Outside Group Activities (OGA)

The Outside Group Activities are not a part of CEC and CEC has no responsibility for what and how the individuals decide to do during their meeting. CEC's only purpose is to offer the opportunity for people with a common interest to meet and explore their interest. All groups are self governing and the responsibility of those that choose to participate in the individual group. CEC serves as a means for people with common interest to meet at a time other than the CEC meeting.

The Outside Group Activities operate independent from CEC without control or administration from CEC. The Group Activities are independent of CEC and are self governing by the individual members of the group. All members of the Group are not necessarily members of CEC. If there are questions about the Group's activities or conflicts within the Group, it will be the responsibility of the group to resolve this, not CEC. CEC will help initiate new Outside Group Activities and encourage people to attend.

The purpose of this web page is to have a short description of every group. Announcements of OGA events will be on the Message board and/or on the Events page and/or on the Calendar.

Are you interested in starting a new Outside Group Activity? Al Trussell will help you get started. If you would like more information please contact Al at the CEC meetings or at cmcecoga@gmail.com.

The current groups are:

1. Investment Group

Board & Card Games, the coordinator is Chris Hedges.
This group has existed for some time. Games played are: Chess, Bridge, and Backgammon. For more information please contact Chris Hedges at oga.boardcardsclub@yahoo.co.uk. The Board and Card Games group hold regular sessions for those wanting to enjoy these pleasant pastimes :

Backgammon ...... 1830hrs - approx 2130hrs every Monday evening. It has moved to a new permanent home at La Villa Restaurant, 124 Ratchapakinai Road (about 150 meters South of Ratchadamnern [Walking Street]).

Bridge ...... 1500hrs - approx 1900hrs sessions every Friday for those wishing to learn this great game. Venue varies each week on a revolving basis. Games for more experienced players by arrangement.

Chess ...... 1830hrs to as long as you like @ Cafe on the inside East Moat every Wednesday evening. Boards + Pieces available free at venue, plus reasonably priced food and drink.

Anyone interested in playing Go and/or Scrabble should contact Chris by email, as we are endeavoring to add these pastimes to those already organized.

Please contact me, the activities Co-ordinator, with any enquiries or suggestions. We look forward to welcoming any and all who wish to play as an alternative to just laying back and soaking up the relaxed Chiang Mai lifestyle !

Chiang Mai Photographic Group, the coordinator is Mike See.

The CMPG meet on Wednesdays at 7.00pm every fortnight in Tuskers Bar and all those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited.

The Chiang Mai Photographic Group aims to further all aspects of the picture taking abilities of its members through the sharing of skills and mutual support in an informal, inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere.

CMPG is run solely for the benefit of its members and a fee of 40bht per person is collected at each meeting to help defray expenses. Meetings last two hours after which we encourage you to stay for a while and chat with other members over a drink in the bar. We can't cover everything in the formal bit and this is a good time to explore interests you share with other photographers.

Computer Club, the coordinator is Bill Dahm.
The goal of the group is to educate and help each other. The club members are from all levels of computer experience from novice to expert.
Contact Bill at our CEC meetings or at ChiangmaiComputerClub@gmail.com.

The Computer Club meets as follows:

Day: Every Tuesday;
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm (13:00 – 14:30 h);
Place: Tuskers is located on Chaiyaphum, Soi 1. If you know where Sompet Market, The House, Mike's Hamburgers, and Miguel's are, you are in the right area. Chaiyaphum Soi 1 is outside the moot at the U-turn between Somphet Market and The House. There also a big NTN sign on the building at the mouth of the soi. Tuskers is just a short distance down the soi on your right, and it's also marked on the CEC Sponsors Map.
 
Note: The soi is one-way (the wrong way) and if you are driving you will need to park on Sittiwong Road which is one block east.

Dining Out: Paul Schoenkopf is in charge of the dining-out group. A dinner every other week at selected restaurants alternating between Asian and Western food. Contact Paul at our CEC meetings or at diningoutcnx@hotmail.com

The Expat Women's Lunch Group:
When: the last Wednesday noon of every month - 12:00
Where: the Empress Hotel Buffet - until further notice
Location: east of Chang Klang Rd.
Fran Decoster, contact person
franybill@yahoo.com
Sally Ward, co-ordinator
seward@csloxinfo.com

Gay & Lesbian Friends Group. Bruce Janis is the coordinator of this group. You can contact him at lyc.cnx@gmail.com.

Hiking Group is quite active. Current coordinator is Jonathan McKeown at ChiangMaiHiking@gmail.com.
If you have a strong pair of legs and a sense of adventure, contact Jonathan to get on the mailing list with details of all walks. This group meets on Sundays, usually at 08:00 at Arboretum near CM Zoo for 08:15 and walk about 8-12 km. For the real keen folks there are often Thursday morning exploration walks, too.

Investments group needs a leader. If you're interested, contact Al Trussell at a CEC meeting or at cmcecoga@gmail.com.

Reading Group: Janet Greenleaf is coordinating the book discussion group. Those interested in joining this group should contact Janet at our CEC meetings or at the email address cmreadinggroup@gmail.com.

Travel Club: Founded by Carole Beauclerk and Dorothy Engmann, this group meets on the second Monday of every month. Contact Dorothy Engmann for more information.

Writers Without Borders:
When: Every Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Where: Paparazzi Restaurant 2nd Floor (low-cost food and/or drink available)
Location: Nimmanhaemind Road at Soi 6
Directions: From the Orchid Hotel travel West to Nimmanhaemind Road (second traffic light). Turn left (south). Go to Soi 6.
Lost? Call: Lee Thomas: 08-7181-1080
Additional Info: lee@lifewb.org
http://www.lifewb.org/writerswb.html

Updated July 11, 2008