MARCH EVENTS 2008
Monthly Coffee Morning and Bazaar
Date: Monday, March 10
Time: 10 a.m. – noon
Venue: J.C. Mandarin Hotel, 1225 Nanjing Xi Lu
Cost: RMB 50 members, RMB 90 non-members
A great opportunity to meet other expats, shop a little and find information on Shanghai.
Reservations not required
SEA Day Trip: Shanghai Opera School
Date: Tuesday, March 11
Time: See the March issue of the Courier magazine.
Cost: RMB 120
See the beautiful costumes and make-up of traditional Chinese opera and be treated to a special performance.
Reservations: seadaytrips@yahoo.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine: 5 Elements
Date: Wednesday, March 12
Time: Registration at 10:15 a.m., talk begins at 10:30 a.m.
Venue: Mesa Manifesto, 748 Julu Lu (close to the intersection of Fumin Lu)
Cost: RMB 150 (Includes workshop and lunch)
Learn about the influence of wood, earth, fire, water and metal in the practice of Traditional Chinese medicine.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Tuesday, March 11.
Weekend Tour of Shanghai’s Historic Jewish Ghetto
Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: Registration at 9:15 a.m., tour begins at 9:30 a.m.
Venue: Peace Hotel doorway, 20-45 Nanjing Dong Lu (Heping Fandian)
Cost: RMB 250 (covers transport, entry fees, funding for community based projects)
Join this popular tour of Shanghai’s historic Jewish neighborhood.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Thursday, March 13
Traditional Chinese Weddings with Chen Nai Shen
Date: Monday, March 17
Time: Registration at 10:15 a.m., talk begins at 10:30 a.m.
Venue: Laris, 6th Floor, No. 3 the Bund, 3 Zhongshang Dong Yi Lu
Cost: RMB 200 ( includes lunch)
Author Chen Nai Shen shares stories of traditional Chinese wedding customs.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Friday, March 14
March Luncheon: Prego at the Westin Bund Center
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: Registration 11:45 a.m., Lunch at 12 p.m.
Venue: Prego at The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Central Road
Cost: RMB 200 per person
Enjoy classic Italian food in a spectacular setting.
Individual reservations are accepted with SEA number at sealuncheon@yahoo.com
Deadline for reservations, Friday, March 14, 6 p.m.
The Soong Family House
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: Registration: 9:45 a.m., talk begins at 10 a.m.
Venue: The Soong House, 369 Shanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu)
Cost: RMB 200
The SEA is offering one more opportunity to get an inside look at the home of one of China’s most famous families.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Monday, March 17.
Dim Sum Class at the Four Seasons
Date: Monday, March 24
Time: Registration at 9:45 a.m., class from 10 a.m. to noon
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, 500 Weihai Lu (at the intersection of Shimen Yi Lu)
Cost: RMB 250 (Includes tuition, materials and dim sum tasting)
Have fun mastering some of China’s hallmark dishes.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Tuesday, March 11.
SEA Day Trip: Peach Festival
Date: Tuesday, March 25
Time: See the March issue of the Courier magazine.
Cost: RMB 120
Welcome spring at the beautiful Nanhui Peach Blossom Festival.
Reservations: seadaytrips@yahoo.com
Laris Talk for Charity: Shikumen Houses by Margaret Plowdrey
Date: Wednesday, March 26
Time: Registration at 10:30 a.m., talk begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a three-course lunch.
Venue: Laris, 6th Floor, No. 3 the Bund, 3 Zhongshang Dong Yi Lu
Cost: RMB 200 (includes talk & lunch)
The SEA is pleased to present a photographic journey of Shanghai’s shikumen neighborhoods by professional photographer Margaret Plowdery.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Monday, March 24.
Spencer Dodington Walk: the Historic French Concession
Date: Monday, March 31
Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m., walk begins at 9:45 a.m.
Venue: Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hotel (lobby), 78 Xingguo Lu & Huashan Lu
Cost: RMB 200
Spencer will share his knowledge of Shanghai architecture as he guides us through the leafy streets of the west French Concession..
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by Thursday, March 27
Upcoming April Events:
Tuesday, April 8, Chinese Conservatory of Music and Instrument Museum Day Trip
Monday, April 14, SEA Coffee Morning
Tuesday, April 22, Suzhou Embroidery Institute Day Trip
…And don’t forget to check the tour schedules for SEA China Tours and International Tours:
Please contact Country Holidays at 3222-0616
…And every…
Monday 10 a.m. to noon, Beginner’s Bridge
Monday 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fun Bridge
Second Tuesday, Art & Architecture Group
Third Tuesday 7 p.m., Book Group
Thursday 9 to 1:15, Intermediate Duplicate Bridge
Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Quilt Group
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Mahjong