Learn to play traditional Mahjong, the base for almost all kinds of Mahjong games. Strategize each hand and become ready for the Mahjong world.
Mahjong Workshop with Lessons is a beginner class held at Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center in Hayward, CA. It costs $28–$32 ($28 (7 classes) / $32 (8 classes) per session block. Ages 50+; HARD Fall 2026 Recreation Guide.). The class runs weekly. Schedule: Mondays 1:00-3:30 PM. Check Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center's site for the latest availability and booking.
Price$28–$32($28 (7 classes) / $32 (8 classes) per session block. Ages 50+; HARD Fall 2026 Recreation Guide.)
$28–$32 ($28 (7 classes) / $32 (8 classes) per session block. Ages 50+; HARD Fall 2026 Recreation Guide.)
Frequency
Weekly
Schedule
Mondays 1:00-3:30 PM
Location
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center, Hayward CA
Provider
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
Booking
Available — see booking link
Upcoming Sessions
2026-09-14 – 2026-10-26
2026-11-02 – 2026-12-21
Sessions change — confirm dates with Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center before booking.
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Last checked: Sep 21, 2026
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Prices and schedules change. Please confirm current details with Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center before booking.
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Common Questions About Mahjong Lessons in Hayward
These are the questions people most often ask about mahjong lessons in Hayward — answers apply city-wide, not just to this class.
How much do mahjong lessons cost in Hayward?
Of the mahjong lessons in Hayward with a published price, the price is $28 across the board. These are the venues' own listed rates, not estimates, and each listing says what the price covers.
Do I need to know how to play before my first lesson?
No. Beginner sessions start with the tiles themselves — how the walls are built, the Charleston, and what a finished hand looks like. Most run a short teach-the-rules round before play.
Are tiles and the current mahjong card provided?
Tiles are supplied at almost every venue, and most classes lend or include the current year's card. If you'd like to confirm, the organiser's page says so.
How long does it take to learn mahjong?
Two hours is typical for a first lesson, and most people leave able to play a full hand with the card in front of them. Fluent recognition of the hands takes a season of regular play.
Is mahjong for older adults, or can anyone learn?
No. Tables run from retirees to college students — the game is pattern recognition and table talk, not a fitness test, and most groups are glad to have new players of any age.