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. Next meet at Baanrai Yarmyen Restaurant, northern Thai food, July 23. Info
and reservations: 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 @asianhealingartscenter.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
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,
Keaw Nawarat 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 Thursday
of each month, from 6.30 p.m. at the Shangri-.La Hotel. Meet, greet,
network and do business in an elegant environment. Next meeting August 6.
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.
Tailor-made placements in any field; commitment of at least 4 hours per week.
Placement and visa fee requested to cover expenses. 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. asianhealingartscenter.com
Latin and Ballroom/Salsa
Dancing: Soi 7, Suthep Road. Ballroom/Salsa and Latin, belly dancing. Info:
086-187-1263, email llgalloway@ gmail.com.
Grow International Learning
Centre offers alternative education based on ‘GED’ Syllabus for
middle/high-school students wishing to study for the international high school
certificate. Info: Sonthaya Chutisacha, (Sandy), on 081-846-5770, email
growilc@gmail.com or visit www.growilc.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: greenpapayasangha@gmail.com
An Invitation to Worship with
the Baptist Group. Every Sunday, 11.00 a.m, from August 2 at the Boss Hotels
conference room. Opposite the railway station, Charoenmuang Road/ 10/4 Rot Fai
Road. Speaker: Dr. Jack Green, Professor of Theology. Service in English,
conservative theology, traditional hymns. Info: 084-378-1440/ after 7 p.m.
053-399-197.
