News From the Mahjong Club of Coronado, Panama
Recently HEARD at Mahjong Club... ...English ...Spanish ...German and of course, sprinkled in are Asian terms such as pong, kong, chi, niko niko, pinfu, and tsumo, among others. It is not unusual for men and women at one table to be playing the game in Spanish. A group has begun in the San Carlos/Rio Mar area that plays only in Spanish. This is the beauty of Mahjong and how it draws people together. When a German couple began the game several months ago, they often conversed with other Germans in their native tongue to get a better understanding of the translation. Also heard at Mahjong games is lots of laughter, sometimes to the point of tears! Nothing that can be related here. You have to be there!
Recently SEEN at Mahjong Club...
...A Mahjong Medallion which has been selected for the woman (Mahjong Maven) having the highest points OR the man breaking the current record (who shall be known as the Mahjong Dude). So far, Mayra Davidson holds the high record, having been recently challenged by Deborah Turl and Kathie Bishop.
The Medallion accompanies its holder to each game and seems to continue to bring luck to Mayra. She almost broke her own record recently! The medallion is thought to be two carps which represent good luck. They also appear to resemble yin and yang.
New players are joining every month and in another month, our part-time residents/players will be returning from the North. Deanna Borden recently joined the group and very successfully transferred her knowledge of Chinese Mahjong to our Japanese form that is played in this area. Perhaps she may be the next Maven?
...A Mahjong Medallion which has been selected for the woman (Mahjong Maven) having the highest points OR the man breaking the current record (who shall be known as the Mahjong Dude). So far, Mayra Davidson holds the high record, having been recently challenged by Deborah Turl and Kathie Bishop.
The Medallion accompanies its holder to each game and seems to continue to bring luck to Mayra. She almost broke her own record recently! The medallion is thought to be two carps which represent good luck. They also appear to resemble yin and yang.
New players are joining every month and in another month, our part-time residents/players will be returning from the North. Deanna Borden recently joined the group and very successfully transferred her knowledge of Chinese Mahjong to our Japanese form that is played in this area. Perhaps she may be the next Maven?
As always, we are looking for new members.
