Mah Jongg Mondays podcast

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Lorraine's Mah Jongg Tourn-event Nov 13, 2023

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Fern welcomes the funniest lady of mah jongg back to the podcast. Lorraine shares her experience creating and running a mah jongg one day of fun play. No episide with Lorraine is without side splitting laughter, so buckle up and listen in to the latest episode of Mah Jongg Mondays! Fern's two books, Mah Jongg Mondays (her memoir) and Staunch (a historical fiction book), can both be purchased on Amazon.com or from your local independent bookseller.

Episode 121 Oct 23, 2023

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In today's episode Fern welcomes Iris Pressman and Heather Samet to the podcast. This mother-daughter duo both play and teach mah jongg and will share their love, skill, tips and strategies with us. They will also mention some helpful tools for new players. Fern is excited to share the launch of her second book titled: Staunch. The Edies of Grey Gardens. Let's listen in and get our mahj—on! You can purchase Staunch on Amazon.com as an ebook or in paperback. Flip book: stacey1955@gmail.com The American MahJong Practice app can be found on the AppStore. Mah's Helping Hand mah jongg highlighters Friend of the show Daron Barness is also an instructor, and her website can be found here.

Long Island Love for Mah Jongg Sep 04, 2023

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In today's episide Fern welcomes fellow Long Island mahj enthusiast Lorie Seigel. Listen in with a chilled glass of iced coffee or iced tea as Lorie, who teaches in the area, shares tips and strategies as well as stories and her personal perspectives about the game.

Lorie's website can be found at www.majwithlor.com

Fern's interview on Expert Connect can be found here.

You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

One Day, Fun Day, Mah Jongg Get-Away! Aug 09, 2023

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In today's episode Fern welcomes the funny lady of mah jongg, Lorraine Urist, back to the podcast. Lorraine shares some funny stories as well as news about her upcoming event. She also will share tips for players ready to step outside the safety of their regular games and strategies for us all! Grab your card and listen in to a fun-filled episode! You can contact Lorraine by email at Maloram@aol.com or by phone at (818)419-9167 Donna Eschen can be reached by email at Puffins@aol.com infinitepetlife.com You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

Dana's Tips and Strategies Jun 29, 2023

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It's been awhile since I've recorded a podcast episode but I'm back and excited to interview today's guest Dana Lange! Dana has been teaching mah jongg for twenty-five years and has taught over twenty thousand players in the North Carolina area. In addition Dana travels to other states and has even taught in the Bahamas! You are sure to pick up some ideas to help strengthen your game whether you are a new, intermediate or advanced player. Listen in and let get our mahj-on! Dana's blog Crak Your Bags event page The Myjongg.net Alzheimers fundraiser You can follow Fern on Instagram at @Fernlovesmahjongg, on Facebook as Fern Levitch-Bernstein, or you can get in touch via email at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

Let's Dive into the New Card with Daron Barness May 01, 2023

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In today's episode Daron Barness shares her overview of the new card In addition she will talk in depth about rhythms and patterns. Daron's new card worksheets are a great tool to learn the 2023 card. Go grab your card, a pen and paper to take notes! Enter the book Giveaway at MJTI! 5 lucky winners will be chosen on 5/8/2023 to win a signed book titled: Poppy and Mary Ellen Deliver the Goods. mahjonggmania.net You can visit Daron's website at www.majbydaron.com, where you can also pick up a copy of her 2023 Mah Jongg worksheet packets.

2023 Card Analysis with Karen Gooen Apr 17, 2023

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Go grab your new card and let's dive into conversation with Karen Gooen, mahj player, teacher, speaker and author of three mahj themed books. There's lots to learn and talk about in todays episode! Karen's blog can be found at bubbemj.blogspot.com To order any of Karen's books, you can email her at bubbefischer@gmail.com You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

Let's Crak Open Our New 2023 Cards! Apr 07, 2023

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This is the first of three episodes dedicated to the new 2023 card! Today let's dive into the new card with Lorraine Urist. We'll unpack the differences between last years card and the new card and Lorraine will help clarify three hands that have players asking questions. There's lots to talk about and take notes on, so go grab a pen and paper. Along with Lorraine's analysis and tips, she shares a funny story and a beautiful poem with us. In the upcoming episode, Karen Gooen will be joining us with her helpful hints and analysis of the card and in the third episode Daron Barness will join me to help us decipher rhythms and patterns on the new card. I want to wish everyone happy and healthy games ahead with the new card! Where The Winds Blow tilesets You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

Mah Jongg Beginnings Mar 21, 2023

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Do you remember when you learned how to play mah jongg? I sure do! In today's episode I welcome Jill Zoccoli, who has been playing mahj for seven months and Peggy Morrissey who learned three months ago. We'll talk about the challenges of learning and being a new player. We've all been there! We have some tips to share and we hope we can inspire more people to learn the marvelous game of mah jongg!

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You can contact Fern at Fernhbern@yahoo.com Fern's book, Mah Jonng Mondays, can be found on Amazon.com or at your local bookseller. Want to support the show? Please consider becoming a Patron at patreon.com/mahjonggmondays

Mah Jongg Mania Feb 06, 2023

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In today's episode Fern welcomes two fellow mah jongg Long Islanders to the podcast. Lori Rubin and Michele Drotman love both social play and tournament play and have created mini tournaments here on Long Island. Later this month they are kicking off their first event! Listen in for tips and strategies for both social play and tournament play as we all get our mahj—on!

You can visit the site for Mah Jongg Mania at mahjonggmania.net

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