Learn how to play mah jongg

Learn to play American mah jongg using the National Mah Jongg League rules. You will learn how to read the card, the names of the tiles, and the many rules of the game. Mah jongg is a wonderful game to keep your brain active while making new friendships. Nancy Kay will offer a 5-week class on Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Village Center, Jan. 19 through Feb. 16. The cost of the 5-week class, which includes the card, is $145 for residents and $155 for nonresidents. Residents may sign up beginning Jan. 2; nonresidents may sign up beginning Jan. 5. The minimum number of students is eight. To sign up, go to our website www.friendshipheightsmd.gov, click Sign Up for Programs on the home page.