Groups and Meetings

Al-anon: Support group open to anyone affected by alcoholism in a relative or friend. Meets every Saturday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. For info: www.alanonthailand. org, email: [email protected] .org or call 087-300-4668.

 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 chiangmaiwestaa @yahoo.com.

CODA: Co-dependants Anonymous is a support group for people having problems with maintaining a healthy relationship with others. Meets every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at Seven Fountains, 97 Huey Kaew Rd. For info call 085-863-9898.

Nicotine Anonymous Meets every Saturday 1 p.m. at Building 11 behind McCormick Hospital. For more info, please contact Earl on 086-194-6300

Guys & Dolls Dinner Group. For further details contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Ladies Night - March 26 @ the Ratilanna Hotel from 7 p.m. until late. Special drinks promotions. Free Entry. For further info [email protected] citylife.com

 Expat Women’s Lunch Group. For further details contact [email protected]

Women’s 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 dorothy.engmann @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 diningoutcnx @hotmail.com.

LYC Chiang Mai social group for Asian and Western gay men and lesbians. Garden Party & Movie ‘Milk,’ March 14. For more info or schedule of upcoming events [email protected]

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 info @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 please email cmtextilesgroup @gmail.com.

Informal Northern Thai Group 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.

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 [email protected]

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 085-7109-926

Soroptimists International Chiang Mai: Professional women’s group meets on 3rd Wednesday of each month between 4.30 and 6.30 p.m. at Amari Rincome. New members welcome. For further details, contact Cory on [email protected]

SKAL International Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand, March 26 at the Cooking School, The Four Seasons Resort. For members and guests. For further details contact Naphat Nutsati 081-531-1469 www.skalchiangmai.com.

Sport

The Prem Golf Academy: Private Lessons and custom programs available. For further info call 053-301-500 (ext 5415). Up to 50% discounts for bookings in 2009. www. premcenter.org

Tai Chi Classes: Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. For further details contact Liang at 084-600-5268 or liang.xiaochenmen @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

Art classes at ArtSpace on 7. Short courses given by highly qualified and experienced artist, fees include materials. Develop your potential! For further details contact Laura on artspacecm @gmail.com.

Charcoal Portrait Workshop, Soi6 Moonmuang Rd. Beginners or experienced: Flexible hours, affordable price, lots of fun. For further info contact Claudia 082-558-8123 or [email protected]

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.

Infant Massage Training Course: Moonmuang Rd. Learn from an accredited instructor of International Association of Infant Massage. For inquiries, contact Claudia at 082-558-8123 or [email protected]

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

Seussical at the Kad Theatre: Kad Suan Kaew. By Chiang Mai International School, March 20 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and March 21 at 2 .p.m. and 7 p.m. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty. Adults 200 baht, Students 100 baht. For reservations or further info call 053-242-027 or email [email protected]

Lets Relax at A.U.A Auditorium: The ‘Golden Oldies’ we all love. April 4 start 7.30 p.m., Xavier Vichitporn (flute), Nakhon Khamrong (piano) and Rittirong Chaisuk (Double Bass). Tickets 200 baht, or 100 baht for students. Reservations [email protected] hotmail.com.

Klezmer Music - a lecture recital by Tanapong Intajak: Jewish music style compositions by Bela Kovac. Friday March 20, begins 7.30 p.m. at Saisuree Chutikul Music Hall, Payap University Mae Khao Campus. Admission free.

9th International Dance Festival 2009: Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Over 600 dancers and performing artists. Demonstrations & workshops. For further information contact [email protected]

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.

Exhibitions

Photography Exhibition ‘A Distant Mirror: a record of Old Chiang Mai’ from February 21 – April 24 at the Lanna Architecture Centre Chiang Mai (intersection of Ratchadamnoen and Prapoklao Roads), weekdays 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For further info call 053-107-772

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 053-214-554.

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

Monthly at the Garden Bar. March 18 @ 8p.m. Email- [email protected].

Films and Theatre

Alliance Français: 138 Charoen Prathet Road. Friday Films start 8 p.m. March 20 ‘Pierrot Le Fou’ (1965) by Jean-Luc Godard; March 27 ’13m2’ (2007) by Barthelemy Grossmann. For further info email [email protected]

Religion and Spirituality

Many Lamps-One Light: Multi-faith inspirational programmes, 2nd and 4th Saturday every month at 2 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. start. 1110 Nakornping Condo. 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 on 953-811-464 for directions to Suan Thip Retreat.

Exploring Christianity: ‘The Gathering’, an international fellowship of Christians meet Sundays at the Lotus Hotel (Pang Suan Kaew) near Cental Mall, 10:30 a.m., 5th floor. Good refreshments and good friends. Call Pastor John at 080-131-3721

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, spiritual master. Devotees in Chiang Mai are now holding a study and discussion group. For further details, please contact Bob on 081-469-1507, between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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