Welcome! This dashboard includes everything you need to know for attending the in-person Mahj Life Instructor Summit in Atlanta. Please bookmark this page and refer back as the event approaches—updates will be posted here if needed.
Location
Home of Roberta Sirzyk
505 Mount Paran Road
Atlanta, GA 30327
If you are driving, park on Millbrook Drive, which is a side street across from Roberta’s house. Please do not park in the driveway.
Recommended Accommodations
Marriott Perimeter Center 246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE Atlanta, Georgia 30346 (17 min drive from Roberta’s home)
If you’re staying at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center and would like to carpool—or if you’re willing to offer a ride—please let us know if you haven’t already.
Other options:
- Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta – Buckhead
- The Burgess Hotel – Atlanta
Optional Activities
- Wednesday, May 27 6:30 – Optional, no-host social dinner at Brooklyn Cafe, 220 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs. GA 30328
- Thursday, May 28 6:30 – Main Event, optional no-host social dinner at Hearth, 5992 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
- Friday, May 29 – Optional social games beginning at 10:00 AM, pizza and salad for lunch
No-host dinners are coordinated with Robyn Bernstein (robynwbernstein@gmail.com). If you have any changes to your plans, please email her.
Michele will not be at social games on Friday; leaving for Houston gig at 8:00 AM!
Thursday Schedule (Main Event)*
10:00 AM – Welcome (Roberta & Robyn)
10:30 AM – Workshop 1
- Track 1: Marketing (Shanda & Shafrit)
- Track 2: Lessons with Cognitive Support (Marti)
11:30 AM – Lunch (provided)
12:30 PM – Workshop 2
- Track 1: Money, Diversifying Your Lesson Offering (Michele)
- Track 2: Introduction to Hong Kong Mahjong (Beverley)
2:00 PM – Workshop 3
- Method, Block Buster Principle (Michele)
3:00 PM – Reflections
3:30 PM – Closing & Door Prizes
6:00 PM – Dinner & Networking (optional, no-host at Brooklyn Cafe)
*Subject to change
Meals & Social Time
- Lunch on Thursday is provided
- Wednesday and Thursday dinners are optional and no-host
- Social games are casual and optional—join as your energy allows
What to Bring
- Notebook, tablet, or laptop
- Business cards or contact info (optional)
- Any teaching tools or materials you enjoy sharing
- A collaborative spirit
Questions?
If you have questions before the event, contact care@mahjlife.com
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in Atlanta for a meaningful, collegial, and enjoyable gathering.
