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 mot

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 purpose.

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 Lincoln@linc

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 hav

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, I’

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 severa

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 cards

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 willing

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, at

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 eit

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. > > So,

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 J

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: [L

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 w

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 > wrote