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2021
Spring & Summer
Activities
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Welcome To The Center
December 1, 2020
Dear Friends,
Registration Information
Welcome to the Center! With our knowledgeable, English-speaking instructors you Advance registration is required for all Center activities. Registration may be
can discover the culture, language, food, sights and sounds of Taiwan. done by phone, email, online or in person. For online registration please go
to the Center’s website: http://www.communitycenter.org.tw
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people with similar interests, and even to just come and relax on our comfy sofas Payment is due at least one week prior to the start of any activity. Some
and have a cuppa! activities may require earlier payment. Should an activity become fully
subscribed and a wait list created; payment will be due upon request. We
Join us! Register for a class or tour. We look forward to seeing you at the Center. cannot guarantee your place until full payment is received.
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The Center reserves the right to cancel any activity due to insufficient
enrollment or other unforeseen events. We make every effort to promptly
notify all registered participants.
Rosemary Susa Grace Ting
Programs Manager Office Manager Refund and Credit Policy
Activities cancelled by the Center:
• Full refund will be issued. Refunds can be collected until the last day of
the semester.
• Cancellations due to Taipei city/government closures, i.e. typhoon days,
are exempt from this policy. No refunds or make-up classes will be
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Activities cancelled by the participant:
• No refund will be issued. Class credit is available on the following
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SPRING 2021 o A full credit will be issued as long as the registration is cancelled at
least one week prior to the first class meeting or actual date of the
January 21 Celebrating Chinese New Year activity. After that time, we are unable to give credits.
o Class credits may be applied to other Center activities within the
March 11 How to talk to your child about racism current term or to the term that immediately follows.
April 15 What is sustainability, really?
May 13 An overview of Taiwan's complicated,
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Spring/Summer Activities at a Glance...
Dates Activity Course # $$$ Dates Activity Course # $$$
Jan 12 to May 21 Intermediate Chinese Conversation 38 $ 13500 Mar 22 to May 19 Survival Chinese I: Session 2 46 $ 6300
Jan 12 to May 21 Chinese Study Group: Reading and Writing Characters 39 $ 13500 Mar 22 to May 19 Survival Chinese II: Session 2 47 $ 6300
Jan 12 to Mar 19 Beginning Chinese Conversation I 40 $ 7200 Mar 22 to May 19 Survival Chinese III: Session 2 48 $ 6300
Jan 13 to Mar 17 Survival Chinese I: Session 1 41 $ 6300 Mar 22 to May 19 Evening Survival Chinese II 49 $ 6300
Jan 13 to Mar 17 Survival Chinese II: Session 1 42 $ 6300 Mar 22 to May 19 Evening Chinese Conversation 50 $ 6300
Jan 13 to Mar 17 Survival Chinese III: Session 1 43 $ 6300 Mar 23 Bishan Temple, Baishihu Suspension Bridge and Yuanjue Waterfall Hike 11 $ 800
Jan 13 to Mar 17 Evening Survival Chinese I 44 $ 6300 Mar 23 to May 21 Beginning Chinese Conversation II 51 $ 6300
Jan 13 to Mar 17 Evening Survival Chinese II 45 $ 6300 Mar 25 Stories of Wanhua: A Historic Walking Tour 12 $ 700
Jan 18 to May 10 From the Comfort of Your Home, Ease into the Week with Yin Yoga 23 $ 5400 Mar 26 Healthy and Wholesome Mediterranean Cuisine 61 $ 1200
Jan 18 to Feb 01 Chinese Brush Painting: Create a Beautiful Lantern for the New Year 27 $ 2800 Mar 30 Chinese Medicine and Your Child 26 $ 600
Jan 19 Tiger Mountain to Nangang Hike 1 $ 800 Exploring Daxi District: Lee Tang-Feng Ancient Mansion, Lake Cihu
Apr 01 13 $ 1300
Jan 20 to Mar 24 Full Circle Yoga 24 $ 4400 and the Garden of Generalissimos
Jan 22 Ready, Set, Vegan! Dishes for the Whole Family to Enjoy! 55 $ 1200 Apr 02 Indian Delight 62 $ 1200
Jan 26 Tianyuan Temple and Taiwan's Beautiful North Coast 2 $ 1200 Apr 13 Sandiaoling Waterfall Hike 14 $ 800
Jan 27 to Feb 03 Paper Decoration and Book Binding Workshop 28 $ 1600 Apr 14 to Apr 21 Embroidery Workshop: Pineapple Cakes and Bubble Tea! 34 $ 1800
Jan 28 Feng Shui and Your Home: Demystifying An Ancient Chinese Practice 3 $ 600 Apr 16 Taiwan Street Food 63 $ 1200
Jan 29 French Cuisine: Quiche and Crêpes 56 $ 1200 SUNDAY AT THE CENTER! Stories of Dadaocheng: A Historic
Apr 18 15 $ 700
Walking Tour
Jan 30 SATURDAY AT THE CENTER! Yingge Rock Hike 4 $ 800
Apr 20 Trash to Treasure: Let’s Re-Frame it! A Creative Upcycling Workshop 35 $ 800
Feb 02 Celebrating Chinese New Year: Di Hua Street Holiday Market Tour 5 $ 700
Apr 22 Bai Win Antiques Warehouse and Bali Stonecutters Tour 16 $ 850
Feb 05 Taiwanese Please I: Three Traditional Dishes 57 $ 1200
Apr 23 French Cooking à la Niçoise 64 $ 1200
Feb 24 Gouyinqin Old Trail Hike 6 $ 800
Feb 25 Guandu Temple: Seeking Wealth and Fortune in the Year of the Ox 7 $ 700 May 03 to May 17 May Mahjong Madness 36 $ 1800
Feb 26 Taiwanese Please II: Roast Pork and Crystal Dumplings 58 $ 1200 May 04 A Movable Feast: A Cultural Foodie Tour Through Dadaocheng 17 $ 1400
Using Your DSLR or Smartphone Camera to Photograph and Create a Beautiful Summer Handbag Using Chinese Knotting
Mar 02 to Mar 09 29 $ 1600 May 05 to May 19 37 $ 2400
Preserve Your Family’s Everyday Moments Techniques
May 06 POW Tour: In the Steps of the Men of Kinkaseki 18 $ 1500
EVENINGS AT THE CENTER! Paper Decoration and Book Binding
Mar 02 to Mar 09 30 $ 1600 May 07 Indian Vegetarian Cooking 65 $ 1200
Workshop
Mar 06 SATURDAY AT THE CENTER! Mysteries of Chinese Antiques 8 $ 700 May 08 SATURDAY AT THE CENTER! From Market to Table 66 $ 1600
Mar 10 Hike to Qixingshan (Seven Star Mountain) 9 $ 800 May 11 Behind the Scenes Tour: Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel 19 $ 1500
Mar 12 Incredible Italian: Homemade Gnocchi 59 $ 1200 May 15 SATURDAY AT THE CENTER! Hike to Neigoushan 20 $ 800
Mar 14 SUNDAY AT THE CENTER! Embroidery Workshop: Taipei 101! 31 $ 1200 May 19 Hike and Bike: Jiantanshan to Wenjianshan and the Riverside Park 21 $ 800
Mar 15 to Mar 29 Making a Film with Your Smartphone: The Complete Experience 32 $ 1800 Seeking Heavenly and Traditional Methods of Protection: A Visit to
May 20 22 $ 1000
From Traditional to Trendy, Taipei's Most Popular Downtown Food Bao An Gong and a Local Chinese Medicine Shop
Mar 16 10 $ 800
Markets
May 24 to Jun 21 Chinese Conversation: Mini Session 52 $ 3600
Mar 16 to May 18 Yoga for Wellness: A Deep Dive Into Self 25 $ 4400
Mar 17 to Mar 31 Chinoiserie Silk Painting 33 $ 2500 Jun 28 to Aug 04 Summer Survival Chinese I 53 $ 5400
Mar 21 SUNDAY AT THE CENTER! Dumplings and Hot & Sour Soup 60 $ 1200 Jun 28 to Aug 04 Summer Chinese Conversation 54 $ 5400Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Arts, Culture and Tours in Taiwan
Join Jennifer for a hike up Tiger Mountain to enjoy some amazing
views of Taipei. From the MRT, we will walk about 1K to reach the
trailhead where this moderately strenuous hike begins. We will
climb up a set of stairs to reach a lookout for our first view of the
city below. From there we will follow a flat stone pathway across
the mountain and then go up some stone steps. Halfway up this
Houshanpi
Tiger Mountain to 9:00am - trail, there is a small wooden village with lots of trinkets. After a brief
1 Tue Jan 19 11 $800 MRT Sta. Jennifer Turek
Nangang Hike 1:00pm stop, we will climb more stairs that will bring us to the well-used
Exit 2
Sishoushan Trail. We will follow the trail and make our way over to
Nangang, enjoying some wonderful views of the city along the way.
At the Trail’s end, we will catch a bus for the short ride back to the
MRT. This hike requires a reasonable level of fitness. Wear hiking
shoes with a good grip. Bring your EASYCARD, water, snacks and
sun/rain protection.
Tianyuan Temple, our first stop, is an impressive Taoist temple
dedicated to the Jade Emperor and a very popular spot for cherry
blossom viewing. Circular in design, Tianyuan's five levels offer
amazing views of the area below. Be ready to climb more than 200
steps to get to the top! Our second stop on this tour is the rather
Tianyuan Temple and Hongshulin Jennifer Tong unusual, but beguiling Fufudingshan Shell Temple, made entirely
8:50am -
2 Taiwan's Beautiful Tue Jan 26 11 $1200 MRT Sta. and Rosemary of coral and shells tucked away on the mountain side. It's hard to
2:30pm
North Coast Exit 1 Susa imagine until you have seen it. From there we will head to the coast
to visit Taiwan's northernmost point, Fugui Cape and Lighthouse.
The walk along the coast is beautiful, and the views of the ocean are
stunning. Please bring water and a packed lunch. This tour includes
round trip transportation by private minibus from the Hongshulin MRT
station.
Feng shui is the practice of arranging items in living spaces in order
to create balance with the natural world. The goal is to harness
energy forces and establish harmony between an individual and their
Feng Shui and Your environment. For many Taiwanese, consulting a feng shui master to
Kay Chen-
Home: Demystifying 10:00am - help them arrange and decorate both home and office is a common
3 Thu Jan 28 11 $600 The Center Gagnon and
An Ancient Chinese 12noon practice. We are very happy to have Kay and Feng Shui Master Alex
Alex Sun
Practice Sun at the Center to explain and demystify feng shui for us. By joining
this class, you will learn: the primary conditions for choosing a home;
how to judge a good home; what should be done in your home in
2021 to make it "feng shui proof."
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [v]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
From Banqiao we will take the train out to Yingge Station and begin
our hike up to Yingge Rock (aka Parrot Rock and Eagle Brother
Stone) and Wanghushan. According to legend, the rock formation
produced a miasma that sickened and sometimes killed passers-
by. One day, General Koxinga led his army past the rock. Caught in
the miasma, he ordered his cannon to fire against the rock, breaking
SATURDAY AT Banqiao the neck of the stone eagle. The miasma lifted and the troops
9:00am -
4 THE CENTER! Sat Jan 30 1 $800 MRT Sta. Dory Chung continued on their march. Thanks to Koxinga, we will not encounter
2:30pm
Yingge Rock Hike Exit 3A this legendary miasma, but will enjoy some beautiful views during this
moderately strenuous hike that includes stairs and both paved and
dirt trails. Along the way we will see an ancient Banyan Tree, a temple
and lots of bamboo, which at times becomes a canopy over the trail.
This hike is about 8K with an elevation of 300M. Wear proper hiking
shoes. Bring your EASYCARD for the train, plus water, lunch and
rain/sun protection.
Macy's at Christmas. Harrods at Easter. Dihua Street at Chinese New
Year! Join Ivy for our annual tour of the famous Dihua Street Chinese
New Year market and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the
Celebrating Chinese Shuanglian
11 9:30am - holiday. Learn about the traditions of the holiday and the reason why
5 New Year: Dihua Street Tue Feb 02 $700 MRT Sta. Ivy Chen
12noon certain foods should be eaten to ensure your health, wealth and luck
Holiday Market Tour Exit 2
in the New Year. Be a local, get in the spirit, sample some goodies
and shop for traditional holiday decorations and souvenirs. Wear
comfortable walking shoes!
"Gouyinqin” in Taiwanese means “a sleeping dog." This trail gets its
name from the landscape, which is quite flat and looks like a dog that
is lying on its stomach. From the Jiantan MRT Station, we will take a
bus out to the trailhead, about a 40-minute ride. The hike itself has
three distinct parts. First, we will hike through a bamboo forest. There
are some stairs in this section. With good lighting, the green bamboo
Gouyinqin Old Trail 9:00am - Jiantan MRT
6 Wed Feb 24 1 $800 Dory Chung is stunning. The second part is along a small canal. The third and
Hike 1:30pm Sta. Exit 1
last part brings us to Yangde Blvd, where we will catch a bus back
to either the Jiantan or Shilin MRT Station. This is a moderate hike,
about 5K with about 250M ascending and 500M descending. The
trail is mostly paved, suitable for regular and less-experienced hikers.
Wear proper hiking shoes. Bring your EASYCARD, water, lunch and
sun/rain protection.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [vi]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Guandu is Taiwan’s oldest temple and is dedicated to Mazu, Goddess
of the Sea. It is one of the Taipei area's most interesting to visit as it
Guandu Temple:
Guandu is built against a cliff and features two caves; one of which extends
Seeking Wealth and 9:30am -
7 Thu Feb 25 11 $700 MRT Sta. Jennifer Tong far into the hillside and houses many deities representing the God of
Fortune in the Year of 12noon
Exit 1 Wealth. Join Jennifer to learn about this fascinating temple; explore
the Ox
the caves; enjoy a beautiful view of the Tamsui River; and be one
among the many seeking their fortune for the Year of the Ox.
Join Faye, owner of Bai Win Antiques, for a fun afternoon to learn about
some of the more unusual pieces in her collection. Through lecture,
SATURDAY AT THE discussion and a treasure hunt around her shop you will gain lots of
Bai Win
CENTER! 1:00pm - information and insight about Chinese antiques. She will also help you
8 Sat Mar 06 11 $700 Tianmu Faye Angevine
Mysteries of Chinese 3:00pm to recognize the difference between an antique, a reconstructed piece
Showroom
Antiques and a reproduction. Do you know what a cricket mating cage looks
like? Here's your chance to find out! To help us get in the spirit of the
hunt, we will enjoy some nibbles and sip some bubbly.
This trip begins (and ends) at the Jiantan MRT Station where we will
take the bus to Yangmingshan (YMS) National Park. Standing at a
lofty 1,120 meters, Qixingshan is YMS's highest peak and is easily
accessible thanks to a number of well-marked and immaculately-
maintained trails. This stunning hike takes you up to the mountain’s
Hike to Qixingshan 8:30am - Jiantan MRT
9 Wed Mar 10 11 $800 Dory Chung summit, for some beautiful Taipei city views. Time permitting, we will
(Seven Star Mountain) 2:30pm Sta. Exit 1
visit the beautiful nature reserve at Dream Lake on the way back.
This is a moderately strenuous 8K hike, including uphill climbing
with many steps. Wear proper hiking shoes with a good grip and
appropriate clothing. Bring your EASYCARD, water, lunch and sun/
rain protection as needed.
This tour takes place in a traditional market area teeming with fish
and seafood vendors. Our first stop is at Binjiang Market, one of the
city's main wholesale fruit and vegetable markets. Binjiang caters to
Taipei's many local chefs and is also a favorite of foodies and home
cooks. It offers a wide array of reasonably priced fruit, vegetables
From Traditional to
Xingtian and specialty items. Then we will explore the neighboring outdoor
Trendy, Taipei's Most 9:00am -
10 Tue Mar 16 11 $800 Temple MRT Ivy Chen markets where we can taste some of the local snacks on offer.
Popular Downtown 12noon
Sta. Exit 3 Moving from the traditional to the modern, our next stop is a popular
Food Markets
and trendy market, Addiction Aquatic Development (AAD). AAD
features ten distinct areas: a live seafood section, two restaurants, a
prepared food area for delicious meals to go, and a huge 12-meter,
stand-up sushi and sashimi bar. Staying on after the tour for lunch (not
included) is optional, but highly recommended.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [vii]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
If you aren’t afraid of stairs then join Jennifer on this moderately
strenuous hike for some great city views. From the trailhead we
will make our way up 1200 stairs, with many breaks along the way.
At the mountain's top, we will be rewarded with a stunning view
Bishan Temple, of Taipei below. We will then continue over to the beautiful Bishan
Baishihu Suspension 9:30am - Neihu MRT temple for a short visit. The next stop will be the 116-meter Baishihu
11 Tue Mar 23 1 $800 Jennifer Turek
Bridge and Yuanjue 1:00pm Sta. Exit 1 Suspension Bridge. After crossing the bridge, we will make our way
Waterfall Hike over to the Yuanjue Temple and then down to the scenic Yuanjue
Waterfall. Passing through the Dagouxi Riverside Park we will end
our morning’s hike at the Dahu Park MRT Station. This hike requires
a reasonable level of fitness. Wear shoes with a good grip. Bring your
EASYCARD, water, lunch and sun/rain protection.
Taipei was originally split into two settlements: Dadaocheng to the
north and Wanhua in the south. Wanhua is the less gentrified of the
two and is a vibrant jumble of every era. We will visit one of the best
preserved old streets in the city and some of the earliest temples.
Longshan
Stories of Wanhua: 10:00am - Meandering through the streets we'll also take in many of its less
12 Thu Mar 25 1
1 $700 Temple Sta. Tom Rook
A Historic Walking Tour 12noon well-known sites and learn about the area's checkered and often
Exit 1
insalubrious history. Tom, known for his amazing hand-drawn maps
of Taiwan's cities and neighborhoods, has walked every inch of this
area (and drawn it too). He will use his extensive collection of maps,
photos, and drawings to help bring the past to life.
Daxi was once an important hub for trading indigo and tea, but is now
best known for several very fine old streets and as the final resting
place of former ROC President Chiang Kai-shek. Our first stop on
this bus tour is Lee Teng-Fang Ancient Mansion, built between 1860-
Exploring Daxi District: Corner of 1864. It is one of Daxi's most important historic relics and one of the
Lee Teng-Fang Ancient Zhong Shan Jennifer Tong best examples of an ancient Hakka residence in Taiwan. From there
8:30am -
13 Mansion, Lake Cihu Thu Apr 01 1 $1300 N. Rd. Sec. and Rosemary we will go to Cihu, where Kai-shek and his son Chiang Ching-kuo lie
3:00pm
and the Garden of 6 and Lane Susa in state in a pair of impressive mausoleums connected by a 1.8 km
Generalissimos 290 walkway. Next we will visit the Cihu Memorial Statue Park. Nicknamed
the Garden of Generalissimos, this grassy park is studded with several
hundred busts and statues of the late CKS. We will finish with a stroll
around the quaint and historic Daxi old town. Bring water, a packed
lunch and sun/rain protection.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [viii]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor
This is a lovely hike through the forest to see three beautiful waterfalls.
The trail itself is along dirt paths. There are two rope bridges that we
will need to cross, 1-2 people at a time (don’t worry, it’s not high up!!).
We will admire the first waterfall (Hegu Waterfall) from a distance.
Songshan The second waterfall (Motian Waterfall) has a viewing platform and
Sandiaoling Waterfall 1 8:00am -
14 Tue Apr 13 $800 MRT Sta. Jennifer Turek sometimes you will see people swimming in the pool under the falls.
Hike 2:30pm
Exit 4 The third waterfall (Pipa Cave Waterfall) is where we will stop for a
lunch break. For those looking for a bit more adventure, we can climb
up (about 5-10 minutes) to the top of the third waterfall for another
excellent view. Wear sturdy shoes with a good grip; bring your
EASYCARD for the train; and lunch, water and rain/sun protection.
The Dadaocheng District was one of the first settled areas of Taipei.
In recent years, the area has seen significant gentrification, but
between its modern window coverings and tiles there are plenty of
relics from a grander past. This tour will explore the area's mansions
SUNDAY AT THE and shophouses, many hidden off the main tourist routes. It will
CENTER! trace the stories of the first residents of Taipei and the sometimes
1:00pm - Beimen MRT
15 Stories of Sun Apr 18 1 $700 Tom Rook chaotic events that shaped their lives. We'll start just outside the old
4:00pm Sta. Exit 1
Dadaocheng: north gate of the city and wind our way through old alleys and lanes,
A Historic Walking Tour ending at the site of one of the city's first bridges. Tom, known for his
amazing hand-drawn maps of Taiwan's cities and neighborhoods,
has walked every inch of this area (and drawn it too). He will use his
extensive collection of maps, photos, and drawings to help bring the
past to life. This tour ends at the Daqiaotou MRT Station.
Join Faye for a behind the scenes tour of the Bai Win Antiques
warehouse where the real work of selecting, repairing, preparing and
Corner of selling of antiques occurs. This is your chance to learn a lot about
Bai Win Antiques Zhong Shan antiques, how to spot a reproduction versus a reconstructed piece,
9:30am -
16 Warehouse and Bali Thu Apr 22 1 $850 N. Rd. Sec. Faye Angevine and what really is the difference. In addition to the warehouse, we
2:30pm
Stonecutters Tour 6 and Lane will also stop at a nearby stonecutter’s showroom to see where they
290 create beautiful stone entryway guardians and dragons. Maybe you
will find a pair that you will want to take home with you? Bring water
and packed lunch.
Join Ivy for this fun neighborhood and foodie experience to learn
about local Taiwanese culture, history and food. We will begin
this tour at a local market, then visit some famous old streets and
explore some interesting shops. Along the way we will have the
A Movable Feast: Shuanglian
9:30am - chance to taste a selection of tasty treats. Our final destination is a
17 A Cultural Foodie Tour Tue May 04 1 $1400 MRT Sta. Ivy Chen
1:00pm neighborhood temple where there are many small eateries that come
Through Dadaocheng Exit 2
to life during the lunch hour. What begins each day as a quiet and
contemplative space in front of the temple transforms into a festive
street café. Here’s a chance to join the party and enjoy your lunch
with the locals. Lunch and tastings included.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [ix]Hobbies & Skills
Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
It is not a well-known fact, but in 1942, the Japanese began bringing
Allied POWs (Prisoners of War) to Taiwan from Southeast Asia and
held them under horrendous conditions until Japan surrendered in
Corner of
1945. The largest of the six camps in Taiwan was in Kinkaseki, today's
POW Tour: Zhong Shan
8:30am - Jinguashi. This fascinating, full-day historic tour will take us from
18 In the Steps of the Men Thu May 06 1 $1500 N. Rd. Sec. Michael Hurst
3:00pm Ruifang to Jinguashi via Jiufen along the route taken by the POWs and
of Kinkaseki 6 and Lane
will include stops at the Gold Mining Museum (admission fee included)
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and the POW Memorial Park on the site of the camp. A portion of the
proceeds from this tour are donated to the Taiwan POW Society. Bring
water, a packed lunch and rain/sun protection as needed.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a five-
star hotel and how they seamlessly manage to keep everyone happy,
comfortable and satisfied? Join Randy, the hotel's General Manager,
for our own personal introduction to the workings of the Shangri-La's
Behind the Scenes:
Lobby of the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel in Taipei. Included in the tour is a visit to their
A Tour of the 10:30am - Randy
19 Tue May 11 11 $1500 Shangri-La pastry kitchen, housekeeping area, loading dock, staff dining room,
Shangri-La's 1:30pm Zupanski
Hotel Chinese kitchen and Presidential Suite. After our tour, we will enjoy a
Far Eastern Plaza Hotel
delicious lunch at the Shang Palace, the hotel's elegant Cantonese
restaurant, featuring some of their signature dishes and delectable
dim sum. Lunch included. Please note that there will be many stairs
on our tour.
This hike begins with a walk around one side of Jinlong Lake.
Wandering along a quiet road we will see many small farms on the
way to the trailhead. We will stop for a quick visit at Cui lake then
make our way up the mountain. This hike offers moderate inclines and
declines with ropes for assistance. There are some wonderful views of
Taipei
the Xizhi Mountains and Taipei City as we loop around the trails. The
SATURDAY AT THE Nangang
9:00am - trails, mostly along well-used dirt paths or wooden steps, are usually
20 CENTER! Sat May 15 11 $800 Exhibition Jennifer Turek
2:00pm full of life and it’s not uncommon to spot magpies, eagles, barbets,
Hike to Neigoushan Center MRT
spiders, and lizards. There are several ways down the mountain and
Sta. Exit 6
we will choose a trail based upon the speed of the group. Once out
of the mountains, we will go back along the small farm road and loop
around the opposite side of Jinlong lake before catching taxis back to
the Donghu MRT. Wear sturdy shoes with good grip; bring change for
shared taxis, lunch, water and rain/sun protection as needed.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [x]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
Family, Fitness & Healh
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Our meeting point of Jiantan MRT station is a very busy place, but
right after we start on the Jiantanshan trail you will feel like you have
entered a different world. From up on the mountain we will see Taipei
101, the riverside park, the Ferris wheel at Miramar, and a popular
Hike and Bike: spot with locals called the "Old Place,” where people go to watch the
Jiantanshan to 9:00am - Jiantan MRT airplanes taking off from Songshan airport. From Jiantanshan we will
21 Wed May 19 1 $800 Dory Chung
Wenjianshan and the 1:30pm Sta. Exit 2 then hike to Weijian Shan. The trail is moderate but with many stairs
Riverside Park Path in some parts. Later we will descend down to the Dazhi area and rent
U-bikes. We will bike along the river back to the Jiantan MRT station.
It’s a flat and easy ride. Please register for U-Bike use before joining
this trip. Wear hiking shoes with a good grip. Bring your EASYCARD,
water, snacks, a helmet and rain/sun/protection.
With more than 200 years of history, Bao An Gong is one of the most
important temples in Taipei. In 2003, the temple received a UNESCO
Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation Award. Bao An Gong
is dedicated to the Taoist folk religious deity the Bao Sheng Lord,
Seeking Heavenly and
a Chinese god of medicine. Before Western medicine was widely
Traditional Methods
Yuanshan accepted, early residents of Taipei prayed to the Bao Sheng Lord for
of Protection: A Visit 9:00am -
22 Thu May 20 1 $1000 MRT Sta. Helen Chen good health and sought remedies for their ailments. Join Helen for a
to Bao An Gong 12:30pm
Exit 2 fascinating tour of this temple to learn how health and wellness have
and a Local Chinese
been long interlinked in Chinese religious culture. To complement this
Medicine Shop
temple tour, we will also visit a nearby Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM) shop. There we will learn about Chinese medicine and sample
some local Taiwanese dishes prepared with TCM herbs. Bring your
EASYCARD for the public bus ride to the TCM shop. Tasting included.
Family, Fitness & Health
Start your week off right with an online morning Yin Yoga class. You
will practice seven to fifteen poses, seated, on knees, or prone, and
hold them for 30 seconds to 10 minutes. Modifications will be offered
to assist you in finding both effort and ease in asana (physical pose
From the Comfort of practice) as they unfold in longer holds. Yin Yoga focuses on the
Jan 18 to 8:30am - Online Class Ivonne Vidal
23 Your Home, Ease Into Mon 12 $5400 fascia, connective tissue that groups muscles and connects them
May 10 10:00am via Zoom Pizarro
the Week with Yin Yoga to bone. Rather than exercise, Yin Yoga is part of a more holistic
preventative, wellness practice. You can expect to practice asanas,
pranayama (breath work) and a brief meditation. Please prepare
a mat, blocks, straps, blanket, water bottle and any other yoga
accessory you need. All levels welcome.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xi]Learn Chinese/What's Cooking
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# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Surya Namaskar (or Sun Salutations), deeply rooted in Hatha Yoga,
is an energizing sequence linking the mind, body and breath through
a series of twelve asanas (poses). This course will explore each
asana in order to better understand its mental and physical benefits,
Farès
Jan 20 to 9:30am - Rebekah the connection to the breath, and how they can be applied to your
24 Full Circle Yoga Wed 8 $4400 Academy
Mar 24 11:00am Stump overall yoga practice for maximum benefit. Whether you’re an avid
Dojo
yoga practitioner or a beginner, joining this course will deepen your
practice by strengthening your understanding of asana. Please bring
a yoga mat, two yoga blocks, a towel, a water bottle and yoga strap
(helpful but not required). Suitable for all levels and physical abilities.
Who are we really? This yoga for wellness course explores the self
through the lens of yoga philosophy’s five koshas (layers of being/
natural elements). Asana (physical posture), pranayama (breathwork),
Farès
Yoga for Wellness: Mar 16 to 9:30am - mindfulness practices and discussion will be our vehicles of the
25 Tue 8
8 $4400 Academy Malabika Das
A Deep Dive Into Self May 18 11:00am journey. This course is open to all, and special attention will be
Dojo
given to anyone who is newer to yoga. Please bring a mat, two yoga
blocks, a yoga strap, one large and one small towel, a water bottle
and an open heart.
Did you know that when children suffer from fevers, allergies, stomach
upset, weight issues or stress, you can use Chinese special massage,
Chinese Medicine and 12noon- food therapy, and qigong and kungfu exercise to help them? Join Dr.
26 Tue Mar 30 11 $600 The Center Dr. Dustin Wu
Your Child 2:00pm Wu to learn about the benefits of Chinese medicine in treating children
and some practical solutions to improve their health and well being.
You will gain new insight and understanding of this ancient science.
Hobbies & Skills
Bring out your creative talents in this beginning brush painting class
where the emphasis will be on holding the brush correctly, producing
Chinese Brush proper brush strokes, and applying the proper amount of ink to the
Painting: Create a Jan 18 to 12noon - paper. Even if you are not artistic, you will be surprised at the end
27 Mon 3 $2800 The Center Jennifer Tong
Beautiful Lantern for Feb 01 2:00pm results. During the last session of this class, we will get into the Lunar
the New Year New Year holiday spirit and use our newly acquired skills to produce
two decorative lanterns. Cost of all materials (brushes, ink, paper, and
lanterns) included.
Create your own handmade book! First we will decorate cover papers
with a very free form and intuitive exploration of color, pattern and
texture. This historic method of paper decoration uses wheat paste
Paper Decoration
Jan 27 to 9:30am - Brooke mixed with acrylic paint to create a unique finished product called
28 and Book Binding Wed 2 $1600 The Center
Feb 03 11:30am Stoneman “paste paper”. Then we will turn our beautiful papers into simple hand
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sewn books you can use as journals, sketchbooks, personalized gifts,
or works of art all on their own! No previous art experience necessary.
All materials are included.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xii]Hobbies & Skills The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
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Learn to capture those tender moments in your family's every day
life, from eating breakfast to walking the dog to your child's first
day at school. This two-session class will look at how to combine
Using Your DSLR or
documentary, lifestyle, and posed images to capture family memories.
Smartphone Camera Daqiaotou
Mar 02 to 22 10:00am - Naomi Goddard In the first session we will help you to understand the importance of
29 to Photograph and Tue $1600 MRT Sta.
Mar 09 12noon and Minsik Jung anticipation, what images to take, to treasure and preserve, and know
Preserve Your Family’s Exit 1
when to just be in the moment and put your camera down. During the
Everyday Moments
second session we will look at basic posing directions that can help
bring out lovely family portraits without the kids (and adults!) getting
bored. Bring your DSLR camera or camera phone to class.
EVENINGS AT THE
CENTER!
Mar 02 to 6:00pm - Brooke
30 Paper Decoration Tue 2 $1600 The Center Please refer to Activity #28 for course description.
Mar 09 8:00pm Stoneman
and Book Binding
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Explore Taipei 101 in a new way! This embroidery "101" class is
designed for the true beginner. In this 2.5-hour workshop you will
SUNDAY AT THE learn six embroidery stitches and most likely finish (or come very
1:00pm -
31 CENTER! Embroidery Sun Mar 14 1 $1200 The Center Kara Wall close to finishing) your Taipei 101 design. All of the supplies needed
3:30pm
Workshop: Taipei 101! are included and can be used for future embroidery projects. Join
Kara on a Sunday afternoon for a fun and relaxing class to learn all
about embroidery and take home a cute Taiwan souvenir.
With the advent of smartphones and their ever improving photographic
and video capabilities, we all now have the ability to record and
document daily life events as well as the potential to become both a
filmmaker and producer of our own making. It is one thing to just aim
Making a Film with
and shoot, another to create something worth sharing and watching.
Your Smartphone: Mar 15 to 33 10:00am - Damien
32 Mon $1800 The Center If you would like to learn how to produce your own film, then join
The Complete Mar 29 12:30pm Zimmerman
Damien in this hands-on class, which will cover the entire pre-
Experience
production and production process of filmmaking. You will plan, shoot
on location (outside of the Center) and later edit your film, all over the
course of three class sessions. A smartphone with a camera and the
ability to download apps is required.
Learn to paint on silk in the famous blue and white Ming porcelain
pattern with contemporary Taiwanese-American artist Regina Linke.
Students will learn the essentials of Chinese gongbi or meticulous
style brush painting, including: brush handling, fine line work, ink and
Chinoiserie Silk Mar 17 to 33 12noon -
33 Wed $2500 The Center Regina Linke wash technique and traditional composition. Each class builds upon
Painting Mar 31 2:00pm
the previous, so that by the end of the course, you will complete one
beautifully painted stretched silk fan. Prior drawing, watercolor or
calligraphy experience is beneficial but not required. All materials are
included in the cost of registration.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xiii]Hobbies & Skills The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Combine your interest in Taiwanese snacks with your desire to learn
a new craft! Beginners and experienced stitchers alike are welcome
to join this "bubble tea and pineapple cake" hand embroidery class.
Embroidery Workshop: Kara will teach you six of the most basic embroidery stitches while
Apr 14 to 12noon -
34 Pineapple Cakes and Wed 2 $1800 The Center Kara Wall you make this very cute souvenir of Taiwan. To complete the project,
Apr 21 2:00pm
Bubble Tea! participants will be asked to do some work at home. Class fees include
a take home "kit" with supplies and a Stitch Guide you can use for
future embroidery projects. For creative inspiration, pineapple cakes (at
the first class) and bubble tea (at the second class) will be served.
We all know we can't keep on trashing our planet. Trash is something
utterly unnatural and only exists in the human world. In nature,
everything is recycled. So let's change our relationship with trash
and become part of the solution and not part of the pollution. In this
Trash to Treasure:
fun workshop we will upcycle discarded frames using old fabrics,
Let’s Re-Frame It!
12noon - Patricia and other recycled materials to turn them into objects of art, ready to
35 A Creative Upcycling Tue Apr 20 1
1 $800 The Center
2:00pm Kortmann have a new life. Patricia will guide you step by step to create some
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fun and beautiful art works. Unleash your creativity and be ready to
cut, rip, glue and paint. We will provide a frame for each participant
and fabric scraps, acrylic paints and other recyclable materials plus
all necessary tools. Participants may also bring suitable items from
home to repurpose in this workshop.
Mahjong is a great social activity that challenges your mental
aptitude. Originally created in China, mahjong is a tile game similar
to gin rummy. In this three-session, hands-on class, Danielle will
May 03 to 12noon - Danielle introduce you to international style mahjong, which is one of the
36 May Mahjong Madness Mon 3 $1800 The Center
May 17 2:00pm Lehman game's variations. To help you continue practicing on your own,
she will provide a take-home printed guide and introduce you to a
free app. After just three sessions, you will surely be able to play
independently and start or join a group.
This three-session knotting class offers you a chance to produce a
beautiful, hand-made “sack” handbag, great for the summer in the
Create a Beautiful city or even the beach! Over the course of each class Naomi will
Summer Handbag May 05 to 12noon - Naomi teach you how to prepare the materials and produce the appropriate
37 Wed 3 $2400 The Center
Using Chinese May 19 2:00pm Watanabe knots, which are reminiscent of macramé. Depending upon your past
Knotting Techniques experience and skill, you may need to do some of the work at home
in between each class. Samples of completed bags will be available
at the Center. All materials for the class included.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xiv]Learn Chinese The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Learn Chinese With Gloria Gwo
This full semester class is for those more advanced students who
wish to continue building upon their Chinese conversation skills and
learn new vocabulary to enhance their ability to communicate. This
Intermediate Chinese Tue & Jan 12 to 9:10am -
38 30 $13500 The Center Gloria Gwo class will use recorded materials and focus on a variety of topics and
Conversation Fri May 21 10:30am
social situations. Whether you have studied Chinese at the Center
or elsewhere, this may be just the right class for you to continue
practicing your conversation skills. Course materials included.
This full-semester class is a continuation of our Fall 2020 writing
program. In this class you will continue to learn about the root of each
character and how the characters are built. As you progress in your
Chinese Study Group:
Tue & Jan 12 to 10:40am - studies you will discover that learning Chinese characters actually
39 Reading and Writing 30 $13500 The Center Gloria Gwo
Fri May 21 12noon helps you to improve your understanding of the spoken language.
Characters
Prerequisites: completion of our Beginning Chinese Study Group I
class or an equivalent Chinese written language program. Course
books to be purchased at an additional cost.
This class is for those students who have completed the Center's
Survival Chinese series (or other similar program) and wish to
continue building upon their Chinese conversation skills and learn
Beginning Chinese Tue & Jan 12 to 12:10pm - new vocabulary to enhance their ability to communicate. This class
40 16 $7200 The Center Gloria Gwo
Conversation I Fri Mar 19 1:30pm will use recorded materials and focus on a variety of topics and social
situations. Whether or not you have studied Chinese at the Center
or elsewhere, this may be just the right class for you to continue
practicing your conversation skills. Course materials included.
Would you like to be able to communicate with shopkeepers, taxi
drivers and co-workers? Whether you've just arrived in Taiwan
Survival Chinese I Mon & Jan 13 to 9:10am -
41 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo or have been here awhile, this is the class for you. Learn spoken
Session 1 Wed Mar 17 10:30am
Mandarin in a relaxed and informal environment right here at The
Center. Course materials included.
This course builds upon the skills learned in Survival Chinese I and
offers approximately 20 hours of language instruction for people who
Survival Chinese II Mon & Jan 13 to 10:40am - would like to upgrade their basic skills and go one step further with
42 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo
Session 1 Wed Mar 17 12noon Mandarin. This class is also suitable for anyone who has taken some
basic Chinese lessons and would like to continue with his or her
studies. Course materials included.
This course continues our Survival Chinese series and covers
Survival Chinese III Mon & Jan 13 to 12:10pm - advanced vocabulary and sentence patterns as well as conversational
43 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo
Session 1 Wed Mar 17 1:30pm practice. Prerequisites: Survival Chinese I and II or completed
approximately 40 hours of language instruction.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xv]Learn Chinese The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Evening Survival Mon & Jan 13 to 6:00pm -
44 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #41 for course description.
Chinese I Wed Mar 17 7:20pm
Evening Survival Mon & Jan 13 to 7:30pm -
45 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #42 for course description.
Chinese II Wed Mar 17 8:50pm
Survival Chinese I Mon & Mar 22 to 9:10am -
46 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #41 for course description.
Session 2 Wed May 19 10:30am
Survival Chinese II Mon & Mar 22 to 10:40am -
47 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #42 for course description.
Session 2 Wed May 19 12noon
Survival Chinese III Mon & Mar 22 to 12:10pm -
48 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #43 for course description.
Session 2 Wed May 19 1:30pm
Evening Survival Mon & Mar 22 to 6:00pm -
49 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #42 for course description.
Chinese II Wed May 19 7:20pm
Evening Chinese Mon & Mar 22 to 7:30pm -
50 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #40 for course description.
Conversation Wed May 19 8:50pm
Beginning Chinese Tue & Mar 23 to 12:10pm - New conversational topics will be presented in this class. Please refer
51 14 $6300 The Center Gloria Gwo
Conversation II Fri May 21 1:30pm to Activity #40 for course description.
This short, interactive course is for our students who are still in Taipei
Chinese Conversation: Mon & May 24 to 9:10am - after the official Center programs have ended in May. If you wish to
52 8 $3600 The Center Gloria Gwo
Mini Session Wed Jun 21 10:30am continue practicing your Chinese language skills, then this is the class
for you. All levels are welcomed!
Summer Survival Mon & Jun 28 to 9:10am -
53 12 $5400 The Center Gloria Gwo Please refer to Activity #41 for course description.
Chinese I Wed Aug 04 10:30am
This class is for those students who are here for the summer and wish
to continue practicing their Chinese language skills. If we get enough
Summer Chinese Mon & Jun 28 to 10:40am -
54 12 $5400 The Center Gloria Gwo students the class may be divided into two sections to accommodate
Conversation Wed Aug 04 12noon
different levels of language skill. Please refer to Activity #40 for course
description.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xvi]What's Cooking
What's Cooking The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
In this class, Chef Prish will share three easy, quick and nutritious
vegan recipes that you can cook up in no time at all: Beet Soup with
Ready, Set, Vegan! Cashew Sour Cream and Olive Dust; Doubanjiang Eggplant and
10:00am - Prashantha
55 Dishes for the Whole Fri Jan 22 1 $ 1200 The Center “Cheesy” Polenta Porridge (doubanjiang is a fermented broad bean
12noon Lachanna
Family to Enjoy! chilli paste, which we will combine with sesame paste and maple
syrup to create a creamy, spicy, comforting sauce); and a Raw Vegan
Banana Banoffee Cake. Your whole family will love it!
We are happy to have our two French chefs back at the Center this
Christophe semester. Join Christophe and Kuang-Ping to learn how to prepare
French Cuisine: 10:00am - Charrondiere two popular bistro menu items: Quiche Lorraine (a flaky pastry crust
56 Fri Jan 29 1 $ 1200 The Center
Quiche and Crêpes 12noon and Kuang- filled with a savory egg custard, cheese and bacon) and Crêpes
Ping Tung Suzette (a delicous thin "pancake" dessert served with a caramelized
sugar, butter and citrus sauce). Oh là là!
Join Ivy for this delicious selection of three Taiwanese main courses
that may convince you that eating out is no longer necessary! In
Taiwanese Please I:
10:00am - this class, Ivy will prepare Glazed Glutinous Rice with Chicken and
57 Three Traditional Fri Feb 05 11 $ 1200 The Center Ivy Chen
12noon Shiitake Mushrooms (you fan 油飯); Stir-Fried Beef and Water Spinach
Dishes
with Taiwan BBQ sauce (sha cha niu rou 沙茶牛肉); and Braised Fish
with Tofu (hong shao doufu yu 紅燒豆腐魚).
This cooking class features some flavorful pork dishes to tease your
palate and satisfy your stomach. Ivy will prepare Roast Pork Glazed
with Honey (mi zhi cha shao rou 蜜汁叉燒肉); Steamed Crystal
Taiwanese Please II:
10:00am - Dumplings with Pork and Jicama (shui jing jiao 水晶餃); and Spicy
58 Roast Pork and Crystal Fri Feb 26 1 $ 1200 The Center Ivy Chen
12noon Eggplant (yu xiang qie zi 魚香茄子). Crystal dumplings differ from their
Dumplings
better known wheat-based counterparts because they are made with
sweet potato flour and potato starch, which give them a beautiful
translucent "crystal" look.
Gnocchi, those fluffy, pillowy and delicious Italian dumplings made
with potatoes are the focus of this Italian cooking class. To teach
us how to make homemade gnocchi we welcome Chef Isabella, a
Incredible Italian: 10:00am - Taiwanese Chef trained in France. Chef Isabella loves home cooking
59 Fri Mar 12 1 $ 1200 The Center Isabella Lin
Homemade Gnocchi 12noon and is excited to share her skills with us. On the menu will be a
Seasonal Salad with a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette; Gnocchi with an
Herb-infused Browned Butter Sauce and Roasted Vegetables; and a
Lemon Cake for dessert. Buon appetito!
According to the Center's resident chef, Ivy Chen, Dumplings and
Hot & Sour Soup are soul mates. Served together they make for a
SUNDAY AT THE
satisfying meal. Join Ivy for this hands-on class to learn how to prepare
CENTER!
1:00pm - her famous homemade Hot and Sour Soup; delicious Boiled Chicken
60 Dumplings and Soup Sun Mar 21 1 $ 1200 The Center Ivy Chen
3:00pm and Cabbage Dumplings (shuǐjiǎo 水餃); and Vegetarian Pot Stickers
are a Match Made in
(guōtiē 鍋貼). Both will be served with her favorite dipping sauces. If
Heaven!
you are not usually free to join us on Fridays, then here is your chance
to come to the Center for one of our popular cooking classes.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xvii]What's Cooking The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
# Activity Day(s) Dates # of Sessions Time $$$ Meet@ Instructor Description
Join Asma in this health-focused cooking class to learn how to
prepare whole foods in ways to bring out their amazing flavors. The
Healthy and recipes are based on the concept of wholesome food (90% plant
Wholesome 10:00am - 10% meat) to help digestion and the absorption of nutrients; reduce
61 Fri Mar 26 1 $ 1200 The Center Asma Ahmed
Mediterranean 12noon inflammation in the body; lower the risk of chronic diseases and
Cuisine promote overall well-being. The menu for this class includes: Lemon
Paprika Vegetables, Royal Fattoush Salad, Ras el Hanout Spiced
Chicken and Herbal Detox Tea.
Indian food is always a favorite at the Center so we are very happy to
welcome Vaishali, who will teach us how to prepare a delcious Indian
10:00am - Vaishali
62 Indian Delight Fri Apr 02 1 $ 1200 The Center meal. On the menu are some restaurant favorites: Chickpea Salad
12noon Meghnani
to start; Butter Chicken with Rice as our main course; and, Coconut
Ladoo for dessert.
When it comes to street food, Taiwan has an amazing selection. If
you have hesitated to try some of the many street stall favorites,
then here is your chance--Ivy is bringing the street to the Center as
1 10:00am -
63 Taiwan Street Food Fri Apr 16 $ 1200 The Center Ivy Chen she prepares her own homemade versions of three local delicacies:
12noon
Fried Chicken Chops (zha ji pai 炸雞排), Cold Noodles with Sesame
Sauce (liang mian 涼麵), and Tofu Pudding with Fresh Fruits and other
traditional toppings (dou hua 豆花).
For this cooking class Christophe and Kuang-Ping will take us on a
Christophe virtual trip to the French city of Nice to enjoy two famous dishes from
French Cooking à la 10:00am - Charrondiere this region: Salade Niçoise and Pissaladière Niçoise, a delicious and
64 Fri Apr 23 1 $ 1200 The Center
Niçoise 12noon and Kuang- fragrant bread made with olive oil, onion, anchovies, black olives
Ping Tung and thyme. Together these dishes make a substantial lunch or light
summer supper. White wine anyone?
To expand your vegetarian meal repetoire, join Vaishali for a tasty
Indian cooking class. On the menu are Mung Bean Pakoras (fritters)
Indian Vegetarian 1 10:00am - Vaishali
65 Fri May 07 $ 1200 The Center to start; Vegetable Korma served with Puri (a fried bread made with
Cooking 12noon Meghnani
whole wheat flour and salt) as our main course; and Semolina Halwa
for dessert.
This special cooking class begins at the Shi Dong Market where Ivy
will show you how to purchase the best and freshest ingredients to
SATURDAY AT THE Shi Dong prepare and cook four delicious dishes of the group’s choosing: one
9:30am -
66 CENTER! Sat May 08 1 $ 1600 Market Ivy Chen meat/chicken, one fish/seafood, one tofu and one vegetable. Then,
1:00pm
From Market to Table Entrance 2 stroll over to Ivy's house to create this wonderful lunch to enjoy
together. Space is limited, so register early for this unique Center
cooking class.
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included Please check www.communitycenter.org.tw for the most recent updates. 2021 Spring & Summer Activities [xviii]Arts, Culture & Tours in Taiwan The Community Services Center | Tel: 02-2836-8134, e-mail: ce@communitycenter.org.tw
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Arts, Culture and Tours in Taiwan
Guandu is Taiwan’s oldest temple and is dedicated to Mazu, Goddess
of the Sea. It is one of the Taipei areas' most interesting to visit as it is
Guandu Temple: built against a cliff and features two caves, one of which extends quite
Guandu
Seeking Wealth and 9:30am- far into the hillside and houses many deities representing the God of
1 Tue Jan 17 1 $ 500 Temple MRT Jennifer Tong
Fortune in the Year of 12noon Wealth. Join Jennifer to learn about this fascinating temple, explore
Sta., Exit 2
the Rooster the caves, enjoy a beautiful view of the Tamsui River, and be one
among the many seeking their fortune for the upcoming Year of the
Rooster.
— Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers
— Fred Couples, 2012 Senior Open Champion
Transportation included Snacks, lunch or meal included — A-Rod, NY Yankees
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