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Beginner Series
Three mornings in August

The Beginner Series

Learn American Mah Jongg from the very first tile. Three gentle mornings, from your first hand to independent play.

DatesAug 4, 6 & 13
Time10:00 to 12:30 · Aug 13 until 1:00
WhereTalega Swim and Athletic Club · Dana Point Community House
Series$175 all three · drop-ins available
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Bam Bird Brunettes
The Beginner Series
Three mornings · August
Aug 4 Mahj 101 Tuesday · 10:00 to 12:30 Talega Swim and Athletic Club100 Calle Altea, San Clemente Aug 6 Mahj 102 Thursday · 10:00 to 12:30 Talega Swim and Athletic Club100 Calle Altea, San Clemente Aug 13 Guided Play + Open Play Thursday · 10:00 to 1:00 Dana Point Community House24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point
SESSION ONE

Mahj 101

Tuesday, August 4 · 10:00 to 12:30

The card, the tiles, and the rhythm of a hand. Everything you need to sit down at a table for the first time.

Talega Swim and Athletic Club100 Calle Altea, San Clemente
SESSION TWO

Mahj 102

Thursday, August 6 · 10:00 to 12:30

The Charleston, calling tiles, and finding your line. The game starts to feel like yours.

Talega Swim and Athletic Club100 Calle Altea, San Clemente
SESSION THREE

Guided Play

Thursday, August 13 · 10:00 to 1:00

Real games at a real table, with a coach beside you. You leave a mahjong player.

Dana Point Community House24642 San Juan Avenue, Dana Point
Included with every morning
  • ✚Everything needed to play the game: beautifully curated tablescapes with coordinating mats, tiles, and racks
  • ✚Light refreshments
  • ✚Weekly raffle prizes
  • ✚Merch available for purchase and rent

Reserve your seat

Three August mornings · 10:00 to 12:30 · the finale runs to 1:00
Pick your mornings, or take all three
Total$175
Your details
Seats are held for 15 minutes while you check out. Full refunds until 48 hours before your first morning. Series $175 · drop-ins $70 per morning · Open Play $40.
August 13 · one morning, two tables

The finale, explained

Dana Point Community House · 10:00 to 1:00

Guided Play tables come with the series, or as a $70 drop-in. Open Play tables are their own $40 ticket for anyone who already plays — both are in the list above.