Starting in January 2027, a Providence Country Club neighbor will teach bridge and mahjong at her home, to beginners and to anyone who wants to brush up.
Nancy, who has spent her career in learning and development, will offer Introduction to Bridge and Introduction to Mahjong in group sessions, small groups or private lessons. She has played in a Tuesday bridge group with 12 other women since the fall of 2013.
Both are classic table games. Bridge is played with a deck of cards dealt around the table; mahjong is played with tiles. "They invite us to slow down, share a laugh, exercise our minds, and, most importantly, build lasting bonds with the people around us," she writes.
A Tuesday game since 2013
When she left Bank of America and moved to PCC, she joined that bridge group. The women have rotated houses since the fall of 2013, and friends and family have stepped in to sub over the years.
"It is endlessly fun to stay deeply connected to people I raised my children with and sat alongside on playing field bleachers cheering on our kids," she writes.
The games are a fixture of the neighborhood. A look into the PCC Ladies Card Room regularly finds groups of friends gathered over bridge and mahjong.
She also watched her parents plug into a new snowbird community, and later a senior living community, by joining bridge groups. A few years ago she formed a mahjong group of her own. It started as something to do when she couldn't play golf or tennis and has grown into one of her favorite afternoons.
Three ways to learn
The courses are meant for players who are completely new to the games and for those who want to brush up. There are three formats:
- Group sessions for up to 16 people
- Small group sessions for groups of 4
- Personalized private lessons
The goal, she writes, is a chance to learn the ropes, enjoy some friendly time and meet more neighbors. There will also be holiday specials on gift cards, for anyone shopping for a gift.
For more information, contact Nancy at (704) 516-1802.
"Let's keep our community connected, one hand at a time," she writes.
This story appears in the November 2026 issue of Stroll Providence.