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GAME WORKSHOPS

MAH JONGG + CANASTA WITH JUDY UMANSKY

Read all about our instructor, Judy Umansky, the Queen of Long Island in the Long Island Press article here!

BEGINNER CANASTA
Learn the rules, strategies, and scoring with hands-on play.
8 sessions
Begins Thursday, October 16, 7-9:30pm • Register
Begins Friday, October 17, 10am-12:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

CONQUERING CANASTA
Polish your Canasta skills while learning advanced strategies.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, October 14, 10am-12:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers
Drop-in fee: $35 members / $45 nonmembers per day (Payment must be made at the front desk prior to class participation. Participants are required to present a valid receipt upon arrival to the class.)

BEGINNER MAH JONGG
Learn to play this fun game using the official rules of the National Mah Jongg League. The 2025 card is required for this class and is available to purchase for $15. To purchase one, please bring $15 in cash to the first class, or the money can be sent digitially to our instructor at the class. 
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, October 14, 7-9:30pm • Register
Begins Monday, October 20, 10am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Monday, October 20, 4-6:30pm • Register (new class just added)
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

MAH JONGG CLINIC
Designed for those who know the basic rules, vocabulary, and want advice and advanced strategies for improving their game.
8 sessions
Begins Thursday, October 16, 10am-12:30pm • Register
$200 members / $280 nonmembers
Drop-in fee: $35 members / $45 nonmembers per day (Payment must be made at the front desk prior to class participation. Participants are required to present a valid receipt upon arrival to the class.)


BRIDGE CLASSES

Learn Bridge in a small group setting with individualized attention from ACBL Certified Bridge Teachers Joe Burns and Elliot Diamond. Come with a partner or without, singles are welcome.

BEGINNER WITH JOE BURNS
Prior knowledge of the game is not required.
8 weeks
Begins Tuesday, October 21, 1:30-3:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

ADVANCED BEGINNER WITH JOE BURNS
Should have basic knowledge of play of hand and
simple bidding.
8 weeks
Begins Tuesday, October 21, 10:30am-12:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

INTERMEDIATE WITH JOE BURNS
Participants need to have knowledge of bidding and playing a hand.
8 weeks
Begins Wednesday, October 22, 10:30am-12:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

ADVANCED WITH JOE BURNS
Experienced in playing, but need help with more
accurate bidding and conventions.
8 weeks
Begins Wednesday, October 22, 1:30-3:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL BRIDGE CLASSES
Keep your Bridge games going with virtual classes! No partner is needed; classes available for all levels. To learn more and register, click here.

Game workshops are supported by Goidel Law Group

Audrey Kurland

Associate Executive Director, Adult Programming

(516) 484-1545 x109

For over 30 years, Audrey has put the needs of SJJCC members first along with motivating them through classes and clinics in aquatics, fitness, and sports. Starting her career at…

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Alyson Goodman

Assistant Director of Arts + Culture, Maccabi Manager

(516) 484-1545 x157

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