CCA adds more sessions to new Mahjong series
A new series that offers the opportunity to play and learn how to play a game has been extended.
Starting in November, the Captiva Civic Association kicked off four free sessions of Mahjong Mondays for those in the community interested in learning how to play and those seeking others to play with.
Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China.
“It was pretty well attended,” Executive Director Emily Ankerson said of the series. “The people who were coming expressed interest in continuing it. Beginners wanted to continue to hone their skills.”
In response, the CCA has extended the series through March.
Taking place at the Captiva Civic Center on Captiva, the sessions will be held:
– Dec. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon
– Jan. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Jan. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Jan. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Feb. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon
– Feb. 19 and 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Feb. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– March 4 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon
– March 18 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– March 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
“It is run by a CCA member and volunteer,” Ankerson said.
Mary Jane Vinson is leading the series, which welcomes all levels, from beginners to experts.
“It’s open to all levels, even people who have never played before,” she said, adding that attendees are coached on the game and paired up. “Mary Jane is committed to teaching it. She’s very good at it.”
Participants can also attend as many sessions, or as few, as they would like.
While the series is free, registration is requested.
“They can register on Eventbrite or they can call the CCA office and we can add them to our list,” Ankerson said.
The community is invited to sign up to take part.
“It’s a fun way to socialize and meet some new people, but also learn a new game where there’s some skill involved,” she said. “It’s another opportunity to connect with fellow islanders who share a common interest.”
To register, visit https://ccacaptiva.org/events-classes-meetings/.
For more information, visit online or contact 239-472-2111 or info@ccacaptiva.org.
The Captiva Civic Center is at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.
To reach TIFFANY REPECKI / trepecki@breezenewspapers.com, please email