Events
Hash House Groups: Social
runners, third Sunday each month, 1 p.m. Secret trail, drinks and food. Info:
daglocks@ yahoo.co.uk or 084-780-6459.
The Gentleman’s Club: The
Pub, first Monday of the month. Beer and a roast lunch. Info: 053-211-550, email
thepub@home.in.th.
Dining Out Group: Once a
fortnight, alternating between Western and Asian food. 100 baht - 500 baht per
head. Info: diningoutcnx@ hotmail.com
Chiang Mai Readers & Book
Discussion Group: Monthly over lunch to discuss a previously agreed book.
All welcome. cmreadersgroup @gmail.com.
The Chiang Mai International
Women’s Book Club: Group of English speaking book lovers. 7 p.m, last Monday
of month. Info: christa @justfoodinc.org
Soroptimists International
Chiang Mai: Professional women’s group, monthly at the Amari Rincome Hotel.
New members welcome. Info: cory@asianhealing artscenter.com
The Chiang Mai Computer Club:
Tuesdays 1 p.m. at Tuskers Bar. Info: 087-180-4665.
Chiang Mai Bicycle Club:
Every Sunday, 7 a.m, Thapae Gate. Info: www.chinarice.org
The Textile Art Group:
First Friday of month at the Raintree Centre opposite Narawat Bridge. Weaving,
batik, embroidery, etc. Info: cmtextilesgroup@gmail.com
Travel Club: Monthly at
Tuskers.Info:dorothy.engmann @googlemail.com
The Expat Ladies Luncheon:
Monthly at selected, reasonably priced venues. All welcome. Next meet July 28,
Kad Kafe, Shangri-La Hotel. Info and reservations: franybill@yahoo.com.
Chiang Mai Chess Club:
7pm, Wednesdays, The Pub, on Huay Kaew Rd. All welcome. Info: John on
085-7109-926.
Exhibitions
and concerts
‘Unseen scenes’: Japanese
photographer Toko and Belgian artist Julie Chloe will hold an exhibition of
their work from July 17, 7 p.m. at Beentheredonethat Guest House, 81/1 Moo 6,
Klong Chon Prathan Road, A. Suthep. Info and directions: 085-715-3701, email
satorunx@gmail.com
Piano Recital by Juyeon Kang:
July 15, 7 p.m. at the AUA Auditorium.
A pianist of ‘formidable
technique and exquisite sound’. Info: 081-682-8000
Payap University’s Music
Department presents a piano recital by Widhida Supaporn, Achira
Assawadecharit and Ajarn Bennett Lerner. Bach, Chopin, Haydn, Brahms, Mozart
and Rachmaninoff. July 24, 7.30 p.m, SW 201 Recital Room,
Keawnawarat Campus. Tickets 140
baht, (to help pay for travel to Bangkok music seminar), info: 053-266-386
Commercial
Networking Evening: AA
Insurance Brokers Co.Ltd and Networking One invite you to these events, held on
the 1st Friday
of each month, from 6.30 p.m. at Le Meridien Hotel. Meet, greet, network and do
business in an elegant environment.
Le Mercure Hotel: Special
offer, Sunday Brunch, book 1 week in advance, get 30% discount. Wednesdays are
‘ladies’ day’ – two eat for the price of one. Lavish and delicious!
Courses,
classes, educational opportunities
Chiang Mai University’s
Language Institute is offering a new non-profit multi-skill volunteer
teaching programme which includes a Non-Imm. ‘O’visa. Volunteers can be placed
in schools, hospitals, etc, according to qualifications and experience.
Commitment at least 4 hours per week. Placement fee is 10,000 baht for CM
residents, visa fee extra. For more details, or if your school or organisation
needs volunteers, please email Carmen on volunteers@teflcmu.com
Art classes at ArtSpace on 7:
Short courses given by a highly qualified and experienced artist, fees
include materials. Info: artspacecm@gmail.com
Reiki training courses:
all levels. Info: info@asian healingartscenter.com or
www.asianhealingarts center.com
Latin and Ballroom/Salsa
Dancing: Soi 7, Suthep Road. Ballroom/Salsa and Latin, belly dancing. Info:
086-187-1263, email llgalloway @gmail.com.
Sport
Chiangmai International
Taekwondo: All ages taught in your own home, private lessons by World Master
Tom Zuza ,7th Dan. Info: 083-276-2013/083-475-1752, email
masterzuza@itf-thailand.com.
Tai Chi Classes:
Experienced Tai Chi Sifu gives lessons. Info: 084-600-5268, email
liangxiaochenmen @gmail.com.
Tai Chi Classes: Chen
style Tai Chi classes for beginners, Mondays Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Hillside
4 Condos, 4th floor,
exercise room. Info: 089-955-5350, or www. taichichiangmai.com.
Private classes also available.
Karate Practice:
Monday/Wednesday 5.30 p.m, Free. CMU’s Student Services building.
Karatedo Fed. Wado-kaj karate. Info: admin @japankarate-cnx.net
Quiz nights
Mondays: Tuskers’ Bar:
Info: call Chas on 087-811-4665, or www.tuskersbar.com.
Tuesdays: The Olde Bell,
8.30 p.m. Call 087-811-9468, email oldebell@gmail.com
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:
Starts 8 p.m. Email lotus@loxinfo.co.th
Religion and
Spirituality
Many Lamps-One Light:
Multi-faith inspirational programmes on 2nd and
4th Saturday
every month at 2 p.m. for 2.30 p.m. 1110 Nakornping Condos. No fees.
Refreshments. Info: Mike on 087-305-4006. Please note: the ‘Many Lamps - One
Light’ programme will be in recess from 25th July to 22nd August.
Baha’i Faith - What is it?
Why is it fresh and important? New topics. Monthly, 9th and 19th,
at 1110 Nakornping Condos, 2.45 p.m. Info:
Mike or Rose on 087-305-4006,
Please note: ‘Baha’i Faith’ will be in recess from 19th July to 19th August,
inclusive.
Exploring Christianity:
‘The Gathering’. Sundays, Lotus Hotel, 10:30 a.m., 5th floor. Good refreshments,
good friends. Info: Pastor John, 080-131-3721
Sri Sathya Sai Baba,
spiritual master. Study and discussion group for Chiang Mai devotees. Info: Bob
at 081-469-1507, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Meditate with the Green
Papaya Sangha in the tradition of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Yoga Studio 65/1 Arak Road. Beginners
welcome. Info: greenpapaya sangha@gmail.com
