Mah Jongg

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The classic
Chinese game

Mah Jongg is played on the second Thursday and fourth
Wednesday of each month.

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We are currently playing at the IHOP restaurant on the south frontage of 183 between Duval and Balcones Woods. Play will be from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm with a break for lunch at about noon. We will order from the menu and individually pay for the meal plus tip. Each member will contribute $1 for water and tea service.

Each meeting will have its own hostess who will contact regular members
and subs to determine who will be playing.
RSVP to the hostesses listed in the newsletter.

Anyone interested in joining should contact
Nada or Nancie by email or phone.
(see the directory for contact info)

Nada B.
Nancie M.

Members Lovey M. and Nada B. represented Northwest Neighbors at a MAH JONGG tournament held in June 2009 at Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club near Boerne, TX. Of the 88 registered players, who came from all parts of Texas, Lovey placed 9th! They played against the clock as well as scores. This tournament was a first time experience for each.

JOB WELL DONE LADIES and CONGRAULATIONS!

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What is Mah Jongg??

Mah Jongg is an ancient tile game that originated in China in the eighteenth century, but is now played in many countries. It was introduced into the United States in the 1920's and was a favorite pastime during the depression years. Many variations of the game are played but this group uses the rules of the National Mah Jongg League, Inc. This league issues a card yearly that offers many possibilities to complete Mah Jongg plus official rules.

For more information check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahjong and http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/2093.

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