Leisure Games

Offerings

Newplicate Bridge
With Deborah J. Williams
You can’t improve if you don’t play. Get together with other students to practice what you learned in class. Each session starts with a mini review lesson, then you’ll play bridge for two hours. Come with a partner or we’ll pair you with another single. Limited to players with less than 300 masterpoints. Includes coffee.
Pre-requisite: any beginner bridge or equivalent.
5 Wednesdays, 9/4 -10/9, 6:00-8:30pm, $140 Member/$165 Public (no class on 10/2)
5 Wednesdays, 11/6-12/11, 6:00-8:30pm, $140 Member/$165 Public (no class on 11/27)

Duplicate Bridge 0-799
With Deborah J. Williams
Elevate your skills by playing in our Friday duplicate games.  Points will be awarded.
Fridays starting 9/6 ongoing, 10:30am-1:30pm $12 Member/$14 Public 
(classes in October moved to Mondays at 10:30am due to Jewish Holidays)
For more information and how to reserve your seat, please call Deborah at 914.329.3637

Canasta Beginners
With Andrea Hershan 
Learn this easy to understand yet challenging game. It’s a great way to get together and socialize.
Limited space available.
4 Mondays 9/9 -10/7, 10 am- 12:30 pm, $135 Member/$155 Public (no class 9/23)

Canasta Strategy
With Andrea Hershan 
If you’ve been playing for a while and want to hone your skills and learn new techniques, this workshop is for you. Come with your group or alone. 
Thursday, 11/21, 10 am -1pm, $40 Member/$45 Public

Mah Jongg Beginners
With Stacy Budkofsky   
Learn the basics and how to play skilfully in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere.  Come with a group or we will set you up with one. A 2024 Mah Jongg card is required for this class.
5 Mondays 9/30-10/28, 11 am-1 pm, $135 Member/$155 Public

Mah Jongg Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
With Stacy Budkofsky   
You’ve learned the basics of the game but still need a little fine tuning before you can play with the pros. Learn new strategies, build your confidence, and watch your game soar to new heights in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
4 Mondays 11/4-12/2, 11 am-1 pm, $135 Member/$155 Public (no class 11/18)

Mah Jongg Mini Tournament
With Stacy Budkofsky, Tournament Supervisor 
Dive into the world of competitive Mah Jongg at our welcoming Mini-Tournament tailored for those new to the tournament experience!  Compete at a slower pace than most tournaments with 1 hour rounds (MUST be able to complete 4 games in an hour).

Gather your tiles, sharpen your strategy, and join us for a day filled with fun, strategy and a chance to win big!  Prizes awarded to the top three scores after 3 rounds of play. A 2024 Mah Jongg card is required for play.

Stacy will be on hand to explain rules and answer any questions.
Reserve your spot today and let the tiles fall where they may!

Monday, 11/18, 10am-3pm, $55 Member/$65 Public includes light lunch

SOCIAL GAMES AT THE J
Social games are free to members. Public pays $9 per session. Save money when purchasing an 8-session punch card for $60. Practice your skills with your own group or come and play with new people.

Social Scrabble
Mondays, Ongoing, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Social Canasta
Tuesdays, Ongoing, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Social Mah Jongg
Thursdays, Ongoing, 11:00 am-3:30 pm

Pickleball at the JCC 
Clinic and Open Play
Monday, Wednesday, Friday