Chiang Mai Expats Club

Outside Group Activities (OGA) 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.

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 the Home page or in 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:

NEW GROUP! Hypnosis Practice Club, the coordinator is CB Burke. While many people have an interest in hypnosis, often their biggest hurdle is finding someone to practice with. In this group we help each other learn real-world skills in both conventional and conversational (covert) hypnosis. In other words, we get together to learn hypnosis and to practice it. We also share experiences on how to use self-hypnosis for such things as changing habits, increasing confidence, overcoming fears and reducing pain.

For current meeting time and place, you can go to our website at http://hypnosis.2-be.com. There’s also a contact page you can use to email us directly with any questions.

Landscape Gardening, the coordinator is Ralph Angell, as this is a new group please register your interest with Ralph at either of the following addresses: cmgardenlandscapes@gmail.com or on the notice board at cmgardenlandscapes.phpbb3now.com

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, Activities Coordinator, 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!

Bridge Club of Chiang Mai: Contact Stewart Simpson at sfsimpson@fastmail.fm or visit http://www.bridgewebs.com/chiangmai/ New members very welcome.
New for 2011 – we will be running a course for absolute beginners on Mondays…

Writers Without Borders, the coordinator is Lee Thomas.

The Writers Without Borders group is dedicated to everyone who has an interest in writing – any genre, any skill level – with beginners especially welcome.

Place: Kuhn Mor Restaurant, Nimmanhemin Rd, Soi 17
(in a private air-conditioned room)
Time: Every Thursday evening 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Contact: Lee Thomas – lifewb@gmail.com

Chiang Mai Photographic Group, the coordinator is Mike See.

The CMPG meets every other Wednesday and all those with an interest in photography, be it film or digital are warmly invited. See the website for dates and locations of meetings.

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.

Chiang Mai Video Group the coordinator is Mike Griffiths. Small but perfectly formed including a BBC Cameraman. No formal meeting dates but getting together for projects as required. Contact Mike

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: D’Lite Food and Bakery across from Immigration

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

Expat Ladies’ Lunch Group: The Expats Ladies Lunch group meets on the first and third Thursday of the month.  The lunch on the first Thursday is at a different restaurant each month.  Contact Nancy Lindley nllindley@msn.com for details. Lunch on the third Thursday is at the Grandview Hotel for their splendid low-cost buffet. Reservations to nllindley@msn.com

Garden Group: Anyone interested in any form of plants trees flowers etc is welcome. You don’t need to have a garden. More information about the club and when they meet, please contact Mark Bleadon by email chiangmaigardener@googlegroups.com

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

Chiang Mai Hiking Group is quite active: The Website Administrator is Brian Prior at chiangmaihiking@gmail.com. There is no Organiser or Coordinator – Hike Leaders offer their hikes on the Website.

This group offers Hikes, special treks and other events in and around Chiang Mai province. Please check the website to see what’s coming up: http://www.chiangmaihiking.wordpress.com

Newcomers are welcome to this friendly group, especially Hike Leaders. There is usually a variety of hikes and walks coming up.

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.