Snippet 20251026 October Highlights and Future Happenings
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The recurring YouTube videos and livestreams schedule is published on the events page.
This Month’s Highlights
Community NEWS
Mahj Life Turns Three!
Mahj Life celebrates its third anniversary this month! Since our launch on October 12, 2022, the vision has remained clear — to empower instructors and players to grow with confidence, clarity, and community. Together, we’ve built a national Instructor Guild, launched signature programs, and created a space where learning is both serious and fun.
Thank you for helping Mahj Life thrive — here’s to another year of growth and connection!
YouTube Channel
Consider joining as a channel member to show your support and enjoy perks! Read more on the Get Involved page.
Channel Members… if you’d like to help in another way, consider joining the Mod Squad to assist with moderating the livestream chat. Learn More!
Let’s Play Livestream Schedule (Eastern Time PM)
| Monday | 1:00 to 2:00 | NITTY-GRITTY | American Mah Jongg Skills and Strategies Matrix (AMJ S2 Matrix) 16-week topic rotation by episode (Article 210) |
| Tuesday | 1:00 to 2:00 | LEARNING LAB Player Edition | Program details |
| Wednesday | 1:00 to 2:00 | MEMBERS ONLY | Available to YouTube channel members. Learn more… |
| 2:00 to 3:00 | OBSESSED | ||
| Thursday | 1:00 to 2:00 | LEARNING LAB Instructor Edition | Program details |
| Friday | 5:00 to 6:00 | SIMPLY SOCIAL | |
6:00 to 8:00 | BEAT THE PRO CHALLENGE Season runs from January to mid-September. | Beat the Pro is a challenge for competitive players. Anyone who wins at the table is eligible to participate in exclusive mini-tournaments. Learn more… |
Mod Squad
If you want to help monitor chat during livestreams, consider volunteering as a moderator. Click to apply!
Competitions
Mahj Life competitions are held on the Mahjong Time platform annually****, drawing top players from the American mah jongg community. These high-stakes events showcase remarkable skill and exciting matchups as contestants compete for a spot in the winner’s circle. The results are broadcast on YouTube, allowing fans to follow the action in real time and interact with commentators.
- INVITATIONAL Mini-Tournament (first Saturday in November 2025)
- RUMBLE Mini-Tournament (third Saturday in November 2025)
- Team League Competition of Wits (March 2026)
****Events require minimum participation: 32 players for tournaments (confirmed in groups of 4) and 6 teams of 6 for leagues.
Speaking GIGs
NONE this month
To view videos of past events, please visit Michele’s Speaking Engagements page.
Instructor Guild
New Members
The Mahj Life Instructor Guild is growing! Heartfelt thanks and shout-out to our new members:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Massechusettes
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Virginia
If you’re new to mah jongg or already know how to play and want to build your skills, search the directory to find an instructor near you.
If you’re an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the guild!
New Content
Pathways
We’ve made it easier than ever to navigate Guild resources! The new Mahj Life Pathways feature organizes curated content, tools, and programs into clear learning circuits — helping you find exactly what you need based on your current goals.
Whether you want to strengthen your gameplay, refine your teaching, boost your credibility, or grow your business, Pathways guides you to the right resources, in the right order, so you can make meaningful progress without the guesswork.
Explore your Pathways today from the dashboard and discover the next step in your mah jongg teaching journey.
Merit Program for Instructors
The Merit Program for Instructors (MPI) is designed to provide a means for American mah jongg instructors to test their knowledge of the game with the potential to earn microcredentials.
Microbadges Earned
- NONE this month
Congratulations to these instructors for their achievements!
If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the Mahj Life Instructor Guild to participate in the Merit Program for Instructors and demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as an American Mah Jongg instructor.
Changes to the Wiki
See the summaries at the bottom of this page: https://mahjlife.com/wiki/
Updated
See the summary at the bottom of this page: https://mahjlife.com/wiki/
New letters in Dear Hoptoi
The Price of Playing Dirty (Letter 18)
If you need practical advice to help you resolve an awkward or challenging situation, send a letter today! https://mahjlife.com/dear-hoptoi/
New Merch
Check out this index to find merch that resonates with you: https://mahjlife.com/merch-index/
Future Happenings
Speaking GIGs
December 2025
Title: Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell
Date: 12/02/2025 IN-PERSON GIG Merage JCC in La Jolla, CA
Title: Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell and Holiday Boutique
Date: 12/04/2025 IN-PERSON GIG Merage JCC in Irvine, CA
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-irvine-ca-merage-jcc-mah-jongg-day-with-michele-frizzell-and-holiday-boutique-2025/
February 2026
Title: Mah Jongg Day, Break Out Sessions, Social Games, and Mini-Tournaments
Date: 02/13-15/2026 IN-PERSON GIG Mah Jongg Maven Retreat
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-all-inclusive-social-mah-jongg-retreat-2026/
September 2026
Title: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – BINGO BASH & MAHJ-A-THON
Date: 09/26/2026 VIRTUAL GIG BINGO BASH MAHJ-A-THON
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/fundraisers/
