Celebration Florida Mahj Society

09/10/2026

Good morning gang. Looking to set up a game for either tomorrow or Saturday, I think around 2:00pm. Let me know if you’re available. Need to figure out how many tables we need.

09/10/2026

Just in case anyone is looking for tiles, I found a pretty set yesterday at HomeGoods in Dr. Phillips. Tiles were light pink on the back but very traditional fronts. It came with dice a mat two bags and racks for under $100.

09/08/2026

Couple more posts I thought were helpful. Jody

09/06/2026

Diana????

09/06/2026

Thought this might be helpful. Jody

09/04/2026

Good table manners make the game more enjoyable for everyone! 💚

Agree on the rules, put the phones down, keep the game moving, respect each player’s space—and always celebrate the winner before explaining that you were only one tile away! 😂

A little patience, kindness, and consideration go a long way around the Mah Jongg table.

What would you add to the list?

Mahj Methods 💚

09/02/2026

This sounds about right! 😀

This is what I should have asked 🤣

“Please describe your entire emotional relationship with Mah Jongg.”

💚Original question was…

“How would you describe Mah Jongg in three sentences? Bonus points if you can do it in three.”

The responses have been fabulous! I just plucked a few out!

“I can do it in one: it’s if poker, dominoes, and rummicube had a baby.”

“It’s a cult. You should join. Welcome!”

“An excuse to host a get together with friends, with snacks, wine and enough distance to keep us all out of jail.”

“American Mahjong is a tile game where four people gather around a table, study a card that initially looks like it was designed by an angry accountant, and try to build a winning hand. You’ll pass tiles, make questionable life choices during the Charleston, and slowly realize that the little plastic tiles have somehow taken over your social calendar. It’s part strategy, part luck, part mild psychological warfare—and somehow, despite all the rules, it becomes your favorite excuse to leave the house.”

“A complex, strategic game of both skill and luck. It’s highly addictive. It satisfies both your need for intellectual stimulation and social connection.”

“Rules, Patterns, Formulas, Intimidating, Challenging, Confidence Building, Stimulating all rolled into one.”

“Gin rummy on steroids, only you play with tiles and can’t use half the pairs and three of a kinds in your hand because they don’t match the card.”

“Creating order out of chaos via tiles.”

“Mean girls vs the Fight Club.”

“Mentally stimulating game of arranging tiles in specified patterns, while following many rules, in order to precede your opponents in the ultimate solution which is to declare Mah Jongg!!! Whew!”

“Hold, call, never mind!”

“A game that incites confusion and dissent due to numerous pecuniary rules.”

“Mahjong is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

“Dementia prevention medicine.”

“Like a complex card game but with tiles. Rule overloaded. Fun for the brain, heart, and soul.”

“The more I play, the less I know.”

“Fun confusion!”

Apparently I didn’t ask people to describe Mah Jongg.

I asked them to describe what Mah Jongg has done to them. 🤣🀄️

And I’m here for every single answer.

09/02/2026

We could accommodate three more people. Who would like to join us?

September 6, 2026 Open Play. We can accommodate 12 people. Please comment here if you plan to attend. Don't forget to have your own 2026 National Mahjong League Card (should be red) with you to play. See you then!

09/01/2026

This sounds fun.😊

Rosh Hashanah cookie decorating is happening tomorrow!

Join Cookie Girl Cass for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll decorate festive cookies, pick up a few professional tips, and take home your creations and the recipe.

Choose the 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM class, grab a friend, and make a little time for something sweet before the holiday.

Register today at https://shalomorlando.org/arts-and-culture or scan the QR code on the graphic.