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Strategy with a partner
You play in teams of two, so every meld is a conversation. Do you freeze the pile? Hold your wild cards? Go out now or build one more canasta? You decide together.
Boynton Beach, FL · Cards · Wine · Trash talk
Pull up a chair. Your table is waiting.
Canasta Girls is a Boynton Beach club for women who love a good game, a good glass of wine, and a full table. New to canasta or a seasoned melder, there's a seat for you.
108cards in play
4players, 2 teams
8,500points to win
Why canasta
The card game that never gets old
Canasta took over living rooms in the 1950s and never really left. It's easy to learn in an evening and still surprising after a hundred games.
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Luck keeps it fun
A lucky draw can turn the whole game around. Beginners can beat veterans on any given night, which keeps everyone at the table laughing and coming back.
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Keeps your mind sharp
Counting points, tracking the discard pile, and remembering what your opponents picked up gives your memory and focus a real workout, without it ever feeling like work.
House specialties
A glass of wine and a little trash talk
Every great game night needs two things on the table besides the cards: something nice to sip and someone to tease. We supply the wine list. You bring the attitude.
Red canastaPinot Noir
Seven natural cards, no wild ones. Pair it with a red that's just as smooth.
Mixed canastaRosé
A little of this, a little of that. A blend for a blended meld.
Frozen pileChilled Sauvignon Blanc
When the pile is frozen, so is your glass. Crisp, cold, and a little sharp.
Going outProsecco
Worth 100 bonus points and a toast. Pop something bubbly.
Overheard at table 2Freezing the pile already? Bold move for someone holding three black threes.
The replyI'd discard that seven, but I'd hate to make it this easy for you.
Table 1Pick up that pile, I dare you. It's practically gift-wrapped.
Table 3Don't worry, partner. We'll be out before she finds her reading glasses.
House rule: trash talk is encouraged, always with a smile. What's said at the table stays at the table, and nobody leaves without a hug.
What a night looks like
A Canasta Girls game night
- 6:30 pm
Pour & mingle
Grab a glass of wine and a snack, say hi, and find your table.
- 7:00 pm
Pick partners
Draw cards for partners. Partners sit across from each other.
- 7:15 pm
Deal & talk trash
Two decks plus four jokers, 11 cards each. First team to 8,500 wins.
- 9:30 pm
Bragging rights
Tally the scores, toast the winners, and set the next date.
News
What's new at the club
Club updates, new classes, and the occasional bragging-rights announcement.
Welcome to canastagirls.com
Our new home online is live. Find class dates, tournament sign-ups, and learning materials all in one place.
Read more →Beginner classes are back
Our two-session beginner series returns this month. Seats are limited to keep tables small and friendly.
Save a seat →Holiday Tournament sign-ups open
Grab a partner and claim your spot in our festive bracket. Prizes for the top three teams.
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Tournaments
Bring your partner and your A-game
Our tournaments are friendly but competitive. Expect real scorekeeping, real prizes, and the best trash talk of the season.
TeamsPlay with a partner, or we'll pair you up
4 roundsTimed rounds, rotating opponents
Top 3Teams win prizes and a champagne toast
05Dec
Holiday Tournament
Festive bracket, ugly-sweater bonus points.
All levels16Jan
New Year Kickoff
Start the year with a win. Includes lunch.
Intermediate13Feb
Galentine's Grand Slam
Pink wine, red threes, and a whole lot of love.
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Learning Material
Learn the game, then master it
Start with the basics, brush up before game night, or sharpen your strategy for the next tournament.
Canasta in 10 minutes
- Play in partnerships with two decks and four jokers
- Draw, meld sets of three or more, then discard
- Seven of a kind makes a canasta
- You need a canasta before you can go out
When to freeze the pile
- Discard a wild card to freeze it
- Opponents then need a natural pair to pick it up
- Freeze when the pile is big and they're close to a canasta
- Hold your pairs when the pile is frozen
Table etiquette
- No peeking at your partner's hand
- Ask "May I go out?" before going out
- Count melds out loud so everyone can follow
- Trash talk with a smile, always
Points cheat sheet
A canasta is a meld of seven cards of the same rank. Build them, score them, and keep an eye on those red threes.
500Natural (red) canasta, no wild cards
300Mixed (black) canasta, with wild cards
100Bonus for going out
| Card | Points each |
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| Joker | 50 |
| Ace or 2 (deuce) | 20 |
| 8 through King | 10 |
| 4 through 7, black 3 | 5 |
| Red 3 (bonus card) | 100 |
About Us
A club built around the card table
Based in Boynton Beach, Florida, Canasta Girls brings women from across Palm Beach County and South Florida together over one of the best card games ever invented. We host classes for brand-new players, regular social game nights, and friendly tournaments for anyone who wants a little competition.
We believe the best part of canasta is the people you play with. So we keep the tables small, the wine poured, and the welcome warm.
Questions, private lessons, or hosting a game night? Email us at info@canastagirls.com.
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Everyone's welcome
No experience needed. We'll teach you.
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Friendship first
Winning is fun. The company is better.
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Play it right
Real rules, real scoring, no shortcuts.
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Keep it fun
Laughter and trash talk are part of the game.
Classes
Register for an upcoming class
Small groups, patient teachers, and a glass of wine to help the rules sink in. Cards and score pads provided.
- Beginner series: Nov 14 & Nov 21, 6:30 pm
- Strategy Workshop: Dec 2, 6:30 pm
- Refresher Night: Jan 8, 6:30 pm
Contact Us
Let's deal you in
We're based in Boynton Beach, Florida, and play with women all over Palm Beach County and South Florida. Questions about classes, tournaments, or hosting a game night? Give us a call or send us an email.
Canasta is really an excuse to get together. The cards are just what you hold while you catch up.
That's the Canasta Girls way.
The social side
More than a game. It's your people.
A standing date with friends
A regular game night gives your week something to look forward to and keeps friendships going strong.
Meet new people easily
Partners rotate, so you'll get to know someone new every round. Conversation flows because there's always something to talk about.
Snacks, sips and laughs
Bring a dish, pour a glass, and settle in. Some of the best stories happen between hands.