Cards, Games + Recreation

Join the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan's recreational classes, including Mah Jong, Canasta, and Chess! Stimulate your brain and hone your skills in a fun learning environment.

You may register for either monthly class to attend any of the sessions that month. Please register in advance, and the program link will be sent to you.

SPRING AND SUMMER 2024 CARDS + REC PROGRAMMING

Game Players Meet + Greet
In Person | Wed, May 15, 11 am–12:30 pm | Register Here

Canasta Lessons + Supervised Play
In Person | Wednesdays, May 1–Aug 21, 2–5 pm | Register Here

Chess Club
In Person | 12 Sundays, May 5–Jul 28, 11:30 am–1:30 pm | Register Here

Card + Game Room
In Person | 10 Mondays, May 6–Jul 15, 1–4 pm | Register Here

Beginner Canasta
In Person | 4 Mondays, May 7–Jun 4, 11 am–1 pm | Register Here

Mah Jongg Supervised Play
In Person | 4 Thursdays, Jul 25–Aug 15, 2–4 pm | Register Here

Mah Jongg Unsupervised Play
In Person | 5 Tuesdays, Jul 16–Aug 13, 1–4 pm | Register Here

We host a variety of recreational activities for those interested in fun and social connection. Come find your niche!

Some of our experienced instructors include:

Michelle Marx (Canasta)
Michelle's lifelong love of canasta began in childhood, when her mother and cousins played for hours gathered around the kitchen table. Certified by the Canasta League of America, Michelle is a sought-after private canasta instructor in NYC. She frequently donates her time to teach canasta for several charitable organizations. Michelle teaches canasta to seniors at 92Y and is excited to start a new community of players here at the JCC.

Julie Azous (Mah Jongg)
Julie Azous is a skilled and patient mah jongg teacher with over 20 years’ experience.  Her passion for the game has been called contagious by many of her students. Julie currently teaches at the JCC and other institutions, as well as privately around the city.