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Take your Mah Jongg skills to the next level with this advanced beginner class focused on strategy, decision-making, and high-level gameplay. Designed for players looking to dive into tile efficiency, defensive play, reading opponents and optimizing your hand for success.
Monday, February 23 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $25, Member Price: $20
Wednesdays • February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4 • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn to play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. The game is easy to learn, fun to play, and a very sociable pastime. The course will cover the rules of the game as sanctioned by the National Mah Jongg League. Note: This is a basic class for students who have never played before or for students who need a refresher.
To ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn, we kindly ask that participants register for no more than two beginner mah jongg sessions.
Tuesdays • January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24 (make-up bonus class on 3/3) • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Whether you’re picking up knitting needles for the first time or looking to build on your existing skills, this class is for you!
Beginners: Learn the basics of knitting while creating your very own cozy hat. You’ll discover how to knit in the round and gain confidence with each stitch. A beginner’s kit is available for purchase and includes everything you need – yarn, needles and a pattern to get started.
Intermediate Knitters: Already know how to knit but need a little help or inspiration for your next project? Our experienced instructor will be there to offer guidance, answer questions and help you refine your techniques.
Come enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment where creativity and community come together and leave with new skills (and a new hat)!
Price: $140, Member Price: $112
Optional Knitting Kit
Price: $15 (includes circular needles, yarn and pattern – everything you need to make a hat!)
Thursday, March 19 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Elevate your Bridge skills and enhance your game through supervised play. These sessions provide a structured e2-nvironment where you can practice and refine your techniques under the guidance of an expert instructor. Perfect for those who want to gain confidence and improve their strategic thinking, this course will help you transition from a novice to a more proficient Bridge player. This class is for those familiar with the rules and have some experience playing. PLEASE NOTE: Participants should have taken Beginner Bridge or have equivalent knowledge and experience.
Price: $30, Member Price: $24
Join us for this free inspirational series where you can learn, engage, and explore meaningful topics with our local spiritual leaders in a warm, welcoming setting. Bring your own lunch or purchase a delicious meal from our Schwartzies Kitchen Café.
Wednesday, March 18 • 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Separated by only a single month, Purim and Passover offer two very different approaches to joy, identity and communal responsibility. Rabbi Tilman will guide us through a rich discussion on how these holidays contrast, complement and ultimately deepen our understanding of Jewish life and one another.
Wednesday, April 29 • 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
When the Biblical text is terse and leaves us wanting more, we turn to midrash (Hebrew for interpretation or seeking). Whether written over 1,000 years ago by rabbis steeped in Torah – or by creative modern scholars and writers – midrash offers us an imaginative and sometimes controversial window into the meaning of our most sacred text.
Wednesday, May 13 • 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
As we each think about the future, many of us consider what we want to leave behind. Often this is in the context of our belongings and money, but what about our ethical values, ideals, beliefs and our Jewishness? Together we will explore the concept of ethical wills and how we can use this traditional Jewish practice with a modern resonance. Examples from the Torah to today, will help guide the discussion about the spiritual legacy we want to share for the future.
Monday, May 4 • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Learn • Play • Compete with Confidence
Try playing Mah Jongg tournament-style - in a comfortable, non-intimidating setting! Join us for a Mock Mini Mah Jongg Tournament – a fun, educational and supportive evening designed to prepare players for competitive Mah Jongg play in a low-pressure environment.
Led by Linda Rosenson, one of the moderators on the largest mah jongg Facebook groups: “Mah Jongg, That’s It!”
This experience is designed to help participants:
Schedule
Welcome, overview of mini-tournament play, rules, scoring, rotations, and Q&A and dinner! (Please arrive on time!)
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Two 70-minute rounds
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Scores tallied and prizes awarded to the top three-four highest scores at the conclusion of play
9:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Price: $64, Member Price: $54.40
Register by April 24
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Unlock your inner artist in this inspiring, judgment -free drawing class. Learn a variety of beginner techniques and express yourself through various subjects. All levels are welcome to join this artistic journey. During this introduction to composition and drawing, we will dive into acrylic painting and work on still life projects. Art supplies are included.
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Begin your Hebrew language journey! Learn modern conversational Hebrew with the basics which will include reading, writing, vocabulary and in-class conversation.
Thursdays • February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26
This intermediate class is designed to help participants retain their current knowledge of conversational Hebrew and to enhance their vocabulary, understanding and conversational skills.
Participants will pay $20 per class directly to instructor. Cash or check please.
Questions? Contact Jac Toporek at [email protected].