J Lifestyle

Leisure Games

More than just a fun game, playing cards or Mah Jongg are great ways to sharpen your mental acuity and socialize.

Mahjong tiles.

“We don’t stop playing because we are old… We grow old because we stop playing.”

George Bernard Shaw

Offerings

Duplicate Bridge 0-799
With Deborah J. Williams

Elevate your skills by playing our Friday duplicate games. Points will be awarded.
Fridays starting 9/4 ongoing, 10:30am-1:30pm $13 Member/$15 Guest
(No sessions 9/11, 11/6, 11/27, 12/25 & 1/1)
For more information and how to reserve your spot, please call Deborah at 914-329-3637

Canasta Beginners
With Andrea Hershan
Learn this easy to understand yet challenging game. It’s a great way to get together and socialize.
Limited space available.
5 Thursdays, 10/8-11/5, 1-3pm, $140 Member/$160 Guest

Canasta Advanced Beginners
With Andrea Hershan
You learned the basics of the game and have been playing. Improve your game with these lessons that will build on what you have learned.
2 Thursdays, 11/12 & 11/19, 1-3pm, $60 Member/$70 Guest

Canasta Strategy
With Andrea Hershan
If you’ve been playing for a while and want to hone your skills and learn new techniques, this workshop is for you. Come with your group or alone.
Thursday, 12/10, 12:45-2:45pm, $40 Member/$45 Guest

Mah Jongg Beginners
With Michelle Kushner of Stacy Mah Jongg
Learn the basics and how to play skillfully in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Come with a group or we will set you up with one.
A 2026 Mah Jongg card is required for this class.
5 Tuesdays, 9/8-10/13, 11am-1pm, $140/$160 (no class on 9/29)
**Sold Out! Please email Marisa to be put on the waiting list: mdolkart@jccotp.org

Mah Jongg Beginners
With Elisa Hirsch, Fairy Mahj Mother
Learn the basics and how to play skillfully in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Come with a group or we will set you up with one.
A 2026 Mah Jongg card is required for this class.
5 Wednesdays, 9/9-10/7, 11:15am -1:15pm, $140/$160
**Sold Out! Please email Marisa to be put on the waiting list: mdolkart@jccotp.org
OR
5 Wednesdays, 9/9-10/7, 1:30pm-3:30pm, $140/$160
**Sold Out! Please email Marisa to be put on the waiting list: mdolkart@jccotp.org

Mah Jongg Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
With Michelle Kushner of Stacy Mah Jongg
You’ve learned the basics of the game but still need a little fine tuning before you can play with the pros. Learn new strategies, build your confidence, and watch your game soar to new heights in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
4 Tuesdays, 10/20-11/17, $115/$130 (no class on 11/3)

SOCIAL GAMES AT THE J
Social games are free to members. Guests pay $10 per session. Save money when purchasing a 12-session punch card for $100. Practice your skills with your own group or come and play with new people. 

Social Scrabble 
Mondays, Ongoing, 11 am-2 pm 

Social Canasta 
Tuesdays, Ongoing, 10:30 am-4 pm 

Social Mah Jongg 
Thursdays, Ongoing, 10:00 am-3:30 pm

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