Snippet 20260222 February Highlights and Future Happenings
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This Month’s Highlights
Community NEWS
All is quiet on this front.
YouTube Channel
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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
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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 2027 – DEADLINE 02/18/2027)
****Events require minimum participation: 32 players for tournaments (confirmed in groups of 4) and 6 teams of 6 for leagues.
Speaking GIGs
February 2026
Title: The Pivot Playbook
Date: 02/11/2026 VIRTUAL GIG MAHJourneys and Little Miss Mahjong
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/virtual-gig-the-pivot-playbook-workshop/
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/
To view videos of past events, please visit Michele’s Speaking Engagements page.
Instructor Guild
RECURRING MEETINGS STREAMLINED: Going forward, all meetings will use one standing Zoom link, held on Mondays at 3:00 PM ET. Each session still has a different focus—Assembly, BizDev Support, MPI Support, or Esprit BOOST—but the access point stays the same.
New Members
The Mahj Life Instructor Guild is growing! Heartfelt thanks and shout-out to our new members:
United States
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Florida
- Illinois
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- Texas
India
- West Bengal
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
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Description
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
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Updated
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New letters in Dear Hoptoi
Beauty and the Beast (Letter 22)
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
PENDING
Check out this index to find merch that resonates with you: https://mahjlife.com/merch-index/
Future Happenings
Speaking GIGs
April 2026
Title: New Card Transition
Date: 04/23/2026 VIRTUAL Mah Jongg Maven Webinar
Registration: PENDING
Title: New Card Transition Memphis
Date: 04/25/2026 IN-PERSON MS Mahj and MahJ Squad 901
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/nmjl-2026-transition-lab-in-memphis/
May 2026
Title: Instructor Summit
Date: 05/28/2026 Private, IN-PERSON GIG Atlanta, GA
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/instructor-summit/
June 2026
Title: How to Thrive in Competitive Play
Date: 06/07/2026 Private, IN-PERSON GIG Mah Jongg Day Embarcadaro San Francisco, CA
Registration: PENDING
September 2026
Title: BINGO BASH & MAHJ-A-THON Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Date: 09/26/2026 VIRTUAL GIG Mahj Life to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/fundraisers/
October 2026
Title: INVITATIONAL Mini-Tournament
Date: 10/03/2026 VIRTUAL GIG Mahj Life
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/invitational/
Title: RUMBLE Mini-Tournament
Date: 11/07/2026 VIRTUAL GIG Mahj Life
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/invitational/
November 2026
Title: TBA
Date: 11/17/2026 IN-PERSON GIG La Jolla CA Lawrence Family Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus Mah Jongg Day
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-la-jolla-lawrence-family-jewish-community-center-jacobs-family-campus-mah-jongg-day-2026/
Title: TBA
Date: 11/19/2026 IN-PERSON GIG Irvine CA Merage JCC Mah Jongg Day with Michele Frizzell and Holiday Boutique 2026
Registration: https://mahjlife.com/events/in-person-gig-irvine-ca-merage-jcc-mah-jongg-day-with-michele-frizzell-and-holiday-boutique-2026/
