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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Chess Lessons: Beginner - Chess Lessons: Beginner
Curious about chess or looking to finally learn the game? Join Marc Weissman for a fun and welcoming introduction to the fundamentals of chess! This beginner-friendly class will cover everything you need to get started, including how each piece moves, basic rules, simple strategies, and tips to build confidence as you play. Whether you’ve never touched a chessboard or just need a refresher, this is the perfect opportunity to learn at your own pace in a supportive group setting. By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to enjoy a casual game and continue building your skills. All are welcome—come give it a try!
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Community Ctr. - Activity Rm 3
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Mahjong Lessons - Mahjong Lessons: Beginner - Evening
Learn to play the popular game in three 2 hour sessions. You must attend all three sessions.Mahjong is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago and was brought to the West in the 1920's with the publication of Joseph Park Babcock's "Rules of Mah-Jongg." American mahjong (also sometimes spelled "Mah Jongg" or called "Maajh") is unique from Asian mahjong in several ways. American mahjong utilizes racks, jokers, "Hands and Rules" score cards and has several distinct gameplay mechanics. Although an American mahjong set can be used to play Chinese Mahjong, the rules that follow are for the American game.Mahjong is always played with four players seated around a table. Tiles are shuffled, die are cast, and rituals involving the allocation of tiles and then the exchange of tiles begin. The first person to match a hand of 14 tiles and thus "call mahjong" ends the game, whereupon tiles are scored and a winner is declared.The excitement of mahjong lies in the decisions that you will constantly have to make. Is it preferable to discard a tile and thus gain an advantage, or would it be more prudent to stay with a decent hand? There is the exhilaration of winning a hand as well as regret at not having been bold enough to have made a different choice. Like poker, you will learn a lot about your opponents as you play mahjong and adjust your strategy according to their strengths and weaknesses.
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Community Ctr. - Activity Rm 3
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