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Mahjong teachers in Albany, NY
We list 3 teachers and lesson companies for American mahjong in the Albany area. Teachers include Saratoga Dispatch Mahjong, Vicariously Heidi and Hudson Valley Community College Center for Creative Retirement Mah Jongg. Once you can play, there are 15 clubs and community games to join.
Last checked October 2026. Dates and times change, so check the teacher's or group's own page before you go.
Each number is how many listings are in that town. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.
Saratoga Springs: 3 listings
No street address listed: Saratoga Dispatch Mahjong. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.
Ballston Spa: 2 listings
No street address listed: Vicariously Heidi. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.
Loudonville: 2 listings
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Albany: 3 listings
No street address listed: Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament at Congregation Beth Emeth. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, OpenFreeMap.
Mahjong teachers and lessons in Albany
People and small companies that teach American mahjong. "Unconfirmed" means the teacher has not checked the listing yet.
Saratoga Dispatch MahjongSaratoga Springs
Pop-up classes, boot camps, and guided play; October 2026 sessions include McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton and earlier sessions at Whitman Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs
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Vicariously HeidiBallston Spa
Classes, bootcamps, and guided or open play by date; a cited bootcamp is November 14, 2026, 1:00–5:30 p.m. at The Hollow Bar + Kitchen in Albany
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Hudson Valley Community College Center for Creative Retirement Mah JonggTroy
Fall 2026: Learn to Play Thursdays 9/17–11/12, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; Intermediate Fridays 9/18–11/13, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; $85 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
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Clubs and social groups in Albany
Regular games and leagues. Some are for people who already know the rules. "Unconfirmed" means the group has not checked the listing yet.
Colonie Senior Citizens Club Mah JonggLoudonville
Tuesdays, 12:30–3:00 p.m.; membership $5 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 510 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
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Shenendehowa Community Education Mad About Mahjong Weekly Play LeagueClifton Park
Weekly at 6:30 p.m.; beginner and intermediate tables; $37/$47, with an optional $10 card
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Community centers, libraries and more in Albany
Games and classes at libraries, community centers, churches and similar places. "Unconfirmed" means the group has not checked the listing yet.
East Greenbush Community Library MahjongEast Greenbush
Tuesdays: players 1:00–3:30 p.m.; learners 1:30–3:30 p.m. 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061
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Niskayuna Senior Center American MahjonggNiskayuna
Mondays 4:00–5:30 p.m. learn-and-play; Tuesdays about 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. when an instructor is available; sets also available Tuesdays and Thursdays 2682 Aqueduct Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309
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Saratoga Senior Center MahjongSaratoga Springs
Tuesdays 12:30–3:30 p.m. American Mahjong; Thursdays 12:30–3:30 p.m. Chinese and American Mahjong 290 West Avenue, Suite 1, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Plays American and other styles.
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Saratoga Springs Public Library Mah JonggSaratoga Springs
Recurring Tuesday practice, 9:30–11:30 a.m.; separate Tuesday morning and Monday evening class series are offered 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Sidney Albert Albany JCC Mah JonggAlbany
Mondays and Fridays, 12:30–4:00 p.m.; free drop-in, June 1–December 31, 2026 340 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY 12208
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Village of Colonie Senior Citizens CenterAlbany
2 Thunder Road, Albany, NY 12205
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William K. Sanford Town Library MahjongLoudonville
629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
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Bethlehem Chabad Jewish Women's Circle Mahjong & MimosasDelmar
Cited evenings 7:00–9:00 p.m. on October 14 and November 4, 2026 393 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054
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Mah Jongg Club at SHAC Community CenterAverill Park
Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Suggested donation $5/$10, not required. Fall 2026 program schedule. 27 Lake Avenue, Averill Park, NY
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Mahjong at Malta Senior CitizensMalta
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Room 105, Malta Community Center. Membership dues $15 a year for ages 55–79 and $8 for ages 80+. 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY 12020
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Mahjong at Ballston Area SeniorsBallston Spa
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., at the Town of Milton Community Center. Congregate lunch at noon is $4, or bring your own. 310 Northline Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament at Congregation Beth EmethAlbany
9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and Thursday, January 21, 2027. The same listing also shows Thursday, October 15, 2026, which has passed.
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Common questions
Where can a beginner take mahjong lessons in Albany?
Saratoga Dispatch Mahjong, Vicariously Heidi, Hudson Valley Community College Center for Creative Retirement Mah Jongg, Shenendehowa Community Education Mad About Mahjong Weekly Play League and East Greenbush Community Library Mahjong all teach or welcome beginners in the Albany area. Use each listing's link to see the next class.
What days are there mahjong classes or games in Albany?
Monday: Niskayuna Senior Center American Mahjongg and Sidney Albert Albany JCC Mah Jongg. Tuesday: Colonie Senior Citizens Club Mah Jongg, East Greenbush Community Library Mahjong and Saratoga Senior Center Mahjong. Wednesday: Capital Region Mah Jongg, Mah Jongg Club at SHAC Community Center and Mahjong at Malta Senior Citizens. Thursday: Hudson Valley Community College Center for Creative Retirement Mah Jongg, Saratoga Senior Center Mahjong and Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament at Congregation Beth Emeth. Friday: Hudson Valley Community College Center for Creative Retirement Mah Jongg and Sidney Albert Albany JCC Mah Jongg. Confirm with the teacher or group before you go, since schedules change.
How do I get a class or group listed in Albany?
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Teach or run a group in Albany?
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