Community Services Center

Have any plans tonight? 📚☕ Join us for Poetry Night at 春秋書店 (Athena Books), hosted by the Center, serving the international community since 1985. Meet others in Taiwan in a chill, cozy setting filled with poetry, stories, and connection. Share your work or simply listen. ✨ Featuring a special guest reading by Chen Ko-Hua.

☕ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 – 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸! ☕

🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
TONIGHT, Thursday, May 7 (7 PM - 9 PM)
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
Athena Books 春秋書店
No. 7號, Lane 41, Chifeng St, Datong District, Taipei City, 103

☕ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-evening-event-poetry-night/

HAPPENING TOMORROW!☕✨ Join us for our May Coffee Morning at the Center, serving the international community since 1985. Meet others in Taiwan over free coffee, tea, and light refreshments in a relaxed, welcoming space.

This month, hear from Jason Cole Mager as he explores Taiwan’s history through visual storytelling, from Dutch to Japanese influence. A thoughtful, engaging way to start your morning with community and conversation. 🌏

🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
TOMORROW, Thursday, May 7 (10 AM - 11:30 AM)

☕ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-may-coffee-morning-decoding-the-image-history-as-visual-narrative/

Looking for a cozy way to meet the international community in Taiwan? 📚☕ Join us for Poetry Night at 春秋書店 (Athena Books). A chill, welcoming space to share your words or simply listen and connect. ✨ Featuring a special guest reading by Chen Ko-Hua.

☕ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗 – 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸! ☕

🌟 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻:
Thursday, May 7 (7 PM - 9 PM)
📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
Athena Books 春秋書店
No. 7號, Lane 41, Chifeng St, Datong District, Taipei City, 103

☕ 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-evening-event-poetry-night/

Living and studying abroad comes with exciting opportunities, but also real challenges, from adjusting to a new culture to managing stress and building new relationships. Developing self-awareness and self-care habits can make all the difference in navigating this transition.

Last week, the Community Services Center visited Ming Chuan University in Taipei for a session with 500 international students. 🌍✨

Led by our Counseling Psychologist, Charlotte Lee, the talk explored how to better understand emotions, recognize what’s beneath our reactions, and build simple, sustainable self-care practices. From the Satir Iceberg model to breathing and emotional regulation techniques, students gained practical tools they can carry into daily life.

Thank you, 銘傳大學 Ming Chuan University, for the opportunity to connect with your international student community. 💙

When you understand the history, the image changes.

At our May Coffee Morning, New York-based artist Jason Cole Mager explores how Taiwan’s past shapes the meaning behind his work. Drawing on symbols from the Dutch and Japanese colonial periods, his paintings layer cultures, histories, and perspectives into a single image.

Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee ☕ and conversation with the international community. Enjoy free refreshments sponsored by Agile Relocations, connect with others, and take part in a thoughtful discussion.

☕ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-may-coffee-morning-decoding-the-image-history-as-visual-narrative/

2026-05-07 May Coffee Morning: Decoding the Image: History as Visual Narrative Thurs (10:00am-11:30am) at The Center

Curious about jade but not sure where to start? 💚 We’ve got two upcoming experiences to help you explore, understand, and appreciate jade with confidence:

✨ 𝗝𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯)
Feel overwhelmed at the market? Join certified jade appraiser Vega for a guided tour through Jianguo Jade Market. Learn what to look for, how to choose quality pieces, and discover hidden gems along the way.
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-23-jianguo-jade-market-tour-taipei/

✨ 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮)
Want to go deeper? This hands-on session covers jade’s cultural significance, types, and value. Learn how to assess color, clarity, texture, and craftsmanship, and how to spot imitations.
https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-22-jade-appraisal-workshop/

We have an important update to share with our community 💛

Following a recent Board decision, our 2nd floor program space will close at the end of May 2026, as we transition to a more flexible model. From June, we’ll be taking time to reimagine how we deliver our programs so they better reflect how our community lives, connects, and accesses support today.

Our community and programs are not going away. They are evolving. ✨
You can expect more flexible, accessible, and thoughtfully designed programs across Taipei.

What’s staying the same:
✨ Counseling and wellbeing services (in-person + online)
✨ Our four signature events: Coffee Morning, Poetry Night, Christmas Bazaar, and Clothing Swap
📍 Future programs and events will take place in venues across the city

This is a new chapter for the Center, and we’re excited for what’s ahead.

👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: https://communitycenter.org.tw/update-on-the-centers-2f-program-space-and-future-community-programs/

What gives an image its meaning?

At our May Coffee Morning, New York-based artist Jason Cole Mager explores how understanding history shapes the way we see his work. Drawing on symbols from the Dutch and Japanese colonial periods in Taiwan, his paintings reveal how context transforms what might seem like simple patterns into layered narratives.

Join us for a relaxed morning of coffee ☕ and conversation with Taiwan's international community. Enjoy free refreshments, connect with others, and take part in a thoughtful discussion in a welcoming space.

☕ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-may-coffee-morning-decoding-the-image-history-as-visual-narrative/

Last weekend’s Children’s Clothes Swap was such a wonderful day of community, sustainability, and connection 💛 It was so lovely to see families coming together to exchange gently used clothing, shoes, toys, and baby items as little ones continue to grow so quickly.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a warm and welcoming success. We hope to see you again at our next community event, Poetry Night, on May 7 from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM at Athena Books 📚✨

Whether you are a seasoned poet, a first-time performer, or simply enjoy listening, this free evening is a chance to experience heartfelt storytelling, creative expression, and a special guest reading by acclaimed poet Chen Ko-Hua. Just order one drink and join us!

💜 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://communitycenter.org.tw/events/2026-05-07-evening-event-poetry-night/

🌏 We are hiring bilingual counselors with adolescent/child specialty!

The Community Services Center is proud to be one of Taiwan’s leading bilingual counseling centers, supporting both the local and international community with professionalism and care.

We are currently seeking licensed counselors to provide services for teenagers and children, including child play therapy. Candidates must be fluent in Mandarin, English, and at least one additional language, such as Japanese or Korean.

Even if your background is more general and not specifically focused on child or teen counseling, we still encourage you to apply if you are a licensed counselor with strong multilingual skills.

Experience with workshops, group counseling, crisis intervention, and tele-counseling is a plus. If you are passionate about supporting emotional wellbeing in a collaborative, multicultural environment, we would love to hear from you 💙 Email us your resume and any other relevant certifications at [email protected]

💙 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://communitycenter.org.tw/now-hiring-licensed-counselor-child-adolescent-specialty/

Nothing planned for Tuesday morning? Join us for this downtown market tour and experience both the traditional and trendy sides of Taipei’s food scene 🥬🍣

We’ll begin at Binjiang Market, one of Taipei’s main wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, known for its fresh produce, specialty items, and bustling atmosphere. We’ll also explore the neighboring outdoor markets and sample a few local snacks along the way.

Then, we’ll head to Addiction Aquatic Development, a modern seafood market and dining destination featuring live seafood, prepared foods, restaurants, and an impressive 12-meter sushi and sashimi bar. Staying after the tour for lunch is optional, but highly recommended!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲:

2026-04-28 Traditional to Trendy: Downtown Food Market Tour Tue (09:00AM - 12:00PM) at Xingtian Temple MRT