MAY EVENTS 2008

Monthly Coffee Morning and Bazaar

Date: Monday, May 12
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: Nanxun Water Town

Date: Tuesday, May 13
For more details, please see page 11 of the May issue of the Courier
Cost: RMB 200
Nanxun is an ancient water town rich in beauty and places of interest, including Jiayetang Library, The Lesser Lotus Villa and over 30 bridges of the Song dynasty.
Reservations: seadaytrips@yahoo.com

Historic House Walk: Sinan Lu

Dates: Wednesday, May 14 & Saturday, May 31
Time: 10 a.m. Venue: International Culture Exchange Center, 18 Floor, Datong Commercial Tower, 369 Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Madang Lu)
Cost: RMB 150
First time event! Sinan Lu was home to some of Shanghai’s most luminary figures in politics and the arts. The walk begins with a brief intro to the history of these figures which include Zhou En Lai, Mei Lan Fang and Sun Yet Sen.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 13

Weekender: Shanghai’s Old Lanes with Gang of One

Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 9 a.m. registration, walk begins at 9:15 a.m.
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel (lobby lounge), 500 Weihai Lu
Cost: RMB 300
One of the most popular SEA events is back…Gang Fang will take us on his highly rated tour of some of Shanghai’s fast-disappearing lanes and alleyways.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 13

SEA Dinner & River Cruise

Date: Saturday, May 17
For more details, please see page 21 of the May issue of the Courier
Cost: RMB 350
This popular annual event is sold out!
For more information, please contact tickets@seashanghai.org.

Thai Cuisine with the Shangri-la

Date: Monday, May 19
Time: 10 a.m., class begins 10:15
Venue: The Lounge, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu
Cost: 300 RMB
While we can’t take you to the sandy beaches of Thailand, we can offer you a chance to bring the wonderful aromas and delicious flavors of Thailand to your kitchen in this cooking class taught by Thai Chef Decha.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 16

Champagne Luncheon with Chef Paul Pairet at Jade on 36

Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Venue: Jade 0n 36, Pudong Shangri-La, 33 Fucheng Lu c Cost: RMB 200 (includes 4-course luncheon with champagne, tea & coffee)
An SEA exclusive! Jade on 36 will open its doors for a special tasting of favorite recipes and an opportunity to meet acclaimed chef de cuisine Paul Pairet. Full details on page 9 of May Courier.
Reservations: sealuncheon@yahoo.com by May 18

Tea Ceremony & Tasting

Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 10 a.m., talk & tasting begins 10:15 a.m.
Venue: 2 Floor, Dehe Tea House, 135 Jianguo Xi Lu (Dehe Chaguan)
Cost: RMB 150
There is no better time to learn about the history and customs that surround tea than in May, a time when the latest harvests are released. We’ll taste oolong, green and pu-her teas, and learn how to properly prepare fine teas in a quaint old teahouse.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 20

The Art of Calligraphy

Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 10 a.m., talk & class begins 10:15 a.m.
Venue: International Culture Exchange Center, 18 Floor, Datong Commercial Tower, 369 Fuxing Zhong Lu (near Madang Lu)
Cost: Free to SEA members
Try your hand at this ancient art during a hands-on class given by a member of the Professional Calligraphy Association.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 20

Spencer Dodington Weekend Walk: the Historic French Concession

Date: Saturday, May 24
Time: 9:30 a.m. registration, walk begins 9:45 a.m.
Venue: Radisson Plaza Xing Guo Hotel (hotel lobby), 78 Xingguo Lu (corner of Xingguo Lu & Huashan Lu) c Cost: RMB 200
Join the delightful Spencer Dodington for a walk through the leafy streets of the French Concession, where there is always something new to see.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 23

SEA Children’s Event: Robotics Workshop

Dates: Saturday, May 24 (Pudong) & Sunday, May 25 (Hongqiao)
For more details, please see page 25 of the May issue of the Courier
Cost: RMB 100
You won’t want to miss this fun program introducing children to the world of robots and computer programming…using hi-tech LEGO proprietary software as tools, children will learn to apply the basic concept and functions to the control and design of robots. Ages 7-14.
Reservations: terry259@hotmail.com

SEA Day Trip: Lotus Park

Date: Tuesday, May 27
For more details, please see page 11 of the May issue of the Courier
Cost: RMB 200
Highly valued by the Chinese, the lotus flower has long been a symbol of purity. Join Day Trips as they visit the newly opened Lotus Park, home to more than 150 species of this precious flower.
Reservations: seadaytrips@yahoo.com

The Soong Family House with Chen Nai Shan

Date: Wednesday, May 28
Time: 9:45 a.m. registration, walk begins 10 a.m.
Venue: The Soong house at
369 Shanxi Bei Lu (near Beijing Xi Lu)
Cost: RMB 200 Back by popular request...author Chen Nai Shan will share her knowledge of the Soong family and their life in Shanghai as she guides us through one of their local homes.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 26

Spencer Dodington Walk: Shanghai Architecture

Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 10 a.m. registration, walk begins 10:15 a.m.
Venue: Peace Hotel (front doors), 20-45 Nanjing Dong Lu (Heping Fandian)
Cost: RMB 200

First time event! Another interesting walk with Spencer, this time featuring Shanghai’s architecture…we’ll visit several old neighborhoods, stopping to view sites and talk about the styles of the buildings and their designers.
Reservations: specialevents@seashanghai.org by May 27

Historic House Walk: Sinan Lu

Dates: Saturday, May 31
Please see information under May 14 event

Upcoming June Events:

Sunday, June 8, Dragon Boat Festival
Monday, June 9, SEA Coffee Morning

…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