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This class is intentionally limited to provide plenty of personalized instruction and is expected to sell out! \u003c\/b\u003e🔥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup Registration \u0026amp; Seating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Mahjong is played with \u003cb\u003efour players per table\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're registering with friends, we recommend that \u003cb\u003eeveryone in your group registers at the same time\u003c\/b\u003e to help ensure your entire party can attend before the class sells out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeating is first come, first seated.\u003c\/b\u003e We encourage guests to arrive early if they'd like to sit with friends. 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Jennifer will guide the table while you play, helping you work through questions and decisions as they happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded With Your Registration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Live instruction and guided play with Jennifer Liagridonis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ All Mahjong sets, racks, tiles, and learning materials provided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Complimentary fresh bread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Premium olive oil tastings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Barrel-aged balsamic vinegar tastings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Signature bread dipping seasonings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Additional gourmet tastings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinue Your Mahjong Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you're feeling Table Ready, there's even more Mahjong ahead at Grovestone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll have a curated collection of American Mahjong products available for purchase before and after class, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Premium American Mahjong game sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Official National Mah Jongg League® Annual Cards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(when available)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mahjong accessories and gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mahjong merchandise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue building your skills with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahjong 103 | Play the Hand: Strategy, Card Skills \u0026amp; Savvy Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mahjong Open Play sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Social Mahjong gatherings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Leagues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Tournaments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Special Mahjong events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReserve your seat early! This class is intentionally limited so Jennifer can provide plenty of guidance and individual attention during play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Registration \u0026amp; Seating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Mahjong is played with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour players per table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're registering with friends, we recommend that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeveryone in your group registers at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help ensure your entire party can attend before the class sells out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeating is first come, first seated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We encourage guests to arrive early if they'd like to sit with friends. While we'll do our best to accommodate seating requests, they cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a table does not have four players, participants may be combined with other guests so everyone has the opportunity to practice and play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class provides live instruction, review, guided hands-on play, and all Mahjong equipment needed during the lesson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants should already have a basic understanding of American Mahjong before attending. This class is designed to provide the repetition, guidance, and practice needed to become more comfortable playing a complete game.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy wine, cocktails, mocktails, coffee, and Grovestone's complimentary gourmet tastings before class begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎉 Each guest will receive a discount on American Mahjong merchandise, all Grovestone Olive Oils, Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegars, Spices, Rubs, and Bread Dipping Seasonings purchased during the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno refunds or credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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By registering, participants acknowledge these images may be used without compensation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• All Mahjong equipment is provided during class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• This class assumes participants already understand the basic fundamentals of American Mahjong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Guests are welcome to arrive early to enjoy beverages and socialize before instruction begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Instructors, class content, and event schedules are subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© 2026 Grovestone. 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Just sit back, sip, and savor while we do all the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003eMenu Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked Brie Crostini with Balsamic Bacon Jam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleigh Ride Salad with Mixed Greens, Orange, Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, \u0026amp; Smoked Almonds With A Homemade Cranberry Pear Vinaigrette \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted Butternut Holiday Squash Soup with Pancetta Roasted Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Sauce Chasseur \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCozy Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread with Ice Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Tasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003eReserve your seat early, this blitz-mas feast is sure to sell out fast!🔥\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Classes:\u003c\/b\u003e  Each class teaches tasty techniques and food preparation along with providing a tasting of each dish prepared. We will also provide wine tastings with selected dishes. Must be 21 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBonus:\u003c\/b\u003e Each guest will receive 20% off Olive Oils \u0026amp; Balsamics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/b\u003e Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds! To receive credit for a future cooking class, a one-week notice is required with a $10 processing fee. Requests must be emailed to loui@grovestone.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAllergen Facilities:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests (ie, vegetarian, gluten sensitivity, dairy allergy, etc.  We suggest you check with us before booking.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttention customers with food allergies. Please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat. While we take steps to minimize risk and safely handle the foods that contain potential allergens, please be advised that cross contamination may occur, as factors beyond our reasonable control may alter the formulations of the food we serve, or manufacturers may change their formulations without our knowledge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipes provided to Participant during the course of the cooking class are the property of Grovestone. Grovestone retains all rights to the recipes. 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