Chi Kung Club every Tuesday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at B.E.C. Language and Thai Culture School, Pattaya-Naklua Road. Please contact Rizza, 421919.

Are you a keen bridge player? The Pattaya Bridge Club meets every Monday at 2 p.m. in the coffee shop of Pattaya Beach Tower in Soi 4. Visitors are always welcome and by the way, it’s Contract Bridge – not Auction!

Is football more your scene? The Pattaya Panthers Rugby club are always on the lookout for people who can play. They train every Tuesday night between 6 and 7 p.m. Ring Kim Fletcher at Shenanigans for more details, 710 641.

Fancy yourself as a warbler? Then the Seaboard Sound is just the ticket for you. This vocal group meets every Tuesday at 11. Ring Colin Throup on 232 908 for more details.

The next get together of Globe Trotters Kid’s Club will be held at the Amari Orchid on Friday 30th March from 3:30 p.m. onwards. For more information call Ann on 237 204.

UK Club - Pattaya gathers on the last Saturday of every month at various venues. For more information please contact Margaret Tomlinson on 303109 or David Ferguson on 427313 or Bob Lee 716118. [email protected]

Skal Pattaya and the East will host their monthly meeting on Thursday 29 March at Shenanigans. For more information contact Bob Lee on 716118.

7th Anniversary and Charity Dinner at Amor Restaurant, Pattayaland Soi 3, on Monday April 2. Two seatings: 19.00 hrs and 21.00 hrs. Tickets available at Amor Restaurant.

Mata Hari Brasserie has received a new batch of fish from Europe, including codfish fillet, turbot, sole and smoked eel. Remember, the restaurant is closed on Mondays.

The expert Chinese cooking team of the Empress Restaurant, Dusit Resort Pattaya proudly introduces Cantonese and Shanghainese dining experience. Strongly recommended as the best dim sum selection and mouth-watering dishes every day. Try the special Abalone promotion for March, created by master chefs headed by Chef Tavorn. Reservations are recommended for lunch (11.30-14.30) and dinner (18.30-22.30) at (038) 425-611-7 ext. 2270-2.

If you like up-tempo blues, try the Blues Factory on Walking Street opposite the Marine Bar. Greg Caro and a seven-piece band really pump out the music. Get there after 9 p.m.

The O’ Zone Band plays daily (except Sundays) at the Moon River Pub. Come and enjoy amazing entertainment at one of Pattaya’s best pubs.

It’s time to start thinking about World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day 2001! The New Millennium’s First World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day will be held on Saturday April 7th (worldwide). Become part of a historical event that will be held in nearly 80 countries this year (the first year was on the US, the second year was 18 countries, last year’s was in 50 countries). Call the Dusit Resort Fitness Club for details on 038- 425 611 ext. Sports Club.

The following is the upcoming event for the Pattaya Gay Festival: the PGF is raising money through its events to donate to Heartt 2000 HIV/AIDS help center in Naklua and the Naklua Drug Rehabilitation Center. Wine and Cheese Party at Le Cafe Royale on Pattayaland 3, Saturday March 24th - Tickets are 500 baht.

B.E.C. Language and Thai Culture School has a special offer on language courses. Register now for any language course (Thai, English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, etc.) and receive 1 basic course in Yoga for free. Contact 421919, 370176, 428626.

Dusit Resort Sports Club is hosting regular Tai Chi programs on Mondays at 19:45, Tuesdays & Sundays at 11 a.m. Tai Chi has no age, gender, work, status or language barriers. Classes are free for members and 100 baht for non-members. All are welcome to come along.

Thai Garden Resort has started their LAWA Gymnastics - every Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the indoor swimming pool. Lawa gymnastics is a new kind of gymnastics, combining land and water exercises to keep body, inner organs and mind fit at the same time. Only 100 baht for 1 hour. Please make your reservations with Ms. Elfi at the guest services office, tel. 370614-8.