August 1st is National Mahjong Day. Originating in China, Mahjong is a game played with tiles with the goal of collecting matching tiles. Today we’re going to look at the benefits of playing and where you can find a game near you.
Benefits of Mahjong
- Improves mental health
- Reduces depression
- Increases hand-eye coordination
- Acts as social interaction
Recurring Games
- Chelsea Senior Center: Wednesdays @ 12:30pm. Call the center at (734) 475-9242.
- Dexter Senior Center: Fridays @ 12:30pm. Mahjong for Beginners class @ 12pm. Call the center at (734) 426-7737.
- Also offers Chinese Mahjong Fridays @ 1:00pm.
- Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor: Fridays @ 1:00pm. Call the center at (734) 971-0990.
- Milan Seniors for Healthy Living: Thursdays @ 12:30pm. Call the center at (734) 508-6229.
- Pittsfield Township Senior Center: Tuesdays @ 10:00am. Call the center at (734) 822-2117.
- Saline Area Senior Center: Wednesdays @ 11:30am. Call the center at (734) 429-9274.
- Turner Senior Wellness Program: Thursdays @ 10:00am (Chinese Mahjong). Call the center at (734) 998-9353.
- Ypsi Township 50+ Beyond: Tuesdays @ 9:00am. Call the program at (734) 544-3800. Membership required.
