{"product_id":"godmothers-grow-beginners-mah-jongg-series-1","title":"Cynthia McClelland \u0026 Sandra Walther","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📅 Event Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWED JUL 15 @ 10 A.M.\u003cbr\u003e📍 Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Godmothers\u003cbr\u003e2280 Lillie Avenue, Summerland, CA 93067\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/godmothers-grow-beginners-mah-jongg-series-tickets-1990592156726\" style=\"background-color: #f05537; color: white; padding: 12px 24px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; display: inline-block; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e🎫 Get Your Tickets on Eventbrite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDiscover the joy of American Mah Jongg.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 10px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday, July 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday, July 17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonday, July 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday, July 22 – the final class is three hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease only sign up if you can attend all four sessions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAY 1 | THE TILES, THE CARD \u0026amp; THE MAGIC OF THE GAME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAY 2 | MASTERING THE CHARLESTON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAY 3 | LET’S PLAY MAH JONGG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDAY 4 | CONFIDENCE AT THE TABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you’ll learn along the way:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTILE \u0026amp; CARD KNOW-HOW: Understanding suits, symbols, and how to read the NMJL card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHAND-BUILDING SKILLS: How to spot promising sections, narrow choices, and commit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMOOTH CHARLESTON PASSING: How to evaluate your tiles and pass with purpose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGAMEPLAY BASICS: Calling tiles, making exposures, and going for Mah Jongg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBEGINNER STRATEGY \u0026amp; ETIQUETTE: Friendly tips that make your game shine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy you’ll love this class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehands-on practice every session, so you learn by doing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea warm, social environment that makes learning fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea confident transition to real play after the full five-day journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etotal beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurious soon-to-be players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanyone who loves a good brain-boosting challenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us and explore the thoughtful strategy, lively challenge, and the wonderful community that makes American Mah Jongg such a joy to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis event will be hosted on our third floor, which is only accessible by stairs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Godmothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51680742605090,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/8637\/3154\/files\/BeginnersMahJonggSeries_backup.png?v=1773878686","url":"https:\/\/godmothers.com\/products\/godmothers-grow-beginners-mah-jongg-series-1","provider":"Godmothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}