It started, like a lot of good things do, with curiosity. A friend invited me to a Mahjong class, I had no idea what I was doing, and somehow I left that table completely hooked.

What pulled me in wasn't just the strategy (although... it is chef's kiss). It was the rhythm of the tiles, the inside jokes that built up by hand three, and the way a group of near-strangers ended the night swapping numbers and planning the next game.

That's the magic I want to bring to Jefferson City. Mahjong has this rare gift of being actually challenging and actually social at the same time, and there are way too few hobbies that pull off both.

So whether you're brand new, a little rusty, or planning a girls' night that beats yet another wine-and-charcuterie evening, I'd love to teach you. Bring your friends. I'll handle the rest.