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| THE COLONY NEWS | JANUARY 2023 | 35 Cracks, Dots, and Bams…oh my! It's Mah Jongg time, a game enjoyed by a group of fun-loving, energetic Colony ladies. Mah Jongg at The Colony actually started in the mid-90s. As interest grew, so did the groups. You can find Mah Jongg games taking place now almost any day of the week. Ask any of the almost 50 ladies involved here and they will tell you how much they love the game, the wonderful friendships formed, and the incredible fun they have! Fun Facts: Mah Jongg was first brought to the American public from China in the early 1920s. Today, more than 40 variations of Mah Jongg exist around the world. The game was originally called "Maque" in Chinese, which means "sparrow." It is said that the clacking of tiles during shuffling resembles the chattering of sparrows. So, if you hear a clattering of "sparrows" around the Clubhouse, you can rest assured it's the Mah Jongg ladies, getting together to socialize, exercise their brains, and escape for a few hours from the worries of life! Interested in joining a group? Call Susan Turner at 909-772-2588. Mah Jongg By Valorie Hillerich Some of the sparrows The Tai Chi class at The Colony welcomes interested and curious residents to join us starting Tuesday, Jan. 3. If you are curious about Tai Chi or have always wanted to try it, this is your chance. Come and join in doing Tai Chi and Qi Gong on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No need to sign up; just come and participate. Class starts promptly at 3:30 pm for one hour in the Auditorium. Wear loose clothing and supportive shoes. Tai Chi By Jan Prytz, 951-600-4618 Want to try something new? Clogging Classes for Beginners start Tuesday, January 3 in the Auditorium. The beginner's class is from 4:30 to 5:15 pm and Intermediates from 5:15 to 6:00 pm. The first class is FREE so you can try before you buy. After that, it's only $5.00 per class with a great instructor. All you need is soft leather-bottomed shoes, or our instructor will loan clogging shoes until you decide whether you want to buy your own. Clogging is a form of American Folk Dance with taps on the shoes. It's FUN and a way to exercise your body and brain. Studies show that dancing is a major tool in the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia. If you're interested, please call me at the above number. Clogging Class By Mary Seifert, 951-304-3403