What we’re about
Welcome to our Downtown Decatur Mahjong and Game Social Club!
Join us for a variety of fun and social activities including Social, Cribbage Card Game, Cards Games, American Mahjongg, Recommended Boardgames, Learn to play chess, Paired Card Games (Canasta and Cribbage), Adult Co-ed MahJong and Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the games, we invite you to come together for some friendly competition and camaraderie. Our main focus in on Mahjong. Let's connect, play, and have a great time together in Downtown Decatur! See our Events!
## What we’re about
Join us for a fun and friendly MahJong game with the-Downtown Decatur Adult Co-ed Mahjong Social Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, all skill levels are welcome. Connect with members of the community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. MahJong is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.
Don't worry if you're new to the game, our group is welcoming and happy to help newcomers. (See Lesson offering under events) Bring your tiles and racks, or simply come to learn and observe. We will have a table for beginners and more for Intermediate, advanced players.
The Venue is in Downtown Decatur at Cafe Lily every Friday, Lunch and Mahj.
We have 6 tables for 24 players and chairs for newbies that want to watch. Cafe Lily. 1130 Meet for lunch, Play at 1245ish to 245P max. We just show up to have lunch, a table for 12 is ready for us and we can add more if you RSVP! Please.
Our other times to play are every Weds at 6;30 PM at Bench Warmers in Decatur., 530P for group dinner and 630P Open Play. New on Aug 24th Sunday Play at Green Ginger from 2p to 5Pm.
Let us know. your thoughts or suggestions of other venues or if you would like to be a Host of a Downtown Decatur events, talk to the Organization team.
Our Third Quarter Beginner Series of Lessons Cafe Lily, Sundays Sept 7, 14, and 21. see the events page. But come by any time we are playing and check us out and watch.
We also have Intro to American Mahjong Lessons twice a month, see events.
But look at Rocket Mahjong/Two Sparrows our partner for Beginner and Intermediate Lessons when our classes not available. https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents
We frequently have Intro to Mahjong Lessons, and Supervised Beginner Play the first Weds and Friday of the month. Check our Events. Open Play means you know how to play, as their in no supervised play or Lessons.
Please order your 2025 OFFICIAL Mahjong card: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
they are $14 or $15 for Large type. (We suggest Large Type Card) Only, order from the National Org, as many bootlegged cards out on amazon, Walmart and other places. New cards come out every end of March , which keeps the game interesting. We do have some extra cards from our recent order, just ask Whitney and Laura, they are for their Quarterly Beginner Lesson Series.
We will use Official 2025 Cards. Bring you 2025 card (We have xtra's you can borrow until your card comes). First meet up was April 11th, 2025.
We are asking members to pay your annual membership fee of $20, please use My Zelle. Barbara Rowland 404-314-9092 barb@barbrowland.com. or my Venmo. @barbara-rowland-0 (404-314-9092) . You have to select personal and Friends and Family Business, we are a non profit. Instead of the PayPal meet up which is automatically set up. They charge us $3.25 per $20 charge. The dues are to offset our yearly Meet up Organization fee, supplies, expenses, and a small reserve fund. You can come any Play for free to check us out, as you have 15 days free if you are not sure you want to join. Membership fee's have increased to $20 a year effective July 1 for new members.
Check out our previous discussions for more info about us.
Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying MahJong, Socializing and Learning!
Watch for our announcement about November our first Members Only Mini Tournament.
Barb
All Events on Fridays are Sponsored by Cafe Lily https://www.cafelily.com or Bench Warmers Decatur on Game Nights. https://benchwarmersgrill.com/ And Sundays starting Aug 24th https://greengingerdecatur.com/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mahjong Every Sunday Funday at Green Ginger Asian Fusion- Downtown DecaturGreen Ginger Asian Fusion, Decatur, GA
Green Ginger Asian Fusion Restaurant presents Mahjong Every Sunday on their Outside Patio.
Join us to learn this ancient but very popular game!
We've had an overwhelming response from people eager to learn Mahjong, including many newcomers and friend groups wanting to learn together!
Whether you're clueless and just curious about this classic game, or ready to jump in and learn you will enjoy this event. Connect with members of the community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Mahjong is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.Check the weather and dress accordingly, we are on an outside covered patio with fans.
Eat before play or after with a group of us.
The menu is wonderful as is the Sushi, Japanese, Thai, Chinese Food with a large menu and delicious drinks.Sushi, Japanese, Thai, Chinese Food with a large menu and delicious drinks.
https://greengingerdecatur.com/Parking in Decatur is free on Sundays, or the Ameris Bank 1120 Commerce Drive, restaurant 50 yards to west.
To Join our Downtown Decatur Mahjong and Games Social Club to RSVP go to https://www.meetup.com/downtown-decatur-game-and-mahjong.../. Our Quarterly Beginner Series of Lessons start Sept. 7th. - Supervised Mahjong Play for Beginners First Weds of the MonthBench Warmers Sports Grill - Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA
Join us for dinner at 530P, Play start around 630P- $5 fee
Purpose: For beginners learning to play Mahjong, supervised play with guidance from an experienced player can be very helpful. Supervised play allows for immediate feedback on rules and strategies, accelerating the learning process.
- Focus on the fundamentals:
Start with basic rules, tile recognition, and simple hands. - Practice actively:
Don't just watch; participate actively, asking questions and receiving feedback on your plays. - Our Mahjong 102 Class - Gradual progression:
Once comfortable with the basics, introduce more advanced concepts like scoring and specific hand strategies.
Other learning tools:
1. Vita Mahjong:
Another app, available on the App Store, provides a calming and memory-boosting experience with hundreds of levels, suitable for beginners and casual players.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRoVc50grew&t=986s
3. https://games.usatoday.com/games/free-online-mahjong
4. 4 week free of I love Mahj online game... https://themahjongline.com/pages/online-mahjong?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=I%20Love%20Mahj%20Card%20Video%20%2801JXGDZ4Z4QQMX1TDM0R0K7QY0%29&tw_source=Klaviyo&_kx=CjiqfphgOM7RvN_DAkYLUYQVugfxIZk7_9ADSMLdMX8.Xnv74L - Focus on the fundamentals:
- Intro to American Mahjong Lesson - Bench WarmersBench Warmers Sports Grill - Ponce de Leon, Decatur, GA
$10 Intro to American Mahjong Lessons sponsored and subsidized by Bench Warmers in Downtown Decatur. (typically $25)
Join us to learn this ancient but very popular game!
We've had an overwhelming response from people eager to learn Mahjong, including many newcomers and friend groups wanting to learn together!
Whether you're clueless and just curious about this classic game, or ready to jump in and learn you will enjoy this event. Connect with members of the 30+community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. MahJong is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.
We are excited to announce that our Downtown Decatur Mahjong Social Club will be hosting beginner Intro Mahjong lessons on 2 Weds evenings per month, check the events calendar.Sept 3 Weds 630 to 830P. come for groups dinner at 530P
RSVP Your Name, How many people you are bringing, Max 8 Students.
Intro to Mahjong Lesson - 8 students max - Bench WarmersSept 3rd and 17th
Oct. 1st and 15th
Nov 12th and 26th
Dec 3rd
Jan 14th and 28th
Lessons also on: Sept 3, Sept 17, Oct 1, Oct 15, Nov 12, Dec 3, Jan 14, Jan 28 th.
Our Quarterly Beginner Lesson Series starts Sept 7th but the class if full at 16 students. See other Lesson options in events and more TBDJoin our group for free for 30 days.. https://www.meetup.com/downtown-decatur-game-and-mahjong-events, then $20 annually.
Please RSVP-Open to 8 Students each Beginner-Intro to Mahjong Lesson
Here are a video's to watch if you want to know more and prepare for your first lesson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebPizTCb7EU&t=27s
