Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Susanna Szeto
I offered to teach the real Mahjong but people only want to learn the American version!  I have the set of mahjong tiles.  It is a fun way to past the time, more or less like playing Bridge!SusannaOn Oct 26, 2023, at 7:24 PM, Rich Rosenbaum wrote:I remember, when I was very young, watching my

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Rich Rosenbaum
I remember, when I was very young, watching my mother play Mahjong with three of her friends. At least in New York it wasn't the exclusive province of Asian women. As I recall the game was secondary - it was all about chatting and gossip. Not quite Joy Luck Club but it served an important

[LincolnTalk] Mahjong enthusiasts

2023-10-26 Thread Sara Mattes
-more benefits that you might have imagined How Mahjong Brought Me Closer to My Mother - The New York Times.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document --Sara Mattes -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to Lincoln@lincolntalk.org. Browse the archives at

[LincolnTalk] Mahjong- board game

2023-08-15 Thread Joanna Sussman
Hi! A few weeks ago there were posts on Lincoln Talk about Mahjong. Some residents mentioned not knowing how to play. Just letting this group know that one of my good friends designed and created this newly released Mahjong game (see link below). She is very excited. If you would like to learn the

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-20 Thread Gloria Voce
I’ve never played or taken any lessons but it sounds like fun and something new to learn. Count me in! Gloria 617-877-2291 On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 8:26 PM melinda bruno-smith < melindabr...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Same here… > Melinda > 781 275 2989 > > Sent from my iPhone > Melinda Bruno-Smith

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-20 Thread llas902551--- via Lincoln
Hi all, if enough people are interested COA might hire instructor if enough interest. Leave msg at front desk of COA& HS if interested.Lynne L Sent from AOL on Android On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 6:48 PM, Laura Crosby wrote: -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To post, send mail to

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread sally kindleberger
I would also love to learn! On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 8:26 PM melinda bruno-smith < melindabr...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Same here… > Melinda > 781 275 2989 > > Sent from my iPhone > Melinda Bruno-Smith > > > > > On Jul 19, 2023, at 5:52 PM, Sarah Liepert > wrote: > >  Lynne, this sounds fun! I

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread melinda bruno-smith
Same here… Melinda 781 275 2989 Sent from my iPhone Melinda Bruno-Smith On Jul 19, 2023, at 5:52 PM, Sarah Liepert wrote:  Lynne, this sounds fun! I have never played (even once), but I’d be happy to try a drop-in group if you’re willing to show me (and others) the ropes. Also, Sandra,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Sara Mattes
All, contact a nearby temple/ synagogue to see if they have any groups and/ or instructors.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2023, at 7:53 PM, Cindy wrote:Count me in. I'd love to learn, and play.On Jul 19, 2023, at 6:48 PM, Laura Crosby wrote:I think I would  need an instructor for at least

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Cindy
Count me in. I'd love to learn, and play.On Jul 19, 2023, at 6:48 PM, Laura Crosby wrote:I think I would  need an instructor for at least several meetings to get the basics. Would be willing to kick in some $ to help pay for her or him.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2023, at 5:43 PM, Lynne Smith

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Laura Crosby
I think I would  need an instructor for at least several meetings to get the basics. Would be willing to kick in some $ to help pay for her or him.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2023, at 5:43 PM, Lynne Smith wrote:Do we need to wait for an instructor for mahjong or could we just get the 2023

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Ellen Waldron
I think to start playing an instructor would be a good idea, at least from my earlier experience.Thanks,ellen Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2023, at 5:52 PM, Sarah Liepert wrote: Lynne, this sounds fun! I have never played (even once), but I’d be happy to try a drop-in group if you’re

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Sarah Liepert
Lynne, this sounds fun! I have never played (even once), but I’d be happy to try a drop-in group if you’re willing to show me (and others) the ropes. Also, Sandra, I’ll contact COA to get my name on the list of interested students for a class. Sarah Liepert 617-633-3260 (c) On Jul 19, 2023,

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Lynne Smith
Do we need to wait for an instructor for mahjong or could we just get the 2023 cards and form a group?  I’m also a rank beginner but have been playing knowledgeable friends and loving it!I will ask Amy at COA and Jessica at PRD if they could make a meeting room available for a weekly meeting at

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Laura Koller
Another rank beginner here. Sign me up! Laura On Wed, Jul 19, 2023 at 4:10 PM Sarah Liepert wrote: > Hi Sandy, Ellen, Diana, Laura & other potential Mahjong players! > > I am interested as a rank beginner. I’d prefer a class here in Lincoln, > rather than driving back and forth to LSRHS. > >

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Sarah Liepert
Hi Sandy, Ellen, Diana, Laura & other potential Mahjong players! I am interested as a rank beginner. I’d prefer a class here in Lincoln, rather than driving back and forth to LSRHS. So, if COA could coordinate a class here in town, that would be ideal! Best, Sarah Liepert 617-633-3260 (c) On

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Barbara Low
I don't know if I would go every week, but I might try again. Several years so I'm not sure what I remember. Barbara From: Lincoln on behalf of Laura Crosby Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:25 PM To: DJCP Cc: Listserv Listserv Subject: Re: [LincolnTalk

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Laura Crosby
I would be interested as a real beginner. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, DJCP wrote:I signed up with a few other ppl for the adult Ed class at LSRHS. The class was canceled due to an instructor issue but I believe they are going to try and hold it again. In the meantime, I would

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread DJCP
I signed up with a few other ppl for the adult Ed class at LSRHS. The class was canceled due to an instructor issue but I believe they are going to try and hold it again. In the meantime, I would be interested if something else pops up! Diana Giles Rd On Wed, Jul 19, 2023, 1:05 PM Ellen Waldron

Re: [LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Ellen Waldron
Hi Sandy, I learned MahJong at the COA just before the pandemic and have been hoping they would start a group again. I think I let the COA know my interest but if need be I can always confirm it. ellen 617 281.2090 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2023, at 12:31 PM, Sandra Bradlee >

[LincolnTalk] Mahjong

2023-07-19 Thread Sandra Bradlee
I’m interested in learning Mahjong in Lincoln area. Does anyone have any information? The COA is keeping a list of interested people, but won’t give a class unless there is enough interest to hire an instructor. Sandy 617-840-2321 Sent from my iPhone -- The LincolnTalk mailing list. To