Change of Plans

Posted: October 12, 2025 | Author: dana lange | Filed under: Uncategorized |Leave a comment

We were supposed to stay in Boston until the 8:00 PM flight tonight. The nor’Easter made us change our plans. Normally I would take my chances, but I have to fly to Houston Tuesday for three days of classes with people who have been planning these two classes for months.

I didn’t bring my Mah Jongg teaching equipment to Boston so I couldn’t go straight from Boston to Houston. My fall is too jammed packed for things to go wrong so we cut short our visit.

I am glad we did because we got home without issue. I have looked at the 5;30 flight and it was delay two hours and right now our original flight is delayed over an hour and sometimes that means it just ends up not going at all when it’s late at night. Who knows how long the crew has left on the clock by the end of the day.

Travel is just not easy, but is sure is busy right now. Every seat on every flight is full. We were lucky we were able to change. The good thing is Shay is happy to have us home and I got two loads of laundry done. One less job to do tomorrow when packing for Houston. Of course totally different clothes for Houston than I took to Boston. Thankfully no coats.

When I get home to Houston Friday I don’t have to repack as my next class is Saturday and Sunday in Rocky Mount. That is just driving. I did hear that there are four seats available for the beginner class at Benvenue Country club and non-members can sign up now if you want. I rarely do weekend classes so if you know someone who wants to learn here is the information.

Registration for next weekend’s

Mah-Jongg Lessons

has been extended!

Here are the details:

Dana Lange, Mah-Jongg expert and teacher extraordinaire, will once again be at the club

October 18 and 19 to teach a beginner class.

This weekend class is PERFECT for those that work during the week. Saturday will consist of two,

three-hour sessions with a lunch break in between,

and the final session will be Sunday afternoon.

We WILL allow nonmember guests for these classes, even though nonmembers are not allowed to participate in the club-sponsored

Mah-Jongg group play on Tuesday afternoons

and Wednesday mornings.

We are looking to add club sponsored play

one evening each week and some weekends.

The class includes the following:
* Three sessions — Saturday morning from 9:00 until 12:00, and Saturday afternoon from 1:00 until 4:00, and Sunday afternoon from 1:00 until 4:00
(attendance required for the first session in order to participate in sessions two and three)
* Self-service nonalcoholic beverages and simple snacks available during each session
* Lunch between the first and second sessions on Saturday
* All materials needed to learn and play

Cost:
$160 for members
$180 for nonmember guests

Please make your reservations no later than

Monday, October 13.  A minimum of 20 people is required, and a maximum of 24 people are allowed.

Sign up one time only on Saturday for the entire,

three-session, two-day class.

If you have a nonmember friend or family member

that would like to learn, please have them contact

Mark Brown to register.  You do not need to be

present with your guest, and the club will charge 

your guest directly.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mark Brown if you need assistance signing up or if you have questions.

Mark’s contact information:
(252) 443-2141 ext. 106
mark@benvenuecountryclub.com

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