Learning · Four-session beginner American mahjong class from Madison School & Community Recreation, $54, with a mahjong card to keep
MSCR American Mahjong Class (Madison WI)
Also called MSCR American Mahjong (NEW!), Fall 2026 courses 54127, 54128, 54194, 54195
MSCR West, 7333 West Towne Way, Madison, WI (Mondays 4–6:30 PM) and MSCR Central, 328 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715 (Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.). Fall 2026; next sessions start Oct 26 (West) and Nov 4 (Central) (Central time).
Category: Learning · Four-session beginner American mahjong class from Madison School & Community Recreation, $54, with a mahjong card to keep
Also called: MSCR American Mahjong (NEW!), Fall 2026 courses 54127, 54128, 54194, 54195
Last checked: 2026-10-14
What it is
MSCR American Mahjong is a beginner adult class from Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR), the public recreation department of the Madison Metropolitan School District in Madison, Wisconsin. It is new for Fall 2026. The program guide says students “get practice identifying tiles, setting up the game, choosing hands from the card and following the basic rules of play.” Each participant “receives a set of Mahjong cards to keep and use. Leave ready to play independently!”
Who it’s for
Adults (18+) in Madison who are new to American mahjong and want a short, low-cost class with materials provided.
Why it’s listed
This is the plaza’s first Wisconsin listing and a public community-recreation class. The class is not run by a library or university. MSCR publishes dates, times, prices and course numbers in its official Fall 2026 program guide.
- Sessions (Fall 2026 Program Guide, Arts & Enrichment, PDF p. 36), each $54, ages 18+:
- MSCR West, Mondays 9/28–10/19, 4–6:30 PM, course 54127 (in progress).
- MSCR West, Mondays 10/26–11/16, 4–6:30 PM, course 54128.
- MSCR Central, Wednesdays 9/30–10/28, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m., course 54194 (in progress).
- MSCR Central, Wednesdays 11/4–12/2, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m., course 54195.
- Next starts: Monday, Oct 26 (West) and Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 (Central).
- Registration: online at mscr.org or with the paper form in the guide (page 57).
Official URL
MSCR home and registration: https://www.mscr.org/
Adult Arts & Enrichment: https://www.mscr.org/programs/arts-enrichment/adult-arts-enrichment/
Fall 2026 Program Guide (PDF; American Mahjong on p. 36): https://www.mscr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/MSCRFall2026ProgramGuide.pdf
Location
- MSCR West, 7333 West Towne Way, Madison, WI (Monday sessions).
- MSCR Central, 328 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715 (Wednesday sessions; also MSCR’s main office).
Notes
- Learning listing for a public community-recreation class (not a library or university).
- Session count: the Monday sessions span 4 weeks (4 meetings). The Central Wednesday dates span 5 weeks (9/30–10/28 and 11/4–12/2), so those may be 5 meetings; the guide does not state the count.
- Card: the guide says students receive “a set of Mahjong cards to keep.” It does not say whether this is the official NMJL card.
- Instructor and room: not named in the guide.
- Fees: the guide’s general pages mention financial assistance and resident registration rules. Non-resident pricing was not checked.
- Not affiliated with Mahjong Plaza. No registration or contact was made.
FAQ
Q: How much is the MSCR mahjong class?
A: $54 per session series, according to the Fall 2026 program guide.
Q: When is the next class?
A: MSCR West on Mondays, Oct 26 – Nov 16, 4–6:30 PM (course 54128), or MSCR Central on Wednesdays, Nov 4 – Dec 2, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (course 54195).
Q: Do I need my own card or tiles?
A: Each participant receives mahjong cards to keep. The guide does not mention bringing tiles.
Q: Who can sign up?
A: Adults 18 and over.
Q: How do I register?
A: Online at mscr.org, or with the registration form on page 57 of the program guide.