Interested in training your brain and meeting new friends? Join ECCA and Creative Aging every week to have some fun.
No experience is necessary! We’ll teach you everything you need to learn, and it is open to everyone who wants to join.
When? Every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the Wallace Hall Atrium
What is Mahjong?
Mahjong is a historical Chinese game from the 19th century played with tiles and four players. The purpose of the game is to match tiles into specific sets and sequences in order to win.
Benefits of Mahjong:
- Improves cognition and critical thinking
- One study found that playing Mahjong for 12 weeks reversed cognitive decline and improved attention and memory for older citizens
- Enhances hand-eye coordination
- Enhances concentration and pattern recognition
- Socialization! Meet new people and have fun while playing
How to Join?
Contact ecca@vt.edu or call 540-231-3161 for more information. Everyone is welcome to join, and we hope to see you there!