 Mahjong Open and Guided Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open or guided play or mahjong 102. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Open play: You will be matched with other players and you must know how to play without instruction. Independent play. Some level of independence is required, but an instructor will be available for help.
Guided play: An instructor will float between guided play tables offering supervised help, rule reminders and strategies.
Mahjong 102: An instructor will provide more support at your table teaching you rules and basic strategy for gameplay. You must know how to read the NMJL card and how to name the tiles, and have a general understanding of game flow (from a mahjong 101 class or equivalent). Game play will be the slowest and most instructional.
6/17 Mahjong Open Play at Waban Library
American Mah Jongg Open Play (unsupervised)
Open Play: No cost, suggested $5 donation to Waban Library Center. No supplies provided. One person per table must bring a mah jongg set, and everyone must bring a 2026 NMJL card.
Emily and Bev will not be present this week.
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance.
6/22 Mahjong Open and Guided Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open or guided play or mahjong 102. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Open play: You will be matched with other players and you must know how to play without instruction. Independent play. Some level of independence is required, but an instructor will be available for help.
Guided play: An instructor will float between guided play tables offering supervised help, rule reminders and strategies.
Mahjong 102: An instructor will provide more support at your table teaching you rules and basic strategy for gameplay. You must know how to read the NMJL card and how to name the tiles, and have a general understanding of game flow (from a mahjong 101 class or equivalent). Game play will be the slowest and most instructional.
6/10 Mahjong and Canasta Night at Trident Booksellers and Café
Do you play American Mahjong or Canasta? Join Bev and Emily, canasta and mahjong instructors of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection, for a fun night at Trident Booksellers and Cafe to play canasta or mahjong and win fun prizes!
AGENDA:
6-7pm Join us for dinner, drinks and to mingle beforehand. Come solo or with a group and we'll help break the ice
7-9pm Games begin! Please be prepared to start promptly at 7pm.
Note: Intro to mahjong lesson is 6:30-9pm
Registration Coming Soon
6/10 Mahjong Open Play at Waban Library
American Mah Jongg Open Play (unsupervised)
Open Play: No cost, suggested $5 donation to Waban Library Center. No supplies provided. One person per table must bring a mah jongg set, and everyone must bring a 2026 NMJL card.
Emily and Bev will not be present this week.
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance.
6/9 Canasta Open Play at Waban Library Center
June 2, 2026 from 2-4pm
Waban Library Center, Newton
Canasta Open Play
No cost. Bring your own supplies, independent play. Must be an independent player. This is not a lesson and there will be no teaching.
$5 suggested donation to The Waban Library Center
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance. If an un-even number of signups, the last people to sign up will be notified.
6/16 Canasta Open Play at Waban Library Center
June 2, 2026 from 2-4pm
Waban Library Center, Newton
Canasta Open Play
No cost. Bring your own supplies, independent play. Must be an independent player. This is not a lesson and there will be no teaching.
$5 suggested donation to The Waban Library Center
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance. If an un-even number of signups, the last people to sign up will be notified.
6/8 Mahjong Open and Guided Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open or guided play or mahjong 102. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Open play: You will be matched with other players and you must know how to play without instruction. Independent play. Some level of independence is required, but an instructor will be available for help.
Guided play: An instructor will float between guided play tables offering supervised help, rule reminders and strategies.
6/3 Mahjong Open Play at Waban Library
American Mah Jongg Open Play (unsupervised)
Open Play: No cost, suggested $5 donation to Waban Library Center. No supplies provided. One person per table must bring a mah jongg set, and everyone must bring a 2026 NMJL card.
Emily and Bev will not be present this week.
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance.
6/2 Canasta Open Play at Waban Library Center
June 2, 2026 from 2-4pm
Waban Library Center, Newton
Canasta Open Play
No cost. Bring your own supplies, independent play. Must be an independent player. This is not a lesson and there will be no teaching.
$5 suggested donation to The Waban Library Center
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance. If an un-even number of signups, the last people to sign up will be notified.
5/27 Mahjong Open and Guided Play at Waban Library
American Mah Jongg Open and Guided Play
Guided Play: $35 pp Topic of focus: breaking down the parenthesis in the 2026 NMJL card and better understanding how to navigate the 2026 card. You will also play and receive guided support through play.
Open Play: $5 Mahjong supplies provided.
Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance.
Register Here, pay in person
5/26 Canasta Open and Guided Play
May 26th, 2026 from 2-4pm
Waban Library Center, Newton
Canasta Open and Guided Play
Guided Play: $35 pp Topic of focus: Gaining confidence with canasta game play, rule and strategic decision making
Open Play: Free. Bring your own supplies, independent play. Must be an independent player. If you want support while playing, sign up for guided play. Please note, guided play will happen at the same time so you must be okay with this happening at nearby tables.
Canasta supplies provided only for guided play. Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats. NO WALK-INS, must register in advance.
Register Here, pay in person
5/27 Mahjong Open and Guided Play
May 27th, 2026 from 12:15-2:15pm
Waban Library Center, Newton
Mahjong Open and Guided Play
Guided Play: $35 pp Topic of focus: breaking down the parenthesis in the 2026 NMJL card and better understanding how to navigate the card. You will also play and receive guided support through play.
Open Play: $5 pp All supplies provided. Join others for independent American mahjong play.
All mahjong supplies provided. Bring your 2026 NMJL card. Must reserve a space in advance-limited seats.
Register Here, pay in person at the open/guided play
5/18 Mahjong Monday at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open or guided play or mahjong 102. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Open play: You will be matched with other players and you must know how to play without instruction. Independent play. Some level of independence is required, but an instructor will be available for help.
Guided play: An instructor will float between guided play tables offering supervised help, rule reminders and strategies.
Mahjong 102: An instructor will provide more support at your table teaching you rules and basic strategy for gameplay. You must know how to read the NMJL card and how to name the tiles, and have a general understanding of game flow (from a mahjong 101 class or equivalent). Game play will be the slowest and most instructional.
5/12 Open Play Canasta at Waban Library Center (unsupervised)
Experienced Modern American Canasta players sign up for open play at Waban Library Center on Tuesday May 12th from 2-4pm. This is unsupervised and is not a lesson. You must know how to play Modern American Canasta independently. Feel like you want supervision? We will have upcoming guided play and strategy classes on future dates.
MUST register in advanced and receive a confirmation email on Monday, May 10th to confirm table assignments. NO WALK-INS.
5/11 Open Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open or guided play or mahjong 102. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Open play: You will be matched with other players and you must know how to play without instruction. Independent play. Some level of independence is required, but an instructor will be available for help.
Guided play: An instructor will float between guided play tables offering supervised help, rule reminders and strategies.
Mahjong 102: An instructor will provide more support at your table teaching you rules and basic strategy for gameplay. You must know how to read the NMJL card and how to name the tiles, and have a general understanding of game flow (from a mahjong 101 class or equivalent). Game play will be the slowest and most instructional.
5/4 Mahjong Open Play at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open play. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Wellesley in Bloom: Mahjong Social
Details and Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986356803671?aff=oddtdtcreator
Mahjong and Canasta Night at Trident Booksellers and Café
Do you play American Mahjong or Canasta? Join Bev and Emily, canasta and mahjong instructors of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection, for a fun night at Trident Booksellers and Cafe to play canasta or mahjong and win fun prizes!
AGENDA:
6-7pm Join us for dinner, drinks and to mingle beforehand. Come solo or with a group and we'll help break the ice
7-9pm Games begin! Please be prepared to start promptly at 7pm.
Mahjong Open and Guided Play 4/27 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open play. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Canasta Open and Guided Play 4/28 at Waban Library
Join us for Modern American Canasta guided play at Waban Library Center. Want to play with an instructor present to get rule refreshers and strategy help during play? Do you need a crash course in scoring or special hands? Want to meet and connect with other canasta players? Sign up for Canasta Guided Play with Emily!
Must know the basics of Modern American Canasta.
Canasta Open and Guided Play 4/14 at Waban Library
Join us for Modern American Canasta guided play at Waban Library Center. Want to play with an instructor present to get rule refreshers and strategy help during play? Do you need a crash course in scoring or special hands? Want to meet and connect with other canasta players? Sign up for Canasta Guided Play with Emily!
Must know the basics of Modern American Canasta.
Mahjong Open Play 4/13 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open play. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.
Mahjong Open and Guided Play 4/8 at Waban Library (SOLD OUT)
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Email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com to get on the list for next week, 4/15 from 12:15-2:15pm at Waban Library
Mahjong Open Play 4/6 at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel
Already know the basics of mahjong and want to play? Join Emily and Bev of The Canasta and Mahjong Connection for open play. This is meant to be friendly, social, and community building.