Grab a Favorite Kentucky Derby Hat as the Junior League of Greenwich Proudly Presents Mahjong Derby

The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) is proud to announce its 1^st ever Mahjong Derby fundraiser benefiting one of its most beloved events, Positively Me!, a free, interactive, confidence-building, and emotional intelligence program for third-grade girls.

The JLG Mahjong Derby will take place on Thursday, April 30 from 6-8 PM at the Junior League of Greenwich, 231 East Putnam Avenue. Everything will be supplied, or feel free to come in foursomes and bring tiles and mats. Don’t forget to don a favorite Kentucky Derby-style hat while playing and enjoying this fundraising celebration where all the proceeds go to Positively Me!.

“Mahjong has been experiencing such a massive surge in popularity because of its relaxing yet exciting social and mental interaction and we can’t wait to have fun with you in our first ever fundraiser for Positively Me!,” said Sammie Jacobs, President of the Junior League of Greenwich. “We just finished the 18^th year of Positively Me! to consistent rave reviews and success and we’re already looking forward to the next group of 3^rd graders to take part in 2027!”

The Positively Me! 2-day event through the JLG is designed for girls at a pivotal stage of development. Through hands-on activities, the girls explore self-esteem, communication, friendship, and how to handle challenging situations all while forming meaningful connections with their peers. It helps participants build self-confidence, learn to express themselves, make thoughtful decisions, and navigate peer relationships — all in a supportive, engaging, and fun environment.

If it’s been a while since you’ve played Mahjong, the JLG Mahjong Refresher Course is the perfect way to get back into the game. Hosted by the Rack & Rally Mahjong Society, the refresher will take place Thursday, April 23 from 7–9 PM at the JLG. Tickets for both events can be purchased at jlgreenwich.org.

About the Junior League of Greenwich

The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) has been bettering the community for more than 65 years. It’s an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The JLG is committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.