Parents & Tots Together: July 2026
2026-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 (Asia/Seoul) | Hillside Apartment, 한남대로36길 54, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Parents & Tots Together is a warm and welcoming space where families connect, share, and grow together. This monthly gathering offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to build friendships, exchange helpful parenting information, and enjoy meaningful cross-cultural connections in a friendly community setting.
Children will enjoy free play time under the supervision of their parents or caregivers. Families are welcome to share snacks, toys, childcare tips, and insights on family life in Korea.
This program is designed for families who actively engage in international and multicultural exchange. Participation is reserved for SIWA members, their families, and registered guests who are comfortable communicating in a primarily English-speaking setting.
Community Guidelines
To help us maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for every family, we kindly ask all participants to follow these guidelines:

Please supervise your child at all times during the gathering.
Please encourage children to share toys and snacks with kindness and respect.
For the safety and protection of all children, please do not take photos or videos without the explicit permission of the child’s parent or guardian.
To help keep the space clean and welcoming for everyone, please bring a trash bag and take all trash with you or dispose of it properly after the gathering.

Thank you for helping us create a warm, safe, and caring community for our children and families.
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Venue: Hannam Hillside Apartment Clubhouse, inside playroom (54 Hannam-daero 36-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul) /
힐사이드아파트 (서울 용산구 한남대로36길 54)
Meeting Location: 2nd floor in the clubhouse building
Naver Map: https://naver.me/GBvdX5zs
Event Host: Satoko Mitoma, Parents & Tots Coordinator | 010-9422-4873
Number of Participants: Limited to 10 families; registered SIWA members, their families, and registered guests only
Fee: Free; pre-registration required
What to Bring: Food, drinks, reusable water bottle, and trash bag
Registration Deadline: July 10 at midnight
*By attending this event, you consent to the use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

SIWA Arts & Culture: July Onggi Concert
2026-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Gwangmudae, 서울특별시 종로구 종로 272 동대문종합시장 신관(N동 9층), Seoul, Korea, Republic of
SIWA exclusive Cultural Experience- July Onggi Concert

We are delighted to invite SIWA members, their families, and friends to an exclusive SIWA private session of the July Onggi Concert.

The July Onggi Concert is an immersive Korean traditional music performance that combines the beauty of pansori with authentic Korean cultural experiences.
Held at Gwangmudae in Dongdaemun, Seoul, this intimate performance is designed especially for international audiences. An English-speaking docent will introduce the stories behind the performance, making it easy to appreciate the music and its cultural significance.
Following the concert, guests will have the opportunity to experience traditional Korean instruments, meet the performers, and enjoy Korea’s warm hospitality in a unique cultural setting.

📌Date: July 16, Thursday, 2026, at 4:00 PM

📌Venue: Art Creation Studio Maru (Gwangmudae), 9F, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex New Wing (Building N). A 5-minute walk from Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1·4), Exit 9.

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[네이버지도]
광무대
서울 종로구 종로 272 9층 광무대
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📌Duration: Approximately 2 hours

📌Admission: Complimentary (regular ticket value: approximately $100/person)

📌 Traditional Korean drinks and refreshments

– Contact : Sejung Jang, sejung@siwakorea.com

– The registration is currently full. Please sign up for the waiting list if space becomes available.

– The number of participants : 30, SIWA members, family and friends.

📌 To register please complete this form: https://forms.gle/LBswJMzrQ5RRsnibA

Email contact@siwakorea.com with questions or to update your RSVP.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 July 24
2026-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-07-24, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 August 7
2026-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-08-07, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 August book club as we read Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2018, 368 pages).
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

Event date & time: 2026 Aug 14 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendker.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 August 28
2026-08-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-08-28, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 September 4
2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-09-04, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: “Art of Hearing Heartbeats” by Jan-Phillipp Sendker
2026-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 September book club as we read The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillipp Sendker (2012, 352 pages).
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

Event date & time: 2026 September 11 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: Orbital by Samaantha Harvey.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Book Club: “Orbital” by Samantha Harvey
2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Join our 2026 October book club as we read Orbital by Samantha Harvey (2023, 224 pages).
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.

Event date & time: 2026 October 16 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
(We are meeting on the 3rd Friday in October because October 9 is a holiday.)
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: We will meet to plan for the 2027 reading selections.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 October 23
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-10-23, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 November 6
2026-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-11-06, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Book Club: 2027 Planning Meeting
2026-11-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Paul Bassett Hannam 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 용산구 한남대로 48, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Our Monthly Book Club comes together on the second Friday of each month for an engaging conversation among SIWA book lovers. Our enthusiastic readers reflect on the protagonist’s journey, while they share the impact it might have on their own life and view on the world. These Book Club meetups might be quiet and intimate, while sometimes more passionate, heated, or full of laughter, yet they are always respectful towards each member and their opinion.
Join our groups and share your love for books and stories in a great community.
We will decide our reading list for next year at this meeting.
Event date & time: 2026 November 13 at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue: Paul Bassett Hannam , 폴바셋 한남 커피스테이션점, 서울 용산구 한남대로 48.
We will meet on the 4th floor. (Valet parking is available from 11:00 for those who come by car.)
Naver map: naver.me/x3qL1MkV
Next month’s book selection: We will publish the 2026 December book selection after this meeting.
Book Club events are exclusively for registered SIWA members.
By attending this event, you consent to use of photography from the event in marketing and promotional materials.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 November 27
2026-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-11-27, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.

Volunteering at Anna's House 2026 December 4
2026-12-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Anna’s House – 안나의 집 ( 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28), 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28, 서울, Korea, Republic of
Spend a meaningful afternoon in the kitchen at Anna’s House. Volunteers help prepare and serve 500+ warm meals each day for neighbors experiencing homelessness, including vulnerable youth. This hands-on opportunity is available on the first and fourth Friday of every month.
Anna’s House was established in 1992 by Father Vincenzo Bordo, an Italian priest who dedicates his time and life to serving those in need. The team at Anna’s House is committed to working with underprivileged people living on the streets, whether they are homeless adults, runaway street children or abandoned elderly people.
Anna’s House offers food, clothing, and medicine to meet daily physical needs, while also providing legal and psychological counseling, work opportunities, long-term shelter, and a safe space.
SIWA volunteers can help with the cooking preparations in the soup kitchen.
*Please note that there is no designated coordinator for the event on the day, so feel free to take initiative, offer support where needed, and enjoy being an active part of the experience.*

Event date & time: 2026-12-4, 13:00 – 15:00
Venue: Anna’s House – 28 Maji-ro, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (안나의 집 – 경기도 성남시 중원구 마지로 28)
Naver Map: naver.me/5TvisKZY
Arrival instructions: When you arrive at Anna’s House, please go down to B1 and introduce yourself in the kitchen by saying you’re from SIWA. The team will know you’re a volunteer and will guide you from there.

Share your event photos! Email socialmedia@siwakorea.com to possibly be featured in our monthly recaps and on our social media channels.
