Mahj Life

YOUTUBE NMJL Simply Social Let's Play Livestream
2026-07-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
In this session, we’ll be playing American Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League card at Mahjong Time. This is a social livestream. If you prefer gameplay with commentary only, consider joining nitty-gritty livestreams on Mondays.

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YOUTUBE Learning Lab Instructor Edition
2026-07-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-11 13:00 - 14:30
Designed for mah jongg instructors, this session explores teaching challenges, tricky student questions, group dynamics, and instructional clarity—perfect for anyone who teaches or plans to.

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YOUTUBE OBSESSED Let's Play Livestream
2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
Mahj Life YouTube channel members in the OBSESSED tier can attend. In these sessions, we play American Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League card at Mahjong Time on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Please register in advance if you want to be in the hot seat.

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YOUTUBE MEMBERS ONLY Let's Play Livestream
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-17 13:00 - 14:00
Mahj Life YouTube channel members in the FANATICS and OBSESSED tiers can attend. In these sessions, we play American Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League card at Mahjong Time on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

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YOUTUBE Learning Lab Player Edition
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00
Curious about strategy, confused about rules, or just eager to improve? Bring your questions to weekly YouTube livestreams where we untangle the game together in a supportive, coach-guided setting.

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YOUTUBE NMJL Nitty-Gritty Let's Play Livestream
2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-22 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-15 13:00 - 14:30
In these sessions, we play American mah jongg using the National Mah Jongg League card at Mahjong Time. We begin with a 15-30 minute interactive presentation on a fundamental topic, followed by gameplay with commentary.

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Mah Jongg Marathon World Record Attempt
2026-06-28 12:00 - 23:59
From June 28–30, 2026, Summerville, SC will host a 48-hour Guinness World Record attempt for the longest continuous mah jongg marathon. Four players will compete under strict verification guidelines, including independent witnesses, certified timekeeping, and full documentation. The event supports a local Charleston-area food bank and the national Alzheimer’s initiative, Mah Jongg for Memories. The public is invited to attend, volunteer, or contribute.

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This event is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and in-kind partners.Please visit their websites by clicking their logos and learn more about the businesses behind this effort.

In-Kind Partners

Yerkey Creative — Donating a custom artisan table to support the 48-hour world record attempt, with additional commemorative tables pledged upon successful completion.

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YOUTUBE Beat the Pro Let's Play Livestream
2026-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
In these sessions, we play American Mah Jongg using the National Mah Jongg League card at Mahjong Time on Fridays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time – as long as we have over 100 viewers, we’ll keep adding an hour of gameplay!!! Players who registered in advance will play with me! This session is designed for experienced players.

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MLIG Compass
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:30
This is a reflective session for members who want space to reconnect with purpose, perspective, and balance as they navigate the personal side of teaching and leadership.

MLIG Esprit BOOST
2026-06-22 15:00 - 17:00
This is a focused session for Mahj Life Instructor Guild members who are ready to strengthen their visibility, offerings, and momentum through structured prompts, shared problem-solving, and applied growth strategies.

If you are a guild member, click on Esprit BOOST under recurring meetings on the dashboard for details.

If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the Mahj Life Instructor Guild.

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IN-PERSON GIG Pathway to Proficiency The Art of Hand Development 2026
2026-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Spruill Center for the Arts, 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, Georgia, 30338
The first challenge in mah jongg is deciding how to play the hand you’re dealt—and it’s not as straightforward as it seems. Two players can look at the exact same tiles and choose entirely different paths, both with real winning potential. So how do you know which direction to take? And more importantly, how do you move forward with confidence once you’ve made that choice?

In this 60-minute, conference-style talk, Michele will walk you through the art of hand development, breaking down how strong players assess their tiles, identify opportunity, and build momentum from the very first pass. You’ll learn how to work at the category level, recognize patterns as they form, and make decisions that keep your hand progressing instead of stalling.

Along the way, Michele will introduce three powerful tactics to help you simplify your thinking and stay focused at the table: how to optimize what you’re given, how to maximize emerging strength, and how to streamline your path when the game starts to shift. These concepts come to life through table tiles, giving you a hands-on way to see how decisions unfold in real time.

After the talk, you’ll have the opportunity to relax, connect, and put what you’ve learned into practice during guided gameplay with coaching support.

Whether you’re still building confidence or looking to sharpen your decision-making, this experience will help you move from uncertainty to clarity—and from hesitation to momentum.

What You’ll Walk Away With

A clearer way to evaluate your tiles at the start of every game

A structured approach to building and adjusting your hand

Greater confidence in your decision-making

Real-time experience applying these concepts at the table

Agenda

10:00 AM — Registration, Mix & Mingle10:30 AM — Talk: The Art of Hand Development (interactive with tiles)12:00 PM — Lunch (beverages + grazing table) & Reset Tables1:00 PM — Guided Gameplay with Coaching3:00 PM — Closing

Agenda is subject to change. We’ll do our best to stick to the plan, but timing and session details may be adjusted to ensure the best experience for all attendees.

Beverley Segel, Instructor and Host

Beverley is an American mah jongg instructor and community builder who creates welcoming, well-structured learning experiences for players of all levels. Known for her clear teaching style and thoughtful event planning, she blends instruction with social play to help players build confidence, connect with others, and enjoy the game in a supportive, engaging environment.

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VIRTUAL Fireside Chat 2026
2026-06-18 12:00 - 16:00
Join Michele Frizzell for a powerful day of intensive workshops, connection, and collaboration tailored for mah jongg instructors who want to elevate their impact and grow their teaching practice. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your approach, this is the ideal opportunity to learn from peers and experts in a warm and welcoming setting.

The live virtual event is limited to 50 attendees!

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MLIG MPI Support
2026-06-15 15:00 - 17:00
This is a focused session for Mahj Life Instructor Guild members enrolled in the Merit Program for Instructors who are seeking help with requirements, documentation, progress tracking, or questions about earning and maintaining merit. If you are a guild member, log in and click “Microcredentials” on the dashboard for details. If you are a current or aspiring instructor, consider joining us!

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