{"product_id":"10-19-2026-american-mahjong-102-table-ready-review-refresh-guided-play-with-jennifer-liagridonis","title":"10\/19\/2026 🀄 American Mahjong 102 | Table Ready: Review, Refresh \u0026 Guided Play With Jennifer Liagridonis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen: \u003c\/b\u003e October 19th 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere: \u003c\/b\u003e2419 Village Green Place, Champaign, IL 61822\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou know the basics, now it’s time to actually play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable Ready is designed for players who have already learned the fundamentals of American Mahjong but want more practice, more guidance, and more confidence at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Jennifer Liagridonis for a relaxed, interactive class focused on turning what you learned in Mahjong 101 into real game play. We’ll review the rules and fundamentals, refresh anything that still feels a little fuzzy, and then spend the majority of the class playing guided hands together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJennifer will be there throughout the game to answer questions, talk through decisions, reinforce the rhythm and flow of play, and help you become more comfortable knowing what to do when it’s your turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahjong confidence-building class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The more you play, the more everything begins to click—and before long, you’re no longer just learning Mahjong. You’re playing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur wine bar and café will be open before class, so you're welcome to arrive early and relax with a glass of wine, a handcrafted cocktail, a refreshing mocktail, or a freshly roasted organic coffee before class begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll also be serving complimentary fresh bread with Grovestone's premium extra virgin olive oils, barrel-aged balsamic vinegars, signature bread dipping seasonings, and additional gourmet tastings throughout the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for anyone who has completed Mahjong 101 | Tile Talk or already understands the basics of American Mahjong but wants more guided practice before joining independent or open play. Come play, practice, socialize, and build the confidence to feel completely table ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Attend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Players who have completed Mahjong 101 | Tile Talk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Players who already understand the basic rules of American Mahjong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Newer players who still need help getting through a complete game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Anyone who learned previously but could use a refresher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Players who understand the fundamentals but still hesitate when it’s their turn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Anyone wanting guided practice before joining independent or open play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This class is not intended for complete beginners who have never learned American Mahjong. If you're brand new to the game, we recommend starting with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahjong 101 | Tile Talk: Fundamentals \u0026amp; First Moves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere's What We'll Review \u0026amp; Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Reading and navigating the National Mah Jongg League® playing card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Reviewing the flow and sequence of game play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ The Charleston and courtesy pass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Choosing and developing a hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Calling tiles and making exposures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Using jokers correctly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Discarding and picking up tiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Recognizing when to stay with a hand or change direction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Declaring Mahjong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Mahjong etiquette and table play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Playing complete guided hands from beginning to end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Building confidence through real game experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Mahjong 101, the focus of this class is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eless lecture and more play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person at no additional charge. Please email \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:store1001@grovestone.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estore1001@grovestone.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the new attendee's name, phone number, and email address before the class begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have any questions regarding your reservation, please contact us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:store1001@grovestone.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estore1001@grovestone.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We're happy to help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Allergy Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary food tastings will be served during the event. Our facilities are not food allergen or gluten-free. Please note that we are not able to accommodate all dietary requests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend contacting us before registering if you have food allergies or dietary concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttention guests with food allergies: Our food may contain or come into contact with dairy, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and other common allergens. While we take precautions to minimize cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants grant Grovestone permission to take photographs and\/or video recordings for use on Grovestone's website, social media, publications, educational materials, and promotional content. 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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