Mah Jongg for Fun I [F-26-30]

Presenter:Carol Rossi-Fries, Pam Dumas
Location: Potsdam Civic Center: Community Meeting Room (2 Park St.)
Classes: 6 Sessions 2.0 hours
Dates: Tue 9:00 AM 10/20, Thu 10/22, Tue 10/27, Thu 10/29, Tue 11/03, Thu 11/05
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This course is designed for people who have never played Mah Jongg before. Focus will be on learning the fundamentals of the game: identifying the tiles, reading the 2026 Mah Jongg card, and using basic strategies to build winning hands. The ultimate goal is to have fun and meet people who form groups to play Mah Jongg together. Helpful resources are, "A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, How to Play the Game and Win" by Elaine Sandberg and the website "ilovemahj.com".

Carol Rossi-Fries was an educator at Potsdam Central School and SUNY Potsdam for 37 years. She enjoys playing and teaching Mah Jongg for fun, socialization, keeping her mind active and passing on her love of the game.

Pam Dumas was a high school teacher at Potsdam Central School for 30 years. She enjoys playing and teaching Mah Jongg because it's fun, challenging and a great way to meet new people.

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Helpful resources are, "A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg, How to Play the Game and Win" by Elaine Sandberg and the website ilovemahj.com.

Cap: 13



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