meet the founders
SW Mahj Club started the way all the best things do β around a table, with friends, a lot of laughter, and a growing obsession we couldnβt ignore.
Weβre Aimee and Allisonβtwo Dallas girls who found ourselves in the mountains of Durango, raising families and craving connection, creativity, and just a little friendly competition. What started as learning American Mahjong quickly turned into something much bigger. The game pulled us in with its strategy and charm, but it was the people around the table who made us fall in love for good. We created SW Mahj Club to bring that feeling to lifeβwelcoming spaces where everyone feels invited, whether youβve never touched a tile or youβre chasing your next βMAHJONG!β
From Mahjong 101 classes to open plays, leagues, and themed events, our goal has always been simple: make Mahjong fun, approachable, and something you canβt wait to come back to. Weβre here for the new friendships, the confidence that comes from learning something new, and the joy of playing a game that brings people together across generations.
We believe Mahjong is more than a gameβitβs a community. Itβs showing up, cheering each other on, and creating moments youβll talk about long after the tiles are packed away. So whether youβre here to learn, play, host, or just see what all the hype is aboutβ¦ pull up a chair.
Letβs Mahj yaβll!
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besties
allison wall
FounderA Durango local for 17 years, she's a high school sweetheart turned wife to Jeff. Together they own the Balcony Bar & Grill in downtown Durango. She's also the proud mom of two future legends, Hunter and Hollis. If she's not at her full-time job, teaching mahjong, or running the bar, you'll probably find her cheering on her kids at their sporting events. She somehow makes it all look easyβand we're lucky she's on Team SW Mahj Club.
Co-Founderaimee morse
Also a Dallas native, Aimee has proudly called Durango home for the past 16 years. She and her real estate-slinging husband, Zach, are raising two adorable kids Keller and Barrett. She's equal parts sparkle and sassβwith just enough Southern grit to keep things interesting. If you've laughed at one of our captions or spotted a colorful graphic in your feed... chances are Aimee had something to do with it.
