February 8, 2026 7:30 pm

Join a group of fellow Mahjong enthusiasts, share stories over shared tables, and enjoy the rhythm of the tiles in an atmosphere of laughter, connection and competition.

At the meet and greet Sunday night, Candyce will introduce the guidelines for tournaments including scoring, timing, rules and strategy followed by games of social play.

This retreat is for experienced players only.

Please bring your own official 2025 Mahjong card and arrive on time for all sessions.

Candyce Welch was first introduced to Mah Jongg in 1973 when her mother brought home a set for her large game loving family of 8.

Candyce is a lifelong lover of games and teacher of her passions.

She taught aerobics and other fitness classes for over fifteen years. She has taught arts & craft classes at Lake Austin Spa Resort for more than ten years and Mah Jongg both privately and at the resort for more than seven years.

Candyce is a purist when it comes to Mah Jongg. She adheres to National Mah Jongg League rules,

preferring not to introduce table rules that simplify the game and reduce the level of challenge.

The complexity of the game is what she is most drawn to.

Her latest passion is tournament play. Always up for a challenge, Candyce relishes the quick pace, enhanced rules and complex scoring utilized in tournaments.