Games and Social Club

NEW! Beginner Mah Jongg

4 Tuesdays, June 1-22; 2:00–4:00 pm
$115 for members; $130 for non-members

Learn Mah jongg in a fun, social setting! This welcoming series offers a hands-on learning experience. Young-Yi Clinton of BambooHausNY will guide you through the basic strategies and rules, helping you develop the skills needed to play confidently.

Bridge Open Play

Wednesdays, 1:00–3:00 pm
FREE for members & non-members

Connect with your fellow bridge enthusiasts in our weekly casual game. Sessions are geared toward beginners who want to improve their skills but are open to all. Looking for a more advanced group? Email cjacobs@shamesjcc.org and let us know! No registration required. 

Open Play Canasta Advanced

Mondays, 1:00–3:00 pm in the Cohen Family Atrium
Members: Free; non-members: $10

Seasoned canasta players are welcome at our weekly event in The Ark at the Shames JCC! This session is intended for intermediate and advanced players who have a command of the rules.

Please note that all players will be randomly assigned tables; this means you’ll have an opportunity to play with a variety of people, socialize, and have an enjoyable two hours. We ask that all participants be able to stay for the duration of the time (1:00–3:00 pm) to ensure fair play.

Registration for each month’s sessions will open on the last Monday of the previous month at 8:00 am. For example, you can register for the February dates beginning Monday, Jan. 26 at 8:00 am.

Mah Jongg Open Play & More!

Fridays, 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Members: Free; non-members: $10

Join us to play Mah Jongg! We provide the space and game sets and you bring your A-game. Or, you bring any games, we provide the space for fun!

NOTE: Participants should have some Mah Jongg experience to attend. No registration is required.

Social Club

Wednesdays from 11:30 am–1:00 pm
FREE for members & non-members

Come for engaging conversation, games, and outings with a vibrant group of adults. No registration required.