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ATS Cooking Workshop
Emily Yang, Stephanie Yu
Sat Jan 21, 02-05:00pm, McCormick Dining

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Learn how to make a variety of delicious homemade food from the Association of Taiwanese Students!
Contact: Emily Yang, epyang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Association of Taiwanese Students

ATS Karaoke/DDR Night
Emily Yang, Stephanie Yu
Sun Jan 15, 07-10:00pm, McCormick Dining

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none

Whether Mystery Hunt was a party that you wish would never end, or it taxed your brain more than you really wanted it to and you need something to lift your spirits and get you pumped for the week, this night is the night for you!

Show off your musical talent with our collection of Mandarin and English karaoke. While waiting for a free spot at the mic, work on your rhythm and dancing skills with DDR in the Dining Hall.

Tired of the noisy stuff? No problem. We'll also have board games and such for you to enjoy.

Come join us!
Contact: Emily Yang, epyang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Association of Taiwanese Students

ATS Mahjong Tournament... with Arts and Crafts!
Emily Yang, Stephanie Yu
Fri Jan 27, 07-10:30pm, McCormick Dining

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event

Join us for ATS's annual Mahjong Tournament and Arts and Crafts event! Don't worry if you don't know how to play mahjong. We will have a teaching session starting at 7, so don't be late! The tournament will commence at 8. Strategically competitive games not for you? We will also have a wide range of arts and crafts!
Contact: Emily Yang, epyang@mit.edu
Sponsor: Association of Taiwanese Students

Experience Christian Worship
Ora Gladstone
Sun Jan 29, 10:15am-03:45pm, Meet W11-RAC

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2012
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join in our visit to 2 very different Christian services: 1) 10:45 - St. Paul's AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church and 2) 2:30 - Church of Latter Day Saints/Mormon. We will travel as a group to both Cambridge-based services and will stop for coffee/snack between the two. RSVP - ora@mit.edu
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Fellows
Cosponsor: Chaplain to the Institute

Experience the Way of Tea - Japanese Tea Ceremony
Kyoko Wada
Sun Jan 29, 02-03:00pm, W20-307

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 27-Jan-2012
Single session event

Join us for a Japanese tea ceremony performed by Mrs. Kyoko Wada, who has been studying the Japanese Tea Ceremony for more than 30 years. She will share "the happiness of the tea ceremony" with you and invite you to take this opportunity to leave your worries and problems at the door. Be transported to Japan by the calligraphy, ceramics, flowers, lacquer, and incense. Experience the four elements of the "way of tea:" harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Imagine how they can bring harmony into our daily interactions. Take the first step of what can become a lifetime of study and meditation. We will also talk very briefly about opportunities for MIT students to visit Japan through the Kawamura Fellowship and MIT Japan.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/chado/www/index.html
Contact: Kyoko Wada, (781) 860-0373, chado@mit.edu
Sponsor: SpousesandPartners@mit
Cosponsor: Global Education and Career Development

Experiencing Jewish Worship
Ora Gladstone
Fri Jan 20, 03:45-08:00pm, Meet W11-RAC

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2012
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join our visit to 2 very different Friday night/welcoming-the-Sabbath services: 4:30 Young Israel of Brookline (Orthodox - ID required, cell phones off, no electronics/photos, women-no slacks). 6:00 Temple Beth Zion (Spiritual, Jewish Renewal, song-filled) followed by a kiddush/light meal.
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Fellows
Cosponsor: Chaplain to the Institute

Experiencing Muslim Worship
Ora Gladstone
Fri Feb 3, 12-03:00pm, Meet Kendall T-Inbnd

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 31-Jan-2012
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join our trip to the I.S.B.C.C. (Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center) for their weekly sermon, Jum'ah/Friday prayer and a tour of this beautiful center. Women no bare arms and if possible bring a scarf. 617-610-1060
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, x3-3511, ora@mit.edu
Sponsor: Addir Fellows
Cosponsor: Chaplain to the Institute

Introduction to Shogi (Japanese Chess)
Japanese Association of MIT
Fri Jan 27, 06-07:30pm, 4-145

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None

Come and learn how to play Shogi (Japanese chess)! It is similar to chess, but is considerably more complex because of several differences in the rules. Don't worry if you don't have previous experience, we will teach you the rules and how to move the pieces in the first half. In the second half, you will get a chance to play this intellectual game with another participant or a member of the Japanese Association. If you have played Shogi before, experts in our group will give you several tips on how to improve your skills! Everybody welcome.
Contact: Japanese Association of MIT, jam-hq@mit.edu
Sponsor: Japanese Association of MIT


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