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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!

Online registration begins Monday, December 15
All Canasta and Mah Jongg sessions are 8 weeks each
Classes will not meet February 16-20
$200 members / $280 nonmembers

BEGINNER CANASTA
Learn the rules, strategies, and scoring with hands-on play.

Begins Thursday, January 22, 4-6:30pm • Register
Begins Friday, January 23, 10am-12:30pm • Register
Begins Monday, January 26, 4-6:30pm • Register

CONQUERING CANASTA
Polish your Canasta skills while learning advanced strategies.
Begins Tuesday, January 20, 10am-12:30pm • Register

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 digitally to our instructor at the class.
Begins Tuesday, January 20, 4-6:30pm • Register
Begins Monday, January 26, 10am-12:30pm • Register

MAH JONGG CLINIC
Designed for those who know the basic rules and vocabulary and want advice and advanced strategies for improving their game.
Begins Thursday, January 22, 10am-12:30pm • Register

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.

Online registration begins Monday, December 15
All Bridge sessions are 8 weeks each
$230 members / $290 nonmembers

BEGINNER WITH DEBRA LAMOUNTAIN
No prior knowledge of the game is needed
Begins Monday, January 12, 10am-12pm • Register

BEGINNER 2.0 WITH DEBRA LAMOUNTAIN
Previous knowledge of the game is required
Begins Tuesday, January 13, 1:30-3:30pm • Register

ADVANCED BEGINNER WITH JOE BURNS
For players familiar with simple bidding and basic hand play
Begins Tuesday, January 13, 10:30am-12:30pm • Register

INTERMEDIATE WITH JOE BURNS
Participants need to be comfortable with standard bidding and hand play
Begins Wednesday, January 14, 10:30am-12:30pm • Register

ADVANCED WITH JOE BURNS
For experienced players looking to refine their bidding accuracy and deepen their understanding of conventions
Begins Wednesday, January 14, 1:30-3:30pm •  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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