Needham Community Education

This walking tour of the West End traces a circle around the neighborhood while discussing the people and places of the area over the past 4 centuries. The history of the West End is one of continual change, American firsts, Boston innovations, and modern icons. The West End Museum, and this walking tour, celebrate the story of the neighborhood that led the way in Boston’s immigrant era, supporting thousands of the world’s “huddled masses” as they found their way from North End slums to the American Dream. By then, the West End had already produced America’s first native-born architect, provided a home for free Black citizens after the Revolution, and led the way in the construction of railroads, electric street cars, and so much more. The neighborhood changed dramatically after 1950. Two decades of Urban Renewal led to the clearing of more than half the neighborhood, and reinvention in its modern form.

This class is perfect for players who already know the basics of the game and are looking for the opportunity to increase their speed and confidence while familiarizing themselves with the new card. Instructor Sharon Katz will move around the room, offering advice on which hand to pick and game strategy. The four tables will be labeled by speed: 35-40 minute game, 25-30 minute game and 20-25 minute game. Note: You will need a 2025 Mah Jongg card, which you can purchase online from the National Mah Jongg League: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#