# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Discover the joy of American Mah Jongg.About this EventIf you’ve been eager to be a part of the Mah Jongg madness, here’s your chance. During this welcoming, four-class series with Santa Barbara Mah Jongg instructors Cynthia McClelland and Sandra Walther, you’ll learn the fundamentals of American-style Mah Jongg. In less than two weeks, you’ll be playing with confidence.The series is designed with a building-block approach; each session introduces new skills and builds your confidence. The dates of this series are as follows:Tuesday, June 09Thursday, June 11Monday, June 15Wednesday, June 17 – the final class is three hoursPlease only sign up if you can attend all four sessions.What to expect:DAY 1 | THE TILES, THE CARD & THE MAGIC OF THE GAME Meet the tiles, learn the suits, and discover the rhythm that makes American Mah Jongg so much fun. We’ll introduce the NMJL (National Mah Jongg League) card, its meaning, and explore how winning mah jongg hands are built, discuss patterns and groupings, and begin thinking strategically right from the start.DAY 2 | MASTERING THE CHARLESTON The Charleston is where the fun truly begins! Learn how to access the tiles you have been dealt, the step-by-step passing sequence, how to evaluate your tiles, and how smart decisions during the Charleston can shape your entire hand and prepare you to begin the game.DAY 3 | LET’S PLAY MAH JONGG Time to get the tiles moving. You’ll learn the flow of the game — picking and discarding, calling for tiles, exposures, and how the game unfolds — while practicing at the table with guidance. DAY 4 | CONFIDENCE AT THE TABLE Put everything together you've learned with guided play, helpful strategy tips, and plenty of practice. We’ll review key concepts, answer questions, and ensure you leave ready and excited to join a Mah Jongg table.What you’ll learn along the way:TILE & CARD KNOW-HOW: Understanding suits, symbols, and how to read the NMJL cardHAND-BUILDING SKILLS: How to spot promising sections, narrow choices, and commitSMOOTH CHARLESTON PASSING: How to evaluate your tiles and pass with purposeGAMEPLAY BASICS: Calling tiles, making exposures, and going for Mah JonggBEGINNER STRATEGY & ETIQUETTE: Friendly tips that make your game shineWhy you’ll love this class:hands-on practice every session, so you learn by doinga warm, social environment that makes learning funa confident transition to real play after the full five-day journeyPerfect for:total beginnerscurious soon-to-be playersanyone who loves a good brain-boosting challengeJoin us and explore the thoughtful strategy, lively challenge, and the wonderful community that makes American Mah Jongg such a joy to learn.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/summerland/godmothers-grow-beginners-mah-jongg-series/100001988661752836
- **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, magic-show
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Godmothers
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 241.94, max: 241.94, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Summerland
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Godmothers
- **lat**: 34.4220021
- **long**: -119.6004446
- **full address**: Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series being held?
  - **A:** Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at Godmothers, 2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series?
  - **A:** Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series is organized by Godmothers.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Summerland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Godmothers Grow: Beginners Mah Jongg Series sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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