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Becoming a Mah Jongg Maven

Places to Play

For Practice & Play online 

Normally on ilovemahj.com you get two week trial, I have received a promo code: CB for 3 weeks.  Please use the link below to register (or type the promo code on the registration page) and they will get the 3-week extended trial.  https://www.ilovemahj.com/register?promo=CB

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  • It will be great to practice in their exercise room, once log on, go to play, then drop down menu launchpad and than click exercise room, go to the first exercise and drag tiles to build the hands.  Give it a try.  Enjoy!

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Join Zoom with friends and play with video chatting - free - link to join Zoom Join

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I have some great tips, trick and strategies to up your game on my YouTube page Mah Jongg Class

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ASBURY PARK

Public Library

500 First Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 774-4221

Program Director: Kristen Szymanski, KSzymanski@asburyparklibrary.org contact if you wish to start a group and have a weekly/monthly Mah Jongg/Game Day on the calendar.

 

Senior Center

1201 Springwood Avenue
2nd Floor, Suite 102
Asbury Park, NJ 07712

732-988-5252 Karen

Play lots of different game but currently they have not seen Mah Jongg but come and participate in the activates, start playing Mah Jongg

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AVON BY THE SEA

Fifth & Garfield Aves.

Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717

Office: 732-502-4525

 

Construction is beginning on Monday September 19 and the library will be closed to patron and pedestrian traffic from that day until further notice (estimation is between 4-6 weeks no guarantees)

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BAY HEAD

All Saints Episcopal Church

500 Lake Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742

must join & be a member of The Shore Gals Social Club​

 

BAYVILLE

Ocean County Library

Berkeley Branch

30 Station Rd

Bayville, NJ 08721

732-269-2144

An Afternoon of Mah Jongg Weekly Thursday 1:00pm-3:30pm (Registration required only for first visit through library)

 

BELMAR  

Public Library

517 10th Avenue (on the corner of 10th Avenue and E Street)

Belmar, NJ 07719

732-681-0775

 

WEDNESDAY:  Bridge - Weekly, 12:30pm-3:00pm - established group but pop in and see if looking for additions or bring some friends and join the open time.

 

NO Mah Jongg (do not have the space, too popular)

 

Belmar Borough Recreation

Barry Trogu Director

Taylor Pavilion (between 5th & 6th)

Belmar, NJ 07719

btrogu@Belmar.com

732-681-3700 extension 211

 

MONDAY: “Game Day” at Weekly, 12:30pm-3:00pm (Seasonal-Sept 19th- May 8th) – ALL are Welcome

Mah Jongg is played - bring your set, most have groups set but see if there might be an opening or bring a friend and start a new table.

More info-click to join

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BRADLEY BEACH

Public Library

511 Fourth Avenue

Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

732-776-2995

Program Director: Cynthia, contact if you wish to start a group and have a weekly/monthly game on the calendar, someone would need to be the group leader

 

Bradley Beach Recreation Department

Courtney Pappas

39 1/2 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720

(732) 776-2999 Ext. 3201

cpappas@bradleybeachnj.gov

Currently: no Mah Jongg but is looking to start a group, express your interest if you would like one.

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BRICK 

Ocean County Library

Brick Branch

301 Chambersbridge Rd

Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 477-4513  

Weekly Fridays 10:00am-12:00 noon Subject to change Please check with the Library 732-477-4513.

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Brick Senior Center
373 Adamston Rd.
Brick, NJ 08723
732-920-8686

Wednesday & Thursdays: Mah Jongg Weekly, 12:15pm-3:00pm

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East Brunswick 

3 Civic Center Drive
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

732-390-6896

Weekly Wednesdays 10:00am beginner and advance welcome

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Public Library

2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick NJ 08816

732.390.6950

small group on Thursdays at 1:00pm

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HOWELL

Monmouth County Library

Howell Branch

318 Old Tavern Rd, Howell, NJ 07731

732-938-2300 Weekly Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm Returning FALL 2022 check back

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LAVALLETTE

Ocean County Library

Upper Shores Branch

112 Jersey City Ave.

Lavallette, NJ 08735

(732) 793-3996

Weekly Mondays 12:30pm - 3:00pm

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LBI - Long Beach Island

Contact the Jokers of Mah Jongg facebook group

or become a member of the LBI Girlfriends  social group

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LONG BRANCH

Public Library Main

328 Broadway
Long Branch, NJ 07740 

732-222-3900

 

NO Mah Jongg, possible in future

Wednesdays: Bridge Weekly, 2pm

 

Senior Center

85 Second Avenue

Long Branch, NJ 07740

732-571-6542

 

NO Mah Jongg

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MATAWAN

Public Library

165 Main St.

Matawan, NJ 07747

(732) 583-9100

contact: Jennifer Elliott  (732) 583-9100  mapladults@lmxac.org

FRIDAY 10:30am

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MANASQUAN

Manasquan Recreation Annx

17 Osborn Ave

Manasquan, NJ 

Erik Ertle  MS,CPRP, Superintendent, Manasquan  Recreation

732-223-0544 extension 260

THURSDAYS 12:30Pm

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NEPTUNE

Public Library

36 Neptune Blvd

Neptune NJ 07753

732-775-8241

 

SATURDAY:  Chess Club  9:30-10:30 

NO Mah Jongg  However, you can request a meeting room by filling out form or can try having an open play Mah Jongg/Game Day program add to their calendar alemay@neptuneplubiclibrary.org

 

Neptune Recreation Center (residents ONLY)

117 3rd Avenue

Neptune City, NJ 07726

732-774-0089 

WEDNESDAYS:  12-2pm  “Game day” – currently playing Pokeno and Bridge but Mah Jongg Welcome

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NORTH BRUNSWICK

Senior Center

15 Linwood Place

North Brunswick NJ

732-418-2222

WEDNESDAYS:  9:30am

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OLD BRIDGE

Public Library

Central Branch(732) 721-5600 x5010

One Old Bridge Plaza
Old Bridge NJ, 08857

WEDNESDAYS: 10:00-12:00noon

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Ocean City

Public Library

Julie Howard at the library, at 609-399-2434, extension 5222

1735 Simpson Ave, Ocean City, NJ 08226

THURSDAYS: 1 to 3:30 p.m

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP

Public Library

701 Deal Road

Ocean, NJ 07712

732-531-5092

           

NO Mah Jongg – Are considering starting a Mah Jongg Club, call if interest

 

Don & Marie Curtis

Senior Center

615 West Park Ave

Ocean, NJ 07712

732-531-2600

 

THURSDAY & FRIDAY:  9:00 AM-12:00 pm  “Game day” – currently playing Mah Jongg and other card games.  No Registration Required

 

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

St. Martha's Church

3800 Herbertsville Rd

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

POINT PLEASANT SENIOR BEEHIVE  meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am–3pm bring your friends and join. (rented space for Senior Activities, all are welcome -non-denominational)

NOTE:  Open Play, come and go as you please.  For more information about the Beehive (Senior Services) please call (732)810-5890 Kathy

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POINT PLEASANT BOROUGH

Ocean County Library

Point Pleasant Borough Branch

834 Beaver Dam Rd

Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

(732) 295-1555

First Friday of the Month1:00pm - 3:00pm

NOTE:  Please double check weekly play by contacting the library. 732-295-1555

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PRINCETON 

Senior Center 

Suzanne Patterson Building - the Poor Farm Road location

(609) 924-7108 

Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., must registe

 

RED BANK

Public Library

84 West Front St.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
732-842-0690

TUESDAYS, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  also Bridge on Mondays 2-4pm

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SAYREVILLE

Sayreville Public Library - Mah Jongg Club

1050 Washington Road
Parlin, NJ 08859

732-727-0212 x121

Tuesdays, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Thursdays, 11:00AM-1:00PM

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SEASIDE PARK 

Seaside Park Elementary School/Board of Education

313 S.W. Central Avenue

Seaside Park, NJ 08752

732-793-7757

Weekly Mondays 9:30am - 12:30pm, the third Monday of the month meet at Bum Rogers at 11:00 for play and lunch.

MONEY MAH JONGG CLUB -will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday Evening of the month ,starting March 12th. We will meet at 6:30 pm at Tri-Boro First Aid. This is a lot of fun. Maximum expenditure is $4.00 for the night. Please confirm

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SPRING LAKE

Duggan Hall

313 Washington St, 2nd Floor

Spring Lake, NJ Open play

Wednesday 3-5 pm 

 

SHREWSBURY, EASTERN BRANCH

Public Library

1001 Route 35

Shrewsbury NJ 07702

866-941-8188

           

NO Mah Jongg

THURSDAY: Bridge Weekly, 9:30pm-10pm Beginners, everyone else 10:00-1:00pm

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TINTON FALLS 

Monmouth County Parks

Fort Monmouth Recreation

2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls, NJ 

PLEASE see Program Guide for availability, Program Guide  page 67 Coffee Club Mahjong for days and fee for 7 sessions.  Beginners to Experienced Players Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

 

TOMS RIVER 

Senior Center

652 Garfield Ave

Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 341-1000

Weekly Wednesdays 12:00pm - 3:00pm must be a resident and senior

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TOMS RIVER

Beginners, newbies, intermediate or seasoned players looking for friendly play. For Summer 2019 after Memorial Day Thursday Evenings 6:00pm-8:00pm - Fall 2pm on Sundays at the Ocean County Library, Toms River branch, 2nd Floor.  Space is limited must Register at

Click to Join Toms River MahJong Meetup

 

WALL

The Mah Jongg Club for Wall Residents ONLY

Wall Municipal Complex (the Community Room located downstairs) Until June 14, 2023

2700 Allaire Rd

Wall Township, NJ 07719

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Wednesdays from 12:30pm—3:00pm August 31st to June (Spring, Fall & Winter)

Summer Wall Library for the months of July and August. 

Monday from July3 to end of August from 1;00 to 3:30

Email any questions, comments or concerns to recreation@townshipofwall.com Click for more information

or contact Arlene - atiryakian@aol.com

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WEST WINDSOR

Senior Center

(609) 799-2400 x300

Wednesdays at 1:00 pm

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Ocean County check out calendar of events for additional libraries & times.  http://theoceancountylibrary.org/events#/?i=1

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Monmouth County check out calendar of events for additional libraries & times.  http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=MONCO

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Check out one the places below to play. Enjoy!

  • Jewish Community Center Association – JCCA.org

  • Local Library

  • Senior Centers​

  • Churches and Temples

  • Adult Communities - Meeting Room/Clubhouse

  • Parks & Recreation

  • Lifelong Learning Center

  • Community Centers

  • YMCAs

  • Adult Education Education Centers - Vocational Schools

  • Meet up – meetup.com

  • Nextdoor.com  join my nextdoor group for Monmount/Ocean https://nextdoor.com/g/6h9vpog7h/

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Start your own group, post at your community post office, or pharmacy.

*Please make your safety a priority and meet in a public place.

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Use Team Reach app - manage your group, no more emails and numerous text, no confusion.  Includes maps, dates of play, availability and when games are taking place.

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If you join one of the groups listed, let me know how you like it.  

If you know of a group that welcomes all, let me know and I will include on our list of where to play. mahjonggclass@yahoo.com

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updated 10/26/2022

 

I’d love to become friends!

Head over to my Instagram @MAHJONGGCLASS and comment on one of my photos.

I’m looking forward to meeting you and playing a game of Mah Jongg!

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