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 Dreaming
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Dream no more. Starting June 3, 2005, Air Canada will
offer non-stop service between Beijing and Toronto,
creating the first-ever direct link from mainland China
to eastern Canada. With an elapsed time of about 13
hours, the new Beijing - Toronto service will give you
maximum connecting options throughout the Americas.
Besides, Air Canada flies non-stop daily from Beijing
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Meizhou in Shenzhen is the hometown of the famous Generalissimo
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USD 148 net per day, including: One night accommodation
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Besides, it also offers cleaning services, funiture
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Moving service starting price RMB130/vehicle. TEL (86755)
2552 1871
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Aerobics Lesson
Four days a week (M, T, TH, F). RMB50 per class.
Jingshan Gym. Contact Julie at 138 23507671 for
time details.
Yoga
Classes
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Private home
lessons are also available. For details, please
contact Amy at 138 02295479.
Physical
Club
The largest health club in Shenzhen, the Citic
City Club is now open, located at Citic Plaza,
Shennan Rd., Futian District. For details, call
(86755) 2598 8861.
Maillen
Club
Located in 1st Guishan Road, Shekou Industrial
Zone. TEL (86755) 2668 7777
Sunhope
Health Club
Located at Sunhope Town Garden, OCT, Nanshan District.
TEL (86755) 2693 8198
Guangzhou
Yoga Lessons
Every Monday and Wednesday. Fee of RMB250 (members)
and RMB400 (non-members) for eight classes. Luhu
Golf Club, Guangzhou. For details call Miss Ho
at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Total
Fitness
Located at 8F, China Plaza, 33, Zhong Shan San
Lu. TEL (8620) 8372 9977
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Shenzhen
Love wines? Crazy about cheese? Or do you just simply
enjoy good conversation in a relaxed atmosphere?
Join the Shenzhen Cheese and Wine club. For details
about our monthly events, please call 138 27400823
or email graceozaeta@hotmail.com
SZ Toastmaster's
Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
7-9pm. For the venue and other details, please visit
www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
SZ Mandarin
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
7pm. For details, please call Karen at 135 60774706
or visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Experience
Toastmaster's Club
Meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
7pm. For details, call Nina at 130 6696 0377 or
visit www.shenzhen-toastmasters.org
New Expat
in Shenzhen?
Join the International Women's Club (SWIC) if you
are looking to make new friends and people who know
Shekou and Shenzhen very well. Visit www.swiconline.com
for details.
Guangzhou
Kid's Club
Various activities for kids, RMB30 (half hour),
membership required.
Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm, Cangaroo Stop, Rm 104,
90 Tianhe Nan Yi Lu. Call (8620) 8551 3838 for more
details.
Modern
Dance Classes
At Tip-top Modern Arts Studio, 13 Shui Yin Heng
Lu, Sha He Ding. Please contact Ms Huang at (8620)
8704 9512/8704 7009 for details.
Flower
Art Lesson
Every Monday and Tuesday, RMB480 (members), RMB560
(non-members) per four classes.
Guangzhou Luhu Golf and Country Club. For details
call Miss Ho at (8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
DIY Cooking
Lesson with Chef Andrew Mok
RMB900 (non-members), RMB750 (members), includes
tuition and ingredients. Call: Kelly Ho at (8620)
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Guangzhou
China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair
June 12-15, Pazhou Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
8666 0158/8667 7120
Boat
Tech China 2005
June 13-15, Jinhan Exhibition Center, 119 Liuhua
Rd.
5th China
(Guangzhou) Textile Machinery & Dye Machine
Exhibition
June 16-18, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3886 0270/3881 5574
5th China
(Guangzhou) Textile Dyestuff & Dye Auxiliary
Exhibition
June 16-18, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3886 0270/3881 5574
5th China
(Guangzhou) Exhibition on Sewing Equipment
June 16-18, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3886 0270/3881 5574
5th China
(Guangzhou) Exhibition on Apparel Fabric Accessories,
Yarns & Zipper
June 16-18, Liuhua Complex, Chinese Export Commodities
Fair, 117 Liuhua Rd. For more details, call (8620)
3886 0270/3881 5574
Selected
Paintings of Lingnan - Landscape Section
9am-5pm, until July 31, Hall 14, Li Hong Cai &
Zhao Shao Ang Art Gallery, Guangzhou Art Museum.
For more details, call (8620) 8365 9202.
Costumes
of Kings and Queens in Qing Dynasty Exhibit
RMB10, 9am-5pm, until Sep 10, Guangzhou Museum,
for more details, call (8620) 8354 5253. |
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Shenzhen
Korean Food Festival at Novotel Bauhinia Shenzhen
Until July 31, Rmb78-118, Qiaocheng Road East, Futian
District. For more details, call (86755) 8282 9966
Vietnamese
Tastes
Until June 30, Rmb 78-138, Cafe Pavilion, Pavilion
HOtel, Huaqiangbei Lu. For more details, call (86755)
8207 8888, ext. 8210/8288
Guangzhou
Karma at the Curry Pot
Indian curries and more. GF 132 Dong Feng Xi Rd.
TEL (8620) 8136 0128
Cafe
More
Fusion, Dong Fang Hotel, 120 Liu Hua Rd. TEL (8620)
8666 9900
La
Lieto
Korean cuisine
A06 1F, 1-3 Fengyuan Bldg., Tiyuxi Rd. TEL (8620)
8558 3969
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McCawley's Irish Pub
Authentically irish, Shop 118, Seaworld Plaza, Taizi
Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Max Disco
Sunshine Hotel, 1F, Jiabin Rd., Luohu District.
TEL (86755) 8223 3888 ext. 3008
Soho
Night Club and Restaurant
GF Bitao Hotel, Gonyeyi Rd., Shekou. TEL (86755)
2669 0148
Guangzhou
Club Deluxe
3-4F Tianyu Garden, 150-160 Linhe Rd. Central, Tianhe
District. TEL (8620) 3884 1663
DD1
Metalic and modern, 6 Baietan Bar Street. TEL (8620)
8180 6113
Soul
Bar
Beautiful bar area, 26 Tiyu Rd West. TEL (8620)
8558 6686
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13, 2005
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Shenzhen
Mad Cow Monday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day Hamburgers and Chunky Chips for only RMB45.
Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
Scottish
Country Dancing Classes
7:30-9:30pm, Jingshan Aerobics room. For more details,
call Kate on 137 28665100
9 Ball
KnockOut at X-ta-sea
RMB100 (entry fee), every Monday, winner takes all.
Located at the back of Haitao Hotel, Taizi Rd.,
Shekou. Call (86755) 2686 7649 for more details.
Ladies
Day at Yes Bar
Free drink for ladies all day.
Yes Bar, Shizheng Design Building, 3001 Sungang
Road West. TEL (86755) 8361 7612, 8325 5116
Dinner's
Delight
20% 0ff on all wines.
Soho Club, 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Exploring Chinese Brush Painting
Expats welcome. For more details on the schedule,
call (8620) 8750 5536.
Experience
Modern Dance - Splash Life
7:30-9pm, Studio of Guangdong Modern Dance Company,
Art 34 Gallery, 64 Shamian Da Jie. TEL (8620) 8121
5176
Children's
Art Courses
RMB90 per hour.
4:30-6pm, every Monday, The Insight Cafe, GF, Booth
3, 230 Long Kou Xi Lu. For details, call (8620)
3821 5002.
Hongkong
Italian Film Festival - Tribute to Pupu Avati: Graduation
Party
In cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce
and the Italian Consulate General. HK$50.
7:30pm, HK Arts Centre Agnes b. CINEMA. For more
details, call (852) 2734 9009.
Shanghai
Peace Hotel Old Jazz Band
Hk$100-$180, 8pm, Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre.
Call (852) 2734 9009 for more info.
Tuesday,
June 14, 2005
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Shenzhen
Aerobics Class
9-10am, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou. For
more details, please call Claire Adams at (86) 135
2880 3123
Yoga
Classes
10-11am, please call Elena Pistonao at (86755) 2667
6676 for more details.
Mahjong
for Ladies
Every Tuesday afternoon at 2pm. For details, please
contact Ms. Heidi Wong on (86755) 2667 6020.
Mexican
Night at Soho club
Margaritas for RMB25 each. Located at 101 Longtao
Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou
Two for
Tuesday @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
Order one main meal and receive a FREE second main.
6-8pm. Shop 118 Sea World Complex, Shekou. TEL (86755)
2668 4496
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Taiji Lesson
Fee at RMB200 (members) and RMB320 (non-members)
for eight lessons.
The Luhu Golf and Country Club. Call Miss Ho at
(8620) 8350 7777 ext 389.
Hongkong
2005 Olympic Day Run
Entry deadline. Actual event on June 26, HK$30 (individual),
HK$3000 (team).
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, for details, visit www.hkolympic.org
2nd South
African Film Festival - Mapantsula
In cooperation with the South African Consulate
General. HK$120-$180.
7:30pm, Hong Kong Film Archive Cinema, for more
details, call (852) 2734 9009
Hong
Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir's 25th Anniversary Concert
HK$120-$180, 7:45pm, St. John's Cathedral, Garden
Road, call (852) 2734 9009 for more inforamtion.
Hong
Kong Annual Badminton Championships 2005
Through July 31, HK$40 (singles), $80 (doubles).
LCSD Sports Centres, for more information, please
call (852) 2504 8318.
Salsa
at C Club
Every Tuesday, free salsa lessons with HK's top
instructors, Salsa DJ. Free entry with one glass
of Sangria.
8-9pm, BF, California Tower, 30-32 D'Aguilar St.,
Lan Kwai Fong, Central. For more details, call (852)
2526 1139
Wednesday,
June 15, 2005
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Shenzhen
Yoga Classes
9-10am, please call Amy Bai on 138 02295479 for
details.
SWIC
Newcomer's Coffee Morning
9am, for more details, please visit www.swiconline.com
SWIC
Ladies Badminton
Meet at the SPAH every Wednesday.
3-5pm, for more details, please call Ms. Margaret
Cochrane at (86755) 2686 9009.
T-Bone
Wednesdays @ McCawley's Irish Bar & Restaurant
All day. Located at GF, 118 Seaworld Complex, Shekou.
TEL (86755) 2668 4496
Cardio
Funk Aerobics Class
6:30-7:30pm, Whale Garden, Jingshan Villas, Shekou.
TEL 131 48855261, 137 14820071
HipHop
Night at Soho Club
Located at 101 Longtao Center, 8 Taizi Rd., Shekou.
Touch
Rugby in Shekou
8pm. At the Soccer field on Taizi Rd. Shekou, Nanshan
District.
Ladies
Night at True Color Guoqi
9pm-2am, 25F Section A Guoqi Daxia Shangbunan Lu.
Contact (86755) 8230 1833 for details.
Wubbly
Bubbly
All you can drink (selected beverages) for 2 hours,
RMB99, all outlets.
Four Points by Sheraton, 5 Guihua Rd., Futian Free
Trade Zone, Futian District. TEL (86755) 8359 9999
Guangzhou
Ladies Night At Bar City-B Boss Club
Loud Fashion statement for ladies to get a free
cocktail.
8pm. GF, Garden Hotel, 368 Huanshi Dong Lu. TEL
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