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Our two French chefs are back at the Center with adelicious menu to share and prepare. For this class we are traveling to the Basque region of Francefor a traditional country chicken recipe, PouletBasquaise served with Wild Rice. For dessert we will enjoy a sweet-tooth satisfying, Mousse au Chocolat with Sablés Bretons.

Instructor: Christophe Charrondiere and Kuang-Ping Tung

Online pre-registration closes the Monday beforethe cooking class begins!
If you are interestedin the class after this deadline, please contactThe Center.

Join the Center for an introductory tour of the National Palace Museum (NPM). Led by Margaret Lo, aseasoned NPM Docent and Guide, this tour will cover a brief history of the NPM and some highlightsof the Museum's collections. We will start from the first floor, walk through the galleries of permanent exhibitions and end on the third floor. The tour will focus on about 25 pieces, including the Qianlong Emperor's Curio Boxes, the Buddhist Sculpture from the Northern Wei Period, ceramics from the Song Dynasty, enamel-painted porcelain, bronzes (food and wine vessels), jades,and some calligraphy and paintings. Tour participants will come away with a general understanding of how to appreciate the different materials used and their cultural significance. Entrance to the NPM and headset rental included. We recommend staying after the tour to visit other areas of the Museum at your leisure.

Instructor: Margaret Lo

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Join Kara for a beginners embroidery class for thelover of all-things Taiwan! In this class you'll learn several basic embroidery stitches, as well as some advanced stitching techniques to complete Kara's own "Iconic Taiwan" design pattern. She will show you a standard way ofcompleting the project, as well as fun ways to add your own personal touches. Blue thread will be the only color provided, but feel free to bring other colors that speak to you. Please note: it is not likely that you will be able to complete the entire embroidery project in this 2.5-hour class, however Kara will make sure that you will leave the class knowing what to do. The class includes a comprehensive "Stitch Guide" to allow you to easily finish at home – which doubles as an excellent resource for your future embroidery projects.

Instructor: Kara Wall

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

In this class you will learn how to use origami (paper folding) together with natural stones and beads to design a beautiful pair of earrings. First,Naomi will teach you how to properly fold the paper shapes using standard-sized origami paper. Onceyou have mastered the process, she will then guide you to replicate the steps with smaller sheets of paper to create the miniature shapes for your earrings. Finally, you will assemble all the pieces together and voilà, you will have completed a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings to wear yourself or give as a gift. 

Instructor: Naomi Watanabe

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Are you ready to get out of the big city and into the countryside to see life on the farm? Do you like healthy and delicious food? Then join Ivy on a visit to an ecologically friendly farm and learn all about the techniques used to grow pesticide-free fruits and vegetables. Tour the farm, help to pick some fresh vegetables and enjoy a delicious vegetarian lunch. Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for walking around the (possibly muddy) farm are a must. Transportation, farm activityand a vegetarian lunch are included.

Instructor: Ivy Chen

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

In this Indian vegetarian cooking class Vaishali will teach you how to prepare Samosas with Coriander Chutney for our appetizer; Mushroom Curry and Puri as our main course; and Carrot Halwa for dessert. For anyone who is not a vegetarian Vaishali's mushroom curry recipe can also be used for chicken, fish or lamb.

Instructor: Vaishali Megnanni

Online pre-registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

The schedule for this tour has been changed since the publication of the Center's Activities Catalog. Please note that this website has the updated departure and return times.

This very small volcanic island, or islet, rises out of the ocean off the northeast coast of Taiwan. Out-of-bounds to the public for many years due to typhoon damage, the islet was reopened in the spring of 2021. Keelung Islet's ecology is remarkably unspoiled, despite its proximity to Taipei. On this trip, we will take a train from Taipei to Keelung. We will then share taxis to the Bisha Harbor wherewe will hop on a boat for a journey through Keelung's busy harbor and across the sea to the islet, five kilometers offshore. We'll have two hours to explore the islet with a local guide. We will visit the picturesque harbor area and the path which follows the shoreline around to the beautiful opposite side, enjoying views out into the ocean and back towards the main island of Taiwan. We will then make our way up a number of steps to see the lighthouse that sits at the highest point of Keelung Islet. After our return ferry trip, wewill taxi it back to the train station. Participants' interest and time permitting we may include a stop at the Miaokou Night Market before taking the train back to Taipei. This tour will end onthe train back to Songshan Station. Wear sturdy walking shoes; bring your Easy Card for the train, plus plenty of water, snacks and rain/sun protection. There is very little shade on the island, so please bring a hat and something to cover up (long sleeves recommended) or an umbrella. NOTE: There will be water on the boat but there is nothing for sale on the islet or at the harbor. Bring everything you need for the trip. Ferry fees are included. Shared taxis to be paid by participants on the day. Please have small change/NTD notes with you.

Instructor: Jennifer Turek

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly tosee if spaces remain available.
 

Bring out your creative side and join Masako for this fun and easy porcelain decal art workshop. We start with a simple, white porcelain plate in theshape of Taiwan. Then, using special decals and stickers we will design and decorate our plates, which Masako will take home to fire in her kiln. The final results are a beautiful Taiwan souvenir that looks like you spent many painstaking hours painting! No special skills required, just a good eye for art. Includes all materials to produce one Taiwan map plate.

Instructor: Masako Liang

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

So many of us believe that we are not artistic or capable of being an artist. In this class we will use drawing as a catalyst to connect to ourselves and the world around us. We will look for our one-of-a-kind visual voice, and silence that inner critic. Elina will give a short introduction to the benefits of mark-making and how other artists use their marks. We will draw using our senses and experiment with making our own marks, guided by several prompts. For the second half of the class, wewill go outside for a short walk around the neighbourhood to listen to and draw the sounds we hear using the marks we practiced in the first part of the class. You will leave the class with your sketchbook and prompts to help you continue your practice at home.

Instructor: Elina Eihmane

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If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

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 1945. The largest of the six camps in Taiwan wasin Kinkaseki, today's Jinguashi. This fascinating, full-day historic tour will take us from Ruifang to Jinguashi via Jiufen along the route taken by the POWs and will include stops at the GoldMining Museum (admission fee included) and the POW Memorial Park on the site of the camp. A portionof the proceeds from this tour are donated to theTaiwan POW Society. Bring water, a packed lunch and rain/sun protection as needed. .

Instructor: Michael Hurst

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

From the Jiantan MRT Station we will travel by public bus up to Yangmingshan (YMS) and will begin our hike from the parking lot at Lengshuikeng, a popular destination due to the free hot springs. We will see the famous Milk Pond, so named because the water looks like milk due to precipitated sulfur deposits in the lake. Next, we will cross the Jingshan Suspension Bridge. You can take a photo onthe bridge and have Qixingshan (Seven Star Mtn.) as the backdrop. We will pass along a forest trailtoward Qingtiangang but will take a turn which will lead us to Juansi Waterfall. In Chinese, juansi means “spun silk.” The water crashing over the rocks on its way down is said to resemble spun silk. From Juansi we will walk to YMS Park and take the bus back to the Jiantan MRT Station. This hike is about 5K with 360M descending. It is mostly along stone paved trails with more downhill than uphill. (For someone with knee problems,please note.) Overall, it is a moderately strenuous hike for beginners and easy for regular hikers. Please wear proper footwear—shoes with a good grip are best. Bring your EasyCard for the bus; and water, lunch and sun/rain/insect protection as needed.

Instructor: Dory Chung

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Back by popular demand! 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 granderpast. This tour will explore the area's mansions and shophouses, many hidden off the main tourist routes. It will trace the stories of the first residents of Taipei and the sometimes chaotic events that shaped their lives. We'll start just outside the old north gate of the city and wind our way through old alleys and lanes, 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. Don't miss the chance to join Tom on this fascinating walking tour of Taipei's oldest neighborhood. .

Instructor: Tom Rook

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Would you like to be able to communicate with shopkeepers, taxi drivers and co-workers? Whether you've just arrived in Taiwan or have been here awhile, this is the class for you. Learn spoken Mandarin in a relaxed and informal environment right here at The Center. Course materials included.

Class meets on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.

Instructor: Gloria Gwo

Online pre-registration closes on the day of this class!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

The secret to a healthy body is joint mobility andnot muscle flexibility or strength. The ability of our joints to move freely keeps the body flexible and pain free. This program will teach you basicjoint mobility exercises that you can do daily toimprove your health. It is suitable for all fitness levels, but especially beneficial for people who may not be exercising enough due to body pain or other physical limitations. The instructor will help participants to adapt the various exercises to their needs. Wear loose comfortable clothing to class.

Class dates: November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6.

Instructor: Yin Yin Wang

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If you are interested in this activity after this deadline, please contact The Center.

This course builds upon the skills learned in Survival Chinese I and offers approximately 20 hours of language instruction for people who would like to upgrade their basic skills and go one step further with Mandarin. This class is also suitable for anyone who has taken some basic Chinese lessons elsewhere and would like to continue with his or herstudies at the Center. Course materials included.

Class meets on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.

Instructor: Gloria Gwo

Online pre-registration closes on the day of this class!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? If yes, then don't miss this three-session classthat covers everything you need to know to createa beautiful crocheted scarf. In the first session, you will learn and practice three basic stitches; single, half double, and double stitch. In the second and third sessions, your instructor Nicole will guide you as you use your new skills to start crocheting your scarf. By the end of the class, you will be well on your way to completing your first project — wear it yourself or give it as a holiday gift. Some time spent working on your own at home will be needed to complete the project. All materials included. When you register, please indicate a color preference.

Please indicate a color preference when paying for this class. Class meets on November 1, 8, 15.

Instructor: Nicole Hudson

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If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

This course completes our Survival Chinese series and covers advanced vocabulary and sentence patterns as well as conversational practice. In this class the instructor uses recorded materials to enhance comprehension and introduces a variety of topics and daily life social situations and interactions. Minimum Prerequisites: Survival Chinese I and II or completed approximately 40-60 hours of language instruction. Course materials included.

Class meets on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.

Instructor: Gloria Gwo

Online pre-registration closes on the day of this class!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, pleasecontact The Center.

This course builds upon the skills learned in Survival Chinese I and offers approximately 20 hours of language instruction for people who would like to upgrade their basic skills and go one step further with Mandarin. This class is also suitable for anyone who has taken some basic Chinese lessons elsewhere and would like to continue with his or herstudies at the Center. Course materials included.

Class meets on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.

Instructor: Gloria Gwo

Online pre-registration closes on the day of this class!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Would you like to be able to communicate with shopkeepers, taxi drivers and co-workers? Whether you've just arrived in Taiwan or have been here awhile, this is the class for you. Learn spoken Mandarin in a relaxed and informal environment right here at The Center. Course materials included.

Class meets on November 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29; December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15.

Instructor: Gloria Gwo

Online pre-registration closes on the day of this class!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

A healthy and flexible spine is a direct reflection of our body's aging process. It indicates how energy flows through different parts of the body. Yoga brings strength, flexibility, and tone to the body. It can open the hamstrings, shoulders, and chest. Understanding our body helps create health, emotional stability, and happiness. Regular practice helps to ease tensions and lubricate the joints. Full range body motion brings spinal health and stretches the chakras (energy points of the body). Chakras are interconnected along the spine and correspond to various parts of the body. Deep work within the physical body touches our chakras. In each session we will practice sun salutations and asanas, combined with breathing exercisesand mindfulness meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and towel to class. The class is open to all.

Class dates: November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1.

Instructor: Carol Hsu

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in this activity after this deadline, please contact The Center.

This course is for adult learners who already havesome knowledge of English, and who are looking to improve their conversational skills. This fun and interactive class will help you to feel more confident speaking English in a natural, conversational environment. Join Maurice for real, everyday chats about what is happening around you. Various topics, guided by studentinterests, will be covered.

Class meets on November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8.

Instructor: Maurice Harrington

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If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Back by popular demand! 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. On this tour we will visit one of the best preserved old streets in the city and some of the earliest temples. Meandering through the streets and little hidden alleyways, we'll also take in a lot of its less well-known sites and learn aboutthe area's checkered and often insalubrious history. Tom, known for his amazing hand-drawn maps of Taiwan's cities and neighborhoods, haswalked every inch of this area (and drawn it too)and he will use his extensive collection of maps, photos, and drawings to help bring the past to life. This tour was so popular that we decided to include it again this fall. Don't miss the chance to join Tom on this fascinating walking tour of Taipei's oldest neighborhood.

Instructor: Dory Chung

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days beforean activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Too busy to cook? Then join Ivy for one of her famous stir fry cooking classes and discover some easy recipes to put a tasty meal on your dinner table. The menu for this class includes Stir Fried Calamari with Basil, Taiwanese-style Sweet and Sour Pork (no ketchup), Green Beans with Minced Pork and a Seasonal Vegetable.

Instructor: Ivy Chen

Online pre-registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

The Community Services Center's annual auction gala is a fun and lively way to support the Center's mission of improved mental health support for the international community in Taiwan.  

Every year the Center helps thousands of people. Whether it is simply offering friendship on arrival in a new country, supplying information about how to live successfully in Taiwan, or professional counseling when it is needed TheCenter is always here; for you, for your family, or for someone you know.

Join Ivy to learn about local Taiwanese culture, history and food, on this fun neighborhood and foodie experience. 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 chance to taste a selection of tasty treats. Our final destination is a neighborhood temple where there are many small eateries that cometo 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.

Instructor: Ivy Chen

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Join Derek for a walking tour of the Yong Kang Street area and discover some hidden gems in this trendy and popular neighborhood. Our first stop is Qingtian 76, for a tour of this old and beautifullymaintained Japanese house that is now a lovely café. Next we will visit the exhibits at theMongolian and Tibetan Cultural Center and participate in a tsampa and milk tea-making activity. Tsampa or tsamba is a glutinous meal usually made from roasted barley flour, and is a dietary mainstayin central Tibet, the Himalayans and Mongolia, where it is known as zamba. Then, we will stroll around the Yong Kang Street area where Derek will introduce us to some of the many interesting shopsand eateries in this lively neighborhood. If you have time to stay for lunch after the tour, thereare many options to choose from. Wear comfortablewalking shoes.

Instructor: Derek Wang

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Back by popular demand! 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. On this tour we will visit one of the best preserved old streets in the city and some of the earliest temples. Meandering through the streets and little hidden alleyways, we'll also take in a lot of its less well-known sites and learn aboutthe area's checkered and often insalubrious history. Tom, known for his amazing hand-drawn maps of Taiwan's cities and neighborhoods, haswalked every inch of this area (and drawn it too)and he will use his extensive collection of maps, photos, and drawings to help bring the past to life. This tour was so popular that we decided to include it again this fall. Don't miss the chance to join Tom on this fascinating walking tour of Taipei's oldest neighborhood. .

Instructor: Tom Rook

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days beforean activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Join Jennifer for a lovely day trip out to beautiful Wulai, known for its hot-spring hotels and indigenous aboriginal culture. We will see the magnificent waterfall, ride the scenic cable car, stopat the Aboriginal Handicraft Center, visit the Wulai Atayal Museum and stroll along the quaint OldStreet. If you haven’t yet been to Wulai,here is your chance! There are places on the Old Street to purchase snacks and drinks; time permitting, we may be able to sit down for a simple lunch (not included). We do recommend bringing snacks/lunch with you, just in case. Cable car and entrance fees included.

Instructor: Jennifer Tong

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Join Anne for a fun, holiday baking class and learn how to make four classic Danish butter cookies using one dough recipe: Traditional Butter Cookies, Lemon/Lime Butter Cookies, Chocolate Butter Cookies and Butter Cookies with Rock Sugar. Anne will also demonstrate a simple marzipan recipe that you can eat as is, mold into decorative shapes or use in cakes and breads. 

Instructor: Anne Rud Lehmann

Online pre-registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after thisdeadline, please contact The Center.

Have you been considering a family photo to send out for the holidays? Or maybe it is time to updateyour family photographs? If so, then this is your chance to make it happen. Create timeless imagesof you and your loved ones to treasure, as MinimPhotographic Studio captures you on an analogue film camera. For one day only, their photographersare offering this special Center invitation to their studio for a unique photoshoot at a discountedrate. Each participating person/group will be assigned a 30-minute time slot with the photographer who will use 1 roll of 120mm film to take your portrait photos. Each sitting will result in 10 different images that will be later developed, scannedand sent to you digitally. Group size for this activity is between 1-5 people. Please contact the Center if your group size exceeds this number. .

Instructor: Naomi Goddard and Minsik Jung

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity are the central ideas of the Japanese tea ceremony. It is a unique and ritualistic event with many distinctive steps, including preparing the utensils, serving the tea and even how one drinks the tea. In this introductory class you will experience a formal Japanese tea ceremony, performed by Urasenke Tea Master Tsai and the chance to prepare your own bowl of matcha green tea to enjoy with some traditional Japanese sweets. .

Instructor: Professor Tsai Fong Chi and Yin Yin Wang

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

This class is chock-full of crafty, Christmas fun! Learn how to do hand embroidery and basic stitching in this “DIY Ornament Class,” which is perfect for a beginner and will certainly appeal to any Christmas fanatic. Your instructor,Kara, has been designing, making, and selling Taiwan-themed Christmas tree ornaments since 2017.Join this 2-session workshop to learn all (well,nearly all) of her secrets to creating these holiday keepsakes. We will make a hand embroidered, Taiwan-inspired image, framed in a 3” embroidery hoop; a dragon fruit ornament made from Hakka flower fabric; and a plush fabric xiao long bao (soup dumpling ). Secure your spot now for what is sure to be a popular class this holiday season!

Class meets on November 22 and 29.

Instructor: Kara Wall

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

This walk/hike explores the area around Guizikeng, a nature park in the hills just above the hot springs area of Beitou in northern Taipei city. After exploring the nature park, we will climb up to the foothills of the Mount Datun range to enjoy the fine views over Beitou, Taipei and beyond. On the way down we will make a short detour into a scenic little gorge to see the temple hidden inside. This walk, which is suitable for regular hikers,is mostly on surfaced paths, with lots of steps on both the ascent and descent. Wear sturdy shoes with a good grip. Bring water and rain/sun protection, as needed.

Instructor: Jennifer Turek

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden, Tainan Wu Garden, Hsinchu Beiguo Garden and Wufeng Lin Family Mansion and Garden are collectively known as the Four Great Gardens of Taiwan. The Lin Family Mansion and Gardens, located in New Taipei City, dates back to the Qing Dynasty when the wealthy Lin family settled in the Banqiao area. Originally from China, the Lin Family made their fortune in salt and rice farming. The grounds are well-preserved and are considered one of Taiwan's best examples of a traditional Chinese garden. Architecturally, both the impressive three-court mansion and garden area (4.9 acres) are rich with elaborate carvings and nooks and crannies to explore. You shouldn't miss the chance to visit this impressive historic site. Entrance feesincluded.

Instructor: Jennifer Tong

Depending on the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After this time, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

In this class Christophe and Kuang-Ping will introduce you to three quintessentially French recipes that are easier to make than you might think. On the menu for this delicious class are Traditional French Onion Soup and two delicious soufflés; Cheese Soufflé as the main course and Chocolate Soufflé for dessert. C'est bon!

Instructor: Christophe Charrondiere and Kuang-Ping Tung

Online pre-registration closes the Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Natural soap making is fun, easy, ecological andan opportunity to express your uniqueness. Our skin is the largest organ in our body. We should treat it with love and respect, nurture and nourish it with the finest ingredients like natural and essential oils. By making your own soap, you choosethe best for your body. In this class you will learn how to use a soap calculator; how to choose the best oils for soap making; and what else to consider when crafting a natural soap. By the end ofthis workshop, each participant will have made four personalized bars of soap to take home, created with their preferred scent and essential oils. All materials, plus a reusable silicone mold to continue creating your own soap, are included.

Instructor: Nurit Segev

Online pre-registration closes 5 days before an activity begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.

Join Dory for a hike in the rocky, wooded hills above Beitou and Wellington Heights following a network of trails with which connect the well-known landmarks of Battleship Rock (or 'Dog's Head Rock') and the unique Lovers' Temple. The highest point is only 164 meters, but from a large rocky area you can sit and enjoy commanding views of Guanyinshan and the Tamsui River. The route finishes at the Xinbeitou MRT with a short visit to one of Taipei's most unusual tourist attractions—the amazing Thermal Valley, a large natural pool of near-boiling hot spring water. This hike has some stairs, dirt trails and one rocky area with ropes to help you climb up. The hike is about 6K with a 340M elevation change. Possibly strenuous for beginners, moderately strenuousfor experienced hikers, we recommend a reasonable level of fitness for this hike. Please wear proper footwear—shoes with a good grip are best. Bring water, lunch and sun/rain protection as needed.

Instructor: Dory Chung

Dependingon the activity, online registration closes between 3-5 days before an activity begins. After thistime, please contact the Center directly to see if spaces remain available.
 

Bamboo steamers, most often associated with dumplings and buns, are a fantastic cooking tool that will allow you to prepare healthy meals for your family using only one pan. If you’ve never used one before, here’s your chance to discover a whole new method for preparing healthy and delicious meals. Ivy will use fish, pork, beef and pumpkin to create a complete meal.

Instructor: Ivy Chen

Online pre-registration closesthe Monday before the cooking class begins!
If you are interested in the class after this deadline, please contact The Center.