Snippet 20230430 April Highlights and Future Happenings
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This Month’s Highlights
Community NEWS
The National Mah Jongg League released the 2023 card. Here is a link to the analysis with actionable insights and tips video: https://youtu.be/t8SFf1Grhkw
Download the free ebook with the nitty-gritty details: https://tinyurl.com/6m8vmkax
YouTube Channel
Mahj Life has a new livestream! In response to feedback, the Nitty-Gritty Let’s Play Livestream has changed to meet the needs of players by experience.
- NMJL Nitty-Gritty BASICS Let’s Play Livestream will occur on Monday mornings from 10:00 AM to noon Eastern. These sessions are intended for beginners and intermediate players (i.e., basic topics; what would you play, how to pick a hand, what to discard) but all are welcome. NEW
- NMJL Nitty-Gritty PRIMETIME Let’s Play Livestream will occur on Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern. These sessions are intended for experienced players (i.e., advanced topics; strategy by wall, hand reading, competitive play) but all are welcome. UPDATED
If you would like to help monitor chat during livestreams, consider volunteering as a moderator. Click to apply!
Speaking GIGs
04/20/2023 VIRTUAL GIG Mah Jongg Maven
Title: 2023 NMJL Card Scoop with Tips for a Smooth Transition
Video: Technical difficulties; same content here https://youtu.be/t8SFf1Grhkw
04/23/2023 IN-PERSON GIG Modern Mahjong at the Ft Lauderdale Bridge Club
Title: 2023 NMJL New Card Deep Dive and Tips for a Smooth Transition
Free ebook: https://tinyurl.com/6m8vmkax
If you want to see videos of past events, please visit Michele’s Speaking Engagements page.
New Instructor Guild Members
The Mahj Life Instructor Guild is growing! Meet our new instructors:
- Rosaleen Bierwagen – Myrtle Beach, SC
- Carol James – Tulsa, OK
- Sheryl Kappus – Dallas , TX
- Alissa Landau – Lynnfield, MA
If you are new to mah jongg or already know how to play and just want to build your skills search the directory to find an instructor near you!
If you are an aspiring or current instructor, consider joining the guild!
Changes to the Wiki
New
None this month
Updated
CHANGING AN EXPOSURE (Article 6)
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New Merch
I’m not bossy, I’m assertively helpful
Fierce mind, brave heart, kind soul
Check out this index to find merch that resonates with you: https://mahjlife.com/merch-index/
Future Happenings
Speaking GIGs
May
05/04/2023 VIRTUAL GIG Upper Saddle River NJ
Title: Mah Jongg Day and Chanukah Boutique
Registration: PENDING
November
11/02/2023 IN-PERSON GIG Irvine CA Merage JCC in Orange County, CA
Title: 2023 NMJL Card Scoop with Tips for a Smooth Transition
Registration: PENDING