Groups and Meetings

Expat Women’s Lunch Group next meeting is January 27 at West Restaurant, Nimmanhaemindha Road Soi 7 beginning at 12.30p.m. For further details contact [email protected]

Alcoholics Anonymous:: Meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Nawarat Room at the YMCA. For further info call 084-485-0100 or email [email protected]

Womens Correction Institute, Ratvitee Road: ‘Chaun Chom’ a café run by inmates. Open from 8.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m.

Travel Club meets every month at Tuskers Bar & Grill located on Soi 1 just off Chaiyaphum Rd. For further info: [email protected] googlemail.com.

Dining Out Group: Once a fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food: Between 100 baht and 500 baht per head. For further info: [email protected] hotmail.com.

LYC Chiang Mai social group for Asian and Western gay men and lesbians: Frequent activities include potlucks, BBQ coffees and movie nights. For more info or schedule of upcoming events email [email protected] gmail.com

Hash House Groups: Group of social runners meet third Sunday every month at 1 p.m. for a secret trail, drinks and food. For further details email Andrew Shepherd at [email protected] or call 084-780-6459.

The Chiang Mai International Women’s Book Club: International group of English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m., last Monday of every month. For further info email [email protected]

Chiang Mai Friends Group: A networking group of expats and Thais who support community integration and educational and environmental projects. For further info call Boong on 089-433-1505 or email [email protected] retireinchiangmai.com.

Chiang Mai Readers & Book Discussion Group meets monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book. Everyone welcome. For further details contact Janet at [email protected] gmail.com.

Textile Art Group. First Friday of every month at the Raintree Centre, opposite Narawat Bridge: Weaving, surface decoration, batik, embroidery etc. For further info contact Maya on 053-291-692.

Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG) meets at the Alliance Française, Charoen Prathet Road. For further info visit www.intgcm. thehostserver.com.

Chiang Mai Expats Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at Shangri-La Hotel. Arrive 10 a.m. start 10.30 a.m. 80 baht per person.

Many Lamps-One Light: Multi-faith inspirational programmes, 2nd and 4th Saturday every month at 2pm for 2.30pm start. Room 209 Hillside Condo 4. Topics; No fees. No speakers. Refreshments. For further info call Mike at 087-305-4006.

“The Practice of Life”: A Buddhist mindfulness approach to living. Every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Contact Numnim for directions to Suan Thip Retreat. Chanting group, every Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m.

The Gentleman’s Club meets at The Pub every first Monday of the month for beer and a roast lunch. For further info call Grahame at 053-211-550 or email thepub @home.in.th.

The Chiang Mai Photographic Group meets every 2nd Wednesday 7 p.m. at Tuskers Bar & Grill. All those with an interest in photography film or digital are invited. Contact Chas for further details at 087-180-4665. www.cmpg.igroops.com

Chess Club: Serious Chess Players, wanted to play anywhere around Chiang Mai at almost any time call John 085-7109-926

Bridge Club: Starting a new Bridge club, looking for beginner level. For full details contact 085-7109-926

Need a place to belong? Try “The Gathering”, an international group of Christians meeting Sundays at the Lotus Hotel, 10:30 a.m., 5th floor. Call Pastor John at 080-131-3721

Sport

The Prem Golf Academy: Private Lessons and custom programs available. For further info 053-301-500 (ext 5415). www.premcenter.org

Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. For further details contact Liang at 084-600-5268 or [email protected] gmail.com.

Karate Practice: Student Services building at Chiang Mai University. Karatedo Federation Wado-kaj karate. Monday and Wednesday 5.30 p.m. This practice is free. For further info email [email protected]

Gymkhana Club: Tennis players wanted. Every Tuesday and Friday at 4 p.m. for doubles and mixed doubles. Prior playing experience helpful. Contact Michael at 087-188-7414.

Chiang Mai Bicycle Club meets every Sunday at 7 a.m. at Thapae Gate. For further info visit www.chinarice.org.

Saturday Ball Hockey at Buan Hat Park for children under 11 years old. Adult supervision. For further info email [email protected]

Courses,
Lessons, Classes

Line Dancing at the Centre of the Universe, every Wednesday 5.30 p.m. 200 baht per person. For directions or further info call 081-473-0746 or [email protected] oftheuniverse.com.

Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan: Group classes, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at Hillside 4. Beginners or experienced. Call Julie at 089-955-5350 for details or visit www. taichichiangmai.com. Chen style lessons also available.

The PREM Tennis Academy: After school tennis programs, Saturday tennis programs, camps and tournaments. International experienced coaching staff. All ages and abilities accepted. For info contact Director Randall Scott at [email protected] premcenter.org or visit www. premcenter.org.

Chiang Mai International Taekwondo: Training now for all ages at 3rd Floor EQ Square, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road. World Master Tom Zuza 7th Dan. All aspects taught. For further info call 083-476-2013 or email [email protected]

Reiki training courses - all levels. For further info please contact [email protected] artscenter.com or visit the website on www.asianhealing artscenter.com.

Latin and Ballroom/Salsa Dancing: Soi 7, Suthep Road. Ballroom/Salsa and Latin, belly dancing. For further info email [email protected] com or telephone Linda at 086-187-1263.

The Chiang Mai Computer Club meets Tuesdays 1 p.m. at Tuskers Bar & Grill. Contact Chas for further details at 087-180-4665.

Music / Entertainment

Sunday Evening Jazz in the Park 2009: Every Sunday in January and February from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Srisangwal Building College of Music Payap University Kaew Nawarat Campus. Admission Free,

AUA Language Centre Ratchadamnoen Road. January 17, A Flute and Piano Duo Recital starts 7.30 p.m. Peter H. Bloom (flutist) with Mary Jane Rupert (piano). Tickets 300 baht from Mongkol 081-682-800

Santi Music School; Jazz History 101 Class.150 baht per class. Antoine Garth looks at the development of Jazz including Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington etc. For further info contact Antoine at [email protected] gmail.com or 085-225-2169.

4th Annual Chiang Mai Music Festival: February 7 at Ban Wantang Club near Hang Dong. Artists include pianist from Korea and Japan. Transport available from Chiang Mai. Free admission, limited seats. For further details visit www. chiangmaimusicfestival.com

Exhibitions

TAT Photo Contest until February 10. Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts the ‘2nd Amazing Thailand Photos’ 3 topics—Nightfall in Thailand, Tourism and Thai Lifestyles, and Thai Tourist Places: 100,000 baht prize. For further details www. tourismthailand.com

Abstract Reality at Galerie Panisa January 10 until February 9 by Auxchanok Chira­kul. Monday – Saturday, 9a.m. until 6p.m. for further details 053-202-779

Quiz nights

Mondays - Tuskers’ Bar. For info call Chas on 087-811-4665, or www.tuskersbar.com.

Tuesdays - The Olde Bell, 8.30 p.m. Call 087-811-9468, or [email protected]

Thursdays - UN Irish Pub. Call 053 0214 0554

Fridays - The Pub. 8 p.m. Call Grahame on 053-211-550

Monthly at the Garden Bar 8 p.m. Email- [email protected] .co.th

Films and Theatre

Alliance Français: 138 Charoen Prathet Road. Friday Films start 8 p.m. January 16 ‘Les Vacances De Mr. Hulot (1953) by Jacques Tati. January 23 ‘Traffic’ (1971) by Jacques Tati. January 30 ‘La Grande Vadrouille’ (1966) by Gerard Oury. For further info, email [email protected] laposte.net.