Classes are for students 18+ unless otherwise noted.
Fees are for one adult and one child unless otherwise noted. Please register under adult’s name.
Classes for high school students
Please note: The beginning and open play classes were priced incorrectly in the print catalog.
More popular than ever with adults of all ages, the card game canasta is fun, strategic, and addictive.
Beginning: Learn Modern American Canasta rules, scoring, and basic strategies through instruction and guided play. Meet new friends or gather your crew—either way, canasta offers great brain exercise in a fun and social environment.
Open Play: For those with previous canasta experience, this is a great opportunity to practice and play in a fun and friendly, low-stakes environment. Important: Players must be able to play a game of Modern American Canasta without instruction. Walkins are not allowed. Register in advance for select dates or purchase entire 5-week class at a discount.
Emily Shire is a Modern American Canasta Instructor in the Greater Boston Area. Emily learned to play Canasta as a kid and has been playing ever since. Emily is a game enthusiast and wishes to spread the love of canasta to the greater community. By day, Emily is a high school special education teacher. She brings her professional knowledge of teaching, learning and curriculum development to break down the game in a friendly and approachable way. She knows the game inside and out and has taught Canasta to hundreds of students. Emily and her mom, Bev, both teach Canasta and have created a highly visual curriculum where we play, play, play! Classes use a step-by-step approach to help increase your confidence and master the game! Emily is known for her instructional handouts and cheat sheets that aim to make every lesson a fun and accessible experience.
Emily Shire
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