The class will be held at my place in Southeast Evanston. I'm an easy 10-minute walk from both the Main Street Metra (UP-N) and the Main CTA Purple Line stops.

Once you register, I’ll send over my exact address. Also, if you're driving, there is plenty of free street parking available right outside!

No more than 4! This will be a collaborative class where you will be playing with up to 3 other folks at 1 table. I will be coaching and teaching.

Yes! Gather your friends and learn to play! I provide private lessons for groups of up to 8 people and will travel anywhere within a 30-minute radius of Evanston to teach at your home.

Email mahjongwithinriichi@gmail.com with your location and group size.

No! I handmade a custom beginner's tile set for us! I labeled all the character and wind tiles with standard numbers to make it much easier to learn. :)

Yes, I have three wonderful cats: an older resident and two energetic kittens (you can see a photo of one of them, Noir, on the home page).

We will be playing Mahjong on the first floor. If you have any cat allergies, please let me know ahead of time so I can keep them safely tucked away upstairs on the second floor.

Also, if the weather behaves, we have the option to play out on the screened-in patio!

Yes! Playing Mahjong engages multiple areas of the brain, including memory, strategy, and probability calculation.

Some specific areas playing Mahjong can improve:

1. Sharpen Your Cognitive Skills

2. Improve Memory and Concentration

3. Enhance Social Connections

4. Reduce Stress and Promote Relaxation

5. Develop Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making Skills

6. Increase Emotional Resilience

7. Boost Creativity and Pattern Recognition

8. Physical Benefits and Hand-Eye Coordination

Please email Suzie at mahjongwithinriichi@gmail.com and we can figure out another date/time that works for you!