What we’re about
Welcome to our Downtown Decatur Mahjong and Game Social Club!
Join us for a variety of fun and social activities including Social, Cribbage Card Game, Cards Games, American Mahjongg, Recommended Boardgames, Learn to play chess, Paired Card Games (Canasta and Cribbage), Adult Co-ed MahJong and Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the games, we invite you to come together for some friendly competition and camaraderie. Our main focus in on Mahjong. Let's connect, play, and have a great time together in Downtown Decatur! See our Events!
## What we’re about
Join us for a fun and friendly MahJong game with the-Downtown Decatur Adult Co-ed Mahjong Social Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, all skill levels are welcome. Connect with members of the community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. MahJong is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind.
Don't worry if you're new to the game, our group is welcoming and happy to help newcomers. (See Lesson offering under events) Bring your tiles and racks, or simply come to learn and observe. We will have a table for beginners and more for Intermediate, advanced players.
The Venue is in Downtown Decatur at Cafe Lily every Friday, Lunch and Mahj.
We have 6 tables for 24 players and chairs for newbies that want to watch. Cafe Lily. 1130 Meet for lunch, Play at 1245ish to 245P max. We just show up to have lunch, a table for 12 is ready for us and we can add more if you RSVP! Please.
Our other times to play are every Weds at 6;30 PM at Bench Warmers in Decatur., 530P for group dinner and 630P Open Play. New on Aug 24th Sunday Play at Green Ginger from 2p to 5Pm.
Let us know. your thoughts or suggestions of other venues or if you would like to be a Host of a Downtown Decatur events, talk to the Organization team.
Our Third Quarter Beginner Series of Lessons Cafe Lily, Sundays Sept 7, 14, and 21. see the events page. But come by any time we are playing and check us out and watch.
We also have Intro to American Mahjong Lessons twice a month, see events.
But look at Rocket Mahjong/Two Sparrows our partner for Beginner and Intermediate Lessons when our classes not available. https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents
We frequently have Intro to Mahjong Lessons, and Supervised Beginner Play the first Weds and Friday of the month. Check our Events. Open Play means you know how to play, as their in no supervised play or Lessons.
Please order your 2025 OFFICIAL Mahjong card: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
they are $14 or $15 for Large type. (We suggest Large Type Card) Only, order from the National Org, as many bootlegged cards out on amazon, Walmart and other places. New cards come out every end of March , which keeps the game interesting. We do have some extra cards from our recent order, just ask Whitney and Laura, they are for their Quarterly Beginner Lesson Series.
We will use Official 2025 Cards. Bring you 2025 card (We have xtra's you can borrow until your card comes). First meet up was April 11th, 2025.
We are asking members to pay your annual membership fee of $20, please use My Zelle. Barbara Rowland 404-314-9092 barb@barbrowland.com. or my Venmo. @barbara-rowland-0 (404-314-9092) or Whitney Brown via Venmo to @scottie_whitney07 or zelle using Whitney’s cell - 678.665.7743. The dues are to offset organization fee, supplies, expenses, prizes and drawings and a small reserve fund. You can come any Play for free to check us out, as you have 15 days free if you are not sure you want to join. Membership fee's are $20 a year for new members.
Check out our previous discussions for more info about us.
Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying MahJong, Socializing and Learning!
Watch for our announcement about November our first Members Only Mini Tournament.
Barb
All Events on Fridays are Sponsored by Cafe Lily https://www.cafelily.com or Bench Warmers Decatur on Game Nights. https://benchwarmersgrill.com/ And Sundays starting Aug 24th https://greengingerdecatur.com/ and changing to Decatur Rec Center next to the library on Nov 2, 2025 our winter home.
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Game Night- Open Play-Mahjong & More Game, Every Weds. 1/2 Wine
Bench Warmers Sports Grill - Ponce de Leon, 240 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USMahjong- American and Hong Kong Mahjong Every Weds
Half Price Wine Nights and Lemon Drop shooters for $55:15 Dinner with the group
6:00P Set up and social,
630P Play begins- Mahjong Open Play.
$5 entry fee for members $10 for non-members.
This is NOT supervised play nor are we doing lessons, just playing with players at similar levels and having fun.
Please Bring your own Mats and Tiles and set up your tiles at the Level of Play you are comfortable.
Some other tables will be available for Hong Kong. Bring your 2025 Official Mahjong Cards, we have a few to lend.
And bring your own Tiles Sets, Mats and Cards.
Join us for a fun and friendly Mah Jongg games with the-Downtown Decatur Adult Co-ed Meetup, American Mahjong Social Club! Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about this classic game, all skill levels are welcome. Connect with members of the community in Decatur while enjoying a game that blends strategy, skill, and a bit of luck.
Mah Jongg is a great way to socialize, relax, and challenge your mind. Our group is welcoming and happy to help newcomers and beginners who have taken lesson or know the basics. (See Lesson offering under events coming By Decatur Mahj and occasional Intro to Mahjong lessons along with videos below) and https://www.twosparrowsmahjong.com/shopopenclassesandevents has beginner and intermediate lessons available. Bring your tiles and racks, or simply come to learn and observe. The Venue is Bench Warmers in Decatur and they offer dinner specials too! Dont forget we have Mahjong Every Fridays with Lunch at Cafe Lily. 1130 Meet for lunch, Play at 1245ish to 245P max. And Sunday's Open Play at Green Ginger 2 to 5pm. To get your 2025 OFFICIAL Mahjong card: Go to https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx# they are $14 or $15 for Large type. (We suggest Large Type Card) Only order from the National Org, as many bootlegged cards out on amazon, Walmart and other places. New cards come out every end of March , which keeps the game interesting. We do have order extra cards we are waiting for so ask, otherwise order please. BEGINNERS: But here are some video's for total beginners to help fully understand the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebPizTCb7EU&t=27s. she has several video. and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPUx4fyBu4o&list=PLLk097vMqukZECQNPNqSK2q99DiLNgkzj https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrOY40SxDVw http://www.mahjongpictureguide.com3 attendees
OPEN PLAY-Tournament Style or Regular on Fridays-Cafe Lily
Cafe Lily, 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA, US# Downtown Decatur Coed MahJong Social Club- Cafe Lily
The Friday group will be playing Tournament Style today-
In preparation of our mini Tournament in November , we’re offering some open play and timed practice. All are welcome and all levels are welcome! You may choose to participate in our challenge to complete 3 games in 55 minutes for practice. We’ll answer questions about the tournament and offer suggestions to improve your time and strategy! Play a laid back game or challenge yourself! It’s just for fun and to improve your skills!NEW Please RSVP with Cafe Lily directly as Katie is now hosting the Friday event, or Anna. Go to Open Table and reserve you time and put mahjong in the notes and how many people. https://www.opentable.com/cafe-lily
Friday Lunch at Cafe Lily at 1130am on Fridays, Play at 1245P- 3P.
Join us on Friday's for Lunch, Social and MahJong Play at 1130am at Cafe Lily, and play starting at 1245P pm. see menu items photos at: https://cafe-lily.square.site/?utm_source=sqmktg_email#26 $5 entry fee if you do not have lunch.
3 tables will be set up for Intermediate/advanced players. 2 for Beginners.
Open to beginners and all levels of play, we will divide tables accordingly. and discuss lessons options of the beginners, video's etc. So maybe you watch the first time? 2 tables will be available for Beginners. See our discussions for more info for beginners.
Cafe Lily has become our Sponsor and is giving us the private room for free but they are requesting everyone try to spend or support the restaurant or tell you friends about their great food and service. They have small plates and appetizers, wine beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks, great desserts all available.
We are reserving a table and hope you will join us for lunch in the main restaurant at 1130am. If you are not having lunch we will see you at 12:45P for play. Please do not bring any food or drink to the restaurant. Please tip our server's nicely for your teas, coffee, beverages and food.
Let's have Fun!
if you need a new 2025 National Mahjong Official Card let us know as we have ordered some extras or go to: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#
We recommend the large print card.
We are limited to 24 players . More options and times for play and locations in Decatur will evolve in the fall We started our first meet up on 4/11/25. If you would like to Host a day and time of play somewhere else in Downtown Decatur let us know. We have options for you.
Parking free at 205 Swanton Way
Decatur, GA, the lot is empty but it has sign no parking, but it's ok. This property is going to have a hotel built so its empty.
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