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
PENNSYLVANIA
CARLISLE
Bosler Memorial Library
158 W High St
Carlisle, PA 17013
FRIDAYS 10am-1pm
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GETTYSBURG, PA Adams County
YWCA
909 Fairfield Rd
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-9171
MONDAYS 11am fee for non-members $10
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MECHANICSBURG
Simpson Library
16 N Walnut St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717)766-0171
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​NEW JERSEY
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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
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.
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BERKELEY
Berkeley Public Library - Ocean County Library
30 Station Road
Berkeley Township NJ 08721
732-269-2144
Thursdays 1:00-4:00 pm
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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
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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BRIELLE
Brielle Public Library
610 South St
Brielle, NJ 08730
(732) 528-9381
briellelibrary@gmail.com
check calendar for groups and various days
https://www.briellelibrary.com/calendar
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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
309 Washington St, 2nd Floor
Spring Lake, NJ Open play
Wednesday 3-5 pm and/or Fridays 1-4pm
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!
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Jewish Community Center Association – JCCA.org
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Local Library
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Senior Centers​
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Churches and Temples
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Adult Communities - Meeting Room/Clubhouse
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Parks & Recreation
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Lifelong Learning Center
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Community Centers
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YMCAs
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Adult Education Education Centers - Vocational Schools
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Meet up – meetup.com
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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!
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I’m looking forward to meeting you and playing a game of Mah Jongg!