Wharton SoCal Women's Mahjong Class, Santa Monica, 10/9 @ 8:45-10:45am PT *to be rescheduled*

** This event is being rescheduled **

Join Wharton Women and guests for an intro to Mahjong — a private class just for our group, taught by Kim Leitzes (W’04). We'll start with traditional 16-tile mahjong to build a foundation in tile names, calling, and the flow of the game, then move into a crash course on the NMJL card to cover the basics of American Mahjong. No experience necessary — come ready to learn a game that's as strategic as it is social.

Please note, the club will be doing two Mahjong events – one in Santa Monica, 10/9, and one in South Redondo Beach, 10/17. You are welcome to attend one or both events.

Event Schedule: **we are rescheduling this event....

·       8:45 – 9am: Welcome and meet the group

·       9 – 10am: Mahjong Class (16-tile traditional + American).

For those who already know how to play, this time will be open play. 

·       10 – 10:45am: Open play for all and networking

Pricing: **we are rescheduling this event...

·       Open play for members and guest: $20 (this option is for Open play for American Mahjong without instruction)

·       Wharton SoCal Club members: $50 (this option includes instruction)

·       Non-members and guests: $55 (this option includes instruction)

Location: TBD

We will have several tables reserved. 

Additional Details: Sorry, no walk-ins for this event. Please bring your National Mahjong League Card if you’d like to learn to play American mahjong. No game card is required to play traditional mahjong. Beginners and all-levels welcome!

Tickets are non-refundable.

About Your Instructor:

Kim Leitzes (W’04) is a mahjong host and community builder in North County San Diego, who first learned the game as a kid playing it with her grandparents. She rediscovered mahjong while living in Shanghai and Hong Kong for nearly 15 years. A former investment banker, hedge fund analyst, and exited software entrepreneur, she brings that same strategic instinct to teaching mahjong — along with a genuine passion for bringing people together.

Event Host: Alissa Finerman & Kim Leitzes