It's a card game that's a variant of 500 Rum, is easy to learn, and is commonly played in small groups of around two to six players.

Want to learn this FUN new card game and make some new friends? Sign up for Canasta Lessons with Patti Wasserman, presented by AWAN in partnership with Congregation Etz Chaim. (1190 Indian Hills Pkwy NE; Marietta 30068).

Patti is a certified Canasta instructor through the Canasta League of America and has been an independent teacher for 5 years.

The dates are Monday, March 13, 20, and 27, at 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration is only $5 a person, with a 10-person cap for class, in which a waitlist will be created.