Customized experience for your group of 4+ people online or in-person (Greater Boston + Cape Cod). We come to you. Email us thecanastaconnection@gmail.com to inquire and book.
CAPE COD: Classes forming now! Fill out our interest form here. Classes beginning January 2025. in Orleans, MA or at your private home.
BOSTON AREA: FULL for Fall 2024 and January/February 2025. To inquire about March/April private classes (4-6 week series at your home), email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com.
Canasta for Beginners with Bev (Orleans)
Email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com to register.
January 9th, 16th, 23, 30th, February 6th 10am-12pm
Beyond Beginner Mah Jongg (with Bev): Orleans
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5
Location: Orleans Senior Center
Beginner Canasta (with Bev): Needham
Tuesdays 6:30-9:00pm 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
*First class on 3/18 is from 6:30-8:30pm. All remaining classes are 2.5 hours.
3 spots left
Beginner Canasta (with Bev): Newton
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
Open Play: Canasta and Mahjong
Join Emily of the Canasta Connection at Moldova Restaurant and Cafe for Game Night: an evening of Modern American Canasta AND American Mah Jongg open play. Open play from 7-9pm. Choose your game! Arrive by 6pm if you would like to order dinner and mingle or play informally.
We are almost at capacity
Canasta Open Play (Arlington)
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Modern American Canasta Open Play
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Canasta Open Play (Arlington)
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Modern American Canasta Open Play
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Canasta Open Play (Arlington)
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Modern American Canasta Open Play
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Canasta for Beginners with Bev (Needham)
Tuesday, Nov 12 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, Nov 19 - Dec 10 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Offered through Needham Community Education. Register here
CLASS FULL-Waitlist
Mah Jongg and Canasta Night at Temple Emanuel
Play canasta or mahjong, have a drink, and get connected to other canasta and mah jongg players. It is not a tournament. Let's bring together the Greater Boston Canasta Community and have fun playing! We will provide beverages, snacks and prizes (raffle style). Canasta Instructors Emily and Bev of the Canasta Connection will be circulating and offering Q&A and strategy help at tables.
Canasta for Beginners with Emily (Arlington)
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
6:30-8:30pm at Arlington High School
CLASS FULL
Canasta Open Play (Arlington)
11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11
Modern American Canasta Open Play
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Canasta 2: Advanced Beginner (5 Weeks) with Bev
Wednesdays 1-3:30 PM 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 (No Class 11/27)
Offered through JCC of Greater Boston. Register Here
CLASS FULL
Canasta for Beginners with Bev (JCC Greater Boston)
Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 (No Class 11/27)
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here
CLASS FULL
Beginner Canasta with Emily (Boston)
Location: BACK BAY (Boston) Location shared upon request and at registration. Game room in condo building. T accessible, metered street parking
Dates: Tuesday 7/30, Thursday 8/1, Tuesday 8/5, Wednesday 8/7, Monday 8/12
Time: 10-12am
Beginner Canasta Class: Weston
Mondays, July 15, 22, 29 & Wednesdays, July 17, 24, 31
Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
Location: Weston, Ma
Cost $60 for 6 classes. Call the Weston COA at 781-786-6280 to register.
Must be 60 or older to register
Social Canasta Drop-In (Semi-Supervised)
Modern American Canasta Open Play Drop-In: Arlington, MA
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Social Canasta Drop-In (Semi-Supervised)
Modern American Canasta Social Drop-In
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Social Canasta Drop-In (Semi-Supervised)
Modern American Canasta Social Drop-In
6-6:30 Supervised play and strategy help. Get individualized attention.
6:30-8:30 Open play (semi-supervised). This will take place at the same time as the beginner class in an adjacent space.
8:30-Wrap up and opportunity for questions.
Mah Jongg 2 Class at Moldova Restaurant
Intro to Mah Jongg: Lesson 2 at Moldova Restaurant from 7-9pm
Beginner Canasta with Emily
Wednesdays May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12
6:30-8:30pm at Arlington High School
Offered through Arlington Community Education
Mah Jongg 1 Class at Moldova Restaurant
Intro to Mah Jongg Lesson 7-9pm
Are you curious what Mahjong is all about? Have you wanted to try it but are hesitating? Here’s a great opportunity! Join our intro to American Mah Jongg class at Moldova Restaurant in Newton. This is perfect for first timers or anyone who wants a “back to basics” approach and review of the 2024 card. Learn the tiles, the 2024 card, how to make a hand, and basic game play in a small group setting. This is a one time class, but at the end of the evening we can schedule a second follow-up class for anyone interested based on availability. We recommend 3-4 classes to fully feel comfortable with game play, but this will be a great start!
$40 per person + $15 for the cost of a 2024 Mah Jongg card (if needed). We have cards available for purchase or bring your own.
Food and drink available any time. Arrive around 6pm for time to mingle or eat before play. Let’s support Moldova Restaurant for having us.
Canasta and Mahjong Social Play
Play canasta or mahjong, have a drink, and get connected to other canasta and mah jongg players. It is not a tournament. Let's bring together the Greater Boston Canasta Community and have fun playing! We will provide beverages, snacks and prizes (raffle style). Canasta Instructors Emily and Bev of the Canasta Connection will be circulating and offering Q&A and strategy help at tables.
Beginner Canasta with Emily
Thursdays April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6:15-8:15pm at the JCC of Greater Boston, Newton, MA
Class Full. Look out for fall classes at the JCC. Email thecanastaconnection@gmail.com to find out about private summer classes.
Open Play: Canasta and Mahjong
Join Emily of the Canasta Connection at Moldova Restaurant and Cafe for Game Night: an evening of Modern American Canasta AND American Mah Jongg open play. Open play from 7-9pm. Choose your game! Arrive by 6pm if you would like to order dinner and mingle or play informally.
Canasta Social Play Event
Join Emily of the Canasta Connection at Moldova Restaurant for an evening of Modern American Canasta Social Play. Open play from 7-9pm. Arrive by 6pm if you would like to order dinner and mingle before play.
About the Canasta Social Play Event:
Let's take over the cafe at Moldova Restaurant and have a game night! This is a fun social event in the Boston area to play canasta with an instructor present. Let's bring together the Greater Boston Canasta Community and have fun playing! Register here.
Canasta 2: Advanced Beginner (4 Weeks) with Emily
Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 PM 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Offered through Arlington Community Education. Register Here
Canasta Social Play with Emily and Bev
Join Emily and Bev at the Canasta Connection for an afternoon of Modern American Canasta Social Play. Come connect with the Greater Boston Canasta Community and have fun playing. We will provide drinks, light snacks and prizes. There will be no formal instruction at the event but Canasta Instructors Emily and Bev from the Canasta Connection will be circulating tables and offering Q&A at tables.
Sign up on your own, with a friend, or your whole group! We will assign tables and do our best to arrange by level. General knowledge of Modern American Canasta rules required.
Canasta 2: Advanced Beginner (6 Weeks) with Bev
Thursdays 10:30 AM-12:30 PM 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7. No Class 11/23; Make-Up Class 12/14
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here.
Canasta 2: Advanced Beginner (4 Weeks) with Emily
Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
Offered through Newton Community Education. Register Here.
Canasta 2: Advanced Beginner (6 Weeks) with Bev
Thursdays 1PM-3PM 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19.
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here.
Canasta for Beginners with Bev
CLASS IS FULL
Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
Offered through the JCC of Greater Boston. Register here
Canasta for Beginners with Emily
Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10
Offered through Newton Community Education. Register Here
Canasta for Beginners Cape Cod with Bev
CAPE COD CLASS (Mid-Cape/Lower-Cape)
Fridays 10am-12pm 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6