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In observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4, the entire building - including our Health + Wellness Center - will be closed. We will re-open 7am Saturday morning. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
In observance of Independence Day on Friday, July 4, the entire building - including our Health + Wellness Center - will be closed. We will re-open 7am Saturday morning. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Game Workshops

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.
6 sessions
Begins Monday, July 7, 4-6:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, July 10, 4:30-7pm • Register
$150 members / $210 nonmembers

CONQUERING CANASTA
Polish your Canasta skills while learning advanced strategies.
6 sessions
Begins Tuesday, July 8, 10:30am-1pm • Register
$150 members / $210 nonmembers
Drop in fee, $35 members / $45 nonmembers per day (must be paid at the front desk prior to joining class that day)

BEGINNER MAH JONGG
Learn to play this fun game using the official rules of the National Mah Jongg League. The 2024 card is required for this class, available to purchase for $15, please contact Audrey Kurland, akurland@sjjcc.org, if you would like to reserve one.
6 sessions
Begins Monday, July 7, 10am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Tuesday, July 8, 4:30-7pm • Register
$150 members / $210 nonmembers

MAH JONGG CLINIC
Designed for those who know the basic rules, vocabulary, and want advice and advanced strategies for improving their game.
6 sessions
Begins Thursday, July 10, 10:30am-1pm • Register
$150 members / $210 nonmembers
Drop in fee, $35 members / $45 nonmembers per day (must be paid at the front desk prior to joining class that day)


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 BRIDGE WITH ELLIOT DIAMOND
No prior knowledge of the game is needed.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 10, 10:30am-12:30pm
$230 members / $290 nonmembers
Register

ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE WITH ELLIOT DIAMOND
Need to have knowledge of simple bidding and playing a hand.
8 sessions
Begins Tuesday, June 17, 1:30-3:30pm (registration for this class is closed)
Begins Thursday, June 19, 10:30am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Thursday, June 19, 1:30-3:30pm • Register
$230 members / $290 nonmembers

CLUBKING’S VIRTUAL BRIDGE CLASSES
Keep your Bridge games going with virtual classes! No partner is needed and they are 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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