Thu, November 12, 2009

Mahjong club shows some tiles

Mahjong club shows some tiles The Purple Dragon Mahjong Club that plays at the Island Plaza Shopping Center, 15675-1 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, is having the following events open to the public. Beginner mahjong classes to learn this ancient Chinese game will be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons, from 1 to 3 p.m.The cost is $15 per class.   Refresher classes. If you have been playing for a little while and want to improve your level of play or learn some strategies and skills, this is the class for you. They are be held Monday and Thursday afternoons, 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $15 per class.   Mahjong tournament. For the mahjong player who enjoys competition and challenge and would like to play mah jongg with people from all over Florida, join the group for the mahjong weekend tournament Jan. 23, 24, and 25. Call MariAnne at 433-4474 to register or e-mail info@PurpleDragonMahJongg.com for more information.

Power squadrons offer boat safety tips

Power Squadrons from the Fort Myers area will be present at the upcoming Fall Fort Myers Boat Show at the Harborside Event Center from Nov. 12-15. Power Squadron members will be available to answer your questions concerning Boating Safety Activities and Public Boating Classes available in the Fort Myers area. Please stop by and talk to one of the members while visiting the Boat Show. Expected squadrons include Cape Coral Sail and Power Squadron (549-9754 or www.ccps.org); Fort Myers Sail and Power Squadron (334-6650 or www.fmps.org); San Carlos Bay Power Squadron, serving S. Fort Myers and the Beach (466-4040 or www.scbps.com); and Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron (395-0681 or www.scsps.net.)