Community Services Center

19/01/2026

Living in Taiwan during Lunar New Year can feel both exciting and overwhelming 🎊 What foods matter most? Why do decorations look the way they do? And what traditions are actually part of everyday life here?

Our FREE February Coffee Morning is a warm, welcoming way to experience Lunar New Year in Taiwan beyond the surface. Learn about classic holiday foods, watch live paper cutting and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations, and make Tangyuan (湯圓) together while discovering its cultural meaning. Come connect, ask questions, and celebrate the season with friends old and new at the Center ☕✨

☕ 𝗛𝗶𝘁 "𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.facebook.com/share/17sgoRXjAA/

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17/01/2026

🇹🇼💡 Did you know? Taiwan quietly rolled out major changes earlier this month that make working and living here much easier for foreign professionals and their families.

As of January 2026, updates to the Foreign Professional Act include open work permits for eligible spouses and partners, smoother pathways to permanent residency, and expanded opportunities for international graduates and professionals.

👀 Wondering how these changes apply to you? We’re partnering with Talent Taiwan to host a FREE workshop that breaks down what’s new, who qualifies, and how to take advantage of these updates. A must-attend if you’re planning your future in Taiwan.

💚 𝗛𝗜𝗧 "𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚" 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://www.facebook.com/share/17oiGj1HkS/
💚 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘: https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-02-05-evening-event-new-opportunities-in-taiwan-the-2026-amendments-to-the-foreign-professional-act/

06/01/2026

🐎 Happy 2026. It’s the Year of the Horse! Did you know Mandarin has four tones, and how you say a word completely changes its meaning? That’s why tone recognition is so important when learning Chinese 👂✨

Take ma for example! 👀

mā (媽) = mom
má (麻) = numb
mǎ (馬) = horse 🐎
mà (罵) = to scold

Same spelling. Totally different meanings. 📚 Want to stop guessing and start speaking with confidence? Start your Chinese learning journey with our flagship Survival Chinese series, build confidence in conversation classes, or dive into Chinese characters step by step.

📚 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/product-category/language/

20/12/2025

All we want for Christmas is… turkey 🦃
The Center community gets 10% off Festive Turkey Dinners and Turkey Gift Hampers at amba Taipei Songshan until Jan 4, 2026 (excluding Dec 31).

📞 Call 02-2653-2899 and quote “the Center” to enjoy this holiday treat.
Perfect for family dinners, office parties, or a cozy Christmas at home 🎁

Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious Festive Christmas Turkey Dinner For Four from just TWD5980. Or, odrer amba Hotels' Festive Turkey Gourmet Gift Hamper at home or office for just TWD4980!

15/12/2025

🎄✨ That’s a wrap on our 2025 Christmas Bazaar! ✨🎄

Our favorite holiday event of the year brought so much cheer to the Center. With 21 wonderful vendors, a fantastic turnout, and a lively performance by Sparklele, the TES parent ukulele band, the atmosphere was full of warmth and festive spirit 🎶 Thank you to all our vendors and attendees for making this such a joyful community celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you back next year 🎁

14/12/2025

Looking to sharpen your skills and get more table time? Our Mahjong Club is mainly for players who already understand the rules of international mahjong and want a regular space to practice with others! If interested, fill out our Google Form!

📅 Every Wednesday | 12–2 PM
💰 NT$200 per session

𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://forms.gle/aw5KjCLxicgkDw187

Note: An instructor will be there for light guidance (especially for beginners), but this is not a class. Just a relaxed, friendly practice space to play, learn through experience, and build confidence.

13/12/2025

This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Katie Batchelor, the creative energy behind the unforgettable flash mob at our annual gala 🎶 With nearly 20 years in Taipei, Katie weaves dance, fitness, and wellness into everything she does, from Zumba and burlesque fitness to health and wellness coaching. Thank you, Katie, for getting our community moving, on and off the dance floor! 💛

🎶 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://communitycenter.org.tw/december-2025-community-spotlight-katie-batchelor/

11/12/2025

We’re hiring at the Community Services Center! 💼💚

The Center is a nonprofit resource hub supporting Taipei’s international community through counseling, education, and community programs. We’re looking for mission driven people who want to make a real impact.

We’re currently recruiting:
🔹 Deputy Counseling Coordinator: https://communitycenter.org.tw/now-hiring-deputy-counseling-coordinator/
🔹 Counseling Intern: https://communitycenter.org.tw/now-hiring-counseling-intern/

If you’re passionate about mental health, NGO work, and supporting a multicultural community, we encourage you to apply.

👉 Please refer to each job description for full details and application instructions. To apply, email your resume/CV to talent@communitycenter.org.tw.

We hope to welcome new teammates soon! 🌏✨

10/12/2025

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? Skip the socks and gift turkey instead 🦃
Enjoy 10% off Turkey Gift Hampers and Festive Turkey Dinners at amba Taipei Songshan until Jan 4, 2026 (excluding Dec 31), exclusive for the Center community (that's you!)

📞 Call 02-2653-2899 and quote “the Center” when you order.
A delicious way to spread holiday cheer ✨

Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious Festive Christmas Turkey Dinner For Four from just TWD5980. Or, odrer amba Hotels' Festive Turkey Gourmet Gift Hamper at home or office for just TWD4980!

09/12/2025

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪!

Taipei American School invites you to an evening exploring the world of Taiwan Travelogue (臺灣漫遊錄) with author Shuang-Zi Yang (楊双子) and translator Lin King ’12 (金翎).

📅 Wednesday, December 10, 2025
📍 5:30–7:00 PM | TAS Upper School Library
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=rvmuPPr1-0GDMsz2isXfV860RmQI0qZLlEeEIP9VyohUMzU3NzZURkhITk9CSjhGUTk0SzNZNVlCSC4u&route=shorturl

Step inside one of Taiwan’s most celebrated recent novels, a reimagined 1938 travel diary that follows a Japanese writer and her Taiwanese interpreter as they journey across the island. Blending vivid historical detail with lyrical storytelling, Taiwan Travelogue reveals the cultural layers, relationships, and quiet tensions of life under Japanese rule. Its English edition, translated by Lin King ’12, won the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature, marking a milestone for Taiwanese literature on the global stage.

A rare opportunity to meet both the author and the award-winning translator. Don’t miss it!

06/12/2025

As we wrap up our 2025 Gala reflections, a heartfelt thank you to United for their generous support of Tropical Nights, Community Lights ✨🌴 Their donation of two round-trip Economy Class tickets between Taipei and Guam made our raffle extra special and created an unforgettable moment for one lucky winner 🎟️🌏 We are truly grateful for their partnership and their support of our mission to serve the international community! ❤️