My Story
Queen of Games
My lifelong love of Canasta began in childhood when my mother and cousins played for hours gathered around the family kitchen table. The sounds of laughter and conversation and the smells of home cooked favorite foods are unforgettable.
As my children entered adulthood, I found myself with more leisure time and started meeting weekly with friends to connect and play. I had a natural knack for the game and friends started to ask me to for tips to help them improve their play.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, so many of my contemporaries were looking to stay socially connected and I decided to start teaching Canasta on an app called Canasta Junction thru Zoom.
This led to my introduction to the 92nd Street Y Senior Center where I started teaching beginners and supervising play. Some of the women in the center have been playing for years and some of my new students have become skillful Canasta players who share the passion for the game. I am filled with such pride and joy when I watch these ladies develop new friendships while become skillful players. Playing Canasta with others provides valuable social interaction while also stimulating memory and brain function.
A certified instructor (by the Canasta League of America) I feel blessed to be able to provide private and group lessons in New York City.
