Centered Vol. 21 | 04 DEC20 on TAIPEI JAN21 A publication of the Community Services Center 2021 SPRING & SUMMER ACTIVITIES CATALOG INSIDE Dec 20 cover.indd 1 2020/11/25 上午7:41 Dec 20 cover.indd 2 2020/11/25 上午7:41 CONTENTS December 2020/January 2021 volume 21 issue 4 CSC COMMUNITY From the Editors 5 The Community Services Center’s Auction Highlights 9 December 2020/ January 2021 Center Gallery 6 The Red Room’s 11th Anniversary: Artists Break the Pause 11 December Activities Highlights 7 How To Become A Red Roomer 11 CSC Business Classified 33 OUTLOOK Loneliness: An Opportunity to Grow 14 Why Do Organizations Need More Trained Facilitators? 22 Recognizing Ourselves In Each Other 24 The Homeless 26 Publisher Community Services Center, Taipei Editor Suzan Babcock Christmas in Wulai X 27 Co-editor Richard Saunders Advertising Manager Naomi Kaly Magazine Email [email protected] Tel 02-2836-8134 SUPPLEMENT Fax 02-2835-2530 2021 Spring & Summer Activities 17 Community Services Center Editorial Panel Siew Kang, Fred Voigtmann Printed by Farn Mei Printing Co., Ltd. 1F, No. 102, Hou Kang Street, Shilin POETRY District, Taipei Tel: 02-2882-6748 Fax: 02-2882-6749 A Child’s Christmas Elsewhere 21 E-mail: [email protected] Centered on Taipei is a publication of the Community Services Center, ART 25, Lane 290, Zhongshan N. Rd., Sec. 6, Tianmu, Taipei, Taiwan The Living Art of Bonsai 28 Tel: 02-2836-8134 fax: 02-2835-2530 e-mail: [email protected] FOOD Correspondence may be sent to the editor at coteditor@ The Lab, French Bistro 30 communitycenter.org.tw. Freelance writers, photographers and illustrators are welcome to contact the editor to discuss editorial and graphic assignments. Your talent will find a home with us! TRAVEL Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may not Wushanding Mud Volcano 32 be reproduced without the written consent of the copyright owner. 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 DEC 2020/JAN 2021 3 Dec 2020_p3-end.indd 3 2020/11/25 上午7:39 TIGER TOTS PRESCHOOL A LOVING PLACE FOR LEARNING PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN (LOCATED INSIDE TAS) TIGGER'S(PRE-2S), 2S AND 3S PLAYGROUPS (TIAN YU CAMPUS) GRADE 1 & 2 : AFTERNOON LANGUAGE & LITERACY PROGRAMS North American Curriculum Engaging Outdoor Playgrounds Qualified Instructors Fun and Educational Daily Activities Low Student/Teacher Ratios Fun After School Enrichment Classes Gymnastics and Music Class Mandarin Playgroups We’d love to introduce you to our diverse and incredibly special community of learners! Please call to arrange a visitation. TYPA MAIN OFFICE: (02)2873-1815 www.typa.org.tw 4 DEC 2020/JAN 2021 www.communitycenter.org.tw Dec 2020_p3-end.indd 4 2020/11/25 上午7:39 COVER IMAGE: Qingshan Wang deity parade. FROM Please send email submissions, comments, and feedback to by Craig Ferguson [email protected]. THE For more information, please go to our website at EDITORS www.communitycenter.org.tw There’s no doubt about it. The year 2020 has been one COT Team that the whole world has wanted to unequivocally bid a hasty and firm “goodbye” to. With 2021 on the immediate horizon, we are being offered a number of opportunities to build and rebuild our communities, our lives and our relationships with others as we struggle to emerge from this global pandemic. Suzan Babcock Richard Saunders Naomi Kaly KC Whether our ties are here in Taiwan, or on the other side of Editor Co-editor Advertising Manager Graphic Designer the world, reframing the many aspects of our lives requires coteditor@ [email protected] naomi@communitycenter. graphicdesigntaipei. communitycenter.org.tw org.tw weebly.com hope, collective support and a rekindling of the human connection. Feature Writers and Photographers One of the best things about Taiwan is its active community life and collective sense of community spirit. This was recently reflected in the Center’s celebration of its 25th annual auction fundraiser and dinner. Members of the local and international community turned out to celebrate and show support of the Center. This month’s Auction Photo Gallery shows their Jenny Chang Heather Gatley Earl Goodson James Lade Ximena Lopez enthusiasm and dedication. Our December 2020-January 2021 double issue includes such highlights as the Center’s upcoming activities for Writing, Photography and Art Contributors December, and Counseling Intern Ximena Lopez’s Outlook Sue Babcock Minim Photographic Studio article on Loneliness as an opportunity to grow and renew Francois Knuchel, Caterfly John Murn ourselves. Longtime friend of the Center and Taiwan, photo- Jenny Chang Joseph Reilly Heather Gatley Richard Saunders journalist Earl Goodson presents a moving gallery of images Craig Ferguson Gary Smoke entitled Recognizing Ourselves in Each Other, while Jim Lade Earl Goodson Rosemary Susa ICA Grace Ting attests that his writing about Homeless Harry, an eccentric, James Lade The Lab Selected lovable Irish gentleman with a terrific sense of humor has Leah List The Red Room Ximena Lopez Gail West been inspired by real people, his imagination and his own life. Remember that the Center is here for you and that there is always someone willing to have an interesting chat over a cup of steaming coffee or tea. Pick COT up at: With Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year Uptown: and Boxing Day wishes, Community Services Center, No. 25, Lane 290, Sec. 6, 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 Events Coordinator Joy Meglasson Coffee Mornings Coordinator Leslie McFarlane The Community Services Center (CSC) is a non-profit foundation. CSC provides Communications Pia Munk-Janson outreach and early intervention through counseling, cross-cultural education and Mandarin Chinese Teacher Gloria Gwo life skills programs to meet the needs of the international community in Taipei. Systems Manager Samson Debele CSC offers the opportunity to learn, volunteer, teach and meet others. Check out Ximena Lopez, Sofia Vintimila our website www.communitycenter.org.tw and drop by The Center to chat with us Counseling Interns about our programs. You can also email us at [email protected]. Volunteers Miyuki Boice, Gwen Harris, John Imbrogulio, Director Adam McMillan Leslie McFarlane, John McQuade, Bunny Pecheco, Lucy Torres 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, Miranda Grand Hyatt Taipei Lin, Emilie Ma, Kuang-Shan Wan Premier Sponsors Concordia Consulting Consultants Wendy Evans, Michael Mullahy, Mary Lagerstrom ICRT San Fu Global Counseling Admin. Joanne Chua www.communitycenter.org.tw DEC 2020/JAN 2021 5 Dec 2020_p3-end.indd 5 2020/11/26 下午3:25 CSC A percentage of all proceeds of items sold at the Gallery will go to the Center. Please remember that by displaying your items or shopping at the Gallery, you will be helping the Center to continue to provide valuable services to the international community. Gallery@CENTER DECEMBER CHERRY HILL "FLOW WITH JOURNEY" MODERN PAINTINGS BY CHIH-YING HE Anica Lin specializes in custom, handmade fine “What I see, I hear and I feel are my perpetual jewelry that speaks to her experiences as a sources of inspiration.” As a self-taught artist, gemstone lover and designer. Born in Taiwan Chih-ying He blended her soul and colorful and raised in Swaziland, Africa, Anica’s jewelry elements into her creative process. Every is a rich blend of diverse cultures. artwork of hers is full of smiles, love and JANUARY adventure. CHERRY HILL PATRICIA KORTMANN Patricia’s jewelry designs have gained international recognition and acclaim. Her work features one-of-a-kind signature pieces in gold, silver and precious gems of the highest quality. MINIM PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO + GALLERY A selection of both photographers from Minim Photographic Studio + Gallery; Naomi Goddard and Minsik Jung's photographic work will be exhibited. They will be displaying fine art prints of landscapes and scenes from Taipei. VANA LIVING Vana Living is a one-stop destination for everyone who wants to discover Scandinavian design and lifestyle products. Here you will find selected Scandinavian lifestyle products as well as carefully curated products from around the globe. At Vana Living we take pride in offering affordable, high quality products and design. An important part of our work is also reflected by our approach to sustainability and transparency – we value Nature! By this we mean that we place high and clear demands on our partners to minimize environmental impact and provide good working conditions at all levels. MORNING BOOK CLUB A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles For times and locations, contact Julie Hu at: [email protected] 6 DEC 2020/JAN 2021 www.communitycenter.org.tw Dec 2020_p3-end.indd 6 2020/11/25 上午7:39 CSC DECEMBER ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTS Vive le France! Boeuf direct experience. Before Mt. Dinghu to Mt. Zhongzheng with a good grip. Bring water, Bourguignon and Tarte au there were codified systems Hike a packed lunch and rain/sun/ Citron of medicinal practice, people Wednesday, December 9th; insect protection as needed. Friday, December 4th; 10 am – would instinctively hit or 9 am – 3 pm; $800 12 noon; $1,200 massage an afflicted area to feel Instructor: Dory Chung It's All About the Rice! Instructors: better. Over many generations The first part of our hike to Mt.