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.