What we’re about
Play Modern Canasta and American Mahjong with us. We are Emily and Bev, mother-daughter duo canasta and mahjong teachers at The Canasta Connection. We teach at the JCC, Newton Community Ed, Arlington Community Ed and many private groups in the Greater Boston Area and on Cape Cod.
In addition to offering classes, we want to help connect players and grow the canasta and mahjong community in the Greater Boston Area. Join us for an open play or guided play event. We host games with friendly, inclusive play at all levels. We pre-assign tables and offer guidance so you don't need to walk in feeling intimidated.
Email [email protected] with questions.
THIS EVENT IS CROSS-LISTED. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO ATTEND.
Registration required to save a seat, but there is no cost for this event. Visit www.canastaconnection.com to learn more about our events and classes.
Do you play American Mahjong or Canasta? Join Emily and Bev, canasta and mahjong instructors from The Canasta Connection for an evening of open play at Moldova Restaurant and Cafe. All levels welcome! Choose to play canasta or mahjong and we'll match you based on level and help out if you have any questions during play. Formal play begins at 7pm, but arrive between 6-7pm if you would like to order dinner and mingle beforehand.
Food and drink is available to purchase until the end of the event. We'll provide all supplies for canasta and mahjong. Just bring your mahjong card if that is your game of choice. We have a handful of 2024 cards available for purchase.
Sign up on your own, with a friend, or your whole group! This is intended to be a great opportunity to play in a fun and inclusive, low-stakes environment.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Canasta Open PlayArlington High School, Arlington, MA$15.00
THIS IS A CROSS-LISTED EVENT. TO REGISTER YOU MUST SIGN UP THROUGH ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Modern American Canasta Open Play
Register Here
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play. This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space. Emily will be checking on the group at various times to answer questions.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.Details:
Play Modern American Canasta at Arlington High School. Game materials provided and tables pre-assigned. If you have taken a class or have previous canasta experience, this is intended to be a great opportunity to practice and play in a fun and friendly, low-stakes environment with an instructor present.Pre-requisites: Must know the basics of Modern American Canasta. A minimum of 4 players is required. Pay as you go, $15 cash only at the door. Must register in advance through Arlington Community Education.
- Canasta Open PlayArlington High School, Arlington, MA$15.00
THIS IS A CROSS-LISTED EVENT. TO REGISTER YOU MUST SIGN UP THROUGH ARLINGTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Modern American Canasta Open Play
Register Here
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play. This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space. Emily will be checking on the group at various times to answer questions.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.Details:
Play Modern American Canasta at Arlington High School. Game materials provided and tables pre-assigned. If you have taken a class or have previous canasta experience, this is intended to be a great opportunity to practice and play in a fun and friendly, low-stakes environment with an instructor present.Pre-requisites: Must know the basics of Modern American Canasta. A minimum of 4 players is required. Pay as you go, $15 cash only at the door. Must register in advance through Arlington Community Education.
- Mahjong and Canasta Social PlayMoldova Restaurant, Newton, MA
THIS EVENT IS CROSS-LISTED. YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL TO ATTEND.
Registration required to save a seat, but there is no cost for this event. Visit www.canastaconnection.com to learn more about our events and classes.
Do you play American Mahjong or Canasta? Join Emily and Bev, canasta and mahjong instructors from The Canasta Connection for an evening of open play at Moldova Restaurant and Cafe. All levels welcome! Choose to play canasta or mahjong and we'll match you based on level and help out if you have any questions during play. Formal play begins at 7pm, but arrive between 6-7pm if you would like to order dinner and mingle beforehand.
Food and drink is available to purchase until the end of the event. We'll provide all supplies for canasta and mahjong. Just bring your mahjong card if that is your game of choice. We have a handful of 2024 cards available for purchase.
Sign up on your own, with a friend, or your whole group! This is intended to be a great opportunity to play in a fun and inclusive, low-stakes environment.