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Here at the Center we are hard at work on preparing our annual fundraising auction, which will be a Halloween Ball at the Grand Hyatt on October 26. As a non-profit committed to keeping our services available to all in need regardless of income, we depend on donations from people like you. Please consider donating an item, service, or your time to our auction. Ready to help? Make a donation, or find out more about sponsorship.
Attending the auction also supports our services, and if you gather your friends and buy a table now you will receive 20 free raffle tickets!
Amid all the auction planning, our activities schedule is still full, with several new classes and outings. Register online. For those new to Taipei, check out our Kick Start orientation scheduled for September 27.
As always our team of bilingual therapists are here for you. To schedule an appointment call the Center or write to us at counseling@communitycenter.org.tw.
We hope to see you Thursday at our Newcomer Welcome coffee morning.
See you at the Center.
Adam McMillan
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Get your tickets!
Our Annual Auction is October 26.
Join us for a costume party - eat, drink, and be scary!
Our success depends on you — please consider donating an item or volunteering at our auction. Sign up here. Thank you!
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Learning Chinese
- Survival Chinese I - Session 1, Starting Sept 10, 9:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Survival Chinese II - Session 1, Starting Sept 10, 10:40 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Survival Chinese III - Session 1, Starting Sept 10, 12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Evening Survival Chinese I, Starting Sept 10, 6:30 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.
- Beginner Chinese Study Group: Reading and Writing Characters Starting Sept 11, 9:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Beginning Chinese Conversation, Starting Sept 11, 10:40 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Intermediate Chinese Conversation, Starting Sept 11, 12:10 - 1:30 p.m.
Arts, Culture & Tours
- Battleship Rock Trail Hike, Sept 19, 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Shopping in Taipei: Carrefour Tour, Sept 25, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Kick-Start Your Stay in Taiwan: Newcomer Orientation Workshop, Sept 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Shi Dong Market Tour or "What is That Vegetable and How Do I Cook It?", Oct 2, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
- Xingtian Temple and Fortune Teller Street, Oct 3, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Exploring a Local Tea Farm, Oct 18, 9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hobbies & Skills
Family, Fitness, & Health
Cooking Class
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The September issue of the Centered on Taipei magazine is available online HERE or swing by The Center to get your copy today!
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the Center Gallery
Stop by the Center to shop these Gallery products. A portion of sales goes to support the Center.
A Joint Exhibition of Young Taiwan Artists Sponsored by Bai Win Antiques
The Community Services Center is pleased to have on loan from Bai Win Antiques a unique joint exhibition of young Taiwan artists. Please stop by the Center to view the paintings of Chen Ah-Kim, Chen Shu-Hwa, Lee Fin-Lan, Tang Shu-Hui and Wang Cheng-Chi.
Silk Flowers and Accessories
Yurie Asada meticulously selects all her silk flowers for her exquisite silk flower arrangements. She focuses on the concepts of “harmony” and seasonal flowers, which will complement any home or office interior. Accessory items include earrings, bracelets and necklaces for those seeking gifts for someone special.
 Coffee Grinders and Pots Made from Stainless Steel and Wood
Enjoy your coffee the old fashioned way. Come to the Center and check out these lovely items for coffee brewing throughout September.
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Events About Town
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES AND ATTRACTIONS
The TAO (Taiwan Adventure Outings) Fan & Jinyue River Trace Weekend/Campout
Date: September 8th
TAO is offering a two-day river tracing and camping experience to see the Jinyue and Fan Waterfalls.
Cost: NT$ 4,900 includes transportation, river tracing equipment (helmet & shoes), camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, pad) meals, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, insurance and guides.
2018 Keelung Mid-summer Ghost Festival
Date: ending September 10th
Venue: Keelung City, in the downtown Zhongzheng District
English guide (pdf)
The Keelung Mid-summer Ghost Festival is regarded as one of the most important events of this port city. On September 10, experience the Kain-man closing ceremony to the gate to the underworld for another year.
The International Taiwan Cycling Festival
Date: Until December 31st
Sponsor: Tourism Bureau, MOTC
For information: Taiwan Tourism
This festival is a series of one-to-three-day cycling events and activities highlighting popular spots throughout Taiwan. Enjoy one-day tours of Wulai (an aboriginal village), Tamsui/Bali, Ershui/Jiji/Shueili, and Hualien Hongye Hot Springs. Click here for a complete listing of all events.
ART AND MUSEUMS
The Yang San Lang Art Museum is the first privately owned museum in Taiwan, and the largest privately-owned museum in East Asia. Plan to spend a leisurely morning or afternoon of relaxing viewing. www.yangsanlang.com
Hours: 11 am to 5 pm
Phone: (02) 2920-8880
Garden 91 and Garden 91 Cafe
Address: 91 Yangde Boulevard, Section 2, Shilin District, Taipei
Times: Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) 10 am to 7:30 pm
Tel: (02) 2834-2637
Reservations required for the Garden Cafe 91
For those wishing to escape for a few hours from busy Taipei, a visit to Garden 91 is a must. Stroll quietly among the stone statues strategically placed within the museum and its adjacent Japanese garden. Experience serene dining at the Garden Café 91.
LIVE AND IN-CONCERT
Ellie Goulding, the chart-topping, award winning British female artist known for her high, piercing vibrato, breathy tone and emotive delivery will be performing at the Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) on September 4th at 8 pm. Her music is best described as a mix of electropop, synth pop, indie pop and folktronica.
Ticket information: tixcraft.com
Tel: (02) 8772-9835
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