Mahj & Mingle at The Yards
Join us for a fun, social evening of Mahjong at The Yards Greenhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach. Whether you’re brand new to the game or already love to play, Mahj & Mingle is designed to bring people together in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
This is more than just a lesson or open play—it’s a chance to connect, unwind, and be part of the growing Mahjong in the Sun community.
Choose Your Experience
Mahjong 101 Lesson
Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills. We’ll guide you through the basics in a fun, approachable way—no experience needed.
Open Play
Already know how to play? Grab a seat at the table and jump right in. Bring your own tiles or join a table—we’ll have sets available.
Event Details
Location: The Yards Greenhouse
254 Alta Mar Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM - Social hour, cash bar + charcuterie from Let’s Cheese Jax + balloon photo backdrop from Bounce for Love
Mahjong - 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM
Drinks will be available for purchase at The Yards bar—come early to check-in and get settled at your table, grab a drink, enjoy some light bites and ease into the evening.
Tickets
Mahjong 101 Lesson: $60 | $50 for The Yards Members
Open Play: $40 | $30 for The Yards Members
Members of The Yards - please use discount code YARDSMEMBER at checkout to receive your discount. We will connect with you to verify your membership with The Yards.
Limited seats available.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in showcasing your brand at this event? We have a limited number of table sponsorships available, offering a unique on-site presence, premium brand visibility, and inclusion across event promotions.
Each table sponsor will receive a custom mahjong tablecloth featuring their logo and branded design elements, creating a standout moment within the experience. Sponsors will also be highlighted through social media and content captured before, during, and after the event—extending your brand’s reach beyond the room.
Investment: $250 per table sponsor, which also includes the opportunity to secure a player seat at the event.
Limited availability
Contact us to learn more. - laura@mahjonginthesun.com
About Mahjong in the Sun
Mahjong in the Sun is a modern community bringing people together through Mahjong, events, and social experiences. From beginner-friendly lessons to curated gatherings, we’re building a lifestyle around connection, culture, and play.
Attending with friends?
If you’re attending with friends and would like to sit together, please email laura@mahjonginthesun.com with the list of names so we can seat you together.
MEET YOUR MAHJ INSTRUCTORS
Laura Gainor
Founder of Pickleball in the Sun and Mahjong in the Sun, Laura Gainor brings a unique experiential approach to teaching mahjong. With a deep passion for both pickleball and mahjong, she has built her brands around connection, community, and the lifestyle that comes with them — from courts to tables. Laura loves introducing new players to the game in a fun, social way, making Mahjong 101 approachable, engaging, and memorable for everyone.
Kennedy Blair
Kennedy Blair is a true people person and natural community builder. By day, she serves as a People & Operations Specialist at Pro Shop, and locally she’s been a familiar face at The Pickle Garden Pro Shop at The Yards. Her energy and enthusiasm shine through in every Mahjong 101 lesson she leads, creating a welcoming and fun environment for beginners. We’re excited to have Kennedy as part of the Mahjong in the Sun team for this special Mahj & Mingle experience at The Yards.
Alice Frazier
Alice Frazier was one of the original members of the Mahjong in the Sun community and quickly fell in love with the game, now playing multiple times a week alongside founder Laura Gainor. A mom of two daughters, Alice has become known for her warm, welcoming, and encouraging Mahjong 101 teaching style, receiving rave reviews at events like Mahjong in the Sun’s Mahj & Mingle benefiting Once Upon a Room Jacksonville, where the team helped teach more than 24 players mahjong for the very first time.
Jessica Carbone
Jessica Carbone was one of the original members of the Mahjong in the Sun community, and she and her family quickly became passionate about the game and the community surrounding it. Jessica now serves as a co-host of Mahjong in the Sun’s weekly Friday Club events at Really Good Beer Stop in Nocatee, where players gather each week for open play mahjong. Alongside her son, Louis Carbone — Mahjong in the Sun’s Junior Ambassador — the two help set up and support the growing community each Friday. Jessica is also the co-founder of Carbone Fit, and Laura is thankful to share the “Pickleball in the Morning, Mahjong in the Afternoon” lifestyle with her.
Reserve Your Spot
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly—secure your seat below: