Centered Vol. 19 | 01 SEPT on TAIPEI 2018 TAIWAN – A TREASURED ISLAND A publication of the Community Services Center 2018 FALL & WINTER ACTIVITIES CATALOG INSIDE Sept 18 cover.indd 1 2018/8/26 下午5:00 Newcomer Orientation THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Join us for a fast-paced and fun introduction to living in Taiwan. This half-day workshop is full of helpful hints, stories and useful information. Topics covered include: practical daily life tips; typhoon, earthquake and disaster awareness; health and medical information; and understanding the local culture. If you would like to stay afterwards to chat with Center staff, lunch will be available at an additional cost of NT$400. 9:00am - 12:30pm NT$800 - workshop only NT$1200 - workshop + lunch Registration required Community Services Center No. 25, Lane 290, Zhong Shan N. Rd, Sec 6 台北市中山北路六段290巷25號一樓 www.communitycenter.org.tw (02) 2836-8134 Sept 18 cover.indd 2 2018/8/26 下午5:01 CONTENTS September 2018 volume 19 issue 1 CSC KIDDIES KORNER From the Editors 5 25 Places to Visit with Kids in Taipei (Part 2) 9 Center Gallery 6 Book Club: September 6 Activity Highlights 7 CULTURE Events About Town 8 The Magic of a Silk Thread 12 CSC Business Classified 30 SUPPLEMENT Publisher Community Services Center, Taipei Editor Suzan Babcock 2017 Fall & Winter Activities Catalog Co-editor Richard Saunders Advertising Manager Naomi Kaly Magazine Email [email protected] Tel 02-2836-8134 Fax 02-2835-2530 COMMUNITY Community Services Photowalkers Taipei creates a mini-RED Exhibition Center Editorial Panel Siew Kang, Fred Voigtmann @ Red Room 14 Printed by Farn Mei Printing Co., Ltd. FoToon 19 1F, No. 102, Hou Kang Street, Shilin District, Taipei Tel: 02-2882-6748 Fax: 02-2882-6749 FOOD & DRINK E-mail: [email protected] Plan an Ideal Afternoon Tea Party at Home 22 Centered on Taipei is a publication of the Community Services Center, 25, Lane 290, Zhongshan N. Rd., Sec. 6, Tianmu, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 02-2836-8134 fax: 02-2835-2530 OUTLOOK e-mail: [email protected] Changes and Changing 24 Correspondence may be sent to the editor at coteditor@ A Change is as Good as a Holiday...Sometimes 26 communitycenter.org.tw. Freelance writers, photographers and Currents Flowing in the Bark 28 illustrators are welcome to contact the editor to discuss editorial and graphic assignments. Your talent will find a home with us! Copyright 2018. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not TRAVEL be reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner. Aohua Waterfall 29 COT is printed on FSC certified 100% post-consumer recycled fiber. The paper is certified in accordance with the rules of the Forest Stewardship Council which promotes environmentally responsible, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests. https://ic.fsc.org/ www.communitycenter.org.tw SEPTEMBER 2018 3 Sept 2018_p3-end.indd 3 2018/8/27 下午3:32 TIGER TOTS PRESCHOOL A LOVING PLACE FOR LEARNING Crown’s service offerings include: Everyone needs • International & Domestic Shipments • Transit Protection to know why... • Pet & Car Transfers • Immigration & Legalization We’ll help your whole family • Home Search • School Search prepare for the big adventure. • Settling-in Services PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN (LOCATED INSIDE TAS) Tel: +886 2 2719 2618 [email protected] TIGGER'S(PRE-2S), 2S AND 3S PLAYGROUPS (TIAN YU CAMPUS) North American Curriculum Gardening Qualified Instructors Fun and Educational Daily Activities Low Student/Teacher Ratios Field Trips Gymnastics and Music Class Fun After School Enrichment Classes Go knowing Engaging Outdoor Playgrounds Mandarin Playgroups www.crownrelo.com/taiwan We’d love to introduce you to our diverse and incredibly special community of learners! Please call to arrange a visitation. CR ad Euroview AprMay.indd 1 22/3/2016 3:40:25 PM TYPA MAIN OFFICE: (02)2873-1815 www.typa.org.tw 4 SEPTEMBER 2018 www.communitycenter.org.tw Sept 2018_p3-end.indd 4 2018/8/26 下午4:54 COVER IMAGE: Aohua Waterfall FROM Please send email submissions, comments, and feedback to [email protected]. By Richard Saunders THE For more information, please go to our EDITORS website at www.communitycenter.org.tw COT TEAM September has finally arrived, and with it a promise of much cooler weather. Without question, this past summer has been one of extreme temperatures, high humidity and no typhoons, which is most unusual. The Center is in full swing and ready for the fall season. Suzan Babcock Richard Saunders Naomi Kaly KC Come join us for our September Coffee Morning Newcomer Editor Co-editor Advertising Manager Graphic Designer Welcome and Open House, on Thursday, September 6th, coteditor@ [email protected] naomi@communitycenter. graphicdesigntaipei. communitycenter.org.tw org.tw weebly.com from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Meet new friends and have fun catching up with old friends over coffee, as you learn about our Center family and the resources that we can offer to you and to the community. Also, please take time to look through the Center’s 2018-19 Fall & Winter Activities catalogue. It offers a wide Zee Dlamini Nomita Kavra Gupta Sydney Ko variety of classes, activities and tours, which are perfect for Editorial intern Editorial intern Editorial intern newcomers, visitors, and long-timers that want to enrich their Taiwan experience. Nick Kembel, a well-known author and proud parent of WRITING AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS two delightful youngsters, has spent a considerable amount Andre Alayon Piotr Puchalski Sue Babcock Joseph Reilly of time researching places in Taipei that are fun for children. Enrique Chong Richard Saunders In this issue, we have Nick’s second installment, which Andrew Conley Angie Shih offers everything from great play centers to kid-friendly Kenneth Dickson Rosemary Susa Karen Farley Grace Ting restaurants. Alicia Haddad Elene van Sandwyk One of the things that Asia has taught many of us is that Nick Kembel Joyce Wolf Jay Mac change is always dependable and will never change. This Michael Mullahy month, we have included several pieces on the theme, which reflect personal, spiritual and healing thoughts about the journeys that change offers. There is a lot going on at the Center, so please stop by and Pick COT up at: have a delicious cup of Grace’s freshly brewed coffee or tea Uptown: Community Services Center, No. 25, Lane 290, Sec. 6, with us. We look forward to seeing you. Zhongshan North Rd. Sprout – No. 33, Sec. 7, Zhongshan North Rd. George Pai’s Beauty – No. 14, Tienmu East Rd. Downtown: Ooh Cha Cha – 207, Sec.2, Nanchang Rd. Sue and Richard Accountant Monica Cheng COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER Programs Manager Rosemary Susa Coffee Mornings Coordinator John Imbrogulio Cross-cultural Trainer Anne Jacquet The Community Services Center (CSC) is a non-profit foundation. CSC provides Communications Morgan Loosli outreach and early intervention through counseling, cross-cultural education and Events Coordinator Shan Lee life skills programs to meet the needs of the international community in Taipei. Mandarin Chinese Teacher Gloria Gwo CSC offers the opportunity to learn, volunteer, teach and meet others. Check out Samson Debele our website www.communitycenter.org.tw and drop by The Center to chat with us Systems Manager about our programs. You can also email us at [email protected]. Volunteers Miyuki Boice, John Imbrogulio, Becca Kintzley, Director Adam McMillan Leslie McFarlane, John McQuade, Gloria Peng, Emmy Shih, Hellen Soderberg Office Manager Grace Ting Benefactors Bai Win Antiques Counselors I-wen Chan, Katherine Chang, Hui-shiang Chao, European Chamber of Commerce Jung Chin, Chiao-Feng Chung, Cerita Hsu, Carol Lee, Grand Hyatt Taipei Miranda Lin, Emilie Ma, Kuang-Shan Wan Premier Sponsors Concordia Consulting Consultants Wendy Evans and Michael Mullahy ICRT San Fu Global Counseling Admin. Joanne Chua www.communitycenter.org.tw SEPTEMBER 2018 5 Sept 2018_p3-end.indd 5 2018/8/26 下午4:54 CSC A percentage of all proceeds of items sold at the Gallery will go SEPTEMBER 2018 to the Center. Please remember that by displaying your items or shopping at the Gallery, you will be helping the Center to continue GALLERY to provide valuable services to the international community. 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. YURIE’S ASSORTMENT OF SILK Please stop by the Center to view FLOWERS AND ACCESSORIES the paintings of Chen Ah-Kim, Yurie Asada meticulously selects all her Chen Shu-Hwa, Lee Fin-Lan, Tang silk flowers for her exquisite silk flower Shu-Hui and Wang Cheng-Chi. 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. Taipei International Women's Choir COFFEE GRINDERS AND POTS MADE FROM STAINLESS STEEL AND September - May WOOD Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 am Enjoy your coffee the old fashioned way. Come to the Center and check American Club Taipei out these lovely items for coffee brewing throughout September. The Taipei International Women's Choir looks forward to welcoming new singers at rehearsals beginning in September. Formerly known as the International Community Choir, the group will be preparing holiday selections from multiple genres and languages for a fun, festive concert at the end of the year. Singers of all nationalities and experience levels are invited to join the Wednesday morning rehearsals. For more information, contact Sarah Zimmerman at [email protected]. Morning Book Club Selection Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick. For meeting dates, times & location, contact Julie Hu at: [email protected] 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 www.communitycenter.org.tw Sept 2018_p3-end.indd 6 2018/8/26 下午4:54 COMMUNITY SEPT ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS With the new school year started it’s time to come to the Center to join in our activities.