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Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets every Tuesday and Friday.  Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at KARA Counselling Resource Centre, Bukavu Road, Thorn Park.  Friday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Kalemba Hall, St. Ignatius Church.  INFO: 097 400-633 or 095 400-926.

An online literary magazine of Zambian Writing. Seeks submissions of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry and art and images. Please send to ourvirtualspace@yahoo.co.uk.

Chisamba Country Club is planning to start a Microlight Flying Club which we hope to affiliate with the Parachuting Club of Lusaka. We have been in touch with instructors from South Africa who are willing to come up to Zambia and teach us to fly and gain our licences (see www.comefly.co.za). Anyone interested in any way please contact Keith 096 860-328 or Andrew 097 568-455.

Bahá'í Devotional Gathering every Sunday of each month. Time: 10.30 am – 12 pm. Venue: Bahá'í Centre, Sekou Toure Road, off Jacaranda Road, Ridgeway. Public is welcome. INFO: 01 254-505/ 096 767-443.

Book Club. 'It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.' If you recognise this most famous of quotes, you are invited to join The Jane Austen Book Club, which meets one Saturday a month. Info: Call Kini on 096 637-764.

Chilanga Hackers Golf Society extends a warm welcome to golfers of all abilities to join in the fun of convivial golf and interesting social activities in a pleasant atmosphere with emphasis on friendship and enjoyment. All those interested please contact the following members. Peter Maibach 01 290-818 (evenings) or Kevin Birch 097 790-900.

Chipata Book Club. Chipata residents are invited to join the Chipata Book Club devoted to quality books and authors of all eras. Call Masuka on 099 548-727 for details.

Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) meets last Tuesday of every month. DSA welcomes all members and spouses from Diplomatic and International Missions, Honorary Consulates and Expatriate Community accredited to Zambia. INFO: please Meg Isherwood 01 261-327.

Each Sunday at 4.30 pm there is a gathering of International folks at the Baptist guesthouse.  It is located next to ISL School . Corner of Nangwenya Road and Margrat Tembo, opposite Showgrounds entry.  We have an hour of fellowship and worship time together.  There are Bible classes for all ages groups.  Come join us.  INFO: Lindy and Mike Howard  01 292-143. Snacks on the first Sunday of each month.

Eternal Life Fellowship. Pastors Mark and Annamarie Otto invite you to share with us in the inspired word worship and fellowship on Sundays at 9 am. Venue: Old Black Velvet Building, The Groove. All are welcome. We also offer Bible School Courses. INFO: 01 253-094 or 097 853-298.

Friday Cocktails at Gerritz Restaurant from 4pm. Celebrate the beginning of the weekend on our Terrace as the sun goes down and enjoy exotic Cocktails and Tapas
with your friends. 

Happy Mums and Toddlers International Group has now started. All mums with 3yrs, 4yrs and 5yrs are all welcome to join the group. The group will take place in different houses, and every Thursday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm. INFO: Conny at 01 293-363 / 097 766-955 or e-mail dizaco@uudial.zm

Inside Story. Ante-Natal Classes. Post-Natal Care and Baby Massage Classes. A must for first time mums. A review for other mums. All done in a group or one-on-one. Also sales of breast pump and all you need during your pregnancy while in hospital and post-natal. Contact M. Bham 097 446-054 or 01 274-985.

Kafue Queen Cruises  Everyday on Kafue River from the road bridge.  Bar and BBQ on board.  INFO: Ian 097 232-949, 095 913-984, 01 216-016 (evenings)

Karate and Self Defence Classes for children, men and women up to 60 years. Shotoham Karate, the world’s most practiced martial art to build character, sincerity, effort and adequate self-control. Train with qualified instructors to mould the spirit of Karate within you. Regular instructions at 5 pm Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 am on Saturdays and Sundays. Venue: and INFO: 097 789-389/095 704-540 or 01 286-388.

Ladies Club Lunch. Lilayi Lodge. First Saturday of every month. Each table of 6 or more ladies receive a free bottle of wine and a complimentary Pims on arrival. INFO: 01 279-022-5.

Ladies – Want to try Golf? Come to Chainama Hills Golf Club. Beginner sessions every Tuesdays 8.30 am. Membership not required. Equipment can be provided. Cost of professional lessons K15,000, Caddie K10,000. INFO: Sue Sealy 01 264-694.

Ladies Interdenominational Bible Study Group meets every Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 pm at St. Columbus’ Church Hall on Nangwenya Road. INFO: 097 799-623.

Ladies Squash - Mulungushi Village Squash Club is trying to build up a Ladies Division. All ladies are welcome to join us for a fun way to get fit in a relaxed environment. There is space for children to play outside, and a bar for drinks to cool down afterwards. Sessions will be on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1.30 pm onwards. Coaching is available for a small fee. Contact Sue 097 326-381 or Jeff 096 680-696.

Le Soleil. First weekend of every month. Saturday and Sunday. Time: 11 am to 5 pm. Personal development workshops. Whatever your problem is, trust us to help. The power is within you. INFO: 01 212-437 or 097 802-533.

Le Soleil. Every Friday, live music Impact Band and Braai. Saturday Cocktail snacks and Ngombe Cultural Dancers. Sunday Buffet K 50,000 All you can eat. Kids half price. Full restaurant, swimming pool, conference facilities and tranquil, bush atmosphere within Lusaka.   INFO: 01 212-437 or 097 802-533.

Lusaka Bridge Club meets every Monday at 6.45 pm (to start sharp at 7 pm) for duplicate Bridge at LUSAKA GOLF CLUB, SAFARI LOUNGE.  The venue for these classes varies so please contact Nic Money 01 250-409 (o) 01 264-432 (h). Email: money@coppernet.zm  Prior knowledge of Bridge is not essential.  The Club conducts monthly Tournaments and also enters for International Tournaments (English Bridge Union Simultaneous Pairs, World-Wide Bridge Tournament and BGB Tournaments. Last year participated in 8 International Tournaments). INFO: Club Secretary Kala Iyengar (095 761341) or Nic Money.

Lusaka Hash House Harriers meet very Saturday at 3 pm for a walk or run in the bush, followed a drink and a camaraderie afterwards. Different scenic venue each week, within a 25km radius of Lusaka City Centre. For information, please contact Lothario, 097 790-808, Boy Blue 096 766-249 or Jerry mouse 097 471-764 or email pgwhite@coppernet.zm or or lusaka.hash@zambia.co.zm

Lusaka Kennel Club meets at 10 am on Sundays at the Showgrounds. Training and socialising for both dogs and owners alike. INFO: 01 260-081.

Lusaka Road Bikers. Mimosa Café, Arcades. Meet every Sunday at 9 am for a chat, coffee/breakfast, and a ride, to various venues, some near, some far, but always on tar roads. A beer usually follows. Any road bikers welcome. Come and participate in Bike talk and blow the cobwebs out of the pipes INFO: Ginty Melvill 096 766-896 email: GintyM@seedco.co.zm or Len Ware email: lenware@uudial.zm  The road bikers group  is a recognised section of the Lusaka Motor Cycle Club. Motto. Keep both wheels on the tar.

Mazabuka Tennis Club.   Ladies every Wednesday afternoon and mixed on a Saturday ­for members.

Meditation. Are you looking for another way of relaxing? Come join us from Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Meditation Centre. Opposite Northmead Shops. From Monday - Saturday. Time: 5.30 pm and Sundays 2 pm. Including Public Holidays. Free introductory courses. Tel: 01 250-685 / 254-518. Email:  bkrymc@zamnet.zm

Miracle Life Family Church. Pastor Walker and Haley Schurz invite you to Sunday services at 7.30 am, 9 am and 11 am. Experience God's love through worship and relevant messages. Dynamic children's programme for ages 3-12. We meet in the former Oasis building across from Mulungushi Conference Centre and next to Arcades on Great East Road. A place for someone just like you! INFO: 01 252-160, www.miraclelife.org.zm

NHL Club. Are you an NHL fan?  Interested in playing pick-up inline/street hockey? If yes, contact Mike at 097 376-450 to discuss the potential for organising pick-up games.

Parenting Classes. Last Sunday of each month. Time: 2.30 pm. Positive parenting, focusing on the whole child and bringing out the best in all family members. Led by qualified, experienced educators and parents. Come join us at the Baha'i Centre, Sekou Toure Rd off Jacaranda, Ridgeway. INFO: 01 263-249 (Evenings).

Preggies Get-Together. Every Tuesday morning.  Time: 10 am to 12 pm. Pregnant women or first time Mums-to-Be. Come have a cup of tea, a chat and enjoy each other’s company. All welcome. INFO: M Bham 01 274-985 or 097 446-054.

Power Yoga for strength, flexibility, and balance. Tuesday and Thursday 6 to7 pm

Saturday 10am to 11 am Beginner - Intermediate Levels K25,000 per class Wear comfortable clothes, bring a towel, water, and yoga mat Venue: French School, behind Alliance Francaise. Ongoing classes for 2007 INFO: 097 789-680

Rede Ester Ladies Networking Club invites you to join our regular meetings and workshops which tackle areas of the Circle of Life which are the aspects of Spiritual, Health and Beauty, Financial, Career, Family, Fashion and Social. Contact 097 752-965 or 095 847-777.

Salsa Lessons.  Twice a week. INFO: Ken 097 674-142.

Saturday A La Carte. Every Saturday at Le Soleil. A la carte and poolside menu INFO: 01 212-437 or 097 802-533.

Small and Tall Mother and Baby Group meets every Wednesday 10.30 am - 12.30 pm at Chit Chat Cafe, 5a Omelo Mumba Rd, Rhodes Park. All parents with babies and toddlers welcome. Join us for coffee and a chat. Call Suzanne 097 677-705 / 01 262-432.

Social Bowls. Every Saturday. Time: 2 pm. Venue: Central Sports Club. Bowling Section. New Bowlers especially welcome!

Sunday Morning Squash. If any basic to medium level squash players would like to join a group who play on Sunday mornings from 9.15 am to 11 am at the Lusaka Sports Club. Contact Patricia 01 251-584.

Sunday Lunch at Gerritz Restaurant Midday to 4 pm. Great German specialities, Cold Beer, Modern German music, Relaxing garden atmosphere

The Bowen Technique at Senses @ Sensorium on Wednesdays.  Bowen’s unique sets of rolling-type moves prompt relief of pain and recovery of energy in the body.  Marisa Findlay trained with the European College of Bowen Studies and will be with us for three months. INFO: 01 257-330 or 097 261-460.

The Lusaka District Business Association. A member of the Zambia Chamber of Small and Medium Business Association (ZCSMBA) meets every last Wednesday of the month at ZCSMBA offices in the Showgrounds, Standard Chartered Bank Stand. Come and enhance your business integrity and experience an ideal forum for sharing business knowledge, ideas, skills etc. Time: 2 pm. INFO: Linda 097 888-342, Peter 097 611-511/096 969-096, Augustine 096 450-283 or Mercy 097 808-716.

The Tennis Section of Lusaka Club invites players of all ability levels to join in social tennis. These sessions run from 1 pm until 6 pm every Saturday and a small court fee of K15,000 covers the use of the courts, tennis balls, tea, coffee and snacks. You can be signed in for up to 3 sessions by members thereafter you have the option of joining the club. Come on all and let’s revive one of the Lusaka’s oldest institutions. INFO: 097 964-121.

Touch Rugby at the Gymkhana Club in the Showgrounds on Mondays and Thursdays.

Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia (WECSZ) – Lusaka Branch. Meets once a month for ecological talks and lectures led by experienced conservationists. If you are interested in giving a presentation or joining as a member please contact 01 251-630 or wecsz@zamnet.zm.

Zambia Basketball Association offers mini basketball skills for boys and girls between 5 and 13 years old. Venue: National Sports Development Centre (NASDEC) next to Sunset Stadium, off Nangwenya Road, Showgrounds, Lusaka. Saturdays 9 am to 11 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Instructor is Clement Chileshe, a certified trainer recognized by the International Basketball Federation (FIFA). INFO: Mwembe Kaona 096 752-797.

Zambian Ornithological Society meets once a month for a bird walk in the countryside. ZOS members, their families and friends head to the woods and wetlands around Lusaka and beyond. Walks are led by experienced birdwatchers who guide both newcomers and longterm birders through a morning of observation and exploration. If you are interested in joining in the activities please contact Guida Bell-Cross 01 235-949.