Pat’s Pie’s & Deli has opened a Supper Room, only 2 doors away from their old place (which is still open of course). The operating hours for this cozy place with the most delicious English food are: Wednesday to Monday from 16:00 hours until 21:30 hours (remember, Tuesday is their day off). The prices at the new dining place are very reasonable! For more information, home delivery service or reservations, call Pat, tel. 723 598.

Lewinski’s Bar & Restaurant (opened by Steve, not Monica...), located on Pattayaland Soi 1 now has Happy Hours every day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Carlsberg draft for only 45 Baht and free hors d’oeuvres. Call 429 444 or 427 822 and ask for Monica - oops - Stephen!

February is still Australian month at the Verandah Coffee Shop of the Montien Hotel. The culinary bonanza on offer is out of this world - well, almost, it’s from Down Under at least. For reservations call 428 156.

A pregnancy exercise class is being offered at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The class can be joined at any time during pregnancy. Anne Barthelemy, a Belgian trained physical therapist with U.S. experience, including 5 years of teaching prenatal and postnatal exercise, is the instructor. The program includes pregnancy exercises based on yoga, stretches, breathing, strengthening routines, and some childbirth education (breathing through labor, pushing simulation and relaxation). Physician permission is required - a form can be picked up at the international department at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

A childbirth education class is also being offered at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital every third Saturday of the month, starting March 20th, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program will benefit mothers in their third trimester of pregnancy, as well as their labor partners. The format of the class will be presented, in English, in 2 phases during consecutive months. Classes will be conducted by Anne Barthelemy. The first month’s class will cover topics related to labor and delivery, breathing for labor, comfort measures and relaxation techniques. The second month will address issues related to breast feeding, early infant care and feeding and will offer a tour of the labor/delivery facility. A heavy towel or a blanket is required for both classes. Registrations for both classes can be done at tel. 427 752.

The Siam Bayshore Hotel celebrates a delayed Chinese New Year on February 20th at the Bali Hai Terrace. A sumptuous Gala Buffet Dinner and a party with live band and shows is waiting for all those who haven’t done enough celebrating yet. Starts at 19:00 hours, the price is Baht 650 net per person. For reservations call 427 271-5.

The Seaboard Sound & Friends will be holding their annual concert at the Old Aged Home (Sukhumvit Road, Banglamung) on Tuesday, February 23rd, starting at 10:00 a.m. On the same day, the Rotary Club of Jomtien Pattaya will also present a washing machine and a dryer to the inhabitants of the home. For those who are interested in joining the party (no entrance fee) there is no need to make reservations. Just show up! The old people’s smile and happiness will be thanks enough for you to spare some time with them.