Seoul International Women's Association

Book Club: “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders
2026-08-14 11:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Seoul) | 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.

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.
