We will gather at 5PM, and I will introduce you to the tiles, the card, and the game.  After the intro we usually have time for one or two games. Please try to arrive on time for this class! You will not need your own 2017 Mah Jong card tonight, but you will need to buy one if you plan on playing after tonight.  (I will have cards with me - $9 for regular card, $10 for larger font card.) You can also buy cards on Amazon, or from the National Mah Jong League. You will not need to buy a Mah Jong set - we have plenty of sets.  I will provide a free handout which covers all of the basic rules. We can eat while I'm going through the first hour of the class, so feel free to grab some food when you arrive at Panera. I request a $15 fee for the beginner class. If that is a problem for you, just let me know.  There is no charge for the weekly meetups ... only the classes. Any questions?  You can reach me through the meetup group, or email me through the Pittsburgh Mah Jong web site:  http://pittsburghmahjong.com/contact/